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NEWS| UPDATED JAN. 29, 2003| Send news tips

Architecture
School works to meet standards
A team will visit next spring to evaluate the school and determine whether it will maintain its provisional accreditation.

Administration
Interim president search begins
University President Robert Witt says he will help the interim become acquainted and adjusted before leaving for Alabama.

Student Governance
SC hopes to fill 4 senator seats
Student Congress officials say they hope all seats stay filled throughout the semester.

Facilities
Officer reports poor lighting near stadium
Physical Plant employees frequently survey areas for problems, officials say.

Admissions
Minority group changes won’t alter procedures
Major impacts of the 13 percent Hispanic increase include more purchasing power and Spanish-targeted advertisements.

More than Surviving
Rollin Phipps, cancer survivor and teacher, adds a book to his list of accomplishments.

Administration
Organization’s posted signs found with ethnic slurs
This is a part of the daily activity log produced by the university’s Police Department. To report a criminal incident on campus, call 817-272-3381.

Greek Life
New co-ed organization focuses on Christian principles
Beta Phi Chi’s UTA chapter holds an interest meeting and works on recruitment.

NEWS| UPDATED JAN. 28, 2003

Witt’s end
President accepts UA’s top position

Interim appointment will come at later date
UT System Regents must first select a committee to search for a president.

Students say they are not worried about Witt
People around campus do not believe much will change when the university president leaves.

Administration
7-percent budget cut requires hiring freeze
Chancellor Mark Yudof asks system components to cut budget spending.

Queen of the Night
Carliss Charles is named the 26th Miss African-American Queen at Saturday’s pageant.

Honors College
4 mentor seats available
Residential mentors mix advising and tutoring to aid students in their adjustment to university life.

Police Report
Intoxicated driver hits campus police vehicle
This is a part of the daily activity log produced by the university’s Police Department. To report a criminal incident on campus, call 817-272-3381.

Education
School adapts to No Child Left Behind Act
More than a year after the amendment, officials here focus on ‘good’ teaching.

Honors College
Program promotes Honors student interaction
A group of freshmen live together as a community.

NEWS| UPDATED JAN. 24, 2003

Architecture
Lawsuit answer due by Feb. 3
Former dean Martha LaGess’ suit claims that before confronting her, some faculty had plans to fill her position with an interim.

UT System
300 signatures go to Austin
Austin students will present the petition, which asks for a student regent seat.

Student Life
Housing group lacks leadership
The Residence Hall Association is dealing with the loss of its two top officials and low turn out at meeting and activities.

Meet the Brothers
Greeks get to know potential members during Rush Week.

Faculty/Staff
Professor prepares to teach English in Czech Republic
Dr. Lauren Porter will head for Prague as a part of the Fulbright Program.

Continuing Education
Master anglers share secrets
Professional fishermen visit UTA to teach techniques to all ages and skill levels this weekend.

Police Report
Student’s classes dropped without authorization
This is a part of the daily activity log produced by the university’s Police Department. To report a criminal incident on campus, call 817-272-3381.

 

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