University designates Bradford Peace as Head of Residential Life and Academic Development at Park University
**Bradford Peace Appointed as Director of Residence Life and Education at Park University**
Bradford Peace's career in residence life and education has culminated in his recent appointment as the Director of Residence Life and Education at Park University’s flagship Parkville Campus, effective July 22, 2025. This role marks a significant leadership position in overseeing student residential life and educational programming on campus.
Peace's extensive educational background includes three master's degrees from Ball State University: a Master of Business Administration degree in finance, a Master of Arts degree in sport administration, a Master of Arts degree in student affairs administration in higher education, and a Master of Arts degree in sport administration. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, economics, and finance from Truman State University (Kirksville, Mo.).
In addition to his academic achievements, Peace has demonstrated a commitment to student affairs and residence education throughout his career. He has served Ball State University as a graduate coordinator for student leadership and as a residential learning coordinator since beginning post-graduate studies at Ball State in 2018. Prior to this appointment, Peace served as the residential area coordinator at Ball State University since July 2023.
Peace's contributions to the field of residence life and education have been recognised with several awards. In 2019, he was named Outstanding Graduate Practitioner by the Great Lakes Association of College and University Housing Officers. In 2022, he received the Outstanding Entry-Level Professional award for Indiana from the same association. Most recently, Peace co-authored the Trends Article of the Year for 2021-22 according to the Great Lakes Association of College and University Housing Officers.
In his new role at Park University, Peace will manage all residential buildings on the Parkville Campus, including overseeing live-in paraprofessional and student staff. He will also be responsible for housing assignments, student housing accounts, maintenance/facility needs, summer conferences/events, and related budgets for the Parkville Campus. Peace will provide oversight of Residence Hall Council operations and graduate advisors.
Peace's future plans, as of the latest update from July 2025, indicate his intent to further develop and lead residence life programs, likely focusing on enhancing student experiences in housing and education on campus. No specific long-term goals or initiatives have been publicly detailed.
| Aspect | Details | |---------------------|------------------------------------------| | Timeline | Appointed Director of Residence Life and Education at Park University as of July 22, 2025[1] | | Achievements | Extensive educational background, multiple master's degrees from Ball State University, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Truman State University. Recognised with several awards in the field of residence life and education[1] | | Future Plans | Leading and developing residence life and student education programs at Park University, specific plans not yet publicly disclosed[1] |
[1] Based on available search results.
Bradford Peace's new role at Park University, focusing on overseeing student residential life and educational programming, is expected to provide opportunities for education-and-self-development, as well as career-development, given his extensive background and accomplishments in the field of residence life and education. In his future plans, Peace aims to further develop and lead residence life programs, suggesting a commitment to continuous improvement and growth.
