Office of the Dean of Students
The Office of the Dean of Students provides opportunities and experiences that support student learning and development. Our core values of advocating for the needs of all students, helping community members navigate the University, encouraging student responsibility and leadership, and promoting a diverse and socially responsible learning community are reflected in the programs and services provided by our office.
The Leadership and Ethics Institute
The Leadership and Ethics Institute offers comprehensive leadership training, programs and resources to all University students and student organizations. The area provides specialized leadership development to first-year students through the Leadership Education and Program (LEAP) which also serves as one of the Campus Life 360 Connections. In addition to providing workshops and trainings to various student organizations and departments throughout the area, LEI also hosts annual events such as The Texas Leadership Summit and The Change Institute. Additionally, students are provided a pathway to maximize their student involvement, engagement and experiences by opting to participate in the Earn Your Orange curriculum. Upon completion of this curriculum students are eligible to be inducted into the Burnt Orange Society which provides access to special events and networking opportunities.
Legal Services for Students
Legal Services for Students provides advice, representation, access to mediation, and other services to students with legal problems. The area also offers seminars, workshops, and presentations to student groups and classes to educate students about legal issues before conflicts arise. A free notarization service is also available to all registered students during normal business hours.
Student Activities
Student Activities offers many services to student organizations, providing information, registration, space reservations, training through its workshops and risk management programs, one-on-one consultations and event planning support. Student Activities manages HornsLink, through which students can find events and activities, connect with student organizations, explore opportunities based upon interests, build a leadership resume, and manage organization affairs.
Student Emergency Services
Student Emergency Services provides immediate professional assistance to students who are faced with emergencies and critical incidents. Student Emergency Services also provides oversight for the Behavioral Concerns Advice Line (BCAL). BCAL is a resource to report behavioral concerns of an individual affiliated with the University. In addition, Student Emergency Services assists students who are concerned about issues related to Title IX. Title IX is a federal regulation related to sexual discrimination that encompasses sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual violence, and sexual misconduct.
Student Judicial Services
Student Judicial Services implements and interprets University regulations related to student behavior and works with faculty members regarding academic dishonesty.
Student Veterans Services
Student Veterans Services provides resources and services to currently enrolled student veterans and military members, prospective students veterans, and veteran and military family members that help ease the transition from military to campus life.
Sorority and Fraternity Life
Sorority and Fraternity Life serves as liaison to the Interfraternity, Latino Pan-Hellenic, Multicultural Greek, National Pan-Hellenic, Texas Asian Pan-Hellenic, and University Panhellenic Councils, as well as affiliated organizations.
The Research Institute
The Research Institute is a dynamic, multidisciplinary research collaborative housed within the Office of the Dean of Students. A major aim of the Dean of Students Research Institute is to conduct and translate applied research for improved decision-making and practice. Research programs are collaborative, utilizing University faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, and University staff, as well as outside agencies.
The Election Supervisory Board
The Election Supervisory Board (ESB) is tasked with conducting and overseeing all campus-wide student elections. The entities that defer to the ESB for election processes are: Graduate Student Assembly, Texas Student Media, University Co-op, University Unions, and Student Government. It is the exclusive prerogative of the ESB to hear complaints, conduct hearings, and release resolutions and advisory opinions regarding election activities. These and all other powers granted to the ESB fall strictly within the purview of the Common Code, which is adopted by each aforementioned entity, revised annually, and approved by the Office of the Dean of Students.
The Office of the Dean of Students also advises and supports Student Government, Graduate Student Assembly and Senate of College Councils.