UTEP Emergency Aid Network
UTEP recognizes that an unexpected or unforeseen expense, event or circumstances could cause a loss of momentum towards degree attainment and have put in place resources to support student success. Furthermore, in an effort to identify strategies and best practices, promote services and assess the impact of our services, the UTEP Emergency Aid Network was established in spring 2019. The UTEP EA Network meets quarterly, and members include:
- Catie McCorry-Andalis, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students
- Matt Crouse, Assistant Dean of Students
- Heidi Granger, Assistant Vice President for Financial Support
- Heather Smith, Associate Vice President for Academic Advising and Student Support
- Pat Caro, Director, Academic Advising Center
- Juan Gonzalez, Director, Student Business Services
- Louise Castro, Director, Health and Wellness Center
- Cliff Walsh, Chief of Police
- UTEP Faculty (Appointments forthcoming)
UTEP has been widely recognized for its efforts in providing emergency aid to students, including being selected as one of ten institutions to serve as a member of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Emergency Aid Network and as a member of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation National Emergency Lab Initiative.