The Collegian is a student living community made up of residents who are carefully selected to live in an academically focused community. Rather than residents being anonymous, lost in the corporate structure of traditional dormitories, our approximately 45 to 50 residents become part of the close-knit Collegian family. The owners and management are involved in the daily operations of The Collegian and encourage residents and staff to join their extended family. Our goal is to create a supportive family community where students can succeed in their academics and form lasting friendships.
Because of our goals, The Collegian is NOT for students looking to live in the midst of the typical college party scene. But, for students looking for a more mature, academically focused living community, The Collegian just might be the perfect living solution! We invite students and their families to explore our website and contact us for more information about joining The Collegian family.
The Collegian is a great living community for students looking for:
- A Private, furnished studio residence where you can get a good night’s sleep
and quiet study time. - Gourmet meals enjoyed with other residents in our dining room.
- A community of academically focused residents who are supportive of
each other’s scholastic goals. - A more personal, family environment.
- An architecturally unique home.
- A socially responsible community.
- Social and intramural sports activities.
- Organized study groups
The Collegian cares deeply about the environment and to do our part in preserving the local habitat, we decided many years ago that we wanted to encourage the growth of a landscape that was harmonious with nature, Landscaping Nature’s Way
The Collegian Management and Staff
Management and staff are in the building during the work day attending to residents’ needs and daily business. The live-in Resident Manager and Resident Assistants are available in the evenings and on the weekend to help residents with routine requests as well as manage emergencies in the building.
Colleen, Kitchen Manager: (center)
Colleen has been a member of The Collegian Staff since September of 2006. Colleen is a native Oregonian and has lived in the Eugene area since 2006. She has traveled and visited each state but Oregon is still her favorite. She loves spending time with her family. She also enjoys “puttering” around the yard, gardening, nature, vacations and always has a book that she’s reading.
Conner, Resident Assistant : (not pictured)
Coming Soon Dustin and Brittany, Resident Manager Team: (not pictured) Dustin and Brittany met in college and have been married for 2 years, living in Dallas, TX. While Dustin is from the Northwest, Brittany spent most of her childhood in Canada. Prior of coming to the U of O, Brittany worked as a Personal Stylist for Nordstrom and Dustin worked in finance, banking, and oversaw international students living in Dallas for the summer. Dustin will be attending UO Law this fall. When not studying, you may find them at the local sushi bar or cheering on the Dallas Cowboys to a Super Bowl victory (like that’s going to happen!). Edie, Administrator/Bookkeeper: (not pictured) Edie really enjoys her involvement with young people and their families. She has a background in many fields, including administration work for small businesses and bookkeeping for many others. She enjoys her friends and family, and her inviting home is always a favorite for all the kids when they want to have fun. Edie has also been a guardian ad litem for children and has fostered over 13 children in her life. She has one son and two grandchildren who are the joys of her life. She is also currently involved with an organization that does everything green, so she is “learning a whole new world of sustainability”. In Edie’s own words: “I hope that you will always feel welcome to call me to chat or problem solve. Hoping you have a wonderful year at The Collegian! We try and make it feel like ‘almost’ home”. Heather (Hex), Head Chef: (center) Chef Hex was born and raised by the Shrewsbury River in a shore town in New Jersey. She went to College in Philadelphia and has now landed here in Oregon by another wonderful river. She has a true love for making good food and making people happy, as you will soon find out. On her days off she turns wood on her lathe, scratchs around in the garden, or bike rides to the rose garden for a rousing scrabble match with her partner. She is a new member to the Collegian team but fits right in with the crew. Jackie, Maintenance: (not pictured) Coming Soon Jeff, Operations Manager: (far right) Jeff joined The Collegian team in February of 2007. He is a native of Eugene and graduated from the University of Oregon in 2002 with a Major in Marketing and Minor in Economics. Jeff has prior experience in Event and Project Management and has held management positions in Marketing, PR, Customer Service and Sales. For fun, he coaches long distance runners of all ages, runs competitively, and generally enjoys all endurance sports. He is also an outdoor enthusiast and frequently backpacks into lakes in the Oregon Cascades to go fishing and enjoy nature. John, Resident Assistant : (not pictured) John is a Freshman attending the U of O studying psychology. John enjoys chess, video games, and mind control in his free time and his favorite band in Dance Gavin Dance. Originally from Chicago, John considers himself a shy person and has enjoyed the general warmth of the other residents that are in the same boat. John is certain that the friends he has made already at The Collegian will be in his life for years to come. John’s favorite dinner item is the steak! Martin, Owner: (not pictured) The Collegian was built based on what Martin and his family had learned when their children were going off to college. Martin is still closely involved with The Collegian’s management and operations and committed to creating an ideal living environment for students.
