TAMIU Annual Report 2022

THE POWER OF WEB: HUBS RULE AT TAMIU A family of helpful, web-based information hubs are helping TAMIU students connect with and access valuable campus resources.  These dedicated web hubs focus on student experiences such as degree exploration, registration, special campus programs, and University news. They expedite access to content by centralizing answers. The Future Dustdevil Hub, go.tamiu.edu/ dustdevilhub, offers a range of digital resources for prospective students, parents, and high school counselors. Also included is guidance and information focused on actionable steps. Digital-based elements include an interactive viewbook, Counselor’s Interactive Guide, detailed College, and School digital brochures, and a direct link to local and regional University representatives. The Registration Hub,  tamiu.edu/reghub, offers insight into registration with content, guides, and resources specific to undergraduate and graduate students. The site was designed in concert with undergraduate and graduate advisors to shine a light on the registration process by developing awareness, addressing issues like advising and holds, and including a dynamic FAQ with contacts. Finally, the TAMIU News Hub, go.tamiu.edu/ newshub, brings together all the University’s news and information resources in a central location. Included is current campus news with focused news channels, an active calendar, social media aggregator, links to specialty information and archives, the week’s edition of the Trailblazer, the University’s online news bulletin, the Annual Report, an Economic Impact Report and official social media channels. This year, the Hubs have generated over 10,000 pageviews, with online audiences spending between 1:19 – 1:49 minutes per pageview.  “The power of our web, for current and potential students, is formidable,” said TAMIU web director Ana Vargas , “…coupled with our outreach efforts on social platforms, the hubs have proven measurably useful for our audiences, and provide them with expedited content access.” VALERIE NARANJO JOINS TAMIU  ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM This Fall, TAMIU welcomed internationally recognized percussionist Valerie Naranjo to its Artist- in-Residence program. Naranjo, a globally acclaimed, award-winning percussionist, is a longtime member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live band and performs in Broadway’s  The Lion King . She’s recorded with several well-known musical acts including David Byrne, the Philip Glass Ensemble, and Tori Amos. She remains a groundbreaking artist, breaking both the boundaries of her genre and gender after becoming the first woman to perform on the  gyil , (a West African marimba-like instrument) and the first-place prize winner in Ghana’s Kobine Festival of Traditional Music.  Dr. James Moyer , chair of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts , noted the impact of TAMIU’s Artist- in-Residence Program. “Bringing Valerie Naranjo, a world-class percussionist, for four weeks throughout the year will also have a significant impact on not just music, but art, dance, and theatre students,” said Moyer.  A native of Los Angeles, Naranjo was born to Native American parents who supported her budding interest in music. An avid performer, Naranjo has created her own ensemble and has recorded 10 albums under her name.  The University’s Artist-in-Residence program began in Spring 2022 and is made possible through the College of Arts and Sciences. Subsequent visits are scheduled for Jan. 29 – Feb. 22, 2023, and March 10 – 13, 2023. During these sessions, Naranjo will present and perform with music ensembles. She will also teach activities and classes. A clinic for high school music students and a concert are also planned.  6