The Office of Student Development (OSD) enhances students' academic and personal growth through co-curricular opportunities that foster the development of life management and leadership skills.
There are many benefits of becoming a member of a student organization. We encourage you to broaden your college experience and become involved active students at UTPA.
Click here to view the student organization committee members.
Includes temporary organizations (TEMP). All organizations can be reached at their campus mailboxes in UC 205. Address mail to: Organization Name University of Texas-Pan American 1201 W. University Dr. UC 205 Edinburg, TX 78539
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For more information on a Student Organization, please contact the OSD at 381-2660.
Click here to view the student organization handbook.
COE Student Organizations
- Bilingual Education Student Organization (BESO)
Contact: Dr. Matilde Sarmiento
Email: sarmientom@utpa.edu
Phone: (956) 292-7350
- Health and Kinesiology Club (HKC)
Contact: Mr. Marcelo Schmidt
Phone: (956) 381-3501
Email: schmidtm@utpa.edu
- Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society (KDPS)
Contact: Dr. Veronica Estrada
Phone: (956) 381-2431
Email: vlestradaa@utpa.edu
- Professional Responsible Educator Pre-Service Association (PREPA)
Contact: Dr. Maritoni Guajardo
Phone: (956) 381-3418
Email: msguajardo@utpa.edu
- Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC)
Contact: Ms. Julie Pecina
Phone:(956) 292-7352
Email: pecinaj@utpa.edu
- United Together Caring Adults Reaching Early Childhood Students (UTCARES)
Contact: Ms. Irasema Gonzalez
Phone: (956) 292-7224
Email: gonzalezi@utpa.edu
Contact: Dr. Isela Almaguer
Phone: (956) 381-3630
Email: almagueri@utpa.edu

