Residential Living and Education fosters a dynamic campus environment that supports student success both inside and outside the classroom. Through a variety of housing options and intentional programming, the department promotes intellectual engagement, social development, and personal growth, preparing students to be engaged citizens and lifelong learners.
Staff Listing
Director of Residential Living and Education
Amy Crim
amy.crim@uconn.edu
(860) 486-0353
Whitney Hall, Garden Level
Phone: (860) 486-2926
Fax: (860) 486-6161
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Terrence Abney Terrence.Abney@uconn.edu
Associate Director of Educational & Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
(860) 486-2926
Arling Cofresi
Associate Director of Residential Living and Education
arling.cofresi@uconn.edu
(860) 486-2926
Veronica Roberts
Assistant Director of Residential Living and Education
Buckely/Shippee, East Campus, Hilltop Halls, Werth Tower
veronica.roberts@uconn.edu
(860) 486-2926
Hillary Fanelli
Assistant Director of Residential Living and Education
Charter Oak Apartments, Hilltop Apartments, Northwood Apartments and The Oaks of the Square
hillary.fanelli@uconn.edu
(860) 486-2926
Zachery Raso
Assistant Director of Residential Living and Education
Alumni, Husky Village, McMahon and Towers
zachery.raso@uconn.edu
(860) 486-2926
Amanda Wenthen
Assistant Director of Residential Living and Education
North Campus, Northwest and West Campus
amanda.wenthen@uconn.edu
(860) 486-2926
Mark McDonald
Assistant Director of Residential Living and Education
Busby Suites, CT Hall, Garrigus Suites, South Campus
mark.mcdonald@uconn.edu
(860) 486-2926
Michele Ballo, Ph.D.
Assistant Director of Campus Housing
Stamford Campus Housing
michele.ballo@uconn.edu
(203) 251-8582
Nate Gordon
Associate Director for Recruitment, Selection and Training
nathan.gordon@uconn.edu
(860) 486-2926
Beth Helinski
Assistant Director for Residential Student Engagement
Resident Assistant Selection & Training, Residence Hall Associations/Hall Associations
beth.helinski@uconn.edu
(860) 486-2926
Jennifer Myette
Program Assistant
jennifer.myette@uconn.edu
(860) 486-0353
Whitney Hall, Garden Level
Phone: (860) 486-2926
Fax: (860) 486-6161
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sheila Morgansmith
Associate Director of Student Welfare
sheila.morgansmith@uconn.edu
(860) 486-2926
Alisa Geller
Assistant Director of Student Welfare
alisa.geller@uconn.edu
(860) 486-2060
Ryan Riggs
Student Welfare Specialist
ryan.riggs@uconn.edu
(860) 486-2060
Cortlyn Clark
Student Welfare Specialist