About Us

Mission Statement

The Office of Off-Campus Student Services advances the mission of the University of Connecticut and Division of Student Affairs by enhancing the experience and supporting the success of off-campus and commuter students. The office serves as an advocate for students and centralized resource for off-campus living. Furthermore, the office strives to intentionally design opportunities to improve the quality of community life, foster maturation of independent life skills, promote development of responsible community members and cultivate involvement in the University, Storrs/Mansfield and surrounding communities.

Meet the Staff

Jim Hintz, Director

Prior to joining the University of Connecticut staff, Jim served as the first Coordinator of Off-Campus Living at Ohio University and was promoted to Assistant Director of Campus Life for Off-Campus and Community Services. He earned both a Master's degree in College Student Personnel and a Bachelor's degree in Social and Managerial Science from Ohio University in Athens, OH. While earning his degrees at Ohio University, Jim was actively involved on campus, including service as the chairperson for the Center for Student Legal Services Board of Directors and two-term President of the Ohio University Student Senate.

Ashley Hudd, Program Assistant

Before joining the Off-Campus Student Services Office Ashley worked in the Department of Residential Life at the University of Connecticut. While earning her Bachelor’s Degree at Eastern Connecticut State University Ashley was involved in many programs such as the Willimantic Town-Gown Committee and serving as President of the local sorority Phi Sigma Alpha. She was actively involved in volunteer programs such as Toys-for-Tots and the Special Olympics. Ashley hopes to help further assist students and the Town of Mansfield with the resources that Off-Campus Student Services provides.

Ravi Prasad, Graduate Assistant

Ravi Prasad joins the Off-Campus Student Services Office after a year of working with Massachusetts Campus Compact at Lesley University. In this position, he promoted civic engagement and created partnerships between the community and college, and similarly looks forward to strengthening the relationship between Storrs and the University of Connecticut. Ravi is working towards a Master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs at UConn. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Brown University, where he worked as a resident advisor and backpacking instructor. More recently, Ravi served as a leadership fellow at the Leadership Institute, also at Brown University.

Erin McClellan, Office Assistant

Erin McClellan is an office assistant for the Off-Campus Student Services Office. She previously worked as an administrative assistant in the UConn Study Abroad Office. Erin is majoring in Human Development & Family Studies and plans to become a nurse after she graduates.

Dana White, Office Assistant

Dana White is an office assistant for the Off-Campus Student Services Office. Dana is majoring in Sociology. She plans to go to law school after graduation. She is excited about moving off-campus for her senior year..

Brain Dunnigan, Communication Design Assistant

Brain Dunnigan is a communication design assistant for the office of Off-Campus Student Services. He has created several designs for the office’s programs and services.

Heather Lumley, Communication Design Assistant

Heather Lumley is a communication design assistant for the office of Off-Campus Student Services. She assists the Alcohol and Other Drug Services Office with design projects.