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The Entering Student Experience (ESE) Supports UTEP students in their first 45 credit hours to build a foundation for their academic excellence and professional success. We foster an inclusive environment to ensure students from diverse backgrounds have a meaningful transition to UTEP. Our five pillars of success Engagement, Belonging, Agency, Academic Success and Professional Preparation.
The purpose of the Entering Student Experience Speaker Series is to highlight the foundational pillars of our programs through storytelling and professional mentorship from UTEP faculty and staff. The series will give students the opportunity to learn about, reflect upon and apply the five pillars in practical ways pertaining to their personal, academic and professional lives. The series allows for networking and building relationships across campus, disciplines, departments and programs.
Hosted by: DeAnna Varela and Nicole Aguilar
Engagement: "Weaving Your Passion into the Process of Education"
Dr. Bill Robertson
Academic Success: "Just Keep Swimming: Perserverance as a key to success:
Dr. Cigdem Sivin
Academic Success: "If It's Online it Must Be True: Information Literacy"
Steven T. Varela