Faculty in Residence

The Faculty in Residence Program, formerly known as the College Fellows, has been developed in response to the Board of Trustees' call for initiatives that enhance education and the student experience.

The Faculty in Residence Program pairs faculty members with residential communities to plan and implement activities geared toward linking what students learn in the classroom to what students experience in life.

2026-2027 Faculty in Residence:

Currently Recruiting - Contact Emily DiMaria to express interest or if you have any questions!

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  • Benefits & Development
    • Earn a stipend of $1500 for the academic year
    • Create connections with students outside of the classroom
    • Learn creative strategies for programming and engagement
    • Develop an understanding of residential life at UR

  • Community Information
    • The FIR staff consists of 5 faculty members
    • FIRs are assigned to a first-year student residential community
      • Lora Robins Court
      • Dennis Hall & Robins Hall
      • Moore Hall
      • Marsh Hall
      • Wood Hall
    • The Residence Life & Housing Office is located in Lakeview Hall

  • Time Commitment
    • Each FIR must plan and implement one Active Program and one Passive Program each semester
    • Attend monthly meetings with Residence Life & Housing Team
    • Attend monthly 1:1 check in meetings with the Area Coordinator of your residential area
    • Attend at least one Resident Assistant staff meeting each semester
    • Collaborate with the FIR staff to implement two FIR Talks per semester