WINTER 2005
The University of Texas System
Nine Universities. Six Health Institutions. Unlimited Possibilities.
This time of year, it’s hard to
keep business in the forefront. But, here at The University of
Texas System, that’s exactly what we are doing.
With this
newsletter, we have attached two related stories, one regarding our work
to improve graduation rates System-wide and another about how
tuition-setting authority is enhancing the services and facilities
available to our students.
The relationship between
these stories is straightforward; the greater flexibility afforded to the
campuses as a result of setting tuition to meet local needs allows System
institutions to develop initiatives that funnel more resources into
ensuring higher graduation rates.
Tuition dollars are always at
work but we think it is particularly important to let our students and
their families know how recent increases in tuition enhance the
educational experience and the value of their degrees.
On behalf of
all of us at the UT System, I want to wish you and your families the best
for the season and the new year.
And as always, we thank you for
your continuing interest in the System.
Chancellor Mark G. Yudof
FEATURES
Tuition at Work
Lyndsey Espinoza can already see the difference tuition increases have made at The University of Texas at San Antonio. “I see a lot more variety in our classes especially with the core curriculum,” said Ms. Espinoza, a junior civil engineering major.
Find out about how other UT institutions are putting tuition to work
Raising Graduation Rates is Top Priority
The University of Texas System's nine academic institutions have already improved students' access to their institutions, said Chancellor Mark G. Yudof. “Now we need to focus on improving our students' success once they come to our campuses,” Yudof said. “Significantly raising our graduation rates is one of our greatest priorities.”
Find
out more about raising graduation rates
Do You Know?
In fiscal year 2004, the UT System's six health institutions conducted more than $1.04 billion in research, a 7.8% increase over the previous year.
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