Resident Information
It is an exciting time to be a student at SMC. The addition of the new apartment-style student housing along with the state-of-the-art Student Activity Center is making SMC more than a typical two-year college.
Wondering what to bring and what to leave at home? Follow the link on the left view a list that we have prepared for you.
Here at SMC, we aim to provide a safe environment where you can live, learn, and grow. Our goal is to create a community where each of you feel included, have a great experience, and most importantly excel academically. Your on-campus apartment is more than just a place to lay your head. It is a dynamic, exciting place where you can try new things, learn about yourself, and make friendships that will last a lifetime.
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Meet the Housing Staff
Our staff is dedicated to make your time on campus enjoyable, safe, and productive. College is a great part of life where you can truly take the time to discover who you are. If there is anything we can do to help you please do not hesitate to contact us.
Student Housing Manager: Jason Wilt
Jason graduated from Central Michigan in 2007 with a B.S. in History and English. He earned his Master’s degree from the University of Central Missouri in 2009 in College Student Personnel Administration. As the Housing Manager, Jason is in charge of the overall operation of the housing system and also supervises the 24-hour service desk and the Resident Assistant staff. He is on call 24/7 in case of emergency. His primary focus is making sure that housing is a safe place where students can have fun, grow, and learn.
Jason will be living on the first floor with his wife Heather. When not working, Jason enjoys board games, movies, and spending time with friends.
Resident Assistant: Ashley Eldred-Barker
Hello everyone, my name is Ashley Eldred-Barker and I am currently a sophomore at Southwestern Michigan College. My major is Pre-Nursing and my academic goal is to graduate from Southwestern Michigan College as a Registered Nurse. Once graduated from Southwestern Michigan College, I plan to transfer to a four-year university to obtain a Master’s Degree in Family Science, to become a Nurse Practitioner.
I am currently a member of Phi Theta Kappa and a personal achievement of mine is that I have recently become a Certified Phlebotomist Technician. My hobbies include volunteering, swimming, fishing, camping, running, and meeting new people. My favorite movie is Mean Girls and I love listening to Lady Gaga. A random fact about me is that I absolutely love eating ice cream for breakfast. Once again, my name is Ashley Eldred-Barker and I look forward to being a Resident Advisor in the new housing facilities located on campus.
Resident Assistant: Josh Ritchie
Hello, my name is Delbert ‘Josh’ Ritchie and I am a first-year student at Southwestern Michigan College. My major is engineering and I am planning to transfer to Ferris State University for their Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Electronics Engineering Technology program.
I currently play trombone in both jazz and symphonic band here at SMC. Other than hanging out with friends, I like playing video games, listening to music, and playing football or hockey. I am a huge Green Bay Packers, and Detroit Red Wings fan. A random fact about me is that I can play the trombone with my feet. I look forward to getting to know you while I am at SMC.
Resident Assistant: Jessica Winner
Hello my name is Jessica Winner! This will be my second year at SMC and my major is Dance Education with a minor in business. I have been dancing for 15 years and would love to own my own dance studio someday! Currently I have been helping out with my church’s middle school youth group on Thursday nights, I am also involved in the college Bible study at my church and I am a part of the dance club at SMC!
Some of my hobbies include: hanging out with friends, watching movies, reading, sleeping, and shopping! I also enjoy water tubing and snow skiing but I don’t get to do them very often. I tried to decide who my absolute favorite band was but I couldn’t, so it’s a toss-up between David Crowder and Rascal Flatts! Now choosing my favorite move was easier, I absolutely love, and I mean love, the Ice Age movies!!!!!
After this next year at SMC I plan to transfer to Hope College where I will attain my bachelor’s in dance education with my minor in business! I have been told on countless occasions that I am a very unique person but one of the stranger things about me is that I can cross only one eye and when I do, I make kind of a funny face!
