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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 4 Collections and/or Records:

Texas State University--San Marcos, University Council records

 Collection
Identifier: 31.200.UC
Abstract

The University Council served as an advisory board to the University President and the President’s Cabinet from 1992 through 2014. The records within this collection document the meetings and membership of the Council as well as their recommendations to University administration.

Dates: 1991-2012, undated

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