Well...I just woke up from a nap...
As of Wednesday the university I attend has a new name. Instead of being Southwest Texas State University, it is now Texas State University. I find this name change to be odd, but not really uncalled for. I'm wondering what will be on my diploma in december...and if they're going to change the extention on our email addresses. I also need to go to the book stores and buy up some SWT gear. I've been here for 5 years and I don't have a single shirt (I had one, but I lef tit somewhere) or hat or anything. Here's the letter then President of the university sent to the students today.
Governor Perry signed the university's name-change bill on June 18. The university's name changes officially to Texas State University-San Marcos on September 1, 2003. I invite you to join me in embracing this change with optimism and a view to the future.
Our new name is a reflection of what we have become by building upon a foundation of excellence and hard work. Our reputation as a first-rate educational institution is longstanding. But that reputation of excellence has broadened in scope and strengthened over the years. We have an enrollment of more than 25,000 students. We offer programs through the doctoral level. We have academic departments that are recognized as among the best in the nation. We are the lead partner in the Round Rock Higher Education Center, which received funding for a permanent campus during this legislative session. Our new name is a natural evolution of this quality we have established and nurtured over the past century.
Both those who supported our name change and those who were against it, took those positions out of a great affection for our university. I hope that affection will characterize the dialog we will undoubtedly have around this issue in the weeks to come.
We will celebrate our new name at a ceremony at Old Main on September 9, the 100th anniversary of the first day of classes at Southwest Texas State Normal School. You will hear more about this event later, but please put the date on your calendars now because we want to make sure you are there.
This change brings up many logistical questions, however. Changing the name of such a large and well-known institution will take some time, and we are in no particular hurry. As we ease into our new name, we want to lovingly acknowledge our former names and assure that all of our constituencies realize that Texas State is the same quality institution that once bore the name Southwest Texas State.
I have appointed a broadly representative Name Change Communication Team that will oversee the physical changes that need to be made and suggest a timetable for change. New university logos and marks are now being designed and approved, along with standards for their use. University departments and schools will be using all stationery, envelopes, business cards and brochures with the former name until these supplies are exhausted before reprinting with the new name. All requests to spend university money (both state and privately raised dollars) for items that bear the name Texas State University must be approved by the divisional vice president. In the very near future, additional details regarding the logistics of changing our name will be made available.
At this time, I am requesting that no printed piece with the new name be used prior to September 1; no website should be unveiled until that date. Printing of pieces with the new name can be done before September 1, if distribution is scheduled after that date.
An account funded by private donations has been established to underwrite costs incurred by the name change like painting the water tower and major signage. We have begun a website of FAQs (frequently asked questions) that may answer other questions you have. The link is http://www.mrp.swt.edu/mrp/relations/tstatefaq.html
This is a pivotal time in the history of this wonderful university. I hope you are as excited as I am about possibilities yet to come.
Sincerely,
Denise M. Trauth
President
Governor Perry signed the university's name-change bill on June 18. The university's name changes officially to Texas State University-San Marcos on September 1, 2003. I invite you to join me in embracing this change with optimism and a view to the future.
Our new name is a reflection of what we have become by building upon a foundation of excellence and hard work. Our reputation as a first-rate educational institution is longstanding. But that reputation of excellence has broadened in scope and strengthened over the years. We have an enrollment of more than 25,000 students. We offer programs through the doctoral level. We have academic departments that are recognized as among the best in the nation. We are the lead partner in the Round Rock Higher Education Center, which received funding for a permanent campus during this legislative session. Our new name is a natural evolution of this quality we have established and nurtured over the past century.
Both those who supported our name change and those who were against it, took those positions out of a great affection for our university. I hope that affection will characterize the dialog we will undoubtedly have around this issue in the weeks to come.
We will celebrate our new name at a ceremony at Old Main on September 9, the 100th anniversary of the first day of classes at Southwest Texas State Normal School. You will hear more about this event later, but please put the date on your calendars now because we want to make sure you are there.
This change brings up many logistical questions, however. Changing the name of such a large and well-known institution will take some time, and we are in no particular hurry. As we ease into our new name, we want to lovingly acknowledge our former names and assure that all of our constituencies realize that Texas State is the same quality institution that once bore the name Southwest Texas State.
I have appointed a broadly representative Name Change Communication Team that will oversee the physical changes that need to be made and suggest a timetable for change. New university logos and marks are now being designed and approved, along with standards for their use. University departments and schools will be using all stationery, envelopes, business cards and brochures with the former name until these supplies are exhausted before reprinting with the new name. All requests to spend university money (both state and privately raised dollars) for items that bear the name Texas State University must be approved by the divisional vice president. In the very near future, additional details regarding the logistics of changing our name will be made available.
At this time, I am requesting that no printed piece with the new name be used prior to September 1; no website should be unveiled until that date. Printing of pieces with the new name can be done before September 1, if distribution is scheduled after that date.
An account funded by private donations has been established to underwrite costs incurred by the name change like painting the water tower and major signage. We have begun a website of FAQs (frequently asked questions) that may answer other questions you have. The link is http://www.mrp.swt.edu/mrp/relations/tstatefaq.html
This is a pivotal time in the history of this wonderful university. I hope you are as excited as I am about possibilities yet to come.
Sincerely,
Denise M. Trauth
President