Residence directors or "RD's" are professional staff members who live in the residence halls to provide overall direction and supervision for the residence life program in their hall. When a student living in the residence halls has a question or concern, he or she should contact the RD for assistance. Contact information and a biography of each RD appears below:
Boniface Hall
Residence Director: Anne Marie Werthmann
awerthmann@umary.edu
(701) 355-7039
Anne Marie Werthmann has been the residence director in Boniface Hall (including Boniface "Riverview") since first arriving at the university in August of 2005. From 2005 to 2007, she also served as the coordinator of the student activities committee. In 2007, she took on a new assignment, coordinating the university's special activities program. She also assists the director of student life with student conduct.
Werthmann earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Wells College, a women's college in New York. She has also completed a year of graduate study, majoring in counseling psychology. Growing up as a "military brat," Werthmann moved around a lot. She enjoys reading, scrapbooking, traveling, and hanging out with friends. She also loves watching movies and has a large collection of them.
"I love how much the students I work with grow and change from year to year. It is neat to see how much more confident and sure of themselves and their choices they become," she says. "Every day is different; so there is always something new for them and me to learn from each other."
Boyle and Deichert Halls
Residence Director: Annette Martel
amartel@umary.edu
(701) 355-7101
Annette Martel joined the the residence life/student life program in January 2006 as the residence director for Greg Butler Hall when it was a women's residence. She also served as the coordinator of multicultural and special activities. In August 2007, Martel moved to Hillside Hall, when it was converted from a men's residence to a women's residence, and in August 2008, she made the move to Boyle Hall. She also supervises Deichert Hall. Martel also served as coordinator of Multicultural and Special Activities until September 2008, when she became the coordinator of student organizations and advisor to the University of Mary Student Senate. She also serves on the Board of Student Publications and plays a major role in planning orientation and training activities for the resident assistant program.
Martel holds a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of North Dakota and a master's degree in college student services administration from Oregon State University. She grew up in North Dakota and has lived many places around the country. She enjoys art, music, reading, writing, traveling, and skiing. Her interests include social justice and diversity issues, especially as they pertain to higher education.
"I love helping students find what they are passionate about and providing opportunities for them to put that interest to work to make a positive impact in their communities and the world," she says.
Hillside Hall
Residence Director: Justine Hoepfner
jolang@umary.edu
(701) 355-5200
Hoepfner joined the residence life staff in September 2008 as the residence director of Hillside Hall and as coordinator of multicultural and special student activities. She is a 2006 graduate of the University of Mary with a bachelor's degree in English and a minor in public relations.
While a student at U-Mary, Hoepfner served two years as a resident assistant and she worked in the Student Volunteer Program office. She is a native of Beulah, ND, and an author. She published her first novel shortly after graduating from high school and is currently working on a nonfiction self-help book.
Hoepfner is committed to being a positive influence on others. She wants to inspire students to remain true to themselves and the things they are truly passionate about.
Greg Butler Hall Residence Director
Residence Director: Katharine "Katie" Frantes
kmfrantes@umary.edu
(701) 355-5200
Katie Frantes joined the residence life staff as the residence director of Boyle and Deichert Halls in August 2007. In 2008, she made the move to Greg Butler Hall, where she is the residence director and coordinator of the Student Activities Committee.
A native of Bismarck, Frantes is a graduate of Shilo Christian School. After high school, she earned her degree from the University of Minnesota-Duluth double-majoring in English and interdisciplinary (French) studies with a minor in professional writing and communication. While attending UM-Duluth, Frantes competed in both cross country and track and field at the collegiate level. She participated in intramurals, French Club, and a Christian residence hall ministry program. Frantes speaks French fluently and has international experience, having been employed one year in France and one year in Indonesia.
Frantes is passionate about cultivating relationships among persons from diverse backgrounds. She looks forward to encouraging students to get involved in student activities.
North Hall
Residence Director: Nicholas "Nick" Bryant
njbryant@umary.edu
(701) 355-3700
Bryant joined the residence life/student life staff in August 2008 as the residence director for North Hall and coordinator of the university's intramural and fitness program. He is a native of Seneca, SD, and a 2008 graduate of Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD, where he completed a B.A. in psychology.
While a student at Augustana, Bryant enjoyed serving as a residence life advisor (equivalent to a resident assistant at the University of Mary). He also served as a representative on the Augustana Student Association, the Faculty Curriculum Council and the Student Curriculum College.
Bryant likes to develop programs and activities that are "exciting, fun and based on the interests of the students." He welcomes the opportunity to get to know the residents he serves.
Residence Life Graduate Assistant: Katelyn Pritchard
klpritchard1@umary.edu
(701) 355-5300
A native of Bottineau, ND, Katelyn Pritchard joined the residence life staff in August 2006 as an undergraduate student in a resident assistant position. She served in that role until earning her B.S. in exercise science in May 2008. Enrolling in U-Mary's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in August 2008, she also became the residence life graduate assistant in North Hall. Her duties in that role include assisting with the coordination of the intramural and fitness program.
Pritchard's record of involvement and achievement as an undergraduate student is extensive. In addition to serving as a resident assistant for two years, she was on the Dean's List six times, was inducted into Who's Who Among Students at American Colleges and Universities, and received the University of Mary Leadership Award in 2008. She was active in SPURS, College Republicans, the Exercise Science Association, the Emerging Leaders Academy, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Leadership Team, Intramurals and was a College Women's Bible Study Leader.
Pritchard values the relationships she has formed with students and she enjoys helping them make a successful adjustment to the university through involvement.
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