Residence Halls: Edward Potter Hall

This residence hall is for male freshman students. Edward Potter is a traditional-style residence hall with one bathroom on each hallway. There is one main entrance that opens up to a common lobby for the entire building. The lobby is equipped with two large couches, a big-screen TV and a table and chairs for studying, eating, games, etc. This residence hall is located on the farthest east tip of the main campus, just past Mary White Hall.
 

Edward Potter Hall: Residence Life Staff

Edward Potter Hall has a Resident Director who is responsible for the overall operation of the residence hall. He lives in the apartment attached to the residence hall and is accessible at all times of the day whether by e-mail, phone or knocking on his door. To help support him, there is also one Resident Advisor living on each hallway for a total of four Resident Advisors. This staff is intended to be a resource for residents with any concerns including maintenance requests, roommate conflicts, personal issues, academic support, health and safety concerns, etc. Please take advantage of this support available to you through the Residence Life staff in your building.
 
Edward Potter Residence Life Team

Resident Director - Eric McCray
Eric is the resident director of Edward Potter. He earned his bachelors degree in
accounting in May 2007 from Cumberland University. This is his fourth year as a member
of the Residence Life Team at CU, and he will graduate in May 2008 with a masters of
arts in education. As an undergraduate, he was a member of the wrestling team. Eric
enjoys grilling out, working out, going to the movies, shopping and hanging out with his
buddies in his spare time.

Estil B. Myers III
Estil, better known as Trey, is a junior at Cumberland University. He is from Vandalia,
Ohio and is a member of the wrestling team. Trey is studying business with an
emphasis in marketing. This is Trey's second year serving on the Residence Life Team
at CU. When not in class, practice or lobby duty, he enjoys flying kites and playing pool or
corn hole.

 Ebmyers45@yahoo.com



 

A.J. Saffell
A.J. is a senior at Cumberland. Originally from Nashville, A.J. is a student assistant for
the men's basketball team and a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He will graduate
in May 2009 with a bachelor's degree in business. This is A.J.'s second year as a
member of the Residence Life Team at CU. In his spare time, A.J. enjoys relaxing,
listening to music, drawing and video games.

 Ajsaffell01@students.cumberland.edu



 

Cory Freeland
Cory is a junior at CU. He is a member of the wrestling team and is pursuing a degree in
psychology with a minor in history. Cory hails from Shelby, N.C. This is Cory's first year on
the Residence Life Team here at Cumberland. Since Cory has no hobbies other than
class and wrestling, he should enjoy lobby duty!

 clfreeland82@students.cumberland.edu




 

Drew Jennings
Drew is a sophomore at Cumberland from Portland, Tenn. He is pursuing a degree in
business management with intentions to study law in the future. He is involved in many
things on campus, including the Student Activities Board, Student Government
Association, FOCUS, Baptist College Ministry and the Kappa Sigma fraternity. This is
Drew's first year serving on the Residence Life Team. In his free time, Drew enjoys golf and water or snow skiing.

 awjennings69@students.cumberland.edu