About Us

The UTEP Division of Student Affairs not only helps our students excel in the classroom, but also prepares students for a lifetime of success and accomplishment. With more than 280 clubs and organizations ranging from academic/professional to social and service groups, opportunities to study abroad, attend concerts, live on campus and participate in a multitude on intramural teams, there are countless ways for students to get involved. In fact, students who are involved on campus do better academically, persist to degree completion, have a deep sense of belonging to UTEP and develop lifelong friendships including an expansive professional network. Students will also find programs and services that focus on helping make the transition to college life, pay for school, study and enhance their university experience. Student life at UTEP is as dynamic and diverse as our student body.

The Division also offers an array of support, resources and services that focus on helping make the transition to college life easier, paying for school, support for mental health and wellbeing, and enhancing students overall university experience. Student Affairs plays an important role in supporting the University's mission and strategic plan and prepares graduates for leadership and lifelong success.

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS GUIDING PRINCIPLES

CAMPUS and COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

By engaging with the Division of StudentAffairs, students will develop skills to become active and productive citizens, including:

• Knowing how to engage with and become a contributing member of the UTEP community
• Appreciating the many benefits of joining a campus organization
• Knowing how to engage with and become a contributing member beyond UTEP, including schools, non-profit organizations, community service groups and others
• Understanding and addressing the unique issues facing UTEP, the El Paso community and beyond
• Acquiring the skills necessary to be productive and comfortable in communities beyond the El Paso area
• Expanding their personal awareness and understanding of their connection to the global community

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

By engaging with the Division of Student Affairs, students will build leadership to last a lifetime, including:

• Developing communication skills and the ability to interrelate with others in a range of group sizes and across multiple media types
• Enhancing their awareness and commitment towards effective citizenship and social responsibility
• Understanding their role and impact in university decision-making
• Expanding their personal awareness and understanding of their connection to the global community
• Enhancing their ethical awareness and leadership skills through involvement in campus activities
• Gaining knowledge and understanding of foundational leadership theory, models and applications

SCHOLARSHIP and COLLABORATIVE LEARNING

By engaging with the Division of Student Affairs, student will enhance critical thinking and team building skills, including:

• Identifying and taking advantage of opportunities to develop their intellectual curiosity and creative thinking both in and out of the classroom
• Effectively working in team settings with various groups of people
• Understanding their role in contributing to their own learning experience
• Improving their understanding of graduate and professional school opportunities
• Appreciating personal differences and seeing their value, particularly in a collaborative setting
• Developing transferable skills that can be utilized in the workplace

Wellbeing

By engaging with the division of student affairs, students will acquire skills to achieve their full potential, including:

• Identifying opportunities to create a sense of belonging in the UTEP community
• Explore avenues for self-reflection and self-discovery
• Engaging in resources to balance academic achievement, healthy relationships, and mental health
• Creating a network of support to be successful during and after UTEP
• Acknowledging the interconnectedness of engagement and belonging
• Being able to identify resources on and off campus that enhance their personal development

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT and RESPONSIBILITY

By engaging with the Division of Student Affairs, students will learn how to leverage their many strengths to lead balanced lifestyles, including:

• Being self-aware of their personal attributes (i.e. self-esteem, confidence, personal goal setting, values, and integrity) to identify areas of strength and improvement
• Understanding the importance of following policies and procedures as they relate to being campus and community citizens
• Understanding that their actions affect not only them, but their community as well
• Establishing social networks with students both in and out of the classroom