By : Tom Nurre
Source : http://www.gosanangelo.com
Category : Small Business Grant
As Angelo State University continued to grow and receive national recognition in 2011, it also underwent some fundamental changes in the face of cuts in its annual state funding.
Growth was the central theme at the beginning of the year as February saw ASU record its highest spring enrollment, with 6,191 students taking classes. The newly renovated Library Learning Commons was opened that same month, and the Center for Security Studies became the first civilian institution to host the Air Force's elite Advanced Analyst Course.
In April, ASU introduced its new "Springboard ASU" program designed to give high-performing high school students a head start on their college careers by taking summer courses that will earn them both ASU and high school credit.
May was ushered in by the announcement that ASU's Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) will focus on community-engaged active learning. The QEP is the centerpiece of ASU's reaffirmation of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Meanwhile, ASU's teacher preparation programs received accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Later that month, because of projected budget shortfalls from the state of Texas, ASU reorganized and consolidated its academic colleges and departments to reduce administrative overhead.
Growth was the big news again in June as ASU's College of Graduate Studies announced its highest-ever summer enrollment of 507 graduate students, a 25 percent increase over the summer of 2010.
The academic leadership of ASU underwent changes in July as Dr. Brian May, already graduate dean, was named interim provost and vice president for academic affairs. Then, the initial group of several significant grant awards came in as the Nursing Department received grants totaling nearly $30,000 to continue funding two of its tuition assistance programs, and the Physics Department received a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for state-of-the-art lab equipment.
August was highlighted by ASU once again being tabbed by the Princeton Review as one of "The Best 376 Colleges" in the U.S., marking the third straight year for ASU to receive the honor. Also in August, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new Student Recreation Center in the ASU Center for Human Performance.
Enrollment growth made the top headline in September as ASU recorded an all-time record enrollment of 7,084 students. It was the first time in its 83-year history that ASU topped 7,000 students. More honors also came in as ASU was named a "Military Friendly School" by G.I. Jobs magazine for the third consecutive year, and for the second straight year was named one of the top colleges nationally by CollegesofDistinction.com, an online guide that recognizes colleges and universities that appeal to students' varied interests.
Grant funding came to the forefront again in October as ASU, in collaboration with the Howard County Junior College District, was awarded an initial $1,177,817 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to increase the number of students, especially Hispanic and low-income students, completing degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. After a successful first year of funding, ASU stands to gain an additional $3.9 million over the following four years.
In November, the ASU Small Business Development Center (SBDC) was selected for the 2011 SBDC Excellence in Innovation Award by the South-West Texas Border SBDC Network. Additional grant funding also came in as the Nursing Department was awarded a $117,738 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for increasing the number of ASU nursing graduates in the 2011 academic year.
A grant in December helped cap off another successful year at ASU as the College of Health and Human Services received $139,796 from the San Angelo Health Foundation to enhance the learning environment and research opportunities for students in the college's various programs, including nursing, psychology and kinesiology.
And, these are just the highlights. Not listed are the numerous individual honors, awards, grants and distinctions earned by ASU faculty, staff and students that helped make 2011 a banner year. With the new spring semester kicking off today, the entire university community is looking for even better outcomes in 2012.
Source : http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2012/jan/16/asu-2011-a-year-of-growth-change/
Source : http://www.gosanangelo.com
Category : Small Business Grant
As Angelo State University continued to grow and receive national recognition in 2011, it also underwent some fundamental changes in the face of cuts in its annual state funding.
Growth was the central theme at the beginning of the year as February saw ASU record its highest spring enrollment, with 6,191 students taking classes. The newly renovated Library Learning Commons was opened that same month, and the Center for Security Studies became the first civilian institution to host the Air Force's elite Advanced Analyst Course.
In April, ASU introduced its new "Springboard ASU" program designed to give high-performing high school students a head start on their college careers by taking summer courses that will earn them both ASU and high school credit.
May was ushered in by the announcement that ASU's Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) will focus on community-engaged active learning. The QEP is the centerpiece of ASU's reaffirmation of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Meanwhile, ASU's teacher preparation programs received accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Later that month, because of projected budget shortfalls from the state of Texas, ASU reorganized and consolidated its academic colleges and departments to reduce administrative overhead.
Growth was the big news again in June as ASU's College of Graduate Studies announced its highest-ever summer enrollment of 507 graduate students, a 25 percent increase over the summer of 2010.
The academic leadership of ASU underwent changes in July as Dr. Brian May, already graduate dean, was named interim provost and vice president for academic affairs. Then, the initial group of several significant grant awards came in as the Nursing Department received grants totaling nearly $30,000 to continue funding two of its tuition assistance programs, and the Physics Department received a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for state-of-the-art lab equipment.
August was highlighted by ASU once again being tabbed by the Princeton Review as one of "The Best 376 Colleges" in the U.S., marking the third straight year for ASU to receive the honor. Also in August, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new Student Recreation Center in the ASU Center for Human Performance.
Enrollment growth made the top headline in September as ASU recorded an all-time record enrollment of 7,084 students. It was the first time in its 83-year history that ASU topped 7,000 students. More honors also came in as ASU was named a "Military Friendly School" by G.I. Jobs magazine for the third consecutive year, and for the second straight year was named one of the top colleges nationally by CollegesofDistinction.com, an online guide that recognizes colleges and universities that appeal to students' varied interests.
Grant funding came to the forefront again in October as ASU, in collaboration with the Howard County Junior College District, was awarded an initial $1,177,817 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to increase the number of students, especially Hispanic and low-income students, completing degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. After a successful first year of funding, ASU stands to gain an additional $3.9 million over the following four years.
In November, the ASU Small Business Development Center (SBDC) was selected for the 2011 SBDC Excellence in Innovation Award by the South-West Texas Border SBDC Network. Additional grant funding also came in as the Nursing Department was awarded a $117,738 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for increasing the number of ASU nursing graduates in the 2011 academic year.
A grant in December helped cap off another successful year at ASU as the College of Health and Human Services received $139,796 from the San Angelo Health Foundation to enhance the learning environment and research opportunities for students in the college's various programs, including nursing, psychology and kinesiology.
And, these are just the highlights. Not listed are the numerous individual honors, awards, grants and distinctions earned by ASU faculty, staff and students that helped make 2011 a banner year. With the new spring semester kicking off today, the entire university community is looking for even better outcomes in 2012.
Source : http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2012/jan/16/asu-2011-a-year-of-growth-change/
