Laine Converse was named residential community coordinator in October of 2022. Since then, Converse has overseen residential communities, supervised student staff, and supported departmental initiatives that enhances the on-campus experience. He contributes to campus leadership through his role as advisor for the Residence Hall Association. Within Residence Life, Converse has played a key role in the development of new residential living options such as pet-friendly housing and themed communities

Converse earned his B.S.Ed. in history education in December of 2022 from Northern State University and a M.S.Ed in Higher Education Student Affairs from the University of Nebraska-Kearney in August 2025. Within his Masters program, Converse took on a research role focusing on Living Learning Communities and national best practices as Northern explores future program development.

His work has been recognized through departmental and campus honors, including the Student Service Award – Support Services (2023-2024) and the Team Award (Residence Life) for the 2024-2025 academic year. He also was selected to participate in the 2025 UMR-ACUHO Regional Entry Level Institute, a competitive professional development experience for housing professionals.