Our Mission

OCL provides opportunities for interaction, integration, and enrichment for off-campus students in order to provide an environment, on and off campus, that develops community and promotes good relationships between University students and surrounding neighborhoods. We provide a variety of services and programs intended to meet the practical, social, and advocacy needs of commuter students. 

These programs include:

  • Neighborhood Liaisons
  • Gopher Hall
  • Commuter Connection
  • Renter Education
  • Roommate Finder

Meet the Team

Program Director

Kendre Turonie

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Kendre Turonie

Started at the U of M: 2003

Education: University of Florida, B.S. Magazine Journalism
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Higher Education and Education Administration coursework

What I Love About My Job: I love the energy students bring to the neighborhoods and the amazing things they do to impact the community in positive ways while they are here.

Fun Fact About Me: I am fascinated by severe weather and tornados and am a huge fan of Harry Potter, Shark Week and the Sharknado series.

Email: [email protected] 

Phone: 612-625-8939

Commuter Advisor

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Jed Fisher

Major: Forestry

Hobbies: Making music and playing fighting games

Fun Facts: I can identify every tree in the state of Minnesota, and most wildflowers!

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 612-626-5213

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Communications Liaisons

George Rohlf ([email protected])

Neighborhood Liaisons

Apartment Liaisons

Renters Education Liaisons

Commuter Engagement Liaisons

Commuter Connection Co-Chairs

Hiring For Fall 2024

Anticipated open positions for Fall 2024: 

More details: 

  • Application review will begin in late fall semester. 
  • Get the opportunity to do project management through our positions and create positive change on and near our campus. 
  • All positions are eligible for work study.
  • Reach out to Kendre Turonie with any questions.