UT-Tyler expansion - Page 2

AGDee · #16 06-15-2005, 06:43 PM

I googled her and came up with a Chapter Advisor of the Year Award from the Indiana U Panhellenic to Mindy Sutton, Gamma Phi Beta.

Tom Earp · #17 06-15-2005, 06:53 PM

That is what was said. 2 NPHC Groups, 1 Fraternity and 1 Sorority.

2 NIC and 2 NPC Groups for now.

sugar and spice . I did not say it was Equal did I?

Just didnt understand it!

Not with the mix.

I am not sure of wht the enrollemnt is?

AnonAlumna · #18 06-15-2005, 08:48 PM

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Originally posted by ZTAngel
Also, I think 2 sororities and 2 fraternities will be chosen to colonize.

You must be psychic! That was my next question!

Imperial1 · #19 06-15-2005, 08:52 PM

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Originally posted by AnonAlumna
This is really great to hear for Tyler! We spent many summers there as kids, and it's a great place to visit!

Uh, no it's not. It's boring as hell here.

Imperial1

ladygreek · #20 06-15-2005, 09:18 PM

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Originally posted by Imperial1
Uh, no it's not. It's boring as hell here.

Imperial1

*hijack*

Hey Imp. Happy Birthday!

KDwxgrrl · #21 06-15-2005, 09:37 PM

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Originally posted by Imperial1
Uh, no it's not. It's boring as hell here.

Imperial1

As I remember, there's a pretty tasty Brahm's there. And a very large buffet. That's at least 2 places for people to hang out

Tex1899 · #22 06-15-2005, 09:38 PM

Firehouse, Tyler Junior College and UT-Tyler are two separate schools.

According to the UT System website (www.utsystem.edu), UT-Tyler is expected to have over 8,000 students by 2030. Visit http://www.utsystem.edu/borminutes/2...1-00ServTx.pdf and scroll down to page 7 to see the enrollment estimates of the different UT campuses.

Some of the projections will come about sooner than expected - I believe UTPB already has 3,000 students.

lifesaver · #23 06-15-2005, 09:59 PM

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Originally posted by Tex1899
Firehouse, Tyler Junior College and UT-Tyler are two separate schools.

According to the UT System website (www.utsystem.edu), UT-Tyler is expected to have over 8,000 students by 2030. Visit http://www.utsystem.edu/borminutes/2...1-00ServTx.pdf and scroll down to page 7 to see the enrollment estimates of the different UT campuses.

Some of the projections will come about sooner than expected - I believe UTPB already has 3,000 students.

Yeah, even though the report only came out 4 1/2 years ago, its dated on its data. Many of the univerisities listed on page 7 have grown much faster than expected. UT - San Antonio was expected to reach enrollment of 36,000 by 2030. Fall 2005 enrollment is expected to be near 30,000, with approximately 2,000 to 2,500 additional students each academic year added, with no sign of that trend easing anytime soon. At revised rates, UT-San Antonio will be at the projected 2030 enrollment by 2009 - some 21 years ahed of that date.

Other schools in the UT system are experiencing the same growth. I have read that UT- Brownsville is experiencing the same growth (the largest growth seems to be in the southern half of the state). I would imagine that UT-Tyler would experience a larger growth rate than projected, but not as fast as the universities in the southern half of the state. I could imagine UT-Tyler at 14,000 to 17,500 in the next 10 to 15 years.

The growth is a combination of improved access to education, explosive population growth in the state, the Texas law that GURANTEES admission to the public university of the students choice if they graduate in the top 10% of their class, regardless of SAT/ACT score and HS involvement/activities, and an enrollment cap at UT-Austin, the flagship institution of the system. All combined, its a perfect storm for explosive growth at the state universities. Of course, someone should tell the legislature that so they'll drop some coin and work to fix the problem.

Tex1899 · #24 06-15-2005, 10:22 PM

I've tried to find similar data for the A&M system but haven't had any luck. I'm sure we'll hear about Greek expansion at UTPB, A&M-Texarkana (recently went from Junior/Senior to being 4 years) and the A&M campus in Killeen.

Isn't Lambda Chi at A&M-Int'l in Laredo?

I've heard no decision/announcement will be made at UT-Tyler until all orgs have presented. Why they're waiting for both fraternities AND sororities to present , I have no idea. I'd think you'd announce the sororities once they've all presented and do the same for fraternities when they've all presented.

BaylorBean · #25 06-15-2005, 10:41 PM

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Originally posted by AnonAlumna
This is really great to hear for Tyler! We spent many summers there as kids, and it's a great place to visit!

Is anyone involved first hand in this expansion process? I'd love to hear how presentations and the like are going. Is this a starting from scratch process, or are locals being petitioned?

I was going to try to go up for our presentation there but actually was going out of town that same day. Once I hear something I'll let ya'll know. I sure hope it went well, I'd love for there to be another Sigma Kappa chapter in Texas!

lifesaver · #26 06-16-2005, 02:21 AM

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Originally posted by Tex1899
Isn't Lambda Chi at A&M-Int'l in Laredo?

I've heard no decision/announcement will be made at UT-Tyler until all orgs have presented. Why they're waiting for both fraternities AND sororities to present , I have no idea. I'd think you'd announce the sororities once they've all presented and do the same for fraternities when they've all presented.

Yes, Lambda Chi has a colony at A&M Intl. in Laredo. They are the only greek group on campus.

I have heard from our HQ that we are expecting an announcement on which groups are selected for expansion around mid-July.

33girl · #27 06-16-2005, 09:43 AM

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Originally posted by Imperial1
Uh, no it's not. It's boring as hell here.

Imperial1

Hence the "visit" rather than "live." LOL

starang21 · #28 06-16-2005, 01:49 PM

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Originally posted by ladygreek
*hijack*

Hey Imp. Happy Birthday!

damn, it's her birthday?

happy b-day, IMP

PrettyZeta4 · #29 06-16-2005, 03:38 PM

YAY TYLER!

AnonAlumna · #30 06-16-2005, 09:53 PM

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Originally posted by 33girl
Hence the "visit" rather than "live." LOL

Exactly...we were kids and CAMPING is fun!

You are right on Tex1899. There have been some major revamping of the collegiate systems in Texas. Greek life will probably be another boost for many of these growing schools. Joining the UT or A&M systems makes them much more visible to the public and possible students. With enrollment bursting at the two 'flagship' universities, the overflow will be able to find homes in the outlying schools.