The University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas

Oct. 12, 2020

Vice President for Student Affairs
  • Thank you to all who were able to attend the division meeting on Oct. 8! I appreciate your attendance at these meetings, as we share important communications about division operations. I also want to recognize again the great work each of you is doing to get through this crisis. This has been hard on all of us, and I know your engagement with our students is making a difference.

Dean of Students

Community Standards and Conduct

  • Services and sessions for the week of Sept. 28: Student code of conduct violations (1), BAIT (21), academic dishonesty (12), COVID-19 rule violations (1), staff/student meetings (9).

Health & Wellness Initiatives

Counseling Center

  • Clinical services/sessions for the week of Sept 28: Counseling/consultations/referrals (87), initial evaluations/follow ups (27), crisis (14), review of file (6), psychiatric evaluations (7), psychiatric follow ups (31), couples counseling (4), group/skills-based workshops/screenings (34), WPATH (1), testing (2), ED assessment (1), professional consultations (14), outreach (5).
  • Center for Students in Recovery services/sessions for the week of Sept. 28: Recovery planning (7), Nourish (4).
  • Fridays in October: Morning Mindfulness, 10 a.m., Teams. Contact Jacqueline Paredes for details.

Health Center

  • The Student Health Center is offering the flu vaccine on a limited basis. For students with UT SHIP the cost is covered in full. For students with private or no insurance, the cost is $5. Students must call 972-883-2747 to schedule an appointment.

Wellness Center

  • Oct. 14: Sexual health virtual event, all day, Instagram, @healthycomets.

Student Engagement Initiatives

Fraternity and Sorority Life

Intercultural Programs

Student Development

Student Union

Student Volunteerism

Student Transition Initiatives

Military and Veteran Center

Student Transition Programs

University Career Center

Marketing and Student Media

Student Media

  • Oct. 12: New print issue of The Mercury on newsstands.

Multicultural Center
  • Oct. 14: Mas Fuerte Contigo ("Stronger With You") ally panel, 7 p.m., YouTube live.
  • Oct. 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month ends.
  • Oct. 16: Hispanic Heritage Celebration, 12-1:30 p.m., YouTube Live.
  • Oct. 22: W.I.S.E. Women of Color Discussion Group, 12 p.m., Teams.