ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College is a unique institution in many ways and offers prospective and active students numerous opportunities to explore and appreciate higher education.   Welcoming you to learn more about UTB/TSC through the Student Affairs website and inviting you to join us on our historic and beautiful campus may lead you to a future you never imagined.

Through TRIO outreach programs selected students in area communities become directly affiliated with UTB/TSC beginning in middle school.  TRIO programs include Talent Search, Classic Upward Bound, and Upward Bound Math & Science.  Early college planning beginning no later than seventh grade and continuing throughout high school sets the foundation for success in higher education. 

A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant to the Student Affairs Division provides services for selected Lopez High School students.  The goal of that initiative is to promote healthy lifestyles among students aspiring for success.  A wide variety of planned activities will bring participating students to the UTB/TSC campus over a three year period.

All students attending UTB/TSC enjoy the benefits of support services to help them succeed in college and some of those are included under the Student Success component.  They are the Learning Assistance Center that focuses on tutorial assistance and the Counseling Center where career and academic guidance along with auxiliary services are available.  There are also opportunities for qualifying students to receive tutorial assistance and mentoring on campus through ASPIRE, Veterans Upward Bound, and CAMP programs.  The latter is a special program available only to migrant students. 

Regardless of whether you are seeking a one year certificate, a doctoral degree or an associate, bachelor or master degree along the way, UTB/TSC affords you the opportunity for a better future through higher education.  In Student Affairs we are here to make your college experience one that is successful and enriches the strong academic preparation you will receive at UTB/TSC in order to compete in our global society. 

If you have any compliments or concerns regarding Student Affairs please feel free to share them with me via email, telephone or in person.  I look forward to seeing you on campus. 

Best wishes for continued success,

John Feist