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

Jim Hintz serves as the Director of Off-Campus Student Services. Prior to joining the UConn 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.

Ravi Prasad, Graduate Assistant

Ravi Prasad joins the office of Off-Campus Student Services 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 UConn. Ravi 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, Student Administrative Assistant

Erin McClellan is a student administrative assistant for the office of Off-Campus Student Services. She previously worked as an administrative assistant in the study abroad Office. Erin is a sophomore here at UConn majoring in Human Development & Family studies and is hoping to become a nurse after she graduates.

Dana White, Student Administrative Assistant

Dana White is a student administrative assistant for the office of Off-Campus Student Services.

Brain Dunnigan, Student Communication Design Assistant

Brain Dunnigan is a student communication design assistant for the office of Off-Campus Student Services.

Heather Lumley, Student Communication Design Assistant

Heather Lumley is a student communication design assistant for the office of Off-Campus Student Services.