Faculty Overview

The College of Education and Human Development prepares professionals for leadership in education and human development organizations serving diverse populations across their life span. Faculty engage in a broad and robust program of research and provide extensive service to the community, the university, their profession and the nation.

Dr. Betty Merchant serves as Dean providing leadership and administrative oversight and support to one interdisciplinary Division, led by a Director, four departments, led by Department Chairs and three offices, led by Associate Deans that support students and faculty and an extensive array of field based activities.

The College also hosts the Mexican American Studies Program, the Downtown Counseling Center and the Downtown Plaza de la Lectura, a Reading Place linking UTSA students with school children seeking to enhance their reading skills.