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Keenan Hall, like all other residential communities at Notre Dame, is led by a rector. Assisting him are two assistant rectors (ARs) who reside on the third and fourth floors. Each floor in Keenan has two sections: north and west. Each section has one resident assistant (RA). ARs are typically post-grads while RAs are seniors. Keenan is also supported by a Priest in Residence and a Faculty Fellow. Read More about these folks below! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rector<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

What is a rector?<\/strong> <\/em>The term \u201crector\u201d has a unique meaning at Notre Dame.  Rectors include priests and brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross\u2014the founding order of the University\u2014women and men from other religious orders, and lay women and men.  Most are trained in ministry and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rectors live in the building full-time and set the standard for communal life, counsel and advise students as a confidante, and supervises the staff.  They hope to build trust and respect, always supporting the deep friendships and bonds in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cory Hodson<\/h2>\n\n\n
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A native of Massachusetts, a big fan of Cape Cod and being frustrated with the Red Sox, Cory is excited to return to ministry and leadership in Catholic higher education. Most recently, Cory served as the Campus Minister & Student Engagement Coordinator for Francis Xavier Division (grades 7 & 8) at Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, Massachusetts. In that catch-all capacity, Cory oversaw all campus ministry programs and pastoral support of the school\u2019s 220 middle school students. Working within a model of shared leadership, collaboration with the head of middle school and middle school counselor allowed Cory to better understand the whole, cohesive experience of a student at Xaverian. His most prized responsibility was knowing each student by name and story \u2013 a commitment he looks to forward as Rector of the men of Keenan. Cory\u2019s passion for mission-driven higher education was born from the love and zeal of his mentors, friends, and colleagues at both the Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel and Center at Yale and Loyola University Maryland, where he served as student body president. On becoming Rector of Keenan, Cory noted that he is mindful and grateful that he carries forward the tradition of Keenan rectors educated in the Xaverian Tradition, including the late, beloved Brother Bonaventure Scully, C.F.X., and his immediate predecessor, Bobby Nichols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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