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<p><img width="371" height="108" style="width:3.8645in;height:1.125in" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DC1779.EBFD4D00"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p>Hey Lions,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Welcome to the Fall 2025 semester! I wish you the very best as you continue your journey toward earning your degree. Remember—you matter to us, and the faculty and staff are here to support your success every step of the way.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>The path to graduation can bring challenges, but you are never alone. Be sure to take advantage of the many resources available to you:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Visit the <a href="https://www.etamu.edu/division-of-student-affairs/">
Student Affairs website</a> for helpful information and links to departments with valuable resources and
<a href="https://www.etamu.edu/office-of-student-rights-and-responsibilities/concerns-incident-reporting/">
reporting forms</a>.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Download the <a href="https://etamu.apparmor.com/clients/tamuc.edu/">
Lion Safe App</a> for transportation details, and safety resources—right at your fingertips:<o:p></o:p>
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<li style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">Download on the App Store (iOS)<o:p></o:p></li><li style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">Get it on Google Play (Android)<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
</li></ul>
<p>If you need assistance, reach out to us at <strong>903-886-5171</strong> or email
<a href="mailto:deanofstudents@tamuc.edu">deanofstudents@tamuc.edu</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>As always, it’s a great day to be a Lion! <span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">
🤞</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri-Bold",sans-serif;color:#00386D">Judy Sackfield (She/Her/Hers)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri-LightItalic",sans-serif;color:#4F5352">Vice President for Student Affairs| Interim Vice President for Enrollment Mgt / Dean of Students<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri-Light",sans-serif;color:#0088CF">Student Affairs
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri-Light",sans-serif;color:#4F5352">| McDowell Administration Building, 296<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri-Light",sans-serif;color:#4F5352">P: 903.886.5171<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri-LightItalic",sans-serif;color:#4F5352">Mail:
</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri-Light",sans-serif;color:#4F5352">P.O. Box 3011, Commerce, TX 75429<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri-LightItalic",sans-serif;color:#4F5352">Ship:
</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri-Light",sans-serif;color:#4F5352">2600 S Neal Street, Commerce, TX 75428</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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