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Dean's Updates

Student Government President Issues Veto of Legislation that Barred Student Organization

Student Government Website | Memorandum of Veto SR20.2018-2019

Dean's Statement Regarding April 8 Student Government Vote to Bar Student Organization

"While Student Government exercised its right to act on a resolution put forth on April 1 to bar a recognized student organization from Texas State campuses, established University policy states that student organizations can only be barred if they are under disciplinary sanctions. Student Government does not have the authority to independently bar a recognized student organization. The organization named in the resolution voted on during the regular April 8 Student Government meeting is not currently under disciplinary sanction. Following University policy, the organization will not be barred from Texas State campuses. Texas State supports the constitutional rights of all of our students, faculty, staff and visitors." https://news.txstate.edu/campus-community/2019/txst-statement-april-8-19.html

Draft Constitution Feedback

The Student Government Task Force is requesting feedback and comments on the draft Student Government Constitution from the Texas State student body. Please email feedback and comments to rgonzalez@txstate.edu by 5 PM on May 3, 2019.

Message from Texas State University Dean of Students

Dr. Margarita Arellano

April 22, 2019

The university has become aware of potential demonstrations this week on the San Marcos Campus by groups not affiliated with Texas State. As a public university, Texas State must allow individuals to express their First Amendment rights in public places like our campuses. The viewpoints expressed by these outside groups, however, may contradict the university’s shared values including the diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and fostering a sense of community. We encourage students to avoid areas of campus where a demonstration may be occurring, to ignore those participating, and to not engage with them. Several student groups have already issued similar statements about the potential demonstration on our campus and are also asking students to avoid any interaction with these groups. This does NOT mean that we are cancelling classes on the San Marcos campus. Students are expected to attend classes as scheduled. The safety of our students, faculty, staff and visitors is our top priority. If you witness criminal activity of any kind, report it immediately to the university police department by calling 911.

Welcome to the Dean of Students Office

The Dean of Students Office strives to set standards of excellence in the delivery of student services and to foster a welcoming environment that is inclusive, safe and conducive to learning.

To learn more about our programs and mission, click here.

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Leadership Institute

The purpose of the Leadership Institute is to bring students together to learn leadership skills, engage in activities that foster ethical behavior, build an inclusive community, demonstrate social responsibility and inspire a commitment to excellence.

Alcohol & Drug Compliance Services

The Alcohol and Drug Compliance Services (ADCS) is dedicated to supporting student success by providing services that help students complete sanctions mandated through a judicial process, mainly the university's Student Justice or a municipal court.

Student Foundation

Student Foundation is devoted to Texas State and is dedicated to serving as representatives of Texas State when exemplary students are needed. Our goal is to increase our involvement in higher-level activities that will give our members opportunities to promote Texas State and Student Foundation.

Attorney for Students

Our office provides legal advice and services to our currently enrolled Texas State Students.

Fraternity and Sorority Life

Fraternity and Sorority Life (Formerly Greek Affairs) will achieve excellence by providing educational and transformational opportunities through innovative programming, accountability, and advocacy. Through a culture of inclusivity, we will engage students in relationships that enhance their organization’s values and purpose.

Ombuds Services

The Dean of Students Office provides Ombuds Services to address concerns of currently enrolled Texas State students. This service personally assists students in achieving resolutions to university related challenges (i.e. university instructor/professor, employer challenges...etc.) in accordance with appropriate University Policies and Procedures Statements (UPPS).

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Student Leadership Board

The purpose of this organization is to assist the Texas State University Leadership Institute with the planning, developing and execution of workshops, special events and other programming.

Student Emergency Services

The Dean of Students Office is responsible for coordinating a response to emergency incidents involving students. The office does this in collaboration with other areas of the university depending on the special circumstances.

Student Government

Student Government is the primary recognized forum for student opinion and our focus is to represent the student interests and concerns to administration, while providing activities and services we deem useful to students. Student Government exists to represent the student voice to the faculty and administration.

Student Justice

Student Justice in the Dean of Students Office has primary responsibility for the administration of the student judicial system. Student Justice reviews allegations made against students if the allegation involves behavior that may violate the Code of Student Conduct, may be deemed as having the potential to compromise the wellness or safety of any member of the university community or compromises the integrity of the university’s learning environment.