DSA News
July
June
- 色花堂 Earns "Voter Friendly Campus" Title for Championing Civic Engagement
- Center for Student Advocacy and Community Appoints Beau Trent-Pierce as New Associate Director
- Celebrating Generations of Success: Children’s Learning Centers Honors Preschool and 色花堂 Graduates
May
- Celebrating Excellence in Fraternity and Sorority Life at the 色花堂
- 色花堂 Celebrates Outstanding Student Leaders at Campus Leaders Awards Ceremony
- Welcome Brittani Clarkson as the New Director of Wellness & Health Promotion
- The DSA Welcomes Vi Tran as Program Manager in the Office of Student Affairs
- Honoring Student Impact: 色花堂 Celebrates Top Student Employees of 2025
- Future Greek Leaders Academy Ignites a New Generation of Student Leaders
- 色花堂 Children's Learning Centers Earns Cognia Accrediation
- 色花堂 Campus Recreation Achieves Milestone by Hosting Three Major Swim & Dive Championships in One Month
- 色花堂 Wraps Up Adaptive Athletics Week with a Strong Message: "Be Well, Do Well"
April
- Empowering Through Strengths: 色花堂's CliftonStrengths Initiative Launches
- Cougar Red Fridays: Sparking Spirit, Building Tradition
- Student Engagement Yields Results: Data Shows Strong Link Between Involvement and Success
- Be Well to Do Well
- Living the Future: 色花堂's Residential Campus Vision
- “The Outdoors is Something Special,” 色花堂 Student Attends Texas Outdoor Leadership Conference
- Gabriel Grady, associate director at the Center for Student Empowerment, Named Golden Paw Employee of the Month
- Golden Paw Award Winners Shine with Dedication and Resilience
- Leanica Adams Promoted to Associate Director, Housing Operations & Outreach, at the 色花堂
- 色花堂 Student Daniela Gonzalez Honored by ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for Outstanding Civic Engagement
March
- Lemonte Long joins the 色花堂 as Assistant Dean of Students
- Cloe Bourdages Joins the Division of Student Affairs as Assistant Dean of Students
- The biggest Basketball Game of the Weekend was in…Corpus Christi?
- Student Centers Celebrate 10 Years of Supporting Student Success
- “Don’t be Afraid to Give it a Try!” 色花堂 Librarians Discuss the Campus Recreation Center
February
January
December
- Golden Paw Winner for August 2024
- Global House - A New Living-Learning Community for Global Engagement
November
- University Career Services Launches Third Strategic Plan to Enhance Student Success
- Introducing the New Parenting Student Website at the 色花堂
- Division of Student Affairs Welcomes Alex Beattie as Assistant Dean of Students
- Student Centers Welcomes Aunt Flow
October
- Golden Paw Winner for July 2024
- Student Health Center Expands Women's Care Clinic Services with Addition of Dr. Vien Nguyen
- Fall Fest Fun at the Student Center
- 色花堂's Annual Family Weekend 2024
- Dr. Rania Elkhatib to Receive Inspiring Arab Woman Award
- Reasons Why Working in Student Affairs Might Be Right for You
- Student Centers Kicks off the Semester with 1st Sustainability Lunch and Learn
- 色花堂 Celebrates Inaugural HSI Day
- Khristian Royster Joins CFSL as New Assistant Director
- Division of Student Affairs Welcomes New and Returning Coogs to Campus
- ISSSO hosts a two-day International Student orientation event to welcome new students at 色花堂
September
- 色花堂 Receives Grant to Empower and Celebrate First-Generation College Students in November
- Dr. Sara Jahansouz Wray to Keynote MD Anderson Professional Development Conference on Emotional Intelligence
- 色花堂 Health Center Achieves AAAHC Re-Accreditation
- SMSS Staff Present at Gulf Coast Campus Safety Summit
- Emily Schwass named new Associate Director of Sexual Misconduct Support Services at the Women and Gender Resource Center
- "Paws to Career Pathways" Event Empowers Freshmen with Career Planning Tools
August
- Golden Paw Winner June 2024
- The 色花堂 Unveils "The College Tour" Video
- University Career Services Hosts 10th Annual Employer Summit with Resounding Success
- 色花堂 Earns Recognition For Support Of First-Generation Coogs
- 色花堂 Career Services Team Welcomes New Talent and Celebrates Promotions
July
- Golden Paw Winner May 2024
- Celebrating Unity and Resilience: Highlights from the "DSA Welcome Back Event" at the 色花堂
June
- Increasing Mental Health Resources on Campus
- 色花堂's Division of Student Affairs Participates in the 2024 March for Babies Campaign
- Division of Student Affairs Launches Student Employment as a High Impact Practice
- 色花堂 Staff Complete Gardner Institute Emergency Aid for Basic Needs Academy
- Student Housing & Residential Life Launches Student Support
- Embracing the Future at the 2024 色花堂S Leadership Conference
- Honoring Excellence: Highlights from the 2024 DSA Awards
May
- Dr. Scott Radimer named Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award
