UTSA in top 2 percent of U.S. universities to receive ‘A’ for core curriculum
By KC Scharnberg
Public Affairs Specialist
(Nov. 21, 2012) -- UTSA is one of only 21 American higher education institutions to receive an A-rating from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) for the caliber of its core curriculum. This is the second consecutive year that UTSA has received this study's highest rating.
The "What Will They Learn?" report examines whether institutions of higher learning require seven courses deemed "crucial" to a well-rounded education: composition, literature, foreign language, U.S. government or history, economics, mathematics and science.
Of the 1,070 institutions graded on the strength of each school's general education curriculum, UTSA is among the top 2 percent that earned an A-rating for requiring at least six of the seven subjects considered crucial to a solid core education. Foreign language is the only subject that is not currently required of all undergraduate degree-seeking students at UTSA.
Emily Albrecht, a senior real estate finance and development major and among the 100 best students within the College of Business, said she appreciates these required general education courses for helping her understand the "bigger picture" in life. "Not only do I have broader knowledge that I will be able to use throughout my life, I also feel that being a well-rounded person will help me be a more valuable employee."
"In today's job market, employers are looking for employees who are not only competent in their field but also have the capacity to creatively solve problems," said John Frederick, UTSA provost and vice president for academic affairs. "UTSA is committed to shaping broad-minded global citizens who are prepared to think critically and, in turn, have a greater competitive edge in the job market."
UTSA is an emerging Tier One research institution. In addition to the "What Will They Learn?" recognition, the university is ranked among the top quartile of research universities in the world in the prestigious Scimago Institutions Rankings World Report 2012.
Events
The UTSA Office of Undergraduate is proud to celebrate National Undergraduate Research with an annual event sponsored by the (OUR) featuring students will showcase undergraduate student research and creative endeavors from all disciplines across campus.
Various LocationsAsian Fanfair is an event that highlights our APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) identities on campus. The event will feature performances from our AAPI interest Student Organizations, a tabling fair, and some cultural cuisine.
Student Union Paseo, Main CampusJoin us for a day dedicated to supporting and empowering our UTSA veterans! We're excited to announce our upcoming resource fair, designed specifically to ensure that our veteran students have access to the resources and networking opportunities they need to thrive in their academic and post-military lives.
Student Union Lawn, Main CampusThis workshop will introduce participants to the basics of text analysis using Python and Jupyter Notebook on the Constellate Lab platform. We will create datasets in Constellate to analyze patterns, trends, and relationships of contents and more.
John Peace Library (JPL 3.02.32), Main CampusWhat would award-winning writing professor Diane Abdo say if it were her last lecture? Join us for our annual Last Lecture series on Wednesday April 17.
Multipurpose Room (BSE 2.102), Main CampusDía en la Sombrilla, formerly Fiesta UTSA, is a festival hosted each spring as a part of Fiesta® San Antonio events. Sponsored by Roadrunner Productions, the event features music, food, confetti, games, event t-shirts, and more.
Sombrilla Plaza and Central Plaza, Main CampusFiesta Arts Fair features contemporary art from more than 100 artists from across the U.S., Fiesta favorite foods, drinks, live music by local and regional performers, and a Young Artists Garden providing opportunities for budding artists to learn, explore and express their creativity.
UTSA Southwest Campus