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Assistant Dean for Academic Enhancement

Vanessa Bográn Meling, Ed.D.

Email: Meling@uthscsa.edu

Vanessa Meling currently serves as Assistant Dean for Academic Enhancement in the School of Nursing. She currently has oversight of all student services and academic success support under the Student Success Center. She is directly responsible for supervising the SSC team, the School of Nursing Scholarship awarding, and the Supplemental Instruction program.

Vanessa Bográn Meling, Ed.D.

Associate Administrative Assistant

Rose Mary Padilla

Email: PadillaRM@uthscsa.edu

Rose Mary Padilla serves as an Administrative Assistant for the Student Success Center. She is responsible for managing the office, supporting the staff and their events, and making sure the office runs smoothly. Additionally, Rose Mary supports the SI leaders and tutors to make sure they are successful. 

Rose Mary Padilla

Academic Success Coach/Research Assistant

Cody K. Chumbley, M.Ed., M.A.

Email: Chumbley@uthscsa.edu

Cody Chumbley currently serves as an Academic Coach and Research Assistant for the Student Success Center.  His primary duties involve overseeing student non-cognitive skill development for undergraduate nursing students and aiding in the research efforts of the Student Success Center. Additionally, he also serves as the Coordinator for the School of Nursing’s Personal Tutoring

Cody K. Chumbley, M.Ed., M.A.

Academic Success Coach

Lauren Loper, M.Ed.

Email: LoperL@uthscsa.edu

Lauren Loper serves as an Academic Success Coach & Writing Coordinator in the Student Success Center. She is responsible for academic coaching and writing support for undergraduate and graduate students, and career readiness for all graduate students. Additionally, she oversees the Peer Mentoring Program for 5th semester students.

Lauren Loper, M.Ed.

Student Services Coordinator

Alex Patlan, M.Ed.

Email: PatlanA@uthscsa.edu

Alex Patlan is the Student Services Coordinator for the Student Success Center.  His primary responsibilities include planning School of Nursing events such as New Student Orientation, White Coat Ceremonies, Career Fairs, and Commencement.  He also covers career readiness, student organizations & leadership, and school-wide communication.

Alex Patlan, M.Ed.
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