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Note from our VP: Dear colleagues, I’m writing today to share some updates to our staffing across the Division of Student Affairs and Leadership. We are a large division on campus and there are often changes to how we are organized best to do our work and serve students. * Elizabeth Swenton, who previously served as Administrative Assistant for the Office of the Dean of Students, is now an Academic Advisor. *Ashley Brookshire, who previously served Mail Clerk for Residence Life and Dining Services, is now the Administrative Assistant for the Office of the Dean of Students. Ashley will provide administrative support to the University Wellness Center, Center for Students in Recovery, Center for Student Belonging and Inclusion, Student Transportation Services, the Office of the Dean of Students, and the BIT/CARE teams.
* Mattie Cottrell, who currently serves as Associate Director of Residence Life, will transition to a new role as Associate Director of Student Life, effective September 1. In his new role, Mattie will supervise the operations of campus recreation programs, spirit team coaches (Cheer, Mascot, Dance, and Ballet Folklorico), and assume responsibility for E-Sports. * Jake Wallace has been promoted to Assistant Director of Student Life for Campus Recreation. * Stephanie Vasquez, Administrative Assistant in the Office of Residence Life and Dining Services, will assume responsibility for operations of the student housing mailroom. * Dora Dominguez-Carey, Program Coordinator for Student Health and Wellness Promotion, will now assist with the Student Health Insurance Program and Medical Services. * Corey Benson has been named Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students/Deputy Title IX Coordinator. * Earlier this month, we welcomed Stephanie Griffin as Program Coordinator for the Center for Student Belonging and Inclusion. Stephanie will work with our International Student Services, Former Foster Youth, and Financial Literacy/Student Money Management programs. Stephanie has an M.B.A. from Webster University and a B.S.B.A. from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. * This summer, we also welcomed John Jimenez as Program Coordinator for Military and Student Veterans Services. For the past seven and half years, John has served as a financial aid officer in the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. In his new role, John will coordinate programs and services in support of student veterans and military-affiliated students. He will also process veterans and dependent benefits, including Hazelwood benefits, which were previously administered by Financial Aid. * Lastly, Kate Williamson, Executive Director of the Shepperd Leadership Institute is leaving for a position in MISD. Her last day will be July 13. Please join me in thanking Kate for her work.
Warmly,
Becky
Becky Spurlock, Ph.D.
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Vice President for Student Affairs and Leadership
The University of Texas Permian Basin
Mesa Bldg. 4274, 4901 E. University, Odessa, TX 79762
P: 432-552-2600 E: spurlock_b@utpb.edu
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