STUDENT AFFAIRS
SPRING 2011 NEWSLETTER
KNOWLEDGE KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES.
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PHILOSOPHY as 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
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CORE VALUES
It is my pleasure to welcome you to our beautiful campus in South Texas where our students are able to obtain a quality education in a bicultural area. Sincerely, Hilda Silva, Ed.D.
MISSION
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implement programs, services and activities that are consistent with the mission, educational purposes, location and student characteristics of The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College. These programs, services and activities enhance student learning and personal development. They are designed to attract and retain •
A high quality of campus life
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Support for academic achievement
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Opportunities for leadership development
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Opportunities for social, cultural, and ethical development
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Support for wellness
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Opportunities for career planning
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Commitment to the pursuit of teaching and learning as the central activity of the university
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The engagement of students as partners in shaping and participating in the life of the campus community
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A campus community that recognizes and rewards individual achievements and successes as well as collaborations and partnerships within and outside the community
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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
We are excited to announce the Parent Connection! The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College Parent Connection website is devoted to supporting and sustaining parental involvement in their student's education. Parents will be updated with the same information as the students, ensuring that the parents are informed throughout their son or daughter’s college experience. Learn about Parent Orientation, have a direct source of important resources, and hear from other UTB/TSC parents about their experiences. Sign up on our “get connected” list and receive UTB/TSC emails. Also sign up for our Student connected!
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SCORPIONTATION MISSION STATEMENT To facilitate the successful transition of incoming students to the university through programming that supports their academic achievements and personal development. Scorpiontation seeks to enhance students development by helping them feel welcomed, connected and proud of their university and its traditions. 2010 Students Oriented Students Registered Term 2646
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87% of students oriented enrolled fo fall semester. 2010 Students Oriented Students Registered Term 775
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85% students oriented enrolled for Spring semester. For more information please visit utb.edu/scorpiontation
SUCCESS BEGINS CLOSE TO HOME Meet 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 perspective about the challenges developmental students face in earning their degree. “Researching and writing about something and actually seeing and experiencing it for yourself are two extremes of the learning process. I wanted to learn more about the student experience beyond what
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I read and write about with grants. Being a STING instructor has given me a unique opportunity to engage directly with students and to learn more about their ideas and challenges in school. These lessons grants, but have also given me great personal satison 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.
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STUDENT AFFAIRS ... FUTURE SCORPIONS WALL
Attention: Staff and Alumni
is and that everyone deserves the opportunity to become a Scorpion! You will need to provide us with a printed 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 debbie.a.medina@utb.edu or (956) 882-5135.
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STUDENT FOCUS: WHO AM I? • 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.
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• I have served two years on The University of Texas System Student Advisory Council (UTSSAC). 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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DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS TIMELINE SEE WHERE WE COME FROM
STUDENT AFFAIRS TIMELINE: 2000-2010 JULY 2000 TO AUGUST 2001 July
