August 21, 2023
Dr. Hassan Aziz
Dean,
The College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Dr. Brian Tietje
Dean, The College of Business
Dr. Florencio Eloy Hernandez
Dean, The College of Science
Dr. David Ma Dean, The College of Engineering & Computer Science
Dr. Cate Rudowsky
Interim Dean,
The College of Liberal Arts Dean, University Libraries
Dr.
Diana Sipes Director, School of Arts, Media, & Communication
Dr. David Scott Dean, The College of Education & Human Development
Dr.
Karen
mcCaleb
Dean, The College of Graduate Studies
Dean of Students
Associate Vice President, Student Affairs
Division of Student
Engagement & Success
Dr. Lisa Perez$36,362
Over a 50% increase in Graduate Semester Credit Hours
12.1% increase in number of degrees awarded over the past 4 years
From 2,484 to 2,785
Program for System Admission PSA
○ Proud to have the largest number of PSA students annually
○ Proud to retain 24% of those students over the past 5 years
○ Challenged by the loss of 1,354 students during that same 5-year period, especially at a time when transfer enrollments from community colleges are down on local, state, and national levels
Focus On Affordability
Financial Literacy & Aid Workshops Offered On and Off Campus
More than $130M in Scholarships & Financial Aid Awarded Each Year
Greater Texas Foundation Grant Islander Scholars Program
$1.3M
U.S. Dept of Education Grant to Support
McNair Scholars
National ScienceFoundationGrant Recipients
THE INCLUSIVE MATHEMATICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAM
The College of Science was awarded funding for the iMAPS3 (Inclusive Mathematical and Physical Sciences –Students Success) program.
• iMAPS3 is a comprehensive program that focuses on increasing student retention and success.
• Over a 6-year period, at least 30 TAMUCC students will directly benefit from the program.
• The foundation is student-centered STEM discussions, supported by peer and faculty mentoring.
Island University selected to First Scholars Network
Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll
MS Data Science
MS Engineering BS Early Childhood Education
BS Special Education
English as a Second Language
Minor
Black Studies
Minor
Photography Minor
Literacy Coaching Certificate
Social Media Certificate
Gulf of Mexico Studies Certificate
Additional formula funding Hazlewood funding (42% of our Hazlewood tuition & fee waivers)
State Appropriations increased by $6.7 million during the legislative session. Comprehensive Regional University funding
(increased by 45%)
Increase in Comprehensive Research funding
(total $3M)
New Arts & Media Building
Employee Retention Plans
FACULTY: $3M STAFF: $2M
● Office of General Counsel, Governmental Relations, and A&M-CC Administration will be sharing updates on legislation that may impact smaller units or very specific groups on campus.
● SB 18:
o Our current Promotion &Tenure policies and processes are compliant.
● SB 17:
o Our hiring practices were already in line with Federal requirements.
o A&M-CC is represented on the TAMUS Taskforce.
o Taskforce is working through questions, developing guidelines & FAQs, and communicating with other university systems.
o Law not in effect until January 1, 2024
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is a destination university.
Islanders come from 188 Texas counties, 48 states, and 54 countries, with over two thirds coming from outside the Coastal