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Residence Life & Housing Operations

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, 2 Residence Life Coordinators, 49 Resident Assistants, and various work-study student staff. In addition, the custodial staff, maintenance staff, and police play an important role in providing an exceptional living environment.

housing@uiwtx.edu  --  (210) 829-6034 -- Student Engagement Center 3150

Luke Blum

Director of Residence Life & Housing Operations

They are responsible for the 1200+ on-campus residents and making sure that their experience is the best while staying on campus. From sitting in safety meetings to collaborating with other departments on campus, he constantly looks for new ways to deliver a positive and memorable residential experience.

Email: lblum@uiwtx.edu  
Phone: (210) 829-3819
Office: Student Engagement Center (SEC 3156)

J.R. Chiodo-Benmuvhar

Associate Director of Residence Life & Housing Operations

J.R. is responsible for all things housing and numbers. Beyond that, he is responsible for applications, residential meal plans, housing assignments, room changes, and housing billing. Always be on the lookout for e-mails with important housing updates, deadlines, and procedures.

Email: chiodobe@uiwtx.edu
Phone: (210) 805-2357
Office: Student Engagement Center (SEC 3170)

Pronouns: He/Him/His/We

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Alejandro Chavez

Residence Life Coordinator

Alejandro's primary role is to support residential students through engaging programming, maintenance follow-up, and serving as a resource for both students and student staff. He is your "go-to" when you have questions about roommate conflicts, departmental events, or need additional support!

Email: alchave5@uiwtx.edu  
Phone: (210) 805-5866 
Office: Student Engagement Center in the Campus Life Suite (3157)
Pronouns: He/Him

Primary Halls: Joeris | Sky View
Secondary Hall: Avoca Apartments | Hillside | Township

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Sophia Albasini

Residence Life Coordinator

Sophia's primary role is to support residential students through engaging programming, maintenance follow-up, and serving as a resource for both students and student staff. She is your "go-to" when you have questions about roommate conflicts, departmental events, or need additional support!

Email: albasini@uiwtx.edu 
Phone: (210) 805-5865
Office: Student Engagement Center in the Campus Life Suite (3153)

Primary Halls: Agnese-Sosa | Clement | Dubuis
Secondary Halls: Watson Lofts | McComb's | St. Joseph | Township

Other Offices to Know

Contact Information for Related Offices

NAME

FUNCTION

OFFICE

CONTACT

Campus Engagement

Student activities, clubs/organizations, Greek Life

SEC 3060

campusengagement@uiwtx.edu
(210) 829-6034

New Student Programs First year student support, academics, involvement

SEC 2063

jsdelaro@uiwtx.edu
(210) 805-3006

Student Advocacy & 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 Founders Hall pdadmin@uiwtx.edu
(210) 829-6030
Counseling Services Individual/group counseling, anxiety, depression, etc. AD 438

no email
(210) 832-5656

Health Services Immunizations, treatment of illnesses, education, psychiatric appointments Founders Hall healthsvcs@uiwtx.edu
(210) 829-6017
Veterans Affairs Benefits information, resources, etc. SEC 3021 veterans@uiwtx.edu
(210) 832-5651