big daddy russ
09-22-2006, 03:31 PM
Any alums out there heard about this? I've been working on PR for Student Government here at Sam this semester and we've been trying to get the word out.
For everyone who doesn't know, SHSU is a part of the Texas State University system. For various reasons, ranging from economic to bureaucratic, the Texas State board of regents has been seriously considering consolidating their system and changing the names of all the branch universities. Other schools in the TSU system include all the Lamar campuses, both Sul Ross States, and Angelo State.
Many states have already done this. The University of California is the model that everyone else follows. Instead of having different names, everything is California-XXXX.
i.e.
UC-San Diego
UC-Los Angeles
UC-San Dominguez
UC- Berkley (the main campus)
etc.
Texas A&M and UT have already started bringing all their campuses into the fold. That's why we have UTEP instead of Texas Western and Texas A&M-Kingsville instead of Texas A&I.
Right now, we're fighting to keep our name. We don't care that we're a part of the Texas State system, we just want our diplomas to continue to read Sam Houston State instead of Texas State-Sam Houston. Some key reasons for this:
1. We're one of the oldest universities in the state (founded 1879-- the TSU system didn't even consolidate until 1911)....
2. Name recognition is huge. We change our name, people will start to forget about us...
3. ...particularly our Criminal Justice program, consistently one of the top three in the nation and currently ranked first.
4. The Dan Rather School of Communication is also one of the best in the region. Our Radio/TV program is ranked third in the state (only behind juggernauts UT and North Texas) and our entire Mass Comm Department is neck and neck with Texas State-- both currently ranked third in the state and fifth in the Southwest Region.
5. Finally, our education department is, and always has been, one of our strongest fields. Sam Houston State started out as Sam Houston Teachers College and has remained a top-flight school for education throughout the years.
Our name invokes not only a vital link to our history, but also a vital link to our identity. Especially in these particular fields.
Basically, the Student Government here at Sam is writing up a bill to be presented to the State Congress that would allow us to keep our name forever. Right now, we're trying to rally support from any and everyone possible. Whether or not you have any ties to Sam.
If you want to sign the petition or address a letter to either your or our congressman, PM me. Also, if you're involved with one of the SHSU alumni associations (or you keep in touch with other alums) let me know. I'd be happy to mail you a petition with a pre-paid return envelope (really, what's $.40 on the university budget?).
This is open for all Downlowers. We really do appreciate the support.
For everyone who doesn't know, SHSU is a part of the Texas State University system. For various reasons, ranging from economic to bureaucratic, the Texas State board of regents has been seriously considering consolidating their system and changing the names of all the branch universities. Other schools in the TSU system include all the Lamar campuses, both Sul Ross States, and Angelo State.
Many states have already done this. The University of California is the model that everyone else follows. Instead of having different names, everything is California-XXXX.
i.e.
UC-San Diego
UC-Los Angeles
UC-San Dominguez
UC- Berkley (the main campus)
etc.
Texas A&M and UT have already started bringing all their campuses into the fold. That's why we have UTEP instead of Texas Western and Texas A&M-Kingsville instead of Texas A&I.
Right now, we're fighting to keep our name. We don't care that we're a part of the Texas State system, we just want our diplomas to continue to read Sam Houston State instead of Texas State-Sam Houston. Some key reasons for this:
1. We're one of the oldest universities in the state (founded 1879-- the TSU system didn't even consolidate until 1911)....
2. Name recognition is huge. We change our name, people will start to forget about us...
3. ...particularly our Criminal Justice program, consistently one of the top three in the nation and currently ranked first.
4. The Dan Rather School of Communication is also one of the best in the region. Our Radio/TV program is ranked third in the state (only behind juggernauts UT and North Texas) and our entire Mass Comm Department is neck and neck with Texas State-- both currently ranked third in the state and fifth in the Southwest Region.
5. Finally, our education department is, and always has been, one of our strongest fields. Sam Houston State started out as Sam Houston Teachers College and has remained a top-flight school for education throughout the years.
Our name invokes not only a vital link to our history, but also a vital link to our identity. Especially in these particular fields.
Basically, the Student Government here at Sam is writing up a bill to be presented to the State Congress that would allow us to keep our name forever. Right now, we're trying to rally support from any and everyone possible. Whether or not you have any ties to Sam.
If you want to sign the petition or address a letter to either your or our congressman, PM me. Also, if you're involved with one of the SHSU alumni associations (or you keep in touch with other alums) let me know. I'd be happy to mail you a petition with a pre-paid return envelope (really, what's $.40 on the university budget?).
This is open for all Downlowers. We really do appreciate the support.