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GW houses at least six staff and faculty members in student residence halls in Foggy Bottom and on the Mount Vernon Campus. Most GW staff who live on campus said it's a perk to live so close to their jobs and that they enjoy interacting with students.
"It is a joy to live (on campus), and it is a pleasure to open my house to students," said Fred Siegel, associate vice president and dean of students, who has been living at Mount Vernon since fall 2003. He also serves as the head administrator for the Mount Vernon Campus.
"I want people to know that I'm there," said Siegel, who often invites students to his house to eat dinner or just to talk.
Siegel does not live alone in his house across the street from the campus. Along with his wife and 12-year-old daughter, Siegel also has multiple dogs.
"The dogs love it here," Siegel added.
Joining Siegel and his dogs on the Mount Vernon Campus is Steven Livingston, interim director of the School of Media and Public Affairs, who moved into Somers Hall this fall.
"I'm always looking for an opportunity to work with students," said Livingston, who has been teach-ing at GW for 15 years.
Livingston said he enjoys being able to live with co-workers and students.
"Fred Siegel is a great guy to work with and live next to," Livingston said.
Several other GW staff members live on the main Foggy Bottom campus as well. University Police Chief Dolores Stafford lives in the 21st Street area, but she declined to say precisely where.
"Foggy Bottom is a nice neighborhood and many professional people and retirees enjoy living on or around campus," Stafford said. "There are pros and cons, but I have generally like living in Foggy Bottom."
