vice president
Vice President for Student Life
Dr. Jim D. Hardwick
Vice President for Student Life
211 O'Connell Hall
jhardwic -is-at- carroll -dot- edu
406.447.4530
Janet Sheehy
Administrative Assistant
208 O'Connell Hall
jsheehy -is-at- carroll -dot- edu
406.447.4415
Role of the Vice President for Student Life
As the Vice President for Student Life, Dr. Hardwick serves as the supervisor for the directors of these Student Life departments: Athletics, Campus Ministry, Career Services and Testing, Community Living, Counseling Services, Health Center and Student Activities and Leadership. Two contracted services, Securitas (Security) and Sodexo (Dining Services), also work as partners with Student Life.
The role of the Vice President for Student Life is to facilitate the involvement of Student Life departments in the college's strategic planning, budgeting and development of services and out-of-classroom learning to respond to the needs of students. Dr. Hardwick works closely with the college president, the other college vice presidents, the associate vice president for enrollment, and the student president of the Associated Students of Carroll College to support the needs of students.
The Vice President for Student Life is the person designated by the college president to be responsible for the administration of the Carroll Code of Student Conduct. Dr. Hardwick develops policies for the administration of the student conduct code and appoints a Student Conduct Administrator to oversee the student conduct system processes.
Dr. Hardwick is available to meet individually with students to address needs or concerns. To schedule an appointment, please call the Student Life Office at Ph. 4415. Dr. Hardwick can also be reached by email to address issues or concerns at jhardwic -is-at- carroll -dot- edu.
Background Information on Dr. Hardwick
Education
Doctorate of Education, Educational Policy and Adminstration, University of Minnesota, 2001.
Masters of Education, Counselor Education, North Dakota State University, 1994.
Bachelor of Science, Management and Political Science, Minnesota State University Moorhead, 1984.
Professional Experience
Vice President for Student Life, Carroll College, Helena, MT, 2002-Present.
Dean of Students/Dean of Campus Life, Saint John's University, Collegeville, MN, 1993-2002.
Associate Director of Campus Programs and Organizations, Albion College, Albion, MI, 1989-1993.
Hall Director, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, River Falls, WI, 1987-1989.
Hall Director, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, 1985-1987.
Professional Activities
Accreditation Evaluator, Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, 2002-Present.
Instructor, Alpha Seminar, Carroll College, 2002-Present.