Jayden Bauer
Biography
Jayden “Jay” Bauer is originally from central Illinois but attended high school in Plainfield, Ill. As an undergraduate student attending the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), he became involved in the Residence Hall Association (RHA) his first year. He then became a resident assistant and eventually a senior peer mentor for UIC Campus Housing. Jay was an inaugural co-lead for Spectrum, the Queer Living Learning Community at UIC, founded and became president for the English Club, and was a member of the National Residence Hall Honorary.
Following graduation, Jay began his graduate program in Urban Higher Education at UIC and was an assistant resident director. During his tenure at UIC, he joined the Dean of Students Conduct Committee and the Sexual Misconduct Conduct Committee, in addition to the Facilities and Operations Committee with the Great Lakes Association of College and University Housing Officers (GLACUHO).
Jay is now the area coordinator for Tarble Hall and Denhart Hall here at Carthage.
Education
- B.A. in Political Science — University of Illinois Chicago
- B.A. in English — University of Illinois Chicago
- M.Ed. in Urban Higher Education — University of Illinois Chicago
Main responsibilities at Carthage
As the area coordinator for Tarble and Denhart Halls, Jay directly oversees the daily operations of Tarble Hall and supervises the hall director for Denhart Hall. These operations include the supervision of resident assistants, adjudicating conduct cases within the halls, serving on an on-call rotation, and supporting residents in the community.
Favorite thing about working at Carthage
“Student Affairs provides an unique opportunity to mentor young advocates and leaders. Carthage, being a smaller institution, provides an opportunity to dedicate more time developing meaningful connections with students and peers. I feel empowered to create a lasting impact on this community.”