Compact with Texans
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Revised March 2006Introduction
This Compact with Texans is provided in accordance with Senate Bill 1563, 76th Texas Legislature. The Compact for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is a commitment between the institution and the citizens of Texas to provide assurance that students, our primary customers, have input into the academic programs and services of the Health Science Center, and that each student's concern is handled in a timely fashion by the appropriate individual.
Services Offered
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio offers upper level undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Nursing (BSN, MSN, PhD) and in Allied Health fields (BS in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Dental Hygiene, Dental Laboratory Technology, Emergency Health Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies and Respiratory Care), (MS in Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Dental Hygiene). Certificate programs in Dental Hygiene, Dental Laboratory Technology, and Emergency Medical Technology (Basic and Paramedic) also are available, as well as post-baccalaureate certificates in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Clinical Chemistry, Immunohematology, Hematology, Cytogenetics, Microbiology, and Molecular Diagnostics. The Health Science Center also offers first professional degrees in Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Deaf Education and Hearing Science, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. Graduate programs leading to masters or doctoral basic science degrees are offered in Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Cellular and Structural Biology, Clinical Investigation, Microbiology and Immunology, Molecular Medicine, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Radiological Sciences. Advanced Dental Education programs in Dental Diagnostic Science, Endodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics as well as MS in Dental Diagnostic Science, Endodontics, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics are offered by the Dental School.
Customer Service Principles
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio offers its students, who will become competent, productive, ethical, and socially responsive practicing health professionals, the opportunity to have the highest quality health professions education possible. We strive to maintain an academic environment that is supportive of students in their pursuit of knowledge and professional development. We take pride in developing the next generation of health professionals for South Texas and beyond.
The Health Science Center believes that in most cases complaints and other concerns from students should be handled within 30 business days from initial contact with the appropriate official listed below. Certain issues may require a shorter or longer turn-around time for resolution; these issues and their respective procedures and schedules are provided in the Health Science Center's Student Handbook and in each school's handbook, under the sections marked "grievances." Responses to students may be provided by letter, electronic message, telephone call, or personal interview, depending upon the severity and urgency of the issue.
Admissions Information
The admissions requirements for each degree and certificate program offered by the Health Science Center is published in each school's View Book. View Books may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar, Department of Student Services, at 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Mail Code 7702, San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900; phone number 210-567-2621. Admissions information also is available on the Health Science Center's Website. Generally, each school has a deadline before which applications for admissions and required supplemental information must be submitted. Some schools or programs also require applicant interviews. Most degree programs enroll beginning students in the fall semester.
Names and Contact Information
Individuals who have concerns about the application process may contact Dr. Theresa Chiang, Vice President for Academic Administration and Executive Director for Student Services, at 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Mail Code 7701, San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900; phone number 210-567-2628 and e-mail, chiangt@uthscsa.edu.
Enrolled students who have concerns about their academic programs may contact the Dean of their respective school of enrollment.
Dental School
Kenneth L. Kalkwarf, DDS
Dean, Dental School
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MC 7906
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
(210) 567-3160 TELEPHONE
(210) 567-6721 FAX
kalkwarf@uthscsa.eduGraduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Merle S. Olson, PhD
Dean, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MC 7819
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
(210) 567-3709 TELEPHONE
(210) 567-3719 FAX
olsonm@uthscsa.eduMedical School
William L. Henrich, M.D., M.A.C.P.
Dean, Medical School
and Vice President for Medical Affairs
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl, MC 7790
San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900
(210) 567-4422 TELEPHONE
(210) 567-3435 FAX
meddean@uthscsa.eduSchool of Allied Health Sciences
Marilyn S. Harrington, PhD
Dean, School of Allied Health Sciences
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MC 6243
San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900
(210) 567-8800 TELEPHONE
(210) 567-8807 FAX
harringtonm@uthscsa.eduSchool of Nursing
Robin D. Froman, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N.
Dean, School of Nursing
The University of Texas Health Science Center
7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MC 7942
San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900
(210) 567-5800 TELEPHONE
(210) 567-5929 FAX
froman@uthscsa.edu
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