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[breathesgelatin]

Originally Posted by AznSAE

surprised SMU wasnt named

Uh, SMU is not a public school so there is nothing that the Texas legislature could do to raise it to "top tier" status.

I wasn't even sure what the article meant by top tier, but it is clear that they're discussing what can be done for public schools, not private. If you're thinking private there are certainly many contenders - SMU, Baylor, TCU, etc.

[catiebug]

The article mentioned three "top-tier" universities in Texas: University of Texas, Texas A&M and Rice.

Last time I checked, Rice was a private university. I think the previous poster was mentioning that while the article's writer *did* consider Rice top-tier, SMU was not considered in the same league.

Originally Posted by breathesgelatin

Uh, SMU is not a public school so there is nothing that the Texas legislature could do to raise it to "top tier" status.

I wasn't even sure what the article meant by top tier, but it is clear that they're discussing what can be done for public schools, not private. If you're thinking private there are certainly many contenders - SMU, Baylor, TCU, etc.

[breathesgelatin]

Originally Posted by catiebug

The article mentioned three "top-tier" universities in Texas: University of Texas, Texas A&M and Rice.

Last time I checked, Rice was a private university. I think the previous poster was mentioning that while the article's writer *did* consider Rice top-tier, SMU was not considered in the same league.

I also tend to think that what they really meant by "top tier" in that article is "Research I University" and I don't think SMU would qualify in that regard as it is more of a liberal arts college - a prestigious one to be sure, but not a place where professors are primarily focused on research.

That's just my general impression from the article.

[catiebug]

I agree with you there - as much I love SMU, it is not a Research I uni.

Originally Posted by breathesgelatin

I also tend to think that what they really meant by "top tier" in that article is "Research I University" and I don't think SMU would qualify in that regard as it is more of a liberal arts college - a prestigious one to be sure, but not a place where professors are primarily focused on research.

[epchick]

Do you think the "lawmakers" that are trying to find the next top tier university will look at the new Forbes.com list?

http://www.forbes.com/lists/2008/94/..._State_21.html

If they do...then UTEP out ranks all the list of "possible contenders"------I'm pretty shocked!

Apparently 1st spot goes to The University of Dallas, while the last goes to UT-Dallas.

UTEP ranks #7 in Texas, right after Baylor and before Texas Tech.

[OHNOITSJESS]

woot. At least no one is saying those that couldn't get into A&M and UT go to Tech [not the case for me, I prefer the Lubbock setting over Austin].

Here at Tech we hear that Texas State, U of Houston and [of course] Tech all have chances of being the next flagship [and I agree that either Texas State or Tech should be next]... actually I read an article that pointed out the strengths and weaknesses of both. Besides those schools, I think many people do leave out UT-Dallas [it was waaaaaaay too close to home for me...]. They do have a strong engineering and medical program [I think....] which is due to their close proximity to TI and the "Silicon Valley" in Dallas and various hospitals.
As for UNT, I don't think they are flagship material [I don't even think Tech's there yet...] but with more funding who knows? Their engineering program is not well established, but they have a really strong Music program. Not trying to pick a fight, I think they need to work on bringing up strong programs in all other areas before they can be flagship.

I haven't been to UTEP nor do I know much about them to state an opinion

[epchick]

I've heard that UT-Arlington is harder to get into.

I still don't want to see UT-Dallas or University of Houston get it. It would be beneficial for the whole state if they had more flagship schools across the state instead of located in the Austin/DFW/Houston area. There is more to Texas than just those 3 cities. Besides I haven't heard anything special about UT-Dallas nor U of H for it to be chosen.

UTEP has a VERY strong engineering program, as well as nursing program. UTEP is also really big into research labs & such. Recently, El Paso just got a medical school (the Paul L. Foster Medical School) but I believe that is part of the Texas Tech umbrella and not part of UTEP.

I'm not gonna say that UTEP matchs up to A&M or UT, but it would be nice to have a little recognition for our academics. But I doubt that they will pick UTEP.

