Texas A&M International University
Welcomes Katrina-Affected Students
We join our nation in offering comfort to those who have suffered from the
tragedies of Katrina. This is a time of tremendous loss and continuing
challenge.
We are especially concerned with helping Katrina-affected students who
find themselves unable to pursue their planned higher education programs
this Fall at universities and colleges in the areas affected.
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) stands committed to
providing resources to these students to help them continue their
education at our campus in South Texas. Housing is available for
over 260 students and additional community housing can be secured
as necessary. These are temporary measures designed to address a
still-developing situation and will be adjusted accordingly.
Under the authority of the Proclamation by the Governor of the State
of Texas issued September 1, 2005, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board authorizes each Texas institution of higher education to assist
college and university students who have been displaced by Hurricane
Katrina or the after effects of Hurricane Katrina by classifying
those students as Texas residents for tuition purposes. THECB rules
found in 1.9 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 21, Subchapter B,
are waived, to the extent necessary to permit these students to pay
the resident tuition rate, for the duration of the Governor’s
Proclamation.
We welcome you to join us at TAMIU, where you will find a community that
embraces you with a tradition of hospitality and history of celebrating
our shared diversity.
Additional links below will provide you with information on our campus
and community.
Be well and know that our prayers are with you and yours.
Dr. Ray Keck, President
RELATED LINKS
KATRINA-AFFECTED STUDENTS COORDINATOR
Minita Ramirez, Katrina Affected Students Coordinator (minita@tamiu.edu)
956.326.2278
1-888-4TXAMIU (489-2648)
ALL ABOUT TAMIU
http://www.tamiu.edu/general.shtml
OUR COLLEGES:
College of Arts and Sciences
http://www.tamiu.edu/coas/
College of Business Administration
http://www.tamiu.edu/coba/
College of Education
http://www.tamiu.edu/coedu/
Dr. F. M. Canseco School of Nursing
http://www.tamiu.edu/cson/
AVAILABLE DEGREE PROGRAMS:
http://www.tamiu.edu/catalog/2005/index.shtml
STUDENT LIFE:
http://www.tamiu.edu/affairs/develop/
STUDENT HOUSING:
http://housing.tamiu.edu/
THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM’S KATRINA INITIATIVES:
http://tamus.edu/katrina/
Katrina Relocation Directory for
Psychological Scientists
OUR COMMUNITY:
City of Laredo
Laredo Chamber of Commerce
Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau
Laredo Morning Times
Doctors Hospital
Laredo Regional Medical Center
Webb County Heritage Foundation
HELPING KATRINA AFFECTED STUDENTS:
Texas A&M International University employees are collecting funds on
campus for the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. Visit the University’s
Business Office to make your donation. Student groups are organizing other
drives on campus in support. Contact Dennis Koch at the Office of Student
Activities at 956.326.2284, email dkoch@tamiu.edu or visit offices in Student
Center 226C.
Journalists who need additional information or help with media requests
and interviews should contact the Office of Public Affairs and Information
Services at pais@tamiu.edu
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