Residence Life Staff
Residents living on campus are supervised by the Director of Residence Life, Assistant Director of Residence Life and Housing, Residence Life Coordinator of Operations, two (2) Residence Life Coordinators, six (6) Senior Resident Assistants, twenty five (25) Resident Assistants, and various work-study desk workers.
- Director of Residence Life
- Assistant Director of Residence Life and Housing
- Residence Life Coordinator of Operations
- Senior Resident Assistant
- Resident Assistant
- Custodial and Maintenance
Phil Blum; blum@uiwtx.edu
Phil received his undergraduate degree in Marketing Education and his master's degree in Higher Education Administration from The Oklahoma State University. Overall, Phil has been involved in Residence Life for over 17 years as a paraprofessional, graduate assistant, and professional staff member. His duties as director include: supervising the professional staff, overseeing operating budget and purchasing for the department, supervising the Residence Life Coordinators at Incarnate Word and St. Anthony's High Schools, staff development, and serves on various campus wide committees with the university. By making the correct choice to live in one our unique and wonderful residence halls you will meet new friends, have the opportunity to experience new cultures, and learn about yourself and as well as others. He comes from Nowata, Oklahoma.
Assistant Director of Residence Life and Housing
Diane Castaneda; castaned@universe.uiwtx.edu
Diana Elizabeth Castaneda received her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from St. Mary's University. Her experience as a Resident Assistant in college helped her make the decision to work for Residence Life at UIW. She enjoys working with Residence Life Staff and students. She has received her Master's Degree in Adult Education from the University of the Incarnate Word. She enjoys movies, reading and the theater. Diane is a native of San Antonio, Texas.
Residence Life Coordinator of Operations
Janet Kaufman; jkaufman@uiwtx.edu
Janet Kaufman received her Master of Arts degree in Criminology from
the State University of New York at Albany. She has also received an
undergraduate degree in both Sociology and Criminal Justice from SUNY
Albany. Her duties include housing operations including coordinating
housing assignments and room reservations, manages opening and closing of the halls, and the international ELS floor. Her goal is to foster a
clean, safe, positive, and inclusive community environment that encourages
students to develop their full potential at UIW. Janet is new to San
Antonio from NYC, who has had experiences in business, is a pastry chef, and enjoys reading
and the outdoors.
Elizabeth Cruz; gcruz1@uiwtx.edu
Elizabeth Cruz received her undergraduate degree in Nuclear Medicine here at the University of the Incarnate Word. Her experience as a Resident Assistant in college helped make the decision to continue to work for Residence Life at UIW. She enjoys working with the department and most importantly with the students. Liz’s responsibilities include primarily supervising the RA’s (1st year area), handles discipline and roommate conflicts in 1st year area (esp. visitation violations). My goal is to grow as a professional, foster community with the resident assistants and their residents and encourage positivism all around. Liz is very passionate about running, dancing, enjoys movies, and loves outdoor activities.
Julian Gonzalez; jgonza10@uiwtx.edu
Julian M. Gonzalez received his Bachelors degree in Psychology from Incarnate Word. He is currently working on his Master degree in Community Counseling at UTSA. He has had past experience with Residence Life as an RA for Incarnate Word. He currently manages the Upper Classman Residence Halls and the RA’s associated with them. Other responsibilities include mediation/conflict resolution, discipline procedures. “ I have been associated with the University of the Incarnate Word for seven (7) years and I feel privileged to foster a positive environment in our residence halls.”
The Senior Residence Assistant (SRA) is an individual with a least one-year of Residence Life experience who assists with the administration of each residence hall. In addition to the RA responsibilities, the Senior RA assists the Resident Life Coordinators in all of her/his duties, to include All-Campus Duty.
The Resident Assistant is a student staff member that lives on your floor. Your RA can be one of the most helpful and resourceful people you will interact with at UIW and is probably the first person you will meet on the Residence Life team. These individuals have been carefully selected because of their leadership potential, interpersonal skills, positive attitudes, and sense of commitment. As a peer, the RA is a basic source of information and referral, and assists residents in adjusting to campus life, including academic concerns, roommate relationships, homesickness, and other matters. Your RA's overall responbility is to provide leadership and support to you and other members of your community. Get to know your RA and utilize her/his knowledge and skills.
Who are your RA's? Check out the article in Logo's August 2007 issue!!
Full-time custodial and maintenance personnel are identified by the uniform they wear. The custodians are responsible for normal cleaning duties in public areas and student bathrooms only. Residents are responsible for cleaning their own room. Custodial staff are not responsible for any interior portion of the Avoca Apartments.
The maintenance staff is responsible for making minor and major repairs in the residence halls. Mantenance problems should be reported to your RA or the Residence Life Office immdiately. Residents should follow up with an RA if no change occurs within a few days, or in case of emergency. Note: Residents should never attempt to make room repairs themseleves.
