Meet Our Staff

Bryan Badar was appointed Director of Residence Life in July of 2008.  He has served the Walsh community as a member of the Residence Life professional staff since 2004.  Bryan received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education as well as his Master’s Degree in Counseling and Human Development from Walsh University.  Bryan now oversees the comprehensive Residence Life program which includes the establishment of programs and services which foster respect, dignity, and collegiality among residential students, in unison with the ethics and spirit of the University's Mission Statement.  Bryan directly supervises the Assistant Director of Residence, Coordinator of Residence Education & Leadership, and Coordinator of Residential Administrative Services.

“It has been a privilege to be a member of the Residence Life professional staff and serve the students at Walsh over the past four years.  Our mission is truly centered upon helping each student have a positive living-learning experience in the residence halls.  I encourage you to take advantage of all of the programs and services we have to offer!”

Rachel Hosler serves as the Assistant Director of Residence Life and Hall Director for Olivieri Towers.  She rejoined the Walsh community in the summer of 2006 after working for Jefferson County school district in Louisville Kentucky.  Rachel graduated from Walsh University in 2004 with her Bachelor’s Degree in Education and is currently completing her M.A. in Counseling & Human Development.   Rachel oversees all aspects of the Resident Assistant staff including training/in-services, RA selection, and the housing sign-up process.  Rachel directly supervisors the Wilkof Towers Hall Coordinator and the RA team in Olivieri Towers. 

“Working in Residence Life at Walsh University has been wonderful.   I enjoy the team I work with, the students I serve and community in which I live.   I couldn’t ask for a more rewarding experience.”

Mike Cinson returned to the Walsh University Residence Life team in 2007 as the Coordinator of Residence Education and Leadership.  Mike received his Bachelor’s Degree from Walsh University in 2005 and a M.S. in College Student Personnel Services and Administration from the University of Central Arkansas in 2007.  Mike coordinates Residence Life programming, philanthropy projects, and assessment of hall program quality.  In addition he provides training and development for the Residence Hall Association (RHA), and serves as chair of the Dale S. Howard Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH).  Mike currently oversees the First Year Residential Experience and directly supervises the Alexis Hall Coordinator as well as the Menard Hall / Betzler Tower Resident Assistant staff. 

“It is my belief the Residence Life staff at Walsh University provides a meaningful and unique experience that enhances the educational growth of students.  Not only do we provide the experience, we also have fun doing it!”

“I believe that learning is not only done in the classroom.  There are skills and values that are taught in the residence halls that are equally as important as those learned in books.  That’s what makes a truly well rounded student: a multifaceted experience.”

Jason Downey has served as a member of the Residence Life Professional staff since 2007.  Jason received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Walsh University and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Counseling & Human Development.  As the Hall Coordinator for Alexis Hall, Jason manages hall programming, discipline issues, as well as provides conflict resolution and crisis management.  Jason also directly supervises the Alexis Hall Resident Assistant team and oversees the First Year Residential Experience. 

“Working in Residence Life provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to see first-hand young adults maturing into something great.  The experiences our students encounter living on campus help shape them for years to come and having a change to help them on their journey is priceless.”

Audra Smail joined the Residence Life Professional staff in 2008.  After completing her B.A. in Education, Audra is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Education at Walsh University.  As the Hall Coordinator for Wilkof Towers, Audra manages hall programming, discipline issues, as well as provides conflict resolution and crisis management.  Audra supervises the Wilkof Towers Resident Assistant staff.

“I am really eager to be continuing my experience not only at Walsh but also in the Residence Halls.  I hope everyone I come across will gain as much satisfaction out of their learning experiences as I have and will continue to do with mine”