Welcome to University College
at Texas A&M University-Kingsville! We hope the information provided
on our web site will help you learn about our College and the support
we provide to new and continuing students. Since 1989, University College
has served as the gateway to academic success on our campus and provides
support to students through academic advising, developmental education,
the Texas Success Initiative, supplemental instruction, Learning Assistance
Center tutorial services, and the Honors Program. Each year, the College
hosts Freshman Convocation, a campus-wide event designed to introduce
campus traditions and a spirit of success and achievement to incoming
students.
New initiatives are also actively
engaged in enhancing student success in University College. A campus-wide
graduation campaign, called ‘JAV-A-FUTURE’, was initiated
at Freshman Convocation in fall 2005. This campaign will develop and
provide tools to improve student persistence to graduation. Javelina
Learning Communities provide the sense of community within and outside
of the classroom that has played a powerful role in student learning
and success at campuses throughout the nation. In fall 2004, Project
I Can, an innovative consortium agreement with our local community college
partner, Coastal Bend College, was initiated in an effort to increase
the academic success of under-prepared students.
There is so much to be proud of
at Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s University College! We
look forward to meeting you and will provide assistance as needed to
make your first year a successful one!
Daniel A. Brown, Ph.D