Periodicals

Abstract

Reports prepared by Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) which list and summarize statistics on student enrollment by department, broken down by professor, courses taught, credit hours, and number of students enrolled. These reports are also known as "The 12th Class Day Report" or the "The 4th Class Day Report." Statistics for summer sessions are taken on the 4th day of classes, with fall and spring statistics taken on the 12th day of classes.

Content Description This collection consists of issues of the student newspaper, titled the Normal Star, College Star, and University Star. Most issues in original format, as well as the master microfilm, are presrvation copies and are thus resticted from public access, but there are some bound copies available for public use. More recent records include media kits and publication rates, as well as related artifacts. The first issue of the Normal Star, the student newspaper at Southwest Texas State...

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...

Scope and Contents This collection consists of the various editions of the student handbook. Published each year, the student handbook assists students in navigating university life. Early editions of the handbook included information about registration, items to bring to school, athletics, and registration. Later editions acquainted students with the university's heritage, facilities, services, activities, personnel, regulations, and extracurricular activities. It contains Texas State's policies governing...