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KNOWLEDGE KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES.
The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College
STUDENT AFFAIRSSPRING 2011 NEWSLETTER
The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College 2
MISSIONimplement programs, services and activities that are consistent with the mission, educational pur-poses, location and student characteristics of The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas South-most College. These programs, services and activi-ties enhance student learning and personal devel-opment. They are designed to attract and retain
• A high quality of campus life
• Support for academic achievement
• Opportunities for leadership development
• Opportunities for social, cultural, and ethical devel-opment
• Support for wellness
• Opportunities for career planning
PHILOSOPHYas educators, committed to the concept that the students are the most important of our priorities. We focus our programs and services on the success of our students. Our vision, mission, core values and
CORE VALUES
• Commitment to the pursuit of teaching and learning as the central activity of the university
• The engagement of students as partners in shaping and participating in the life of the campus community
• A campus community that recognizes and rewards individual achievements and successes as well as collaborations and partnerships within and outside the community
• Outcomes of the students’ collegiate experience that include the ability to be accountable for one’s behavior, a sense of personal integrity, lifelong habits of civic and social responsibility
Hilda Silva, Ed.D.
(956) 882-5134Fax: (956) [email protected]
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SUCCESS BEGINS CLOSE TO HOMEMeet Celina Garza, STING Instructor and Development Research Associate for the Division
August 2009 after working over 12 years writing and administering state and federal grants in various professional capacities with the public and private sector. Celina took an interest in serving as a STING instructor as a means to gain a hands-on perspec-tive about the challenges developmental students face in earning their degree.
“Researching and writing about something and ac-tually seeing and experiencing it for yourself are two extremes of the learning process. I wanted to learn more about the student experience beyond what
I read and write about with grants. Being a STING instructor has given me a unique opportunity to en-gage directly with students and to learn more about their ideas and challenges in school. These lessons
grants, but have also given me great personal satis-
on helping students who face tremendous obstacles succeed and ultimately earn their degree.”
Celina earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Mary’s University and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree at UTB/TSC in Guidance and Counseling. She and her husband, Eladio Garza, live in Harlingen and are the proud parents of three daughters.
SCORPIONTATION 2010Students Oriented TermStudents Registered
2646 2306 Summer
87% of students oriented enrolled fo fall semester.
Students Oriented TermStudents Registered
775 649 Spring
85% students oriented enrolled for Spring semester.
STUDENT FOCUS: WHO AM I?• My first class at UTB/TSC was Speech during Summer I, in 2008.
• I was in the S.T.I.N.G. program during Summer II, in 2008.
• I was elected freshman senator in fall 2008.
• I was elected SGA president in spring 2010.
• I have served two years on The University of Texas System Student Advisory Council (UTSSAC).
• I served on the Parking Committee, Academic Affairs Partnership Committee and Student Union Advisory Board.
• I was a DJ for Sting Radio, a Scorpion ambassador, a civic engagement scholar, and a Leadership and Mentorship Program mentor.
I AM... YOU ARE... WE ARE... SCORPIONS!
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STUDENT AFFAIRS ... FUTURE SCORPIONS WALLPlease join us in creating a “Student Affairs ... Future Scorpions” wall in our VPSA conference room. We plan to fill a wall with the faces of “Future Scorpions.” This wall will be created to remind us how valuable our work is and that everyone deserves the opportunity to become a Scorpion!
You will need to provide us with a framed photo of your “Future Scorpion” and an explanation of who he or she is. This might be a young family member, loved one or friend that aspires to be a “Future Scorpion.”
For more information, contact Debbie Medina at [email protected] or (956) 882-5135.
STUDENT FOCUS: WHO AM I?• My first class at UTB/TSC was Speech during Summer I, in 2008.
• I was in the S.T.I.N.G. program during Summer II, in 2008.
• I was elected freshman senator in fall 2008.
• I was elected SGA president in spring 2010.
• I have served two years on The University of Texas System Student Advisory Council (UTSSAC).
• I served on the Parking Committee, Academic Affairs Partnership Committee and Student Union Advisory Board.
• I was a DJ for Sting Radio, a Scorpion ambassador, a civic engagement scholar, and a Leadership and Mentorship Program mentor.
I AM... YOU ARE... WE ARE... SCORPIONS!
The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College www.utb.edu/sa4 5
STUDENT AFFAIRS ... FUTURE SCORPIONS WALLPlease join us in creating a “Student Affairs ... Future Scorpions” wall in our VPSA conference room. We plan to fill a wall with the faces of “Future Scorpions.” This wall will be created to remind us how valuable our work is and that everyone deserves the opportunity to become a Scorpion!
You will need to provide us with a framed photo of your “Future Scorpion” and an explanation of who he or she is. This might be a young family member, loved one or friend that aspires to be a “Future Scorpion.”
For more information, contact Debbie Medina at [email protected] or (956) 882-5135.
