Dear University community,

Our countdown clock is ticking away loudly with classes set to start next Monday, Aug. 23.

• In addition to our students, we’ll be welcoming 41 new faculty members to campus. We’re excited to have them join the TAMIU community. Find out more.
• To help meet the needs of those returning students as they transition to the full-campus experience, we are adding 84 positions focused on helping students, including visiting faculty, mentors and tutors, supplemental instructors and learning support specialists.
• An important federal grant here that addresses the critical need for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) has received a $1.3 million continuance grant to add to its impressive legacy. My congratulations to College of Nursing and Health Sciences Dean Dr. Marivic Torregosa and her team for their outstanding commitment to this program.
• Recently, TAMIU TexPREP fourth-year students placed third at the virtually-hosted Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Symposium hosted by the University of Texas at San Antonio. Kudos to our Office for Outreach and Precollege Programs for their leadership with this vital summer enrichment program for middle and high school students.
• Students: Applications for TAMIU CARES, with some $7 million in student emergency grant assistance continue until Sept. 8 to apply.
• Know any students still unsure about where they will land this Fall? Invite them to visit us at Future Dustdevils. If they are a transfer student, we’ve got some distinct additional opportunities. Late registration ends Friday, Aug. 27.
• Don’t forget: COVID-19 Vaccinations are still available on campus every Wednesday and Thursday through our National Guard partnership. They’re free of charge and open to all. Additional vaccination dates and more on free on-campus COVID-19 Testing are located here. If you’d like to be eligible for some great prizes, including free tuition, consider joining our Be A Champ, Get the Shot campaign.
• Employees, you can also join the Be A Champ campaign and be eligible for nifty prizes as well. Here’s the details. Also, please see your email today for important news on 2021 Evaluations.
• Yes, registration for Fall is on. We’re just days away from a full and vibrant, on-campus experience.

We can’t wait to welcome everybody back. Have a great week and Go Dustdevils!

- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President

TAMIU Meets Fall Student Needs with 84 New Support Staff

Through federal funding, the University has dedicated some $383,146 to add visiting faculty, and expand mentors and tutors, supplemental instructors, and learning support specialists. In total, 84 positions focused on helping students are being added this Fall.

“We all have to realize that students: freshmen, transfer, returning, undergraduate, and graduate will be presenting at the University with different levels of support needs. In the instance of freshmen, many did not have a traditional learning structure for their last semesters in high school. Transfers and returning students may also have needs that emerged through changes in teaching modalities or absences from campus. Everyone will have some form of adjustment. We pledge to meet them wherever they are and build up or restore their skillsets with scaled-up support dedicated to their success."

- Dr. Pablo Arenaz, University president

HRSA Continuance Grant Empowers TAMIU-SANE Program

A federal grant dedicated to expanding the number of nurses who are certified as critically needed Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners has received a $1.3 million continuance to empower its expanded scope and reach.

“This HRSA grant continuance allows us to expand on our successful legacy with the program, first funded in 2018. To date, we’ve certified 35 local nurses as SANE for adults and adolescents CA-SANEs. We’ll be recertifying them and expanding to include 36 SANE with a pediatric specialty or CP-SANEs. Sadly, there continues to be a critical need for adult, adolescent, and pediatric SANE Nurses in our region and beyond.”

- Dr. Marivic Torregosa, College of Nursing and Health Sciences dean

41 New Faculty Members Join TAMIU this Fall Semester

TAMIU will welcome 41 new members to its faculty this Fall Semester.

“We have recruited an impressive group of faculty to join us this Fall semester. All are the result of nationwide searches, and we’re eager to provide them with an opportunity to share their insight and guidance with our students. The majority holds the highest terminal degree in their disciplines, bringing additional depth and research expertise to further distinguish our students’ learning experience here.”

- Dr. Stephen Duffy, acting provost and vice president for Academic Affairs

Join our “Be a Champ, Get the Shot” Campaign for your chance to win big!

Students and Employees who submit their proof of vaccination have a chance at winning a range of great prizes.

On-Campus COVID-19 Vaccinations Continue Wednesdays, Thursdays

The National Guard will assist TAMIU in the delivery of vaccines every Wednesday and Thursday in a walk-up opportunity from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center. Participants must be 12 years or older.

Upcoming Events

• Dusty Camp IV | Thursday - Friday, Aug. 19 - 20: Learn More
• Fall 2021 Tuition and Fees Due | Friday, Aug. 20: Learn More
• First Class Day | Monday, Aug. 23: Learn More

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