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Center for Student Empowerment

WE EMBRACE, ENLIGHTEN,
ENCOURAGE, AND EMPOWER.

The Center for Student Empowerment (CSE) provides opportunities for the university's vast student population by preventing minor obstacles from becoming major setbacks to degree achievement. The services that CSE offers have been strategically chosen to develop CSE students into well-trained career professionals.

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Join CSE

All students are welcome to receive the benefits and services of our program. To join the Center for Student Empowerment, a student must complete the application and schedule a meeting with CSE staff, where they will share their academic goals and explore ways that CSE can be an advocate for their success at the University of Houston.

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Pillar Programs

The Center for Student Empowerment offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of its diverse members.

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    Circle Time with CSE

    Our workshop design is to provide valuable information and support to help you manage your mental health and well-being.

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    First Generation Coogs

    Our first Generation Initiatives are to increase retention and graduation rates, normalize experiences with first gen peers, connect students with positive adult role models and mentors, partner students with support, and create networking opportunities with community organizations.

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    Excellence Scholars Training

    The Excellent Scholars Training Program seeks to provide academic support and professional development to first generation, low income, underserved students across all majors and empower them with the necessary tools and resources for success.

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    G-Force Work-Study Program

    The G-Force Work-Study Mentorship Program seeks to hire college students to serve as mentors to assist students through outreach, mentoring, and tutoring activities. Mentors promote higher education to local area high school students as well as help with retention for current college students.

Scholarships

Looking for ways to fund your education? If you can demonstrate academic excellence and leadership, you may qualify for a UH scholarship at the University of Houston.

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    Empowerment Award

    This award is designed to improve the retention rate of the University of Houston and increase the number of successful UH graduates by alleviating some of the financial burdens of college and enable active CSE students to concentrate on their studies.

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    Encouragement Award

    This award is designed to improve the retention rate of the University of Houston and increase the number of successful UH graduates by acknowledging the academic achievement of active CSE students that have persevered in their academic studies while developing as a leader.

  • Every day I step into the office I know that the Center for Student Empowerment family is going to push me to become a better student, leader, and friend; I am grateful for having them be part of my college experience.

    Jose Abraham Garcia

  • I am grateful for the opportunity to help our student members at the Center for Student Empowerment. Seeing their smile after consulting with us shows that we are a real help, the help they have been looking for.

    Mrs. Latise Williams

  • I’m thankful for all of the character-building trials and tribulations that come with being a first-generation college student. It prepares me that much more for the real journey that is called life.

    Ty-Rinetta Sanders-Washington

  • I am thankful for everyone in my life who has helped me in my success. Even if along the way I may face struggles I know CSE will be there to help. Thank you.

    Yadira Banuelos

  • Im thankful for the opportunity to make a difference within the UH community as a CSE Ambassador. Everytime I come into the office I feel like I am a better leader than before, thank you.

    Shawn Calvin

Meet our Staff

  • Dr. Raven Jones
    Director

  • Gabriel Grady
    Associate Director

  • Juliet Ogbonna
    Care Manager

  • Kathleen Guzman
    Program Manager

  • Eric Callis
    Program Coordinator