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Texas State Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Cynthia Hernandez poses for a photo, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in the LBJ Student Center. Douglas Smith
Following an extensive national search and the December announcement of the new vice president for Student Affairs, Dr. Cynthia L. Hernandez has officially assumed her role as the individual tasked with overseeing and working toward student success at Texas State.
Hernandez takes the place of Dr. Mary Ellen Cavitt, a professor of music education, who served as the universityâs interim VPSA after Dr. Joanne Smith, the previous VPSA, retired last May.
Hernandez has over 24 years of experience in Student Affairs, previously serving as VPSA from 2011-2015 and associate VPSA since 2016 at Texas A&M University.
Texas State requiring COVID-19 tests for students, staff living on campus
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SAN MARCOS, Texas - Texas State University announced earlier this week that they are requiring all students and staff living on campus to get tested for COVID-19.
In a letter to students dated Jan. 4, interim VP for Student Affairs Dr. Mary Ellen Cavitt also shared what students are expected to do before returning to campus for the spring semester.
Students are being asked to limit their contact with those outside their immediate household and adhere to CDC guidelines regarding social distancing for 10 days. The letter states that for those planning to return to residence halls or attend on-campus classes on Jan. 19, they will need to begin limiting contact and social distancing this week.