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Residence Life Team
Residents living on campus are supported by the Director of Residence Life and Housing Operations, the Associate Director of Residence Life and Housing Operations, the Assistant Director of Residence Life, the Residence Life Coordinator, 3 Graduate Assistants 49 Resident Assistants, and various work-study student staff. In addition, both custodial and maintenance staff play an important role in providing an exceptional living environment.
Residence Life and Housing Operations
Eric Booth
Director of Residence Life and Housing Operations
Eric is responsible for the 1200+ on-campus students and making sure that their experience is the best while staying on campus. From sitting on safety meetings, to collaborating with other departments on campus, Eric constantly looks for new ways to deliver a positive and memorable residential experience.
Email: ewbooth@uiwtx.edu
Phone: 210-829-3819
Fax: 210-829-3819
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Eric's office is located in the Student Engagement Center (SEC 3156)
J.R. Chiodo-Benmuvhar
Associate Director of Residence Life and Housing Operations
J.R. is responsible for all things housing and numbers. Beyond that, he is responsible for applications, meal plans, assignments, room changes, and housing billing. Always be on the lookout for e-mails with important housing updates, deadlines, and procedures. Consider him your “go-to” person for questions about your bills, meal plans, or the possibility of living at UIW. Additionally, J.R. is responsible for the daily operations of the department and creating new collaborations with academics within the residence halls.
Email: chiodobe@uiwtx.edu
Phone: (210) 805-2357
Fax: (210) 805-2357
Pronouns: He/Him/His/We
His office is located in the Student Engagement Center (SEC 3157)
Residence Life
Katherine Burke
Assistant Director of Residence Life
Katherine's primary responsibility is the residential and academic experience of our hall community. Overseeing a Residence Life Coordinator, two Graduate Area Coordinators and 49 Resident Assistants, Katherine is responsible for the residential experience, whether it be activities, conduct, or concerns. She is your "go-to" for your residential success!
Email: kbburke@uiwtx.edu
Phone: (210) 805-5865
Fax: (210) 805-5865
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Her office is located in the Student Engagement Center (SEC 3158)
Brandon Saldivar
Residence Life Coordinator
Brandon's primary role is to support our residential students through engaging, interactive programming, wellness checks through Cardinal Connects, and serving as a voice and resource for our student and student staff. Brandon is your "go-to" when you have questions or need additional support!
Email: bsaldiva@uiwtx.edu
Phone: 210-805-5866
Fax: 210-805-5866
Pronouns: He/Him/His
His office is located in the Joeris Hall Residence Life Office 108
Gina Gibbons
Graduate Area Coordinator-Residential Experience
Gina is responsible for the overall experience of our 1200+ residents. She is ready to assist with roommate conflicts, new ideas or initiatives, general questions, comments, or concerns. She is able to connect with a variety of different departments and resources to help enhance the residential experience. She assists with making sure our student leaders are making great connections with our residents!
Email: ggibbons@student.uiwtx.edu
Phone: (210) 805-2355
Fax: (210) 805-2355
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Her office is located in the Joeris 1st Floor 108
Zoe Zucha
Graduate Area Coordinator-Residential Education
Zoe is responsible for the programming efforts in the residence halls, as well as finding ways to enhance our academic success for residents. She reviews programming proposals, hosts departmental programming, and is a point-of-contact for bringing academic initiatives into the halls such as tutoring, advising, etc.
Email: zucha@student.uiwtx.edu
Phone: (210) 805-2356
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Her office is located in the Joeris 1st Floor 108
Housing Operations
Sofia Rodriguez
Graduate Area Coordinator-Housing Operations
Sofia oversees the overall maintenance and aesthetics of our 11 residential facilities. In addition, she is responsible for final walk-throughs once residents have checked out of their room. Sofia supports the Housing Operations side of our department. Often she is one of the first points of contact if you visit our office with a housing question!
Email: smrodri1@student.uiwtx.edu
Phone: (210) 283-5024
Fax: (210) 283-5024
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Her office is located in the Student Engagement Center (SEC 3170)
Important Departments and Offices
|
Name |
Function |
Office |
|
Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Engagement | Student activities, clubs/organizations, Greek Life | SEC 3150 | campusengagement@uiwtx.edu | (210) 829-6034 |
| First Year Engagement | First year student support, academics, involvement |
SEC 3150 |
(210) 805-3006 | |
| Student Advocacy and Accountability | Conduct violations, CARE team, alcohol and drug general education trainings | SEC 3150 | osaa@uiwtx.edu | (210) 829-6034 |
| Office of Financial Assistance | Inquiries relating to financial aid, student residential status, scholarships and loans, etc. | Chapel Building | finaid@uiwtx.edu | (210) 829-6008 |
| Academic Advising | Schedule, add/drop classes, general advising | SEC 3120 | advising@uiwtx.edu | (210) 805-5814 |
| Business Office | Student billing, payment plans, housing deposit | AD 190 | busad@uiwtx.edu | (210) 829-6043 |
| University Police | Student safety, after hour escorts, reporting | Clement Hall Lobby | pdadmin@uiwtx.edu | (210) 829-6030 |
| Counseling Services | Individual/group counseling, anxiety, depression, etc. | AD 438 | (210) 832-5656 | |
| Health Services | Immunizations, treatment of illnesses, education, psychiatric appointments | Between AG and Nursing Building | healthsvcs@uiwtx.edu | (210) 829-6017 |
| Veterans Affairs | Benefits information, resources, etc. | SEC 3021 | veterans@uiwtx.edu | (210) 832-5651 |