Departments

List of Departments. Columns are Name and Description.
Department	Description
Chess	Recruits students from across the globe, sharing their knowledge and culture with the University community Offers outreach through local and international tournaments, camps, and trainings, and presents community chess classes for local community members regularly. Provides support to the University Chess Club.
Center for Student Involvement	Hosts opportunities for students to get involved through the Involvement Ambassadors and V Rewards program. Students can join Fraternity and Sorority Life or one of the many student organizations available. Members of the Student Government Association serve as the official representation of the entire student body. Provides opportunities for students to strengthen their leadership skills: Freshmen Leadership Academy Student Leadership Academy National Society of Leadership and Success Plans intercultural programming and community service opportunities Helps family members with their transition into the University by offering support and information.
Student Accessibility Services	Facilitates equal access for students with disabilities to all university programs and services so they can participate in the full range of college experiences Students with disabilities (including temporary disabilities such as broken bones and recent surgeries) are encouraged to contact Student Accessibility Services for confidential discussions of their individual needs for academic accommodations and services.
Student Activities	Coordinates the Distinguished Speakers Series, civic engagement initiatives, and major campus events for students. Plans campus traditions like The Stomp, Spirit Week, Homecoming, and Charreada and supports the cheer, dance, and mascot program. Student leaders in the Campus Activities Board (CAB) and the Civic Engagement Alliance (CEA) plan and promote programs and events that represent a variety of interests.
Student Media	Produces KVAQ-TV, Pulse magazine, The Rider newspaper, and Vaquero Radio. Prepares students for careers across media platforms. Prepares students to be leaders in their future careers.
Student Rights & Responsibilities	Provides services and programs that inform students of their rights and responsibilities as UTRGV community members. Students, staff, and faculty who have concerns regarding behaviors such as the Student Code of Conduct, academic integrity, grievances, fairness, and equity or concerns about a student’s well-being may file a Vaqueros Care Report at utrgv.edu/reportit. Assistance with University Processes Will listen to student concerns and complaints to ensure proper procedures are followed. Assists students in a neutral stance to appropriately address complaints, grade appeals, and other processes. Provides timely resolution of concerns by providing access to the appropriate student services. Superhero Project Promotes the idea that individual students have the power to prevent high-risk behavior and harm. Student Assistants work to promote the project across campus through marketing and presentations. Provides active bystander training across campus to students, faculty, and staff.

Dean of Students Division of Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs

Departments