The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Student Rights and Responsibilities Office of the Dean of Students

About Us

Student Rights and Responsibility (SRR) guides and supports students in addressing a broad spectrum of issues that may act as barriers to their success. Using a student-centered lens, the members of the SRR team will:

  • Act with Honesty, Integrity and with Respect toward all individuals who seek assistance or services
  • Promote and Support a community atmosphere that is conducive to academic success
  • Uphold the University expectations via the Student Code of Conduct by conducting impartial interventions, investigations, and adjudications in an effort to assist students in reaching their academic and personal goals
  • Respond promptly to all complaints and seek equitable resolutions
  • Provide resources, education, and support that will proactively reduce risks to all members of the campus community
  • Actively promote student rights

Programs and offerings

Education and Outreach

  • Title IX and sexual misconduct
  • Risk management
  • Academic integrity
  • Alcohol education
  • Behavioral intervention
  • Bystander training
  • Implicit Bias Training

Policy Interpretation and Enforcement

  • Formal and informal resolution of violations
  • Assignment of sanctions
  • Hearings and due process

Grievances and Problem Solving

  • Grievance processing
  • Contact with faculty for medical absences
  • Facilitate processes
  • Identification of resources

Superhero Project-Active bystander

  • Active bystander training
  • Interventions
  • Support
  • Graduate and intervention strategies


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Staff Directory

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Staff Direction Table
Jay Arellano Profile Photo

Jay Arellano
Director
jay.arellano@utrgv.edu

Gloria Garcia Profile Photo

Gloria Garcia
Assistant Director
gloria.garcia1@utrgv.edu

 
Catherine Vela Profile Photo

Catherine Vela
Student Judicial Affairs Officer
catherine.vela@utrgv.edu

 
Kris Yzaguirre Profile Photo

Kris Yzaguirre
Student Judicial Affairs Officer
kristina.yzaguirre@utrgv.edu