Residential Life Staff

The Residential Life office is located in Jackson Campus Center 105. We are committed to a student-focused approach to campus housing. Feel free to stop by our office, email reslife@gustavus.edu, or call 507-933-7529 to contact us!

Director of Residential Life

Anthony Bettendorf: Anthony joined the Residential Life staff in July 2018. A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Anthony earned a master's degree at Western Illinois University and his PhD from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. He has worked at the University of Minnesota and the University of Iowa prior to starting at Gustavus. Anthony oversees all aspects of the residential program at Gustavus including all administrative, programmatic, operations, and supervision of the Residential Life Office. 

Assistant Director of Residential Life

Jason Langston: Jason joined the Residential Life staff in January 2023. A graduate of Northern Arizona University, Jason earned a Masters degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Education (Educational Leadership and Policy Studies). He has worked as Assistant Director, Associate Director, and Director of Housing and Residence Life at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott Campus, and as an Area Coordinator at the University of Wyoming.
Jason oversees the Collegiate Fellow program, ILS Houses, and RHA.

Area Coordinators

Area Coordinators are full-time professional staff members who live on campus and are responsible for oversight and management of specific areas of campus. The Area Coordinators supervise the Collegiate Fellows, assist with facilities management, oversee the conduct process for their areas and are available for conversations, support and to address concerns from students.

Ben Lepak: Ben joined the Residential Life staff in September 2022. Ben worked as a Resident Counselor at IMSA (Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy). Ben serves as the Area Coordinator for 'Complex' - North, Gibbs, Sorensen, 'PVSWIC' - Prairie View, Southwest, and International Center.

Kurt Schliep: Kurt joined the Residential Life staff in November 2020. Kurt completed his master's degree program at Minnesota State University in Mankato. Kurt serves as the Area Coordinator for Norelius Hall, 'The Views' - Arbor View, College View, and Chapel View.

Sara Van Regenmorter joins the Residential Life staff in January 2024. Sara completed her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Minnesota State University, Mankato. She serves as the Area Coordinator for Sohre, Uhler, and Rundstrom Halls. 

Residential Life Coordinator

Lisa Octigan: Lisa is the office manager and coordinates keys, budget tracking, room assignment tracking, etc. Lisa joined the Residential Life staff in August 2018, after working for Campus Safety for almost ten years.

Collegiate Fellows

Collegiate Fellows (CFs) are carefully selected upper-class students assigned to a floor or section who are charged with actively creating and sustaining a living environment conducive to the learning, growth, and development of students. CFs have a variety of responsibilities: peer counseling, facilitating activities and programs that encourage the development of a strong, positive, and inclusive community in the hall, acting as general resources and referral agents.

Residential Life Student Receptionists

Student staff members work in the Residential Life Office through the College's student employment program. Their job includes receptionist duties, answering telephones, data entry, filing, and general office duties. Contact reslife@gustavus.edu if you are interested in being a Residential Life receptionist student employee for the upcoming academic year.