UTMB Student Success Center

Message from the Director

J. Shayne Washington

The Student Success Center (SSC) is a unique, centralized shared resource that provides services for students in the School of Health Professions (SHP) and School of Nursing (SON). As the Director of the SSC, I work closely with faculty to help improve student success through comprehensive programming, maintaining partnerships with various agencies and businesses, and create programs to support efforts that increase student retention and develop ways that allow students to learn beyond the classroom.

Sincerely,
J. Shayne Washington, EdD
Director of the Student Success Center

Contact Us

Student Success Center
E: ssc@utmb.edu
P: 409-266-1800
O: SHP/SON Bldg
1st Floor - Suite 1.8

Connect with us

"What the Student Success Center has done is listen to those [student] needs and they help provide data resources or they redirect the thought process. That really helps so that I can continue, or a student can continue to be as productive in their academic studies."

- Emmanuel Maati Nyangau, MS, MLS(ASCP)^cm, SHP Clinical Laboratory Sciences doctoral student and Assistant Professor of Instruction

About Us

The Schools of Health Professions and Nursing collaborated to develop, implement, and fund a Student Success Center model. The SSC builds a deep and lasting bond between the students and the university. The center strengthens the support network for on-campus, distance, and hybrid students to meet their short and long-term academic goals. The SSC connects students to campus and community resources and services to help overcome barriers that interfere with academic success.

The Student Success Center (SSC) offers academic support services for students such as virtual, in-person, and "after-hours" appointments to accommodate students' schedules.

Mission & Vision

The Student Success Center (SSC) empowers students in School of Health Professions (SHP) and School of Nursing (SON) through personalized support, academic and life skills advising, and innovative resources that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and student retention.

Our vision is to foster an inclusive and supportive environment that empowers students to strive at UTMB and become confident, compassionate, and skilled healthcare professionals.

Student Resources

Schedule an Appointment

EARS Form

Meet the Staff

Probations, Dismissals & Appeals

Additional Resources

Writing Success Resource

Counseling & Psychological Services

Student Health & Wellness

Student with Disabilities (ADA)

Specialized Advising/Counseling

Meet one-on-one virtually or in-person with a Professional Academic Coach who can help you study smarter, manage your time more efficiently, set goals, and prepare for tests.

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Writing Success Resources

Refresh and improve your academic writing skills. Students will learn essential composition concepts through video lessons, interactive quizzes, and short written assignments. Email us and include your name and program to be added to our course.

Email SSC

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Academic Success Workshops

Learn the strategies that the most successful students use. Workshops are interactive, engaging events that connect you directly to your experiences in the classroom and across campus.