Laredo Campus Extension (LCE)

The Laredo Campus Extension (LCE) Administration is responsible for the loan and scheduling of all spaces in the D. D. Hachar and Academic Buildings at the LCE. Included in this responsibility is the assignment of rooms for classes and reservation of space for student, faculty, staff and university events. We also coordinate the housing of university students who are involved in required rotations in the Laredo community. We are also responsible for Community Outreach to promote the Educational Programs and service available.

New: UT Advantage Student Counseling information is available for registered students. Call the administrative office at 956-523-7473 for more information.

The Educational Programs available at the LCE include:

• New Dietetics and Nutrition Program ― Beginning in Fall 2009, this program will help meet the demand by hospitals, schools, medical practices, clinics, wellness programs, and government agencies for dietetics and nutritional experts.
• Oral Health Initiative ― Dental students, dental residents, and dental hygiene students receive clinical instruction in Laredo while providing service to the community.
• B.S. in Respiratory Care ― Professionals work with patients who have breathing difficulties, such as asthma, emphysema, and pneumonia.
• M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies ― Three-year program for health care professionals who work with doctors to provide medical services. Now students can take first and third year of classes in Laredo and South Texas.
• Clinical Laboratory Science Educational Program ― Clinical Laboratory Science students receive clinical instruction in Laredo for three weeks each semester.
• South Texas Environmental Education and Research Program ― Award-winning program for health professions students offers first-hand training regarding public health and environmental issues.
• Med Ed Program ― This program is designed to encourage and recruit area high school and college students into the health sciences by providing information and enrichment experiences.

Registered student, faculty, and staff organizations may reserve facilities for authorized meetings, study-group sessions, and other events through this office. Available facilities include a wide range of large and small classrooms, lecture halls, the auditorium, and several breezeways and courtyards in outdoor areas. To reserve a room for your next event, review the Room Use Guidelines, complete the Room Reservation Request form online, and e-mail the form to this office.

Administration staff:

Lourdes Castaneda
956-523-7473
Fax: 956-523-7408
castanedal@uthscsa.edu