René Villarreal Undergraduate Admissions & Info Shop
Director
General
Information
The University of Texas at Brownsville has been a member of The
University of Texas System since 1991. In cooperation with
Texas Southmost College, The University serves over 10,000 students at its
campus located in Brownsville,
Texas. In Partnership with Texas Southmost College, The
University offers a wide range of courses from Associate and Baccalaureate
degrees to graduate classes and continuing education.
Office
Mission Statement
The Office of Admissions staff at the University of Texas at Brownsville
and Texas Southmost College will continue to work creatively and
diligently to attain optimal enrollment, support the academic mission of
the University, and enhance student success.In so doing, we will value and respect others regardless of
circumstances. We aspire to become a service leader on campus, as
well as a national model for quality admissions services.
To
contribute to the philosophy of the University and to the vision of
the Office of Admissions
To
consider every encounter with a student as an institutional
"moment of truth"
To
protect the right of the student to have absolute confidentiality
To
represent the University in a professional manner at all times
To
continuously evaluate existing policies and practices searching for
ways to improve our operations
To
execute everything we do at the highest level of quality possible
To
understand our role as a member of the UTB/TSC team
To
pursue professional development opportunities that will enhance our
job performance, knowledge of admissions issues, and the University
To
take pride in our work and in this University
Staff
Expectations
Service
Be
concerned for and strive to maintain the Office of Admissions'
reputation of friendliness, cooperation, and good quality service
Treat
all persons with whom there is contact whether in person, by telephone
or e-mail, with promptness, efficiency, and courtesy
Remember
that the University has a variety of publics: students, their
families, other staff, faculty, administration, and the general public
Provide
a response to each request for assistance that would be acceptable to
you if the situation were reversed
Assist
and support our teammates in a positive manner
Professionalism
Abide
by the Office of Admissions Procedures and Policies
Take
advantage of professional development opportunities by learning more
about the Office of Admissions and the Registrar's profession
Stay
informed about UTB/TSC; its enrollment, campus growth and activities
Contribute
to the growth of the Office of Admissions by participating in staff
meetings and sharing ideas concerning continuous improvement
Performance
of the Job
Communicate
with your supervisor about needs you have which might improve your job
performance
Communicate
appropriately with supervisors and management if you anticipate
problems for the Office of Admissions or for your division
Stay
current in your understanding of your own job, and learn all you can
about other facets of the Office of Admissions
Offer
to provide assistance in other divisions if time permits
Foster
team play by supporting general office goals and deadlines
Report
any mistakes or misunderstandings immediately so that they might be
dealt with quickly
Do
the best work that you can each day
Representation
of the University
Represent
the University to all external constituents with pride and
professionalism
Consider
that prospective students and parents, and those in the community in
which you live may make decisions about UTB/TSCbased on your words and actions
The University
of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College
Undergraduate Admissions - Tandy Hall 115
80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, Texas 78520 •
(956) 882-8200 Office
Hours: Monday -
Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Office (956) 882-8295
• 1-800-850-0160 •
Fax (956) 882-7810
Comments to admissions@utb.edu
