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    UTRGV's College of Education & P-16 Integration cultivates qualified leaders and promotes educational success through partnerships & accreditation.

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Dean's Welcome

Welcome to the UTRGV College of Education and P-16 Integration!
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In the College of Education and P-16 Integration (CEP), we offer doctoral, master’s, and bachelor degrees aimed at preparing educators, leaders, and mental health professionals for today’s world. Our students are at the center of our work, and our faculty and staff are committed to student success. Therefore, we prioritize quality and continuous improvement to provide excellent education and experiences to all our students. 

The quality of our programs is evidenced by national and state accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), and the Texas Education Agency (TEA); the participation of our doctoral programs in the Carnegie Project for the Education Doctorate (CPED); the national rankings of our online master’s programs; and the multiple commendations received by our teacher preparation program from the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC). We are positioned at the forefront of data use for program improvement and data-informed decision-making through our robust quality assurance system, which allows us to monitor and maintain program quality and ensure student success. 

In the CEP we highly value our collaboration with our school district and community partners, who are instrumental in providing quality field experience settings for our candidates to develop into skilled professionals. We also value and respect the contributions of our candidates’ families and communities, which we are committed to serve. 

I invite you to explore our website where you will find information about our 5 departments and multiple programs and initiatives. I also invite you to visit us at our Edinburg and Brownsville campuses. Thank you for your interest in our college!

Dr. Alma D. Rodríguez
Dean

Dr. Alma D. Rodríguez, Dean of the College of Education and P-16 Integration

Dean's Office Team

Dean's Office Administration Team Contact Information
Name Phone (956) Email Campus
Dr. Alma D. Rodríguez
Dean
665-3627
882-5708
alma.rodriguez@utrgv.edu RGV
Dr. Javier Cavazos
Associate Dean for Research
and Faculty Success, Professor
665-2873
882-7675
javier.cavazos@utrgv.edu Edinburg
EEDUC 3.102H
Dr. Veronica Estrada
Associate Dean for Assessment
and Accreditation, Professor
665-2431 veronica.estrada@utrgv.edu Edinburg
EEDUC 3.102C
Dr. Criselda Garcia
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies
665-3448 criselda.garcia@utrgv.edu Edinburg
EEDUC 3.102G
Dr. Federico Guerra, Jr.
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies
665-5002 federico.guerra@utrgv.edu Edinburg
EEDUC 3.102D
Kayla Reyes
College Administrator
665-8795
882-7220
kayla.reyes@utrgv.edu Edinburg
EEDUC 3.102I
Brownsville
BMAIN 2.306B

Dean's Office Staff Contact Information
Name Phone (956) Email Campus
Diana Amaro
Accountant I
882-7328 diana.amaro01@utrgv.edu Brownsville
BMAIN 2.308
Luis Azpeitia
College of Education Assessment Coordinator
882-5768 luis.azpeitia@utrgv.edu Brownsville
BMAIN 2.312
Juan De La Rosa
System Analyst I
665-7367 juan.delarosa@utrgv.edu Edinburg
EEDUC 3.230E
Denise De Los Santos
Administrative Coordinator
665-2257 denise.delossantos@utrgv.edu

Edinburg
EDUC 3.102I

Alma Fonseca
Financial Analyst
665-8091 alma.fonseca01@utrgv.edu Edinburg
EEDUC 3.102H
Gricelda Leal
Office Assistant III
882-5708 gricelda.leal@utrgv.edu Brownsville
BMAIN 2.306
Luis Machuca
Systems Analyst III
882-4242 luis.machuca@utrgv.edu Brownsville
BMAIN 2.302
Maria F. Machuca
Senior Research Services Coordinator
882-5708 maria.machuca@utrgv.edu Brownsville
BMAIN 2.306
Derek Perez
Outreach Representative II
665-3097 derek.perez@utrgv.edu Edinburg
EEDUC 2.520
Dania Ruiz
Program Specialist
882-5718 dania.ruiz01@utrgv.edu Brownsville
BMAIN 1.210J
Belinda Valles
Administrative Associate
665-3627 belinda.valles@utrgv.edu Edinburg
EEDUC 3.102

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BMAIN 2.306
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EEDUC 3.102
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