Find Academic Support, All Four Years
Our program has dedicated academic advisors, and we pair all students with peer and alumni mentors to help you make the most of your time at McCombs.
Meet Your Canfield BHP Advisors
Our advisors are fluent in university and Canfield BHP resources. In an appointment with an advisor, you'll discuss more than just academic classes: the Canfield BHP advisors want to know you and your goals, struggles, and strengths. Our advisors take an individualized approach to each student's academic plan. They offer scholastic guidance, and they can answer any questions you may have about UT and the Canfield BHP.
Stephanie Cantu
Stephanie Cantu is excited to return to the Forty Acres after graduating from the Canfield Business Honors and Plan II Honors Programs. Stephanie obtained a PhD in Social Psychology, and taught marketing and psychology courses at the University of St. Thomas, where she discovered her passion for providing personalized academic support and guidance to students. Her diverse experiences in higher education equip her with the ability to help students navigate their own unique academic and professional paths.
Paul Pritchett
Paul Pritchett holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance) from The University of Louisiana. Paul worked in Washington D.C. as a consultant for the Department of Education and the Environmental Protection Agency. Paul has a passion for helping students and looks forward to sharing his experiences with current and future Canfield BHP students in the general areas of academic tracks. His experience in banking, consulting and sales offer an added value to the student's academic advising experience.
Sarah Shields
Originally from Round Rock, Texas, Sarah Shields is the Strategic Enrollment and Joint Programs Program Administrator for Canfield BHP. She is passionate about honors education, admissions, and recruitment. Sarah is the academic advisor for Texas CSB students and is excited to welcome the first class in Fall 2019.
She has worked previously for the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering (Cockrell School) and Electrical and Computer Engineering (Cockrell School). Sarah completed an undergraduate degree in Art History from Texas Tech University and a master's degree in Higher Education Leadership and Policy from UT Austin.
Peer Mentors
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Navigate Freshman Year with Ease
We match every Canfield BHP freshman with a Canfield BHP upperclassman to serve as their mentor. Peer Mentors are there to help new students settle into Canfield BHP and UT. They help connect new students to upperclassmen and campus resources. Every Canfield BHP freshman will have ongoing interaction with their peer mentor during the first semester.
Alumni Mentors
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Enter Your Career with Confidence
We match sophomores and juniors with Canfield BHP alumni based on similar academic and/or professional interests. Alumni mentors provide advice to students on major and career exploration, career and/or graduate school preparation, professional development and balancing school, career and outside interests.