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JULY 2000 TO AUGUST 2001July Hilda Silva, named interim VPSA
administrative structure, committee co-chaired by Dr. Ruth Ann Ragland, VPAA and Dr. Hilda Silva, interim VPSA
SEPTEMBER 2001 TO AUGUST 2002September Hilda Silva, named VPSA New Student Union open to students Chess Club formed Clemente Rendon/Erick Vallarino
meets with Dr. García about starting a chess club
October
Cortez Hall First Disability Awareness Week November First International Education Week
Celebration Texas Grade Championship
SEPTEMBER 2002 TO AUGUST 2003September C.A.M.P. grant awarded November Future CommissionJanuary Housing opens April Chess Program begins with full-time
leaders; orientation fee was $10
Summer 2003Scorpiontation Management responsibilities
Students
SEPTEMBER 2003 TO AUGUST 2004September Upward Bound-Rio Hondo grant
awarded
December Student Government AssociationMarch Student Referendum for REK Center
approvedJuly
president for DOS
May 2004 First annual Ring Ceremony Summer 2004 Chant created by the Scorpiontation
leaders Hand sign created by the
Scorpiontation leaders Disability Services counselor moves
from (Tandy) Counseling Center to Lightener
SEPTEMBER 2004 TO AUGUST 2005September Vince Solis, named AVPSDFall 2005 International and Multicultural
Students Services moves under the DOS
March Body Shop opensApril The International Students
Scholarship Endowment fund established
August Students begin paying REK Center fee
Assistive Technology lab moves from Oliveira Library to remodeled space in Lightener
SEPTEMBER 2005 TO AUGUST 2006September
Students begin paying REK Center fee
Students began to pay Medical Services fee
SEI funded Former Resaca Club becomes The
Village at Fort BrownMay Men and Women’s Soccer added Scorpion Ambassadors
STUDENT AFFAIRS TIMELINE: 2000-2010
SEE WHERE WE COME FROM
Mental health counseling services transferred to Student Health Services.
Hired three full-time sign-language interpreters
SEPTEMBER 2006 TO AUGUST 2007September Youth Empowerment Program grant
awarded 2006-2008
class recruit top 10 percentFall 2006 UTB/TSC joins NAIA Red River
ConferenceSeptember REK Center Groundbreaking
sports information A.S.P.I.R.E. renewed, 2010October
student successNovember Students passes Athletic feeFebruary UTB/TSC hosts Counselor’s Institute
soccer coachJune
Campus Recreation
SEPTEMBER 2007 TO AUGUST 2008Fall Counseling Center, Student Success March August First soccer games playedSeptember C.A.M.P. program renewed, 5 years UCB Classic renewed, 4 years UB Rivera renewed, 4 years Veterans UB renewed, 4 years UBMS renewed, new grant awarded
for 4 yearsNovember Sylvia Leal, AVPSAJuly
facility/ safety coordinator for REK CenterAugust 70 beds added to housing, increases
capacity to 332 Part-time psychiatrist hired SEI program receives the Texas
Higher Education Coordinating Board’s S.T.A.R. Award in late 2008
SEPTEMBER 2008 TO AUGUST 2009September Students begin paying Athletic fee Talent Search Grant refunded 2008-
2012December Student Health awarded $7,500
grant from Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation
January SHS becomes practicum site for UTB/TSC undergraduate social-work interns and for UTPA graduate M.S.W. interns
electronic medical-record system implemented
SHS becomes a medical site for the State Children Immunizations Program (students under 19 years of age)
May REK Center opens
SEPTEMBER 2009 TO AUGUST 2010Fall DrumlineNovember Men’s and women’s soccer are
conference champsDecember Women’s volleyball makes
January S.T.I.N.G. radio installed Community College Grant awarded,
$100,000 SHS becomes a medical site for
the State Children Immunizations Program
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The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College
Todd LoweryDirector, Athletics and Head Volleyball Coach www.utbathletics.com(956) [email protected]
Arturo OlagueFacility and Safety Coordinator www.utb.edu/campusrec(956) [email protected]
Russell S. HarwoodProgram Director, Chesswww.utb.edu/chess(956) 882-5761Fax: (956) [email protected]
Aglhaen Nieto-CruzDirector, Classic Upward Boundwww.utb.edu/cub(956) 882-7121Fax: (965) [email protected]
Steve WilderCoordinator, Disability Services www.utb.edu/ability(956) 882-7372Fax: (956) [email protected]
Leo VillarrealProgram Director, Educational Talent Searchwww.utb.edu/talent (956) 882-3806Fax: (956) [email protected]
Douglas StovesDirector, Residential LifeHousingwww.utb.edu/housingStudent Unionwww.utb.edu/studentunion(956) 882-7196Fax: (956) [email protected]
Eugenia CuretDirector, Student Health Serviceswww.utb.edu/studenthealth(956) 882-7283Fax: (965) [email protected]
Sergio MartinezDirector, Student Lifewww.utb.edu/studentlife(956) 882-7152Fax: (965) [email protected]
Azenett CornejoDirector, Student Publicationswww.utbcollegian.com(956) 882-5142Fax: (965) [email protected]
Beatriz Becerra-BarckholtzDirector, Student Successwww.utb.edu/studentsuccess(956) 882-8212Fax: (965) [email protected]
Herminia Garcia-OrtegaProgram Director, Upward Bound Math and Sciencewww.utb.edu/ubms(956) 882-4297Fax: (956) [email protected]
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