SPS Cardinal Update

In the News

• September Veterans Resources Newsletter is available!
• Winter Term will return!
  Last year the School of Professional Studies tested out a shorter winter term, and it was a success! Registration for Winter 2021 is scheduled to open Monday, Oct. 18, 2021.
• Spring 2022 Registration will open on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. Prepare to schedule appointments with your advisor to talk about the upcoming terms and registration plans.
• Need to review how to register and drop courses?
  Check out our self-service options (certain conditions apply). Learn how to self-drop Learn how to self-drop hereand take command of your degree.

Power of Working Together

On October 5, Adriana Leal, Director of the Military and Veteran Center at UIW and Jessica Parra, Director of Student Services for the School of Professional Studies presented at the 13^th Annual Texas Veterans Higher Education Symposium. Their session, "Power of Working Together", explored the power of working together by providing military and veteran affiliated students with a holistic support system at UIW's different schools.

Through the development of the Cardinal Success Model, the departments of Military and Veterans Affairs and the School of Professional Studies work together to provide holistic support through five categories; Academic, Emotional, Social, Financial and Career. A panel discussion was included to discuss the value of working together to provide the support developed in our model to our military and veteran students by our faculty and staff in our respective departments.

"UIW’s Adriana Leal and Jessica Parra, impressively presented "The Power of Working Together” at the 13^th Annual Texas Veterans Education Symposium. UIW’s Military and Veteran Cardinal Success Model was shared and embraced by over 50 Texas universities attending the event. UIW continues to be the premiere provider of educational opportunities to active duty military members, veterans and their families!"

Jonathan Lovejoy, Senior Director for Military and Veterans Affairs (MVA), University of the Incarnate Word

SPS Bulletin Board

Announcements

Welcome our new Academic Advisors!

• Adriana Gutierrez has been working as the Enrollment Specialist for the School of Professional Studies and has been a part of SPS for over five years. Adriana received her Bachelor in Business Administration in 2014 and her Master of Science in Organizational Development and Leadership in 2019 from UIW.
• Cynthia Garcia has been a Cardinal for more than eight years, not only as a Student Support Specialist for SPS, but also as a student. Cynthia earned her Bachelor of Arts in Administration in 2013 and her Master of Art in Administration with a concentration in Applied Administration in 2019 with UIW.
• Heather Miller comes to the School of Professional Studies from thirteen years with UIW's Office of Financial Assistance. She received her Bachelor in Science in Communications in 1991 from the University of Arizona and a M.Ed. in Student Services in Higher Education from UIW in 2016.

• You can make a virtual appointment to speak with an Admissions Counselor from your home! Make an appointment to video chat or phone conference with an Admissions Counselor today.

• Drop-In and Speak with an Academic Advisor via Our Virtual Advising Counter. Have an advising question? Need to talk about your degree plan? Want course suggestions? Drop into our Virtual Advising Counter Monday-Friday 1 - 3 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Drop by today.

• As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, you can stay abreast of the latest UIW plans for keeping students, staff and faculty safe by reviewing the Cardinal Flight Plan.

• The SPS Office of Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) provides learning opportunities to students and the community with courses that offer valuable career training, certifications and preparation for professional tests.