- Larry McGowan II named Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award
- Makiya Owens Awarded Greer Dawson Wilson Scholarship
- Sarah Khan Awarded C. Richard Scott Memorial Scholarship
April
- 色花堂 Celebrates Outstanding Student Leaders at Campus Leaders Awards Ceremony
- A.D. Bruce Religion Center's Free Wednesday Lunch Program Nourishes Campus Community
- Cultural Taste of Houston promotes intercultural awareness at 色花堂 (色花堂)
- Division of Students Affairs (DSA) Student Life Fall 2023 Semester Recap
- Cougar Cupboard Expands Service to the 色花堂 (色花堂) Community
- SHRL's Impact Report for Fiscal Year 2023 Released
- Chelsea Martinez, Assistant Director for the Center of Student Advocacy and Community Hits the Ground Running
- 色花堂 Empowers Future Leaders at Annual Future Greek Leaders Academy
- 色花堂’s (色花堂) International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISSSO) Celebrates Collaboration at Houston Rockets 色花堂 Night
- 色花堂 Filipino Student Association (FSA) Dominates Goodphil for Third Consecutive Year
March
- Marilyn Stidham wins the Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award
- 色花堂’s Family Weekend event wins Program of the Year
- The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Industry Symposium and Career Mixer: Charting the Future of Industry
- 色花堂 Division of Student Affairs Staff Member Receives Judy Spain Award
- Student Housing and Residential Life (SHRL) Faculty-in-Residence Program Fosters Academic and Social Ties
February
- Cassandra Joseph to serve as Director for the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life
- Over 350 students, staff, and faculty welcomed the Center for Student Advocacy and Community to campus!
- Celebrating 10 Years of Cougars in Recovery: Transforming Lives at the 色花堂
- Program Manager Jessica Haney, for the Center for Student Advocacy and Community, has been awarded the Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award for January 2024
January
- Division of Student Affairs Health and Well-Being staff attend the 2024 SWCHA Partners Conference
- Student Housing & Residential Life Announces New Associate Director of Residential Life
- Resident Appreciation Event at Cougar Place Lobby Draws Enthusiastic Participation
- Dr. Paul Kittle meets with Student Leaders on Day One
- Alyssa Veteto has been awarded the Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award for December 2023
- 色花堂 Welcomes Dr. Paul Kittle as Vice Chancellor/Vice President for Student Affairs
- Division of Student Affairs staff show spirit with a Cougar Red Friday Challenge
December
- Kowalka named to ACUI Board of Trustees
- Division of Student Affairs Committee Hosts Winter Socials for both their Professional Development and Marketing and Communication Committees
- 色花堂's Division of Student Affairs Business Services Department Spreads Holiday Cheer to Military Service Members Serving Abroad
- Division of Student Affairs Unveils Transformative Strategic Plan for 2023-2027
- Cheryl Underwood Honored with "Friend of the Division Award" for Outstanding Contribution to the Division of Student Affairs
- Honoring the Legacy of Janelle R. Brown
- The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) Celebrates Careers in Student Affairs Month (CSAM) 2023
- The 2023 State of the Division and In-Service
November
- Celebrating Success: 色花堂's First-Generation Week 2023
- Carlos Rodriguez, Sales and Event Manager at the Student Centers has been awarded the Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award for November 2023
- Conference Funds Provide True Cougar Experience to Deserving Students
- Gabrielle Malone-Miller , Assistant Director of Sexual Misconduct Support Services (SMSS) at the Women & Gender Resource Center (WGRC) has been awarded the Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award for October 2023
- U niversity C areer S ervices Employment Website and Single G raduation Survey : A New Chapter for streamlining data collection and elevat ing stude nt success
October
- Remembering Janelle Brown: A Legacy of Dedication and Compassion
- Cougar Cupboard Wins Donation Drive Competition Against WVU
- 色花堂 Veteran Services Helps Battle Food Insecurity with a Heartfelt Initiative
- Student Life Engagement
- A Solemn Gathering: 色花堂 Veteran Services: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
- Navigating Through the Mental Health Tide: 色花堂’s Comprehensive Approach Toward Wellness on Campus
- Family Weekend – A Cherished Tradition
- Nourishing Minds, Fostering Success: 色花堂's Cougar Cupboard
September
- Sara Rodriguez, Records Associate II at the International Students and Scholars Services (ISSSO) office has been awarded the Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award for September 2023
