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Administration
Office of Student Affairs
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Mission


The Office of Student Affairs promotes and encourages experience and opportunities that will allow students the ability to mature and create a positive atmosphere as they excel in their future within themselves, the University, and the community at large.

Goals


  • Develop, expand and produce an orientation program for all students entering TAMIU for the first time in order to create a smooth transition to University life while assisting to increase the retention rates of the University.
     
  • Provide preparation and training opportunities for all members of the Office by attending conferences for orientation, programming and judiciary professionals in order to provide better services to the students of TAMIU.
     
  • Evaluate all judicial matters as indicated in the Student Handbook and mandated by the Honor Council by informing the University community on the proper procedures and protocol to be taken in disciplinary and academic misconduct cases.
     
  • Provide increased support and guidance to our growing number of student clubs and organizations while more closely monitoring activity at all levels in order to adhere to state laws and University rules and regulations.
     
  • Expand on the number of programs that will promote educational and social growth in our students through service learning components and community outreach.
Leadership Opportunities
Leaders aren't born, they are made.

-Vince Lombardi

Leadership is a quality that is developed over time and the true test of any leader is their commitment to grow as an individual. The Office of Student Affairs has developed numerous opportunities for you to grow into the person you wish to become.

Freshman LIDER
The Freshman LIDER (Leadership and Involvement for Diversity, Engagement and Retention) program was created in conjunction with the Walmart Growing What Works Semillas Grant, and is designed for first time freshman of TAMIU. The program requires students to attend specified activities and events that will allow them to get acquainted with the University. All participants have been selected for this academic year. Please check back soon for the next opportunity.

Orientation Leaders
Orientation Leaders (OLs) are students that serve as role models to help new students at TAMIU adjust to the rigors of being a college student. OLs are expected to be good communicators, demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, be enthusiastic, be creative, be honest, and be themselves. All participants have been selected for this academic year. Please check back soon for the next opportunity.

Leadership TAMIU
This leadership program is for students in their junior and senior years at TAMIU that are ready to take the next step in developing their leadership skills as they prepare for the future. Leadership TAMIU will give you the opportunity to listen to proven leaders in various fields that will teach you the principles of communication, ethics, teamwork, service learning and engagement, time management, and goal-setting. All participants have been selected for this academic year. Please check back soon for the next opportunity.

Honor Council Student Member
The Honor Council at TAMIU serves to provide faculty and students a means by which they may report academic dishonesty, to provide students with a means of appealing the charges of academic dishonesty, to serve as the initial hearing body for academic cases outside of the classroom, and to provide the Provost with recommendations regarding general academic sanctions or remedial efforts. Members are expected to attend meetings where cases will be heard and keep all information confidential. All participants have been selected for this academic year. Please check back soon for the next opportunity.

Student Conduct Board Member
The Student Conduct Board (SCB) is responsible for reviewing alleged violations of University rules/regulations and Student Code of Conduct. Members are expected to know and understand the Student Code of Conduct and keep all information confidential. All participants have been selected for this academic year. Please check back soon for the next opportunity.

University Traditions
The Office of Student Affairs executes a variety of campus traditions for the students of TAMIU. Each of these traditions carries a mission of helping our students get acquainted with the University campus, provide extracurricular involvement, and assist with leadership and involvement skills.

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Student Center Suite 226
5201 University Blvd., Laredo, TX 78041-1900
(956) 326-2280 or (956) 326-2281
Fax :(956) 326-2163
E-mail: student_activities@tamiu.edu

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