About Us
The Office of Student Housing and Residential Life at California State University, Northridge exists to promote individual development, academic success, and conscientious citizenship among residents by providing facilities, services, and programs that foster respectful and responsible living in a learning environment.
The Student Housing and Residential Life staff is focused on student success and dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe and education-focused community through collaboration and teamwork. In an effort to better serve our students and community, we offer a variety of housing options: the Suites at University Park, the Apartments at University Park, and the Apartments at University Village. Our goal is to cater to the needs of our diverse residents that include freshmen, returning students, graduates, and students with dependent children or spouses. Additionally, Student Housing currently offers living-learning communities (LLCs) and themed living communities (TLCs) aimed to bring together students with similar academic interests, personal passions, and life experiences in a supportive, on-campus environment. Members of LLCs and TLCs enjoy many benefits, including special group activities, extra academic support, and their own advisors.
Staff
Dr. Kevin Conn, Executive Director, Student Housing and Residential Life
Dr. Conn provides leadership and oversight for Student Housing and Residential Life at CSUN. Dr. Conn received his Doctorate in Education from New York University and has experience working in both small and large, private and public institutions. Dr. Conn has and continues to serve on local, regional, and national associations within residence life and LGBTQ+ advocacy. Dr. Conn has nearly fifteen years of experience working with and researching the topic of emotional intelligence and related dynamics within both student and professional staff. His passion for this content has inspired a number of initiatives in the areas of staff development, professional advancement, and divisional onboarding all informed by ongoing research and assessment efforts.
Dr. Conn has a strong passion for research turned engagement and has partnered with colleagues on international ACUHO-I grant-funded research projects focused on the evolving role of the Resident Assistant. Furthermore, Dr. Conn just published a book entitled, Evolving Landscape of Residential Education, which is a collaboration with several global colleagues in the field. In his spare time, he is an avid marathon runner, foodie, and travel enthusiast.
Carye Vogt, Associate Director for Administrative Services, Interim
Carye Vogt provides oversight management for Student Housing Administrative Services which includes: Business Services, Conference Services, Financial Services, and Marketing and Communications. Carye has worked at CSUN in Student Housing for almost 10 years. Carye’s passion for supporting students is evident in all of her work. She regularly seeks feedback from students and is eager to adopt changes to meet students' needs more easily. In addition to the work Carye does at CSUN, she is also a Professor of Political Science at Los Angeles Valley College. She holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science, Education, and Psychology from Bradley University and a master's degree in American Studies from Pepperdine University.