Housing Office Staff
STUDENT HOUSING
APARTMENTS
DINING SERVICES
HOUSING STAFF
CAMPUS SAFETY
CONTACT US
Main Housing Office
Lighthouse Depot
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
(Closed on Fridays during summer)
Phone: 541-888-7634
Email
RA DUTY PHONE
On Call Resident Assistant
Monday – Friday, 5pm – 8am
Saturday – Sunday, 24 hours a day
Phone: 541-260-6996
SWOCC Student Housing Office Staff
We’re here to help! If you have housing office questions, please email or call us at housing@socc.edu or 541-888-7634.
In housing, we are all about building community and providing the support you need to be successful. Our professional and student staff members are committed to learning about you and creating an environment you are excited to call home. We coordinate many activities throughout the year to connect you with campus, and help you meet people as you navigate living with different people and adjust to your new home in college. What you experience in housing here at Southwestern is on par with what you would experience at a four-year university—with some added perks! The apartment-style living arrangements right on the shore of Empire Lakes are designed for you to live with three to five other students. You can choose some or all of your apartment mates, or you can let us assign you to a room. Either way, we do our best to make your living situation a positive one.
Take A Tour
Drop-in tours are available from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Visit the Lighthouse Depot or call 541-888-7634.
Apply for Student Housing!
Make the most of your education and college experience. Our apartment-style housing is safe, affordable and offers great amenities.
STUDENT HOUSING
APARTMENTS
DINING SERVICES
HOUSING STAFF
CAMPUS SAFETY
CONTACT US
Main Housing Office
Lighthouse Depot
Monday - Friday, 5pm - 8am
(Closed on Fridays during summer)
Phone: 541-888-7634
Email
Dining Services
Empire Hall
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
(Closed on Fridays during summer)
Phone: 541-888-7704
On-Call Resident Assistant
Monday - Friday, 5pm - 8am
Saturday - Sunday, 24 hours a day
Phone: 541-260-6996
Housing Leadership
Our job is to be here for you if and when issues arise—rest assured, we help with anything that comes up, big or small. Our student staff live in or near your buildings and housing staff is available 24-hours a day. With only about 400 other students living on campus, it’s very likely you’ll get to know most all of us here by name. We are walking around campus, eating at the cafeteria, and attending different events around campus right along with you. We look forward to getting to know you!
Joe Belter
Director of Residence and Student Life
Joe has been at Southwestern since 2015 and as the lead on all things Laker housing since 2016. Prior to Southwestern, Joe gained plenty of university experience teaching classes at Clemson University, working in housing at New Mexico State University and serving as a graduate intern at Portland State University. When not at work, Joe enjoys spending time on the beautiful Oregon coast with his wife and three kids.
Michael Cole
Student Housing Services Representative
Mike moved to Coos Bay in 2005 to attend Southwestern, and has been a Laker ever since. After graduating, he held a wide variety of positions in our community and simultaneously received his Bachelor’s in History from Eastern Oregon University. Mike returned to work at Southwestern in 2010 holding many positions as a student support advocate, working in both the library and mail & print shop, and is now with us in student housing. Mike and his wife have six children together and love spending time outdoors with them.
Brianna Benoit
Resident Director
Brianna was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV. She went on to play softball at Regis University and College of Southern Nevada, where she completed her Associate of Arts degree. Brianna is currently working on her bachelor’s degree in business management. Brianna moved to Coos Bay in 2022 and currently serves as the Head Coach for our Laker Softball team in addition to her duties in the housing department. Brianna brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in leadership, team building, and event planning that will be impactful in student housing. When she isn’t working, Brianna enjoys spending her free time exploring her new home in the Pacific Northwest with her dogs!
Resident Assistants 2024-25
Resident Assistants (RAs) are second-year students who have lived on campus with us for at least a year. RAs build community within housing, plan fun and engaging events, and ensure residents are part of a positive living and learning environment. They are available after hours as well in case of emergency. We provide our RAs free housing and a meal plan.
Raegan Bruner
Resident Assistant
Grays Harbor
Jack Davis
Resident Assistant
Trinidad Head
Luke Fotheringham
Resident Assistant
St. George Reef & Cape Blanco
Tori Goodell
Resident Assistant
Point Adams & Tillamook Rock
Kelby Jessen
Resident Assistant
Warrior Rock & Desdemona Sands
CJ Poulsen
Resident Assistant
Willapa Bay
Michelle Riley
Resident Assistant
Willamette River & North Head
Cole Roberts
Resident Assistant
Battery Point
Faith Taeoalii
Resident Assistant
Umpqua River and Heceta Head
Ashlee Timms
Resident Assistant
Coquille River & Cape Arago
Eliana Ulufale
Resident Assistant
Cape Meares & Yaquina Head
