RESIDENCE LIFE DIRECTOR HIRED

(Worcester, MA – March 17, 2003) Mr. David N. Baldwin has been appointed as the new Director of Residence Life at Worcester State College. Mr. Baldwin comes to this position with more than 10 years of experience in residential life. Most recently, he held the position of Associate Director of Residence Life and Coordinator of Multicultural Affairs at Framingham State College, Framingham, MA.

Mr. Baldwin will assist in the College’s plans to construct a new 358-bed residence hall which is scheduled to break ground in April, 2003 and be completed for occupancy in the fall of 2004. The common space of the new residence hall will include a multi-purpose room, student lounge, a central mailroom, Residential Life Office, Campus Police Office, and coffee shop. One wing of the first floor is open to the college community allowing outside access to the Campus Police Office. When completed, it is anticipated that about 1,000 students will reside on campus, and the new residence hall will contribute greatly to campus life.

Baldwin received his BS and MS in Accounting from The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY where he also served as a Residence Life Assistant; Resident Assistant; Coordinator of Conferences, Special Events and Housing; and the Resident Director. His experience also includes the positions of Resident Director and Assistant Director of Residence Life at Bridgewater State College.

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