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The WLHSDM Office of Student Affairs fosters an environment of support for our students. We work to empower our students in their education by expanding their dedication towards excellence, commitment, professionalism and a passion for oral health.
Our office works in conjunction with College Mentors and Clinic Mentors to help monitor student progress as well as with the staff in the TTUHSC El Paso Office of Student Services to ensure the adherence to institutional policies. We also provides academic assistance which includes tutoring and counseling to our students.
The WLHSDM Office of Student Affairs helps students with their application and transition to advanced dental education programs. We provide guidance in career counseling as students prepare for their professional lives after dental school.
Our office is geared towards serving students and providing resources from the overall institution in order to make for a successful dental school experience. The following are functions of the WLHSDM Office of Student Affairs:
- Serve as a student advocate and act as a liaison among students
- Serve as a student advocate and act as a liaison between students and faculty
- Work with the dental faculty and administrators to meet the student’s individual needs as well as the needs of the class as a whole
- Ensure that students are treated fairly and in accordance with institutional policies
- Provide individual career counseling
- Handle requests for leave of absence
- Submit and approve student committee recommendations
- Approve student travel
- Provide personal counseling and/or refer to outside resources
- Hold informational class meetings
- Work with class officers in meeting needs of students
- Monitor academic performance and professionalism
- Provide academic assistance as needed
- Provide mentoring opportunities for students
- Conduct workshops for improving academic performance
- Conduct workshops for preparing for the Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) and the regional boards for licensure.
- Conduct all student orientations, White Coat Ceremony, Convocation and Graduation
- Approve student involvement
Our staff is available to students via email, phone or in-person for assistance. More information can be found on our website https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/sdm/student-affairs/default.aspx.
TTUHSC El Paso Student Services
The TTUHSC El Paso Office of Student Services provides a number of services to assist all students enrolled within the institution. Student Services provides support regarding registration, financial aid, student business services, health, wellness, student disability support, mental health counseling, and Veterans’ Affairs. Support for student-led organizations can also be found within the Office of Student Services.
The Office of Student Services and Student Engagement is available to all students via email, phone or in-person for assistance. More information can be found on their website: https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/studentservices/default.aspx. They are located in the Medical Sciences Building II (MSB II), #2C201, and are open from 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Note: Office observes all campus holidays.
WLHSDM College Mentors
WLHSDM students will be divided into four learning communities that will provide support to them throughout their dental education at TTUHSC El Paso. Each of the learning communities will be led by college and clinic mentors who will be dedicated to providing academic monitoring, advising, mentorship, career counseling and academic assistance as needed. The mentors will collaborate with the Office of Student Affairs to ensure student success.
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