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< Student Services and Campus Life ASPIRE/SSSPMRCNH 112 http://blue.utb.edu/sa/aspire (956) 882-8250 ASPIRE/Student Support Services Program is a TRIO program under the U.S. Department of Education. The primary goal of the program is to increase graduation and retention rates among traditionally underrepresented populations. Eligible participants are first generation college students, students with a disability, and/or students from low-income families. The students enrolled in the program receive tutoring, counseling, mentoring and advising until graduation from UTB/TSC. Gymnasium, 1st floor http://blue.utb.edu/athletics (956) 882-8217 The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics provides student athletes the opportunity to be part of a competitive intercollegiate athletic department through its membership in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The department sponsors soccer, golf, and baseball for men along with soccer, golf and volleyball for women. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics seeks committed student athletes who are seeking the opportunity for success in the classroom and on the field or court. It is the intent of the department, it administrators, and coaches to provide a competitive and disciplined environment that will support success. Student athletes will be given support for academic planning and tutoring and are provided injury prevention and rehabilitative services through the department. In conjunction with the NAIA, the department supports and participates in the Champions of Character Program which promotes Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Sportsmanship and Servant Leadership in athletics. The Village at Fort Brown http://www.campusrec.utb.edu (956) 982-0172 The Campus Recreation department at UTB/TSC seeks to provide its students, faculty and staff a full range of fitness and recreation programs and facilities. These programs are designed to improve the quality of life on campus for the entire community and strengthen ties between and among a diverse student populations alongside faculty and staff . We offer challenging, adventurous and enjoyable experiential learning opportunities for all participants, along with developmental programs that promote lifelong commitments to healthy living. Our department provides multiple opportunities for participation, including intramural sports, club sports, and excellent recreational fitness and wellness programs. The goals of our programs and services include improving the overall health and well-being of the campus community and strengthening the fabric of campus life by providing recreation and social opportunities on campus that will establish and reinforce a culture of healthy living through various opportunities for participation and involvement. These opportunities complement the mission of UTB-TSC by enriching the quality of life and educational experiences of its students. Tandy Hall 205 http://www.career.utb.edu (956) 882-JOBS Career Services provides students with assistance in writing a cover letter and resume, job interview strategies, and ultimately with job search and placement. Its primary goal is to assist students in seeking employment before, during, or after graduation. Career Services offers workshops, in-classroom presentations, career and employment fairs, as well as other opportunities for UTB/TSC students to meet with potential employers, such as on-campus recruiting and interviewing. The office also provides information on careers, job trends, and future demand occupations. Barnes and Noble Bookstore http://www.chess.utb.edu (956) 882-5761 The UTB/TSC Chess Office houses the Chess Program Director and the Chess Coach. In addition to providing high-level training for the chess team members, the Chess Office also monitors the students’ academic performance and provides support and assistance as needed. We are also responsible for recruiting players, organizing tournaments, holding chess camps, training area coaches, and making travel arrangements for out-oftown events. The Chess Office also organizes and presents community outreach chess classes on a regular basis and conducts visits to area schools. College Assistance Migrant Program (C.A.M.P.) Camille Lightner Center http://blue.utb.edu/sa/camp (956) 882-7871 College Assistance Migrant Program (C.A.M.P.), funded by the Department of Education, Office of Migrant Education, offers academic, social and financial support for migrant or seasonal farm workers or children of farm workers. Its primary goal is to encourage academic achievement and increase college retention through comprehensive university intervention services. C.A.M.P. provides specific support services such as peer mentoring, academic advising, tutoring, career counseling, and student stipends, which assist the students in their transition to university life. MRC North Annex http://blue.utb.edu/sa/studentsuccess (956) 882-8292 Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday The Student Success Center components of Career Counseling, Academic Counseling (Early Alert), Childcare & Transportation, and Learning Enrichment offer a variety of services via trained professionals who assist students in their college experience. MRC North Annex http://blue.utb.edu/sa/studentsuccess (956) 882-8292 Career Counseling is dedicated to assisting students in their career development as they begin their path of self-discovery and make choices about their future career. Career Counselors serve students who are unsure of their major, considering changing their major, or wondering what careers relate to their major. Career counselors work closely with students to prepare their career objectives by exploring their personal interests and suggesting useful resources to students. MRC North Annex http://blue.utb.edu/sa/studentsuccess (956) 882-8292 Early Alert is a collaborative retention effort between staff , faculty and the Student Success Center which seeks to identify students who are academically at risk. Students are identified and assigned to a mentor (professional staff or faculty) for one semester. The Early Alert mentoring facilitates student and faculty/staff interaction outside of the classroom, enriches students’ system social support, supports students’ academic pursuits, and increases students’ knowledge of services offered. Early Alert also requires all students who fall below a 2.0 GPA to meet with an academic counselor at least once a semester to collaborate on an action plan specifically designed to address factors hindering the student’s academic process.
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