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| INSTITUTIONAL MISSION |
| Texas A&M International University, a Member of The Texas A&M University System, is committed to the preparation of students for leadership roles in their chosen profession and in an increasingly complex, culturally diverse state, national, and global society. A&M International provides students with a learning environment anchored by the highest quality programs built on a solid academic foundation in the liberal arts and natural sciences. To fulfill its mission, the University offers baccalaureate and masters programs in the arts, humanities, business, education, physical, biological, and social sciences, and health professions, with authority for select doctoral programs. Programs focus on developing strong undergraduate and graduate offerings and a progressive agenda for global study and understanding across all disciplines. |
| Through instruction, faculty and student research, and public service, Texas A&M International University is a strategic point of delivery for well-defined programs and services that improve the quality of life for citizens of the border region, the State of Texas, and national and international communities. |
| HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY |
| In August of 1970 students were accepted for the first time at what was then called Texas A&I University at Laredo. This beginning, as a “center” under Texas A&I University, was the start of a legacy in education for South Texas. The focus was to fill a demand in teacher education and business disciplines. Texas A&I at Laredo was organized under the upper level concept of higher education, offering only junior and senior level coursework. This approach provided a local bachelor’s degree opportunity for area residents. This upper-level University was later expanded to include graduate degree programs. |
| In September 1977, the name was changed to Laredo State University and the old “center” status was removed officially in 1987. As the University grew it expanded its scope of operations to include international operations and agreements with degree programs and a faculty to meet the requirements. |
| The University became a Member of The Texas A&M University System on September 1, 1989. The name was changed to Texas A&M International University in 1993. |
| The 74th Texas Legislature authorized an expansion to four-year status in the fall of 1995, and authorized the University to develop joint degree programs with Mexican and Canadian institutions of higher education. Further authorization has permitted the development of doctoral level programs. |
| The year 1995 was the cornerstone of the legacy in education for South Texas and Texas A&M International University. The start of the Fall 1995 term marked the University’s 25th anniversary, the inauguration of a newly constructed campus in northeast Laredo, and the offering of freshman and sophomore courses for the first time. |
| LOCATION |
| As its name implies, Texas A&M International University is an international university, poised at the Gateway to Mexico and serving as the intellectual center of a vibrant bilingual and bicultural community. |
| Laredo is 156 miles south of San Antonio, 158 miles west of Corpus Christi, and 153 miles north of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Laredo is at an enviable crossroads of international business and life. Its history is hallmarked by seven sovereign flags and people of all races and nations seem drawn by a colorful environment and tropical climate that affords a pleasant lifestyle for all. |
| Over 160,000 people call Laredo home and the city was recently named the fastest growing city in Texas and the second fastest in the United States. |
| The Río Grande river winds its way between Laredo and its sister city, Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Nuevo Laredo is home to over 360,000 people and offers its own rich culture, history and traditions, most proudly shared by the peoples of Los Dos Laredos. |
| EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY |
| In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Executive Order 11246, Texas A&M International University is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Texas A&M International University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era status. |
| This University will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreements for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices. |
| INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS |
| The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the State of Texas require institutions to demonstrate the outcomes and effectiveness of their programs and services. Information necessary to determine institutional effectiveness may take the form of surveys, focus groups or evaluations. Students will be expected to participate in the collection of this information. |
| PROGRAMS FOR ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT (PASE) |
| The Programs for Academic Support and Enrichment (PASE) is the unit of the University that provides academic support to students. As such, numerous departments and their respective services for undergraduate and graduates are overseen by the PASE. These include developmental studies, academic advising for TASP and ENGL 3301, intensive English and Spanish courses through the International Language Institute, tutoring, and a drop-in computer lab with the latest technology hardware and software. The PASE testing office coordinates university testing which includes placement, credit by examination, TASP, the Rising Junior Exam (ENGL 3301), and other assessment programs. The Center for Advancement of Scholastic Achievement (CASA) provides content tutoring in subjects other than writing, and in reading and oral skills. The CASA also directs Supplemental Instruction. The Writing Center offers tutoring for writing in all subject areas and instructional material for English 3301 and the Rising Junior Exam. The TRIO/Student Support Services STAR Program gives qualifying students an opportunity to receive academic, personal and career counseling and to attend special interest workshops, film and theater presentations, and university and community activities. |
