TTU-CR Faculty Corner

Welcome to Texas Tech University - Costa Rica! 

You have a team of faculty, staff and administrators to aid in your teaching needs. The list below showcases your primary points of contact for essential services supporting you and your students.

The remaining sections of this guide highlight programs, services, and technology specific to our campus.

TTU-CR Staff

Jeff Belnap, Dean & Faculty Supervisor

• Course or program assessment requirements
• Performance evaluations
• Course loads and assignments

Sergio Villalobos, HR

• Contracts

Gloriana Salazar, Advising

• Business, RHIM, and Retail Management majors

Ingrid Mora, Payroll and HR Assistant

Nelson Brenes, Facilities

• Building and office access
• Parking information and passes

Isabel Urroz, Faculty Assistant

• General administrative assistance
• Onboarding and credentialing
• Textbooks and other course or instructional material requests

Adriana Ramirez, Andres Garcia & Sebastian Marquez, Information Technology

• Classroom technology
• Network access
• Software licenses (Zoom, etc.)

Luciana Mendiola, Library & Tutoring Center; STEM Advising; Scholarships

• Academic advising for STEM majors
• Tutoring needs and schedule
• Library access and information literacy workshops
• Scholarship program
• Raider Ready program

Adriana Loria, Academic Programs, Campus Registrar

• Registration

Maria Fernanda Cardona, First Year Experience and Success Advisor

• Academic advising & registration for first year students
• Placement exams
• TSI testing
• Admissions assistance (first contact for students upon committing to TTU-CR)

Christine Steinvorth, Student Services

• Accommodations
• Title IX
• Student clubs and organizations
• Student Government
• Student Conduct

Adrianne Pacheco, Study Abroad Manager

Jessica Fonseca, Career Services

• Internship placements and course management
• Work and Study program
• Career skills and preparation