Frog of the Week: Barbara Hawkins
By David Reese
Features editor

Barbara Hawkins has only been on campus since September but her presence in Residential Services has already been felt.

Hawkins, associate director of residence life, was born in Puerto Rico because her father was in the military before growing up in Fairmont, W.Va.

Hawkins said she is the fifth of six children born to her parents, Martha and Thomas.

“We were really much closer because we were a single-parent family,” Hawkins said.

While in high school, Hawkins was involved with cheerleading, student council, French club and Keywanettes.

Hawkins attended West Virginia University and earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in communication studies and a Master’s degree in higher education administration.

Since finishing her degrees, she spent six years at Eastern Connecticut State University as a hall director and area coordinator and three years at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa. as an assistant dean.

Hawkins said her move to Texas was for three basic reasons.

“Great new job, friendly people and vibrant area to live,” Hawkins said.

Hawkins said her transition to the new position has been very easy because of the tremendous amount of support from Student Affairs and Residential Services.

“Working with such a talented group of hall directors and resident assistants makes my job challenging, fun and rewarding everyday,” Hawkins said.

David Reese