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2025 – 2026 Academic Year
As Student Affairs professionals we each play a vital role in the student experience. Everyone has a seat at our table – a place to share ideas, voice concerns, or just be. These forums are designed around a pillar of belonging to help create a divisional sense of belonging. Have an idea or want to talk to someone about the Student Affairs Forum? Email us at SAforum@tcu.edu.
Join us to connect with your colleagues, learn more about Student Affairs events, and grow in your development. A light breakfast is provided, and forums are from 8:30-10:00 am. The location can vary and will be sent in each meeting request.
Make sure to RSVP for each forum by selecting “accept or decline” and “send response” on each meeting request. This allows us to plan accordingly for food and seating.
- September 9 – Kelly Center
- October 14 – Ballroom
- November 11 – Ballroom
- February 10 – BLUU Auditorium
- March 10 – Tucker Family Ballroom
- April 14 – Tucker Family Ballroom
We would love ideas and input regarding Student Affairs Forums. Please email us at SAforum@tcu.edu.
We strive to strengthen connections across the division and will have several opportunities throughout the year. Join us as your schedule allows for fun and informal opportunities.
Be on the lookout for more information and email invitations for upcoming connection opportunities.
September Opportunities:
- Fantasy Football and College Pick ‘Em (sign-ups have closed)
- Social Hour on September 3 (RSVP to calendar invitation)
Upcoming Fall Opportunities (Be on the lookout for emails with details soon!)
- Top Golf
- Rooftop Cinema
- Friendsgiving Lunch
- “Break in Your Day” Events
- Holiday Cheer
- Carols by Candlelight
We strive to strengthen connections across the division and will have several opportunities throughout the year. Join us as your schedule allows for fun and informal opportunities. Be on the lookout for an email invitation for the following opportunities this year.
2025-2026 New Staff Onboarding Sessions
- Fall semester: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
New staff as of early-March 2025 will receive an email/calendar invitation with additional details - Spring semester: Thursday, February 19, 2026 (subject to change)
New staff as of mid-September 2025 will receive an email/calendar invitation with additional details in February 2026
Fabby Campos
Assistant Director, Transfer Student Success
An app on your phone that would surprise people?
Candy Crush! I’m on level 2400.
Single best piece of professional advice you ever received was?
Ground yourself in community wherever you are planted.
Something you are happy you did but would never do again?
Working full time, planning a wedding, and being in grad school all at the same time.
Antonio Reed
Career Consultant, College of Science & Engineering
An app on your phone that would surprise people?
Slice – it’s an app that allows you to order pizza from eateries that aren’t a main chain! Some of the best pizza I have had came from small mom and pop’s restaurants
Single best piece of professional advice you ever received was?
“Be stubborn with your dreams, but be flexible on how you get there.” Mr. Washington
Something you are happy you did but would never do again?
Jump in a pool in the middle of winter!
Noah Sheridan
Coordinator, New Student & Family Programs
An app on your phone that would surprise people?
The NASCAR app! I am a huge fam and love to travel across the country to attend races. The NASCAR app lets me tune into the drivers’ radios and see lots of data throughout the race.
Single best piece of professional advice you ever received was?
Remember to pause and smell the roses. Life moves quickly, and it’s easy to get caught in an endless cycle of chasing the next project or checking off the next task. Take a moment to step back, breathe deeply, and notice the beauty unfolding around you.
Something you are happy you did but would never do again?
Eat seafood! I have had sockeye salmon in Seattle, clam chowder in Boston, crab cakes in Baltimore and Low Country (Crawfish/Shrimp) boils in New Orleans and Savannah. I have tried the foods in the places to try them and did not enjoy them!
The Student Affairs Professional Development Committee is a collaborative group of colleagues from various departments across the division who design and implement professional development opportunities for TCU Student Affairs staff members. If you would like to learn more about this committee or if you are interested in learning about ways to be involved, please reach out to allison.combs@tcu.edu.
2025-2026 Student Affairs Professional Development Committee
Leadership:
- Allison Combs, Chair
- Norma Ramirez, Past Chair
- Sue McClellan, Executive Assistant for the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs
• Student Affairs Forums Subcommittee:
- Estee Hernández
- Jayla Hill
- Michael Mack
• Social Connections Subcommittee:
- Rylea Dunlap
- Holly Harrelson
- Cori Middleton
• New Staff Onboard Subcommittee:
- Markel Harris
- Addison Prado
The Student Affairs Professional Development Committee is excited to launch Division Awards during the 2025-2026 academic year to celebrate the excellence and dedication within the Division of Student Affairs at Texas Christian University.
The year’s award recognition will take place during the April 2026 Student Affairs Forum during which three awards will be presented: Outstanding New Student Affairs Staff Member, Outstanding Student Affairs Staff Member, and Outstanding Student Affairs Graduate Assistant.
Outstanding New Student Affairs Staff Member
This award honors a new staff member who has made a meaningful and positive impact within their first years in Student Affairs at TCU. The recipient demonstrates strong commitment to TCU’s mission and values and contributes to both the success of the Division of Student Affairs and TCU. The review committee will be looking for nominees who exhibit professionalism, dedication to their work and job-related responsibilities, integrity, ethical conduct, and commitment to continuous improvement.
The recipient must be employed by TCU Student Affairs for at least one semester and up to three years at the time of award presentation. Eligibility is based on the recipient’s Student Affairs employment date, not their TCU employment date if the recipient happens to have worked in another area of TCU before joining Student Affairs.
The recipient of this award will also receive a $1,000 stipend.
Outstanding Student Affairs Staff Member
This award recognizes a seasoned staff member who has consistently made a meaningful and positive impact during their tenure in Student Affairs at TCU. The recipient demonstrates strong commitment to TCU’s mission and values and contributes to both the success of the Division of Student Affairs and TCU. The review committee will be looking for nominees who exhibit professionalism, dedication to their work and job-related responsibilities, integrity, ethical conduct, and commitment to continuous improvement.
The recipient must be employed by TCU Student Affairs for at least three years at the time of award presentation. Eligibility is based on the recipient’s Student Affairs employment date, not their TCU employment date if the recipient happens to have worked in another area of TCU before joining Student Affairs.
The recipient of this award will also receive a $1,000 stipend.
Outstanding Student Affairs Graduate Assistant
This award celebrates a graduate assistant who has significantly contributed to the work of the Division of Student Affairs by supporting institutional initiatives and reflecting the values of TCU through their daily interactions. The review committee will be looking for nominees who exhibit professionalism, dedication to their work and job-related responsibilities, integrity, ethical conduct, and commitment to continuous improvement.
The recipient must have worked in TCU Student Affairs for at least one full semester at the time of award presentation. The recipient can be a student of any academic program at TCU, and this award is open to both Masters and Doctoral graduate assistants in Student Affairs.
The recipient of this award will also receive a $500 stipend.
Additional Eligibility Details
- All recipients must be in good standing with TCU.
- Members of the Student Affairs Leadership Team (SALT) are not eligible to receive a Division Award while serving in that capacity.
- Members of the Student Affairs Professional Development Committee are not eligible to receive a Division Award while serving on the committee and for one calendar year after their service concludes.
- Past recipients are not eligible for a Division Award for three calendar years after receiving an award.
2025-2026 Division Award Timeline
- Tuesday, February 10: Nomination form for all three awards opens
- Wednesday, March 11: Nomination form for all three awards closes
- Tuesday, April 14: Awards presented during April Student Affairs Forum
Please direct questions to Allison Combs via email: allison.combs@tcu.edu