Oklahoma State University has named Dr. Leon McClinton, Jr. as new director of Housing and Residential Life. 

 

McClinton comes to Stillwater from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va., where he served as director of residence education. He brings more than 20 years of residential life experience to OSU, working in a variety of capacities at Clemson University, Eastern Kentucky University, Virginia Tech and Old Dominion.

 

He earned three degrees from Clemson, a Bachelor of Science degree in textile management, a Master of Human Resource Development and a Doctor of Philosophy in educational leadership.  

 

McClinton has been the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including the 2014 Excellence in Teaching Award presented by the National Society of Leadership and Success. He has been actively engaged in a wide variety of associations, organizations and activities.

 

“I feel extremely fortunate to be serving Oklahoma State University as the Director of Housing & Residential Life,” said Dr. McClinton. “I look forward to working with our professional and student staff that are committed to providing the highest quality of services, from promptly responding to students’ needs to offering community experiences that will enhance the overall collegiate experience.”

 

The Department of Housing and Residential Life supports the success of nearly 7,000 on-campus residential students by providing active communities that promote the student’s personal and academic well-being. With 26 residence halls and seven family-first apartment neighborhoods, Residential Life has options to fit everyone’s needs as well as the opportunity to engage community where students make friends for a lifetime. For more information visit about Residential Life, visit reslife.okstate.edu.