William Serrata Named Vice President for Student Services and Development for STC
After an extensive national candidate search, South Texas College has today named William Serrata as vice president for student services and development. The advisory screening committee reviewed the credentials of 28 candidates and selected six finalists for thorough review. Background and reference checks were completed on the six finalists and two candidates were invited for on-campus interviews. Extensive screening and open participatory sessions were held at all STC campuses and centers prior to the unanimous recommendation of Serrata for the position. |
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"I have been overwhelmed by the support of my colleagues during this review process and am thrilled to have been selected as the choice for this important position at STC," said Serrata. "STC is a unique institution offering opportunities to all citizens of our community and I hope that through my efforts, more and more students will begin their higher education at our college and realize their full potential. I thank the faculty, staff, administration and board for the responsibility they have entrusted with me and I can promise to work to my full potential to provide top quality service and support to all new and existing students of the college. |
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As vice president of student services and development, Serrata is responsible for leading all areas within the Division of Student Services & Development, including Admissions and Records, Counseling and Advising, Financial Aid, Student Welcome Centers, Student Information Centers, Student Outreach Services, Testing Services, Career Services, Job Placement, Special Programs, Student Judicial Affairs, and Campus Life. Serrata has served STC for close to a decade, starting his career with the college as the director of enrollment services and registrar. He was later promoted to dean of enrollment services and registrar and since February 2005 has served as the interim chief student services officer responsible for all duties and areas assigned to the vice president for student services and development. "We are very fortunate to have an individual of Serrata's caliber, who has demonstrated his leadership and commitment to student success throughout his years with STC," said Dr. Shirley A. Reed, president of STC. "He has and will continue to serve as a role model to students, faculty and staff alike. His commitment to our mission is above reproach and his leadership talents and skills are highly effective in fostering teamwork, conflict resolution and morale building. His special passion and commitment to student success and always acting in the best interest of students will help him excel in this new position." Serrata has also held student services and development positions at the University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost College. He earned his master's from the University of Texas at Brownsville and his bachelor's from Texas A&M University - College Station. Currently, Serrata is completing the requirements for a Ph.D. at Texas A&M University in College Station. |
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Last Updated June 20, 2007