Stanford Residential College was originally called the 960 Complex because it could hold a maximum of 960 residents when it opened in 1969. In 1985, it became the second hall converted to a Residential College and was called The Residential College. Later, it was renamed Henry King Stanford Residential College after former President Emeritus Dr. Henry King Stanford.
Stanford Residential College is composed of two co-ed 12 story towers, Rosborough Tower and Walsh Tower, and floors are assigned to one gender. The towers are connected by a common area on the first floor where the front desk, residential faculty apartments, a classroom, study room, vending machines, and laundry facilities are located.
Bathroom | Each floor has one common central bathroom facility. |
Laundry | Community laundry room located on the first floor. All laundry is free for residents. |
Study Areas | Study lounges located on each residential floor. |
Computer Lab | A computer lab, outfitted with desktop computers and UPrint printers, is located on the first floor. |
Dining Hall | Stanford residents share a dining hall with the residents of Hecht Residential College. |
Cable | Resident students have access to HD cable via Stream2 |
WiFi | Campus WiFi access is available throughout the entire building |
Secure Entry | Residents must swipe their 'Cane Cards to have access to residential spaces |
Vending Machines | Vending and ice machines are located on the first floor |
18’6” x 10’2” x 8’5” With the exception of the beds and desk chairs, all furniture is built in. *The University has ended its partnership with BedLoft and will no longer allow students to loft their beds. Bed risers are allowed.
Room Dimensions (L x W x H)
What's Included
Room Dimensions
Bolster
7” from bed to top of
Closet (x2)
5’2” x 7’1” x 1’8” (5.7’ H to
Desk
3’6” x 2’6” x 1’8” (2’5” leg space, 3 shelves)
Desk Chair
1’7” x 1’8” x 2’8”
Dresser
3’6” x 2’6” x 1’8” (4 drawers)
Mattress (Twin XL)
80” x 36” (11” off ground)
Window
5’11” x 3’ (1’9” from
10' x 12' x 8’5” With the exception of the beds and desk chairs, all furniture is built in.
Room Dimensions (L x W x H)
What's Included
Room Dimensions
Bolster
7” from bed to top of
Closet
5’2” x 2’7” (2 shelves 1’4” apart)
Desk
3’6” x 2’6” x 1’8” (2’5” leg space, 3 shelves)
Desk Chair
1’7” x 1’8” x 2’8”
Dresser
3’6” x 2’6” x 1’8” (4 drawers)
Mattress (Twin XL)
80” x 36” (11” off ground)
Window (x2)
2’1” x 5’6”
Dr. Leslie Knecht is a Senior Residential Faculty in Stanford Residential College and a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry. She grew up on a tobacco farm up a holler in rural Southeastern Kentucky and was a first-generation college student. Her research interests focus on bioanalytical chemistry. Her husband, Marc Knecht, is a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry. They enjoy taking their two sons and dog Proton on many adventures. lknecht@miami.edu
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Dr. Marc Knecht is a professor of chemistry in the College of Arts & Sciences. He was born and raised in a small town outside PIttsburgh, PA and is a first-generation college students. He completed his BS degree in Chemistry from Duquesne University and received his Ph.D. in chemistry from Vanderbilt. His research is focused on the use of bio-based methods to make functional materials. When he's not researching in the lab, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Leslie Knecht, their two boys, and their dog Proton.