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February 3, 2003

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Exploring Career Opportunities

Nursing Career Fair UT Tyler student Matt Crooks visits with Cindy Stewart, a representative of St. David’s Health Care of South Austin Medical Center, during the Nursing and Health Sciences Career Fair held Jan. 27 on campus. Students and alumni were given an opportunity to network with more than 50 companies/organizations with the goal of securing a job. More>>>


Notice of Public Hearing

Chapters 54.0512(b)(4) and 54.0513(b) and (c), Education Code, State of Texas, authorize general academic institutions in the State of Texas to charge students designated tuition of $46 per semester credit hour effective with the 2003-2004 academic year. Therefore, in accordance with Chapters 54.0513(f) and 65.31(g), Education Code, State of Texas, The University of Texas at Tyler will conduct a public hearing to receive comments from students and the general public on a proposed increase in designated tuition from $42 per semester credit hour to $46 per semester credit hour effective with the 2003-2004 academic year. The public hearing will be held on The University of Texas at Tyler campus in Room 401, Muntz Library, at 5:30 PM, Monday, February 10, 2003.

Final Approved
1-28-03
Jim Ferguson

Spring Enrollment Shows Significant Increase for Second Year

For the second consecutive year UT Tyler has experienced a record enrollment for the spring semester.

As of the 12th class day, the official enrollment figures show a headcount of 4,242, which is an 11.4 percent increase over last spring’s enrollment of 3,807. The spring 2002 figure was the largest enrollment for spring in the university’s history.

In the fall term just completed, the university’s enrollment grew faster than any other University of Texas campus. The spring headcount also is within 43 students of the official total for fall 2002. More>>>

Steichen Visits UT Tyler

Steichen

Gerald “Jerry” Steichen, a full-time member of the New York City Opera Company conducting staff and artistic director of Opera Longview, presented a voice master class at UT Tyler Jan. 28. More>>>

Student Success Seminar

Dr. Richard Hackney

Dr. Richard Hackney, CEO of The Hackney Group, makes a presentation during the Student Success Seminar Jan. 29 in UC 118. "Discover the Field of Pharmaceutical Sales" was the topic. More>>>

service recognition
February

Recognized for 10 years of continuous service at the university are Graciela L. Gomez, housekeeper, on Feb. 1, and McKinley R. Washington, audio-visual equipment technician on Feb. 23. Congratulations!

Upcoming Events
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Student Organization Fair, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, UC open area...

Student Success Seminar: “Dress for Success,’’ noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, UC 118...

Student Success Seminar: “Don’t Put Your Dreams in Jeopardy,’’ 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, University Pines clubhouse...

Fosse,’’ a Performing Arts Series event, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, Cowan Center...

Othello,’’ 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14-15, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, TheTheatre...

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School Counseling Program Recognizes Grad Students

Maggie Soderberg (front right) and (back row from left) Malinda Spradlin, Jennifer Carter, ShaRee Hudson and Allison Bowles. Also pictured is Dr. Shirley Jones

The UT Tyler Department of Psychology recognized six graduate students in observance of National and Texas School Counselor Week, Feb. 3-7.

National and Texas School Counselor Week is an appropriate time to recognize the importance of school counseling services for students, teachers and parents in the prekindergarten-12 setting, said Dr. Shirley Jones, associate professor of counselor education. “School counselors help students with academic, personal, social and career needs and provide a systematic approach in developmental, prevention and intervention programs and strategies to help students achieve school success." More>>>

UT Tyler to Offer Institute for School Superintendents

Superintendents

The Superintendent Institute, a division of the Southwest Educational Research and Leadership Academy, will be offered at The University of Texas at Tyler beginning April 23.

The institute is designed to provide practicing superintendents and other senior district administrators with the leadership skills and knowledge to transform their districts into centers of excellence that work together in the joint enterprise of improving education for all students. Participants will engage in sessions geared to tackle educational and political issues of the 21st century and will interact with key Texas educational and political leaders. More>>>

In the Spotlight

Timothy B. Jones

Marilyn Young

Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies representatives

Construction Projects
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Gym floor construction

Health and Kinesiology Physical Education Building – Construction began in December 2001 and is expected to be completed in late 2003...

David G. and Jacqueline M. Braithwaite Building, College of Nursing and Health Sciences – Construction work began in May 2002 on a two-story facility that will contain about 37,000 gross square feet...

Longview University Center monument signs – There will be two 46-foot lighted concrete and masonry monument signs...

News and Information Services Guide

The following guide details services available to the campus community through the UT Tyler Office of News and Information. More>>>

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Emily Battle, Editor
(903) 565-5604
Robin Kelly, Publisher
(903) 566-7061
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