Student Body President Andres Morales unpacks materials Aug. 14 in the new Student Government Chambers. The organization moved to the Continuing Education and Workforce Development Center because of University Center construction.
With the construction on the west side of the University Center underway, many student-facing organizations, such as the Dean of Students office and the Student Government team, have moved into the Continuing Education and Workforce Development Center.
After a summer of unboxing, many departments previously in the west side of the UC have adjusted to new spaces.
Dean of Students
The Dean of Students office can be found on the first floor of the Continuing Education and Workforce Development Center.
The department helps students with nonacademic issues through resources like the CARE Team and housing assistance.
Drew Miller, senior associate vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students, said the department was thoughtful in making sure various student departments could function as they needed to despite the effects of construction.
Miller said the department is working to get campus maps updated with the new locations and have emails sent out to students as the semester starts. Students can also refer to UTA’s new University Center web page for updates on where departments have moved, he said.
For the first two weeks of the semester, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the University Center, students have an opportunity to ask Student Affairs team members where to find a building or office through the “Ask Me” campaign, Miller said.
He said it will be important that students pay attention to updates through email and social media.
“We just want students to know that we’re still here. We’re still going to be doing the things we always do. It’s just that where our offices are will look a little bit different,” Miller said.
Intercultural Student Engagement Center
The Intercultural Student Engagement Center is on the first floor of the Continuing Education building in Suite D100.
The center focuses on fostering meaningful learning and embracing the various cultures in the UTA community, according to the UTA website.
Shabaz Brown, director of the center, said the department’s key resources, like the peer mentoring program, Mavericks of Distinction, the MPower retention program and the Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives, will continue in alternate locations across campus.
With the loss of their multiple student spaces, Shabaz said the department is working to continue offering activities like Crafting With the Community.
“Change is inevitable, good, bad or indifferent. But we are here to support them through those changes,” she said.
A sign for the Continuing Education and Workforce Development Center sits on Aug. 14 on West Mitchell Street. Many departments and organizations moved into the building this summer.
New Student, Transition and Family Programs
Students can find New Student, Transition and Family Programs in Suite D100 of the building.
The department focuses on facilitating first-time and transfer students’ transition to UTA.
Student Publications
The Shorthorn can be found in Suite D101.
The Shorthorn is UTA’s student-led publication and has been operating since 1919.
Student Governance Office
Student Government and the UTA Ambassadors are on the second floor of the building.
UTA Ambassadors serve as hosts and hostesses for the university, representing UTA at events and helping with community pride and engagement, according to the UTA website.
Student Government aims to improve campus life and advocate for students’ interests while maintaining a partnership between the city and the university, Student Body President Andres Morales said.
Student Government will focus on reaching students through email, social media posts and tabling sessions throughout the semester, Morales said.
“There is a lot of changes going on with a lot of construction, but that doesn’t mean that our support and our unwavering commitment to students has changed,” he said.
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