Real People Profiles: John Fox
We're asking some of the people you might encounter on the UMBC campus, including students, faculty, staff and alumni, to answer a few questions about themselves and their experiences. These are their responses.
Name: John Fox
Hometown: Hyattsville, MD
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: Since August 3, 2015
A: I am a highly relational person and in groups, serve to encourage greater levels of collaboration. An example is in my former residence life organization, I coordinated residence hall move-in and orchestrated an incident command structure involving police, parking services, and residential life.
At UMBC, I will seek to further existing partnerships, as well as create new ones that benefit residential students.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: As a leader of Apartment Council, I was involved in creating a popular haunted house that took place in the Hillcrest building, now gone, located adjacent to West Hill Apartments. The basement was fairly spooky on its own and was a really fun event that was popular with upperclass students in the apartments. I have fond memories of working on that event.
Hometown: Hyattsville, MD
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: Since August 3, 2015
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: Director of Residential Life
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: Leading & creating a dynamic on-campus living experience.
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: The ability to interact and partner with faculty, staff, and students to meet the institutional vision. I am passionate about Living Learning Communities and this is an area I am eager to positively impact.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: I received a Bachelor's of Science from the Information Systems program at UMBC in '91. I learned that I could be a change agent and leader in my community. Living in the residence halls and apartments, I served in roles as a Desk Manager & Resident Student Association leader.
Q: What is one way you have worked with others to make a positive difference at UMBC or in another community?
A: I received a Bachelor's of Science from the Information Systems program at UMBC in '91. I learned that I could be a change agent and leader in my community. Living in the residence halls and apartments, I served in roles as a Desk Manager & Resident Student Association leader.
Q: What is one way you have worked with others to make a positive difference at UMBC or in another community?
A: I am a highly relational person and in groups, serve to encourage greater levels of collaboration. An example is in my former residence life organization, I coordinated residence hall move-in and orchestrated an incident command structure involving police, parking services, and residential life.
At UMBC, I will seek to further existing partnerships, as well as create new ones that benefit residential students.
A: HGTV
Q: Do you have any UMBC stories, little-known facts about UMBC, favorite spots on campus, or anything else you’d like to share?
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