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 2002 September
October
November
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
March July
Cortez Hall First Disability Awareness Week First International Education Week Celebration Texas Grade Championship
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 Fall 2005 March April August
C.A.M.P. grant awarded Future Commission Housing opens Chess Program begins with full-time
leaders; orientation fee was $10 Summer 2003 Scorpiontation Management responsibilities
September
SEPTEMBER 2003 TO AUGUST 2004
Upward Bound-Rio Hondo grant awarded
Vince Solis, named AVPSD International and Multicultural Students Services moves under the DOS Body Shop opens The International Students Scholarship Endowment fund established Students begin paying REK Center fee Assistive Technology lab moves from Oliveira Library to remodeled space in Lightener
SEPTEMBER 2005 TO AUGUST 2006
Students
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Student Government Association Student Referendum for REK Center approved
SEPTEMBER 2004 TO AUGUST 2005
SEPTEMBER 2002 TO AUGUST 2003
September November January April
December
May
Students begin paying REK Center fee Students began to pay Medical Services fee SEI funded Former Resaca Club becomes The Village at Fort Brown Men and Women’s Soccer added Scorpion Ambassadors
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Mental health counseling services transferred to Student Health Services. Hired three full-time sign-language interpreters
Fall 2006 September
October November February
June
Youth Empowerment Program grant awarded 2006-2008
September
class recruit top 10 percent UTB/TSC joins NAIA Red River Conference REK Center Groundbreaking
December January
sports information A.S.P.I.R.E. renewed, 2010 student success Students passes Athletic fee UTB/TSC hosts Counselor’s Institute May
soccer coach Campus Recreation
November July
Counseling Center, Student Success
First soccer games played 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 years Sylvia Leal, AVPSA
Fall Drumline November Men’s and women’s soccer are conference champs December Women’s volleyball makes January
facility/ safety coordinator for REK Center
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Students begin paying Athletic fee Talent Search Grant refunded 20082012 Student Health awarded $7,500 grant from Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation SHS becomes practicum site for UTB/TSC undergr interns and for UTPA graduate M.S.W. interns electronic medical-record system implemented SHS becomes a medical for aduatesite social-work the State Children Immunizations Program (students under 19 years of age) REK Center opens
SEPTEMBER 2009 TO AUGUST 2010
SEPTEMBER 2007 TO AUGUST 2008 Fall March August September
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 2009
SEPTEMBER 2006 TO AUGUST 2007 September
August
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S.T.I.N.G. radio installed Community College Grant awarded, $100,000 SHS becomes a medical site for the State Children Immunizations Program
MEET OUR DEPARTMENT AND PROGRAM LEADERS Todd Lowery
Director, Athletics and Head Volleyball Coach www.utbathletics.com (956) 882-8912 Fax: (965) 882-6568 todd.lowery@utb.edu
Arturo Olague
Director, Residential Life (956) 882-7196 Fax: (956) 882-6809 douglas.stoves@utb.edu
Eugenia Curet
Director, Student Health Services www.utb.edu/studenthealth (956) 882-7283 Fax: (965) 882-3891 eugenia.curet@utb.edu
www.utb.edu/campusrec (956) 882-5968 arturo.olague@utb.edu
Russell S. Harwood
Program Director, Chess www.utb.edu/chess (956) 882-5761 Fax: (956) 882-5763 russell.harwood@utb.edu
Sergio Martinez
Director, Student Life www.utb.edu/studentlife (956) 882-7152 Fax: (965) 882-7154 sergio.martinez3@utb.edu
Aglhaen Nieto-Cruz
Director, Classic Upward Bound www.utb.edu/cub (956) 882-7121 Fax: (965) 882-7629 aglhaen.nietocruz@utb.edu
Azenett Cornejo
Director, Student Publications www.utbcollegian.com (956) 882-5142 Fax: (965) 882-5176 azenett.cornejo@utb.edu
Steve Wilder
Coordinator, Disability Services www.utb.edu/ability (956) 882-7372 Fax: (956) 882-7861 steve.wilder@utb.edu
Beatriz Becerra-Barckholtz Director, Student Success www.utb.edu/studentsuccess (956) 882-8212 Fax: (965) 882-8294 beatriz.becerra@utb.edu
Leo Villarreal
Program Director, Educational Talent Search www.utb.edu/talent (956) 882-3806 Fax: (956) 882-7003 leo.villarreal@utb.edu
Dean of Students Office
Douglas Stoves
http://utb.edu/sa/dos/Pages/default.aspx Old Education Building 80 Fort Brown Brownsville. Tx 78520 (956) 882-5141
Herminia Garcia-Ortega
Program Director, Upward Bound Math and Science www.utb.edu/ubms (956) 882-4297 Fax: (956) 882-7979 herminia.garciaortega@utb.edu
Career Services
http://utb.edu/sa/careerservices/Pages/depinfo.aspx Old Education Building 80 Fort Brown Brownsville. Tx 78520 (956) 882-5627
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