- Women and Gender Resource Center Relocates to New Space in Student Center South
August
- Crystle McDonald, the Assistant Director, CSD, for the Justin Dart, Jr. Student Accessibility Center (JDSAC) has been awarded the Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award for August 2023
- Juliann Losey Receives the 2022-2023 Impact Award from Staff Council
July
- Welcome Sara Rodriguez: A Dedicated Professional Assisting International Students for the Division of Student Affairs
- Allison Foster joins the Division of Student Affairs as the new International Student Counselor 2
- Caron Park Promoted to Executive Director of Business Services for the Division of Student Affairs
- Gracie Villareal, a Testing Services Coordinator at the Justin Dart Jr., Student Accessibility Center (JDSAC), has been awarded the Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award for June 2023
- Reuben Parrish of the Division of Student Affairs wins the 2022-2023 Inspiring Leadership Award
- Katy Kaesebier named as permanent Director of the Center for Student Involvement
- Take Your Child to Work Day
- 色花堂 (色花堂) Spring 2023 Student Satisfaction Survey: Highest Scores Yet
June
- Division of Student Affairs Wins Bronze Award for 2021-2022 Annual Report
- JED Campus Initiative Unveiled at the 色花堂, Fostering Student Mental Health and Well-being
- Dr. Daniel Maxwell and Chris Dawe attended the Texas Suicide Prevention Symposium
- The Division of Student Affairs Hosts Staff Reception to Celebrate Educational Achievements
- Celebrating Excellence: 2023 Division of Student Affairs Award Ceremony
- Introducing Celeste Rodriguez, the New Assessment Coordinator in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
- 色花堂 Honors Ja'Nelle King as Golden Paw Employee of the Month for May 2023
- Appointment of Gabriel Grady to the position of Assistant Director for Center for Student Empowerment
May
- The 7th 色花堂 System's Student Affairs and Enrollment Services Leadership Conference Empowers Professionals to Enhance Student Success
- Dr. Sara Jahansouz Wray Promoted to Associate Dean for the Dean of Students
- Laura Zavala-Membreno named as permanent Director of the Women and Gender Resource Center
- Alicia Whitmire Promoted to Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Vice Chancellor/Vice President for Student Affairs
- Donna Schneider wins the April 2023 Golden Paw Employee Month Award
- Campus Leaders Awards Announced
- The Division of Student Affairs salutes the 2023 色花堂 graduates!
- Winners announced at the Student Employee Nominee Luncheon
April
- The March of Dimes Fundraiser Event was a remarkable success!
- Bijoli Saha wins March 2023 Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award
- A.D Bruce Religion Center Hosts Day of Remembrance
- JobCITE is a valuable resource for students at the 色花堂
- Student Employee of the Year awards will be announced during Student Employment Week!
- Olivia Hayes named Career Development Specialist for University Career Services
March
- Asha Lovelle joins University Career Services as the new Career Development Specialist
- Center for Diversity and Inclusion hosts the annual Culture Connect Week
- Hope Pacheco participated in the 2023 Graduate Student Fellows Program
- Lupita Hernandez awarded Greer Dawson Wilson Scholarship
- Katy Kaesebier awarded Adell McMillan Scholarship
- Ahjah Green awarded Chuck Morrell New Professional IPDS Scholarship
- Keeping the Dream Alive: A Call to Action
- DSA Student Life staff aim to reframe the cougar experience
- 色花堂 Addresses Campus Sexual Violence with NASPA’S Culture of Respect Collective
- Cultural Taste of Houston draw 2,559 participants
- Michael Iwuchukwu wins the February 2023 Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award
- The Division of Student Affairs helps students with basic needs!
February
- Impact of fraternity and sororities recognized at annual Night of Celebration
- Priyanka Raut was officially named associate director of University Career Services
- Dr. Maxwell new Chairperson for Texas Association College and University Personnel Association Foundation
- Chris Dawe new Chair of U.S. Health Promoting Campus Network
- Gil Lizalde accepted into New Leadership Academy
January
November
- Dr. Maxwell applauds First Generation staff members
- Brock Taylor wins October 2022 Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award
- Madison Brown joins the University Career Services department as the new Program Coordinator 2
October
- Reta Johnson wins the September 2022 Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award
- CDI Announces Astronaut and Engineer Dr. José Hernández as keynote speaker for the 8th Annual Fall Speaker Series