Student Success Center Mission

The Student Success Center enhances the academic and personal development of students in the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design. Through high-quality industry events and workshops, mentoring, tutoring, student organizations, and undergraduate research; students will gain a sense of belonging through their time at UTSA and be successful in their endeavors.

Student Success Center Vision

The Student Success Center will positively impact UTSA retention and graduation rates by recruiting and empowering a diverse generation of future engineers and design professionals.

Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design

Our Services

  • Industry networking
  • Internship and Job search assistance
  • Resume Reviews
  • Undergraduate research
  • Underrepresented student undergraduate research
  • Diversity and Outreach Committee
  • Study abroad
  • Klesse College Ambassador Program
  • Summer Camps
  • LCATS
  • Prospective Student Tours
  • College Fairs
  • Leadership Academy
  • Student Organizations
  • Tutoring
  • Faculty Mentorship
  • FE Exam Review
  • Tech Symposium
  • Engineers’ Unwind
  • Welcome Back BBQ
  • Monster Mash Pumpkin Smash
  • Engineers’ Week

Student Success Center Contact Information

Jill Ford, MS Ed.

Jill Ford, MS Ed.

Assistant Dean

Director of Student Success

jill.ford@utsa.edu

210-458-5648

Ruben Mercado, M.Ed.

Ruben Mercado, M.Ed.

Assistant Director

ruben.mercado@utsa.edu

210-458-6882

Heather Longoria

Heather Longoria

Project Specialist

Heather.Longoria@utsa.edu

210-458-6709

Keri Axelrod

Andrea Gonzalez

Program Manager

andrea.gonzalezdelacruz@utsa.edu

Jennifer McDaniel

Jennifer McDaniel

Assistant Director of Recruitment

jennifer.mcdaniel@utsa.edu

210-458-6498

Carlos Velez

Carlos Velez

Program Coordinator

carlos.velez@utsa.edu

210-458-6987