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Students

The Division of Student Development & Strategic Retention

Our people, programs and services are here to help you succeed.

The Division of Student Development & Strategic Retention exist primarily to support and enhance the University’s academic mission of educating students. Education does not stop at the classroom door but continues in outside settings where opportunities exist for emotional, moral, social, and spiritual development. The Division supports and enhances the University’s academic purpose of educating students.

Office: 903.742.4913

Important Contacts
Dean Pickens
Dr. Kimberly Pickens
Title
Interim Assistant Vice President of Student Development
Department
Student Development & Strategic Retention
Phone
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Charles H. Cornish, III
Title
Executive Director of Career Services
Department
Student Development & Strategic Retention
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Kiasha Murray
Title
Director of Housing and Residence Life
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Antoinette Briley, RN, MBA, MHA
Title
Executive Director of Student Health and Counseling & Wellness
Department
Student Development & Strategic Retention
Phone