About Us

Our Purpose

The Dean of Students Office supports student success by coordinating care, responding to concerns, advocating and connecting students to campus resources that promote wellbeing, safety, and persistence. We work in close partnership with UTEP CARE, Miner Support, and Basic Needs programs to ensure students receive timely, compassionate, and appropriate support when challenges arise.

Our Role at UTEP

The Dean of Students Office serves as a central point of connection for Miners seeking guidance or support. Our culture of care focuses on:

Coordinating outreach and care across campus partners
Advocating and informing students of their rights and responsibilities as a Miner
Assisting students navigate university processes during challenging situations
Referring students to resources that support academic success and basic needs stability
Promoting a campus environment rooted in dignity, respect, and shared responsibility

Rather than operating in isolation, we collaborate closely with Student Affairs and campus departments to ensure students experience seamless, coordinated support.

Commitment to a Community of Care

UTEP’s Community of Care emphasizes that student success is a shared responsibility. The Dean of Students Office helps advance this commitment by promoting awareness, encouraging early outreach, and responding thoughtfully to concerns that impact student wellbeing, safety, or engagement.

Coordinated Support & Campus Partnerships

UTEP CARE (Campus Advocacy, Resources and Education)

We partner with UTEP CARE to support students who may be experiencing personal crises, safety concerns, or harm. CARE uses a wraparound approach that includes consultation, advocacy, education, and referrals designed to empower students and support wellbeing.

Miner Support & Basic Needs

Through collaboration with Miner Support, the Dean of Students Office helps connect students to emergency financial assistance, food and supply resources, housing and utility support, and other services that help stabilize basic needs and support persistence toward degree completion.

Who We Serve

The Dean of Students Office supports:

Students seeking guidance or connection to resources
Families with concerns about a student’s wellbeing
Faculty and staff who need assistance supporting students of concern

Our goal is to ensure concerns are addressed with care and routed to the most appropriate campus support.

Our Mission

The Dean of Students Office creates a culture of care by coordinating support services that promote student wellbeing, academic success, and engagement. Through collaboration with campus partners, we help students navigate challenges and remain connected to the University community.

Our Values

Care & Compassion – responding with empathy and respect
Coordination – connecting students to the right support at the right time
Equity & Inclusion – honoring the dignity and experiences of all students
Shared Responsibility – supporting UTEP’s Community of Care

Contact the Dean of Students Office

Dean of Students Office
Union East, Room 306
Phone: (915) 747-5648
Email: DOS@utep.edu