The Office of Undergraduate Success, a division within the Success Center, operates under the leadership of the Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Success within the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Academic Affairs. The office provides oversight for undeclared students in exploratory status, those engaged in Pre-College programs, and participants in the Pre-Law program. Committed to advancing the university’s student success initiatives, the office collaborates with academic advising units, Undergraduate Admissions, and the Faculty-in-Residence Council, while also conducting research on student success.

Major Exploration and Success Advising (MESA)

Pre-College Programs

Pre-Law

Rishi Sriram, Ph.D., Interim Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Success

Pre-Law
Dominique Lange, M.Ed., Program Manager for Pre-Law

Major Exploration and Success Advising
Robert J Shipp Jr., Ph.D., Director,
Laura Scott, M.A., Assistant Director
Natalie Fendt, M.A., Senior Academic Advisor
Savanah Anzaldua, B.A., Academic Advisor
Deanna Estepp, B.S.Ed., Academic Advisor
Eddie Venegas, M.A., Academic Advisor
Virginia Martinez, Office Manager
Terrie Alcala, Administrative Associate

Pre-College Programs
Kristy Brischke, M.S.Ed., Assistant Director of Admissions
Mary Rice, M.S.Ed., Academic Advisor