University selects Bradford Peace for position as head of Residence Life and Academic Affairs
Bradford Peace Appointed as Director of Residence Life and Education at Park University's Parkville Campus
Bradford Peace, a seasoned professional in residence life and education, has been appointed as the director of residence life and education for Park University's Parkville Campus, effective from July 22, 2025.
Peace joins Park University after serving as a residential area coordinator at Ball State University since July 2023. Prior to this role, he held various positions at Ball State University, including residential learning coordinator, graduate coordinator for student leadership, and residential area coordinator.
Peace is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education degree in higher education at Ball State University, with an anticipated completion date of 2027. He has also earned three master's degrees from Ball State University: a Master of Business Administration degree in finance, a Master of Arts degree in sport administration, and a Master of Arts degree in student affairs administration in higher education.
In addition to his academic achievements, Peace has received several accolades, including the Outstanding Entry-Level Professional award for Indiana from the Great Lakes Association of College and University Housing Officers in 2022 and the Outstanding Graduate Practitioner award by the same association in 2019. He was also the co-author of the Trends Article of the Year for 2021-22 by the Great Lakes Association of College and University Housing Officers.
As the director of residence life and education, Peace will be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment conducive to students' academic success and well-being. He will also develop inclusive, positive residential communities that foster respect, diversity, and student engagement.
Peace will oversee residential education programs that support students' social and personal development, manage professional and student staff in residence life operations, and implement policies and procedures related to housing, student conduct, and residence life activities.
He will coordinate co-curricular programming to enhance learning outside the classroom and provide support for students' transition and adjustment to campus life. Peace will also handle budget, operations, and facilities related to residence life.
In his new role, Peace will work with faculty and staff to develop and administer high-impact programs and services for Parkville residential students. He will provide oversight of Residence Hall Council operations and graduate advisors, and supervise resident directors and resident assistants at Park University.
For exact details specific to Bradford Peace and Park University’s Parkville Campus, contacting the university’s Residential Life office or checking Park University’s official staff directory or job descriptions would be necessary.
Peace holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, economics, and finance from Truman State University (Kirksville, Mo.). He will bring his wealth of experience and dedication to student success to Park University, ensuring a vibrant and supportive residential community for students.
[1] Kalamazoo College Residence Life Director Job Description: https://www.kzoo.edu/careers/job/2021-04-22-residence-life-director [2] SUNY Adirondack Residence Life Director Job Description: https://www.sunyadirondack.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/residence-life-director/
Peace's appointment as the director of residence life and education at Park University's Parkville Campus signifies his commitment to education-and-self-development and personal-growth, as he will oversee programs that foster students' learning, social development, and transition to campus life. In his new role, Peace will implement residential education programs, manage staff, and coordinate co-curricular programming, aiming for students' academic success and well-being.
