Texas Monthly hosted a higher education forum Tuesday on the A&M-San Antonio campus bringing together seven members of the two largest higher education systems Texas — University of Texas and Texas A&M.
While the majority of Tuesday’s panelists forecast that San Antonio’s two public universities — TAMUSA and UTSA — would be the “bellwethers” for the state of Texas’ economic growth, UT Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa balanced Tuesday’s showcase of camaraderie and optimism by emphasising the great economic and educational challenges that lay ahead.
“We are facing a state emergency in the sense of how we are going to help our students,” Cigarroa said.
Look for the full report by Laura de Leon and Jacob Beltran, plus a viewpoint, by the Student Editorial Board, Thursday, April 4 in Issue 6.
University Communications confirmed the moderator and speakers for the March 26 higher education forum sponsored by The Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M University-San Antonio and Texas Monthly.
Texas Monthly senior executive editor Brian D. Sweany will serve as the moderator of the discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing the state of higher education, particularly as it relates to unprecedented enrollment growth and rising costs, and the value of a college degree in a rapidly changing world.
Speakers include: Texas A&M System Board of Regents Vice Chairman Phil Adams; Texas A&M System Chancellor John Sharp; University of Texas System Board of Regents Chairman Wm. Eugene Powell; University of Texas System Chancellor Francisco G. Cigarroa; Coordinating Board Commissioner Raymund Paredes; Texas A&M-San Antonio President Maria Hernandez Ferrier; and University of Texas at San Antonio Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs John Frederick.
The 6 p.m. program will be held in the main building on the Texas A&M-San Antonio campus. The program is open to the public, but due to limited seating planners of the program request that individuals RSVP here: www.texasmonthlymarketing.com/rsvp/txhighered
Interested parties are invited to share their thoughts before, during and after the program by tweeting with the hashtag #txhighered, according to a University Communications press release.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Marilu Reyna or Jillian Reddish Email:Marilu.Reyna@tamusa.tamus.edu or Jillian.Reddish@tamusa.tamus.edu Phone: (210) 326-0003 or (210) 784-1103
WHEN:
Tuesday, March 26
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Refreshments will follow the program
WHERE:
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Main Campus
One University Way
San Antonio, TX 78244
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Original Story, March 7:
By Lucia Espino
Texas Monthly Magazine will host a discussion titled “Managing the Educational Pipeline in Texas,” at Main Campus Building to discuss and explore a variety of topics affecting Texas education.
The forum will begin 6 p.m. on March 26 in Room 204/207.
Confirmed panelists include Elaine Mendoza, regent of the Texas A&M University System, and Francisco Cigarroa, chancellor of the University of Texas System.
An RSVP is recommended as space is limited. For more information, contact Jillian Reddish, communications specialist, at 210-784-1103.
