Old Campus Fellows (OCFs) are selected by the Yale College Dean’s Office and work in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Residential College Life, heads of college, deans, and first-year counselors of the residential colleges with which they are affiliated to provide residential supervision and support for students living on the Old Campus, the primary residential area for Yale’s first-year students.
The main role of Old Campus Fellows (OCFs) is to promote the safety and welfare of the residents on Old Campus. They help to enforce the Undergraduate Regulations and are available to respond in case of emergency. OCFs also work with the Office of First-Year Affairs and the Yale College Dean’s Office to introduce first years to various resources and services on campus that are particularly relevant to first-years. Old Campus fellows reside on the Old Campus, and each is affiliated with three to four residential colleges. Like fellows in the residential colleges, Old Campus fellows have full-time appointments throughout the university.
Appointment:
OCFs are selected for an academic year, with duties from mid-August through approximately June 1st. Fellows may be reappointed for another academic year, contingent on approval of the Dean of Students and the continuation of the OCF program. Apartments are usually available for new fellows from July 1 – June 1. Returning OCFs can usually continue in the same apartment without interruption. (Note that ongoing renovations on Old Campus can affect this policy, and OCFs may be asked to relocate for the summer for renovations to proceed; for continuing OCFs required to move off-campus, financial support will be available for alternate housing during the renovation period.) Staff members in the offices of Student Affairs or Student Engagement are not eligible to serve as OCFs. OCFs must inform the YCDO immediately of any change in Yale employment status. Fellows must relinquish their apartments immediately upon the termination or lapse of Yale employment.
Those interested in applying or being considered for the program can do so by completing this form which is available via this link:
https://yalesurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bpFxNOB4SLntRqu
2024-2025 Old Campus Fellows
Brandon Sherrod (he/him) is residing in Welch C14. Brandon born and raised in the great city of Bridgeport, Connecticut and is a proud graduate of Stratford High School and post-graduate at Choate Rosemary Hall. In 2016, he received his BA in Political Science from Yale University with a concentration in Urban Education. During his time there, Sherrod was a member of the 2016 Men’s Basketball team and led them to their first NCAA Tournament victory in school history. In addition to his on the court acclaim, Sherrod took a leave of absence from university and toured globally in 2015 with the acapella group known as the Whiffenpoofs of Yale. Since graduating Sherrod enjoyed a 7-year professional basketball career that took him to Italy, Finland and Israel. Sherrod is the proud founder of BS35 Basketball, a mentorship and training company that focuses on empowering youth through education, holistic wellness and the game of basketball. He has recently completed his first season of college coaching with Yale Men's Basketball, the winners of the 2024 Ivy League Championship. A Pierson College alumnus, Sherrod is also an Ambassador for Connecticut Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and is a Fellow at Saybrook College. Brandon will work with Jonathan Edwards, Davenport, and Trumbull colleges.
Ben Walter (he/him) is residing in Durfee A11. Ben is a Diversity Support Specialist at the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, where he supports Yale’s nine staff affinity groups. He is an active member and former co-chair of the Yale LGBTQ Affinity Group. He graduated from Clark University in 2015 with a degree in Sociology and a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies. He received the sociology department’s Addams-Mills Award for his honors thesis on queer identity. He began his career at the Yale School of the Environment, where he worked in the business office and as a program coordinator at the Yale Forest Forum and the Environmental Leadership & Training Initiative. In his free time, he enjoys photography, running, building commander decks for Magic: the Gathering, and deep conversations with his cats Barbar and Jinx. This year Ben will work with Berkeley, Pierson, Morse, and Stiles colleges.
Jordan Williams (he/him) is residing in Vanderbilt E-22. Jordan is the Farm and Café Manager at West Campus. He graduated from the University of Connecticut Class of 2017. Since then, Jordan has worked at Yale in the departments of Sustainability and Hospitality. Jordan was born and raised in New Haven, CT, but has roots in Jamaica, Alabama, Georgia, and Guinea-Bissau. He loves to travel and learn about traditional food and culture. He also loves hiking, gardening, and drumming. Jordan is very excited for his second year as an Old Campus fellow in Vandy, and working with the students of Branford, Hopper, and Saybrook.