The Office of Student and Academic Affairs supports dental students throughout their academic journey at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry. The mission of the office is to provide comprehensive guidance, resources, and services that foster academic excellence, professional growth, and personal development.
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Key Responsibilities
- Recruitment and admissions for prospective students
- Academic advising and support throughout the student experience
- Management of student records, including grades, academic progress
- Monitoring academic performance and coordinating interventions for student success
- Coordination of orientation, awards, recognition programs, and commencement
- Assistance with academic planning, professional development, and campus life
- Liaison between students, faculty, and administration to foster a supportive learning environment
- Support for student-led organizations, including scheduling, logistics, and event coordination
- Oversight of student engagement initiatives, wellness programming, and leadership development opportunities.
- Directing continuous curriculum review, aligning learning outcomes, assessments, and clinical experiences with program competencies and programmatic accreditation standards.
- Overseeing data-driven continuous quality improvement (CQI) processes to ensure enhancement of educational quality and ongoing compliance with programmatic accreditation standards.
Supporting the School’s Mission
- Equipping students with the tools and resources necessary for academic and professional success
- Supporting students through graduation and transition into careers in dentistry
- Promoting a culture of professionalism, integrity, and student-centered support
- Facilitating meaningful student involvement in professional dental organizations and community outreach