BACKGROUND

A rich history of housing, tradition, and the on-campus Aggie experience at Texas A&M University.

In January 1995, as a result of organizational changes made by incoming President Dr. Ray Bowen, financial control of residence halls and University Apartments (family housing) was transferred to Vice President Southerland.  Soon after his appointment, Dr. Southerland changed the name of the division from Student Services to Student Affairs, divided the Department of Student Affairs, and created two new departments-Residence Life and Student Life.

On December 31, 2009, Ron Sasse, Director for Residence Life retired after 33 ½ years. Mrs. Chareny Rydl was appointed Interim Director for Residence Life afterward. Effective May 1, 2010, Mrs. Chareny Rydl was named the permanent Director. Mrs. Rydl has served Texas A&M University as the Senior Associate Director, an Associate Director, an Assistant Director of Residence Life, and a Coordinator of Residence Life.

In 2013, the Department of Residence Life opened the first residence hall since the 1980s, Hullabaloo Hall, on the north area of the main campus. The residence hall initiated a period of growth and construction for the Department. Opening two new on-campus apartment communities as well. White Creek Apartments brought on-campus housing options to the west campus.