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Southwest Texas State University

 Organization

Dates

  • Usage: 1969 - 2003

Biography

Texas State University was established by the 26th Legislature in 1899 as the Southwest Texas State Normal School; 313 pupils were enrolled in 1903-04, the first year classes were held. The school name changed to Southwest Texas State Normal College in 1918, to Southwest Texas State Teachers College in 1925, to Southwest Texas State College in 1959, to Southwest Texas State University in 1969, to Texas State University-San Marcos in 2003, and to Texas State University in 2013.

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Institutional Reports to the Texas Education Agency: Southwest Texas State University

 Collection
Identifier: AS36.T4 I5
Abstract

Institutional self-study reports and institutional responses created by Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) for accrediting agency.

Dates: 1969-1982

Office of Institutional Research fact books and compiled statistics

 Collection
Identifier: 12.100-FactBook
Abstract

Collection of periodicals consists of reports published by the Office of Institutional Research and later Enrollment Management. They provide statistical data about the university, including enrollment by college, gender, and ethnicity. Some years also include data about faculty, staff, finance, and facilities.

Dates: 1978-2018

President's Report to the Board of Regents

 Collection
Identifier: 21.300-President's-ReportBOR
Abstract

Administrative reports from the President of Southwest Texas State University (presently Texas State University) to the university system's Board of Regents. After 1993, the President’s Reports merged into Board of Regents meeting agendas.

Dates: 1969-1993

University Employee and Staff Handbooks

 Collection
Identifier: AS36.T4 S64
Scope and Contents

Published every other year, the employee and staff handbooks are designed to acquaint employees with a general overview of the policies, procedures, and benefits of Texas State University. Some issues include addenda. Items are arranged chronologically.

Dates: 1972-1999

University Faculty Bulletins

 Collection
Identifier: AS36.T4 F14
Scope and Contents The collection contains materials that were published weekly and then bimonthly by the Office of the President dated 1951-1981. The faculty bulletin provided faculty with official notices from the President, administrative offices, and department heads. Topics include: faculty meetings; faculty and department highlights; programs sponsored by the college or various departments; scholarship and grant opportunities; and athletic events. Materials are arranged roughly chronologically, as...
Dates: 1951 - 1981

University Faculty Handbooks

 Collection
Identifier: AS36.T4 F2
Scope and Contents Published periodically by the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the faculty handbook assists faculty in navigating the policies of the university. Early editions of the handbook focused on policies and welcoming new faculty to campus. Later editions attempt to provide a wide range of up-to-date information on significant university policies, procedures, and activities. The most current edition is also available online through the Office of the Provost and the...
Dates: 1964 - 2006

University Faculty Newsletters

 Collection
Identifier: AS36.T4 F37
Scope and Contents The faculty newsletter "Featuring Faculty" was a published by Southwest Texas State University faculty and edited and produced by the Faculty Advancement Center. It provided important information about faculty advancement. Topics included introductions of new faculty, publications and presentations by faculty, accolades, and information about grants and fellowships. Materials date from 1982 through 1991 and are arranged chronologically. It ceased publication in paper format in fall 1991,...
Dates: 1982 - 1991