Summer/Fall 2021 | Catalyst | UTSA
Good to Know “Being from San Antonio, I knew I always wanted to return
at the right time and serve my community, which provided me with so much growth. I was intentional on my next professional move, and the criteria I was looking for included: working for a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), supporting STEM students and having freedom for creation and innovation toward student development and success. The Student Success Center (SSC) role matched all of my expectations and much more, as UTSA is thriving in all of these areas. “As a first-generation college student, I had to learn how
to navigate the university on my own. Students have so many unanswered questions about college—we should make it easy for them to pick their experience. I missed
Daniel Ramirez-Escobedo is the director of the College of Sciences Student Success Center. He joined UTSA in April.
out on several key opportunities in college because I didn’t have the information about them, and I was afraid to ask questions. I want to provide students with as much information as possible so they are aware of their
The College of Sciences Student Success Center is a comprehensive resource center
opportunities and they can make informed decisions that
for all science students. The center promotes
are in their best interest.
student success by working closely with
“I hope all students in the College of Sciences see the SSC as
a place where they can go for answers and support. I would like to provide opportunities for students in every academic year and to create a program to build student leaders. We
faculty, the Tomás Rivera Center and the UTSA CareerEdge Center to provide academic and career support and to help transfer students transition to UTSA
hope that through SSC services, students will be able to
successfully. The center aims to empower
define their science identity and confidently navigate their
students to take ownership of their learning
science journey beyond graduation. Our mission is to help
experiences, leading to overall student
students find their place at UTSA and within the College of
success, graduation, and personal and
Sciences. We want students to see themselves represented
professional growth.
within their discipline, and we will support their journey by providing exceptional resources along the way.”
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