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Monica Mendez-Grant, Ph.D.

Vice President of Student Life

Dr. Mendez-Grant holds a doctorate degree in Higher Education Administration, a masters degree in Counseling, and a bachelors degree in Business Administration from the University of North Texas. She has over 20 years experience in various areas of Student Life including Student Access and Success, Student Development, Orientation, Judicial Affairs, and Auxiliary Services. Dr. Mendez-Grant has three main research interests: (1) first-generation college students and best practices for retention (2) increasing the college-going rate of first generation high-school students and (3) developing best practices in at-risk high schools which will increase the college-going rate of first generation high-school students. Dr. Mendez-Grant through various partnerships within Student Life actively seeks funds to support outreach efforts within the Dallas and Fort Worth communities. Dr. Mendez-Grant enjoys time with her family, her many animals, and her horses.  She is originally from San Antonio, Texas.