| THE INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE INSTITUTE |
| The International Language Institute (ILI) offers intensive language instruction in English as a second language, and in Spanish, Italian, and French as a foreign language. This program is designed to meet the needs of individuals interested in preparing for social/professional growth in these languages or for those preparing for academic course work in the United States. Applicants must be 18 years or older, or high school graduates. The ILI offers six intensive levels of English as a Second Language (ESL). |
| The higher levels, 4, 5, and 6, can be taken for academic credit through the General University Department. These courses are given in intensive format (2 months) or the semi-intensive format (4 months). Each course consists of 160 hours of class time and additional work in the multimedia lab. The ILI also offers a TOEFL Preparation Course to prepare students for either the International or Institutional TOEFL. The Michigan Placement Test is used to evaluate student level. Questions regarding this program are to be forwarded to the International Language Institute, Killam Library, Room 214, (956) 326-2136. |
| THE SUE AND RADCLIFFE KILLAM LIBRARY |
| Students and faculty at Texas A&M International University benefit from an attractive library facility that is well equipped to handle traditional print library resources as well as the rapidly expanding electronic library services. It houses more than 197,000 bound volumes, 766,000 microfiche and microfilm and over 70,000 state and federal documents. Library users have access to 1,505 print subscriptions and over 8,000 electronic journals in full text or full image. Other research resources include over 10,000 electronic books. |
| The Texas A&M International University library belongs to TexShare, a state-wide resource sharing network featuring joint electronic databases, and the following state-wide services: an interlibrary loan agreement supported by a courier service and Internet document delivery and a universal library ID card. It is also a member of OCLC, the largest library network in North America, which makes the collections of other institutions available to through interlibrary loan. The library also belongs to a consortium of other Texas A&M University System libraries which shares the Endeavor Voyager library automation system. More information on the Killam Library is available on the university web page (http://www.tamiu.edu) |
| RETENTION STATEMENT |
| The University is committed to ensuring that all students are provided with an excellent curriculum and support services designed to assist the students to be successful in achieving their individual goals in a reasonable period of time. Entering first year students are offered the opportunity to enroll in a Freshman Year Experience course designed to introduce the students to University resources while enhancing their writing and other academic survival skills. All students have access to a University supported tutoring center. |
| The graduation rate for the first freshman class at Texas A&M International University enrolled in Fall 1995 is 29% |
| STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW AND CAMPUS SECURITY ACT, |
| PUBLIC LAW 101-542 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO |
| This act is designed to provide prospective or entering students with information concerning (a) campus security policies and procedures, security services available, campus crime statistics, and alcohol and drug use policies; (b) completion or graduation rate of full-time certification-seeking or degree-seeking undergraduate students; and (c) graduation rate of student athletes who receive athletic scholarships. The information concerning campus security is published yearly by the University Police Department and is available on the Internet at: http://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/police/broch.htm. The graduation rate for the first freshman class at Texas A&M International University enrolled in Fall 1995 is 29%. The University does not award athletic scholarships. |
| TUITION REBATES FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS |
| The state of Texas is providing financial incentives for students who complete their undergraduate degree with no more than three hours in excess of the minimum number of semester credit hours required for graduation. Hours attempted include transfer credits, course credits earned through examinations, courses dropped after the official census date, for credit developmental courses, internship and cooperative courses, and repeated courses. The rebate for eligible students is a maximum of $1,000. |
| To be eligible for rebates under this program, students must have: (1) enrolled for the first time in an institution of higher education in the Fall 1997 semester or later, (2) receive the baccalaureate degree from a Texas public university, and (3) been a resident of Texas and entitled to pay resident tuition at all times while pursuing the degree. |
| Students desiring to qualify for the tuition rebate are responsible for complying with all university rules and regulations related to the administration of the program, and are solely responsible for enrolling only in courses that will qualify them for the rebate. |
| Students who transfer from another institution, including out-of-state institutions, shall provide the university with official transcripts from each institution of higher education attended in order that the total number of hours attempted may be verified. |
| Tuition rebates shall be reduced by the amount of any outstanding loan, including an emergency loan, owed to or guaranteed by the state. If a student has an outstanding student loan, the institution shall apply the amount of the rebate to the loan. |
| Application forms and instructions are available in the Office of the Registrar. |
| SUPPLEMENTARY UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS |
| The Source, A Handbook for Students (published by the Office of Student Development) |
| Student Financial Aid Handbook (published by the Office of Financial Aid) |
| Class Schedule (published by the Office of the Registrar) |
| Faculty Handbook (published by the Provost’s Office) |
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