[OHNOITSJESS]

lol. i just realized one of my good friends freshman year went to UTEP transferred to Tech and went back after a semester after being homesick. But she would tell us about how pretty the architecture of the buildings were both here and there but how they were totally different [she said something about it being Oriental or Syberian or maybe i'm thinking about the time she went to see the Trans Syberian orchestra... but how here it was really Spanish style]

anywhoo... the Med School in EP is Tech's... and they opened one in Dallas too...

idk about UT Arl. admissions... all my cousins went [or currently go] there and i'm not going to lie... [except for the one currently there waiting to transfer out to law school] they aren't the brightest in the bunch [and they claim to have a right to claim themselves "longhorns" because they go to a school with UT in the name.. RIGHT]

I do support the idea of having a flagship out of the way. From experience i can say having Tech in Lubbock has prob. increased intrest in the city, compared to a normal city in Texas [just an example who has heard of Farmers Branch?]

sorry for any typos. i've been staring at chemical equations all day.

[epchick]

Originally Posted by OHNOITSJESS

lol. i just realized one of my good friends freshman year went to UTEP transferred to Tech and went back after a semester after being homesick. But she would tell us about how pretty the architecture of the buildings were both here and there but how they were totally different [she said something about it being Oriental or Syberian or maybe i'm thinking about the time she went to see the Trans Syberian orchestra... but how here it was really Spanish style]

The architecture of UTEP is from Bhutan. There are only a couple of buildings that don't have that architecture (the ones from waaaaay back in the day). They changed the architecture to a Bhutanese style when a former President's wife went to Bhutan & was inspired it. UTEP has close relations with Bhutan because of the architecture & a couple months ago the Prince of Bhutan came and visited.

[NutBrnHair]

I can't believe I'm seeing all of this discussion re: tiers!

[em_adpi]

Being a Texas girl, this list makes me laugh.

I don't know how some of the aforementioned schools ranked above others... wow.

[OHNOITSJESS]

Since we are talking about Texas, I hope those affected by Ike are all ok!

[epchick]

Originally Posted by Kitemom

Today I found my daughter rush note book. Looking through it every sorority had a letter. They were all pretty much the same so I will summarize.

Below are the list of items I will need to introduce you to the chapter at the univeristy you will be attending.
Two pictures (one full body 5x7 and one full face 4 X 6 (This is the real differnce in the sororities. some want two some 3)
An unofficial current transcript
A resume of all you school and community activities, accomplishment and honors (try to keep this to 2 pages-- use page maker)
An official transcript mailed directly to me in June by the register at your school after final grades have been posted.
A copy of the Panhellenic sheet you completed
The names and phone number of the lady in XZY sorority who will be writing your recommendation and letters of support.

You are responsible for contacting your own acquantances in XYZ to ask them to write the official recommendation and letters or support for you. These ladies can live anywhere not just in your hometown. Please askas many as you fell comortable with. If you need help in obtaining names please contact me. It is important that you provide each person with a picture, a copy of you unofficial transcript and you resume. Have them mail the resume to me and I will forwrd your packet to the chapters.

Fall Rush - June 15 except UT Austin which is required by May 15 to June 1

Deferred Rush - August 1

I hope this helps. Others asked for 2-3 letters of support. I wished I had this info in Feb last year. Please excuse typo's

So i'm bringing up an old thread because i'm soooooo confused. I'm the rec coordinator for my alum chapter and all these HS girls and moms have been asking me what the chapter at so-and-so school (mainly UT, Tech and Arizona) need. I've been trying to get in contact with anyone with no luck. The advisors haven't answered my email, the lady who was the rec coordinator last year hasn't sent me ANYTHING. It's frustrating.

I have no idea what a "packet" is.....the Alumnae president said they don't need a packet anymore because when they register with the alumnae association it's all online. But I don't think that is what the girls have been asking me about.....they keep saying the "Alpha Phi packet." I'm just like

Anyone have aaaaaany information they can pass along to me? It would be greatly appreciated

[lauralaylin]

PMing you epchick.

[Thetagirl218]

My lovely Greek Chat ladies,

One my students that asked me for a letter of recommendation is going to UT-Austin. I am totally unfamiliar with the Texas system, but I know by reading here and on other threads that it is totally different than the one I am used to in Florida.
I am currently trying to help her and her mom get information on recruitment and what they will need. If you have any advice, please let me know.

Thanks,