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Centralized Academic Advising

Centralized Academic Advising. Academic Path-let’s talk. Presenter : JR Bright Academic Advisor 1200 Pressler RAS E-219 JR.F.Bright@uth.tmc.edu (713) 500-9031. Purpose.

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Centralized Academic Advising

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  1. Centralized Academic Advising Academic Path-let’s talk Presenter : JR Bright Academic Advisor 1200 Pressler RAS E-219 JR.F.Bright@uth.tmc.edu (713) 500-9031

  2. Purpose The purpose of the SPH Centralized Advising is to ensure that students’ needs are met in a concise and consistent manner. Key Individuals you should become familiar with: Central Staff Academic Advisor • JR Bright Division Advisors • Sarah Dauchez – Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences • Margaret (Peggy) Coleman – Epidemiology, Human Genetics • Leticia Valles – Management, Policy and Community Health & Environmental Sciences • Stacie Willis – Biostatistics Dual/Customized Degree • Samuel Neher Concentration • Sharon Cummings Regional Campus Advisors • Maribel Alomari – El Paso • Jeanette Broshears – Brownsville • Connie Carter – Dallas • Courtney Dezendorf – Austin • Delana Gonzalez – San Antonio • Jerry Pacheco – San Antonio

  3. Degree planner-course catalog • Complete a degree planner with the staff advisor of your division within the first few weeks of the semester. https://sph.uth.edu/academics/degree-programs/ • Familiarize yourself with the course information and catalog that is in placed at the time you enrolled https://sph.uth.edu/academics/course-information/

  4. Evaluation week • Evaluation Week occurs during the last week of the fall and spring semesters.  • The schedule is posted to the SPH intranet at: https://inside.uthouston.edu/sph/students/ • Confirm the meeting time with your advisor • You should bring your course history and completed Competency or Report on Degree Progress • Link to the forms you will need https://sph.uth.edu/current-students/evaluation-week/

  5. Financial assistance • Financial Aid for US residents • 713-500-3860 • http://www.uthouston.edu/sfs/ • Financial Assistance for International Students • 713-500-3176 • https://sph.uth.edu/current-students/financial-assistance/financial-aid-for-international-students/ • https://www.uth.edu/international-affairs/ • SPH Scholarships / Traineeships • Application opens February 15th to March 15th • Silvia Santiago • 713-500-9025 or Silvia.P.Santiago@uth.tmc.edu • https://sph.uth.edu/current-students/financial-assistance/

  6. Office of international affairs • Office of International Affairs is by far one of the most important resources for international students • Know your International Affair’s Advisor • All international students must receive clearance from the Office of International Affairs prior to beginning any employment (paid or unpaid). Not clearing with them could result in you jeopardizing your visa status. • The main office number is 713-500-3176 • Web address: https://www.uth.edu/international-affairs/

  7. UTHealth Student health clinic Is to ensure that all UTHealth Student has access to resources that ensures their health and well-being are a priority at all times Services offered: Mental Health Psychiatry Counseling To make appointment during regular business hours call 713-500-5171 For after hours, call 713-500-5808 For more information visit the Student Health Clinic web site at: https://www.uth.edu/studenthealth/ All visits are confidential and is not shared with anyone that has nothing to do with your treatment unless you indicate you want information shared with someone else.

  8. UTHealth student resources • Student Affairs web page: https://sph.uth.edu/current-students/ • Academic Advising web page: https://sph.uth.edu/academics/academic-advising/ • International Affairs Office web page: https://www.uth.edu/international-affairs/ • SPH home page: https://sph.uth.edu/ • Practicum webpage: https://sph.uth.edu/practicum/ • SPH Research Office page: https://sph.uth.edu/research/ • Bursar’s office webpage: https://inside.uthouston.edu/finance/bursars/index.htm • Registrar’s office webpage: https://www.uth.edu/registrar/

  9. I am JR Bright, Central Staff Academic Advisor in the office of Student Affairs . I look forward to assisting you. JR Bright Academic Advisor 1200 Pressler RAS E-219 JR.F.Bright@uth.tmc.edu (713) 500-9031

  10. University of Texas School of Public Health introducingCAREER services Presented by: Pantheia Evans, Program Manager of Career Services 1200 Pressler E211 713 500-9032 sphcareerservices@uth.tmc.edu

  11. Career Services • Job Ops Online services for Students, Alumni and Employers • Career Counseling • Career Events

  12. Job Ops: Students and Alumni • Can upload resumes • Schedule an appointment with a advisor • Regional campus students and alumni can schedule an appointment via Skype and Google Hangout • Job search Graduate, part time and full time positions

  13. Employers • Can review students resumes • Post available positions online

  14. Career Counseling • Critiques resumes and help you in creating a resume • Host individual and group Mock interviewing • Provide employment Resources • Help you research career fields and exploring your degree

  15. Career Events • Career fair • Alumni Networking Social • Career development Presentations

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