Barbara A. Harrison
Assistant Director for Off Campus Living, University Apartments & Guest and Interim Housing
Bromley L5
35 South Congress Street
Athens, OH 45701
740.593.4098
Biography
Barb has worked in Residential Housing at Ohio University since 1991. Barb has held the positions of resident director and associate director of residence life and currently holds the position of assistant director of residential housing for off campus living , guest, and interim housing university apartments.
Education
BS
Telecommunications
Ohio University
1987
MA
Higher Education and College Student Personnel
New York University
1991
Responsibilities
Barb is responsible for the off campus living, university apartment's guest/ interim housing programs and administration. A large part of Barb's role is to build and maintain partnerships within the surrounding community to assist students who are living off campus. Barb also has oversight for ensuring the smooth administration of guest and interim housing and supervision of staff in these areas.
Professional Memberships
International Town Gown Association (ITGA) - 2011
Ohio College Personnel Association (OCPA) - 1991-2009
American College Personnel Association - 1991-present
University Committee Service
Student Review and Response Committee - 2008-present
Committee Advocating Responsible Drinking Decisions - 2010-2011
Diversity Committee, Residential Housing - 2011
Co-Chair Staff Wellbeing & Social Celebrations Team - 2009-present
Co-Chair Professional Development Team - 2008-2009
Student Affairs Commission Advocating Diversity and Change - 1999-2002
Ohio University, President's Sustainability Council- 2010-present
Sub-Committee; Lo Cost/No Cost Working Group
Ohio University Green Network - 2005-2006
Energy and Ecology Conservation Committee - 2005-2006
Division of Student Affairs Off Campus Initiatives Task Force - 2001-2002
Student Affairs Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender Task Force - 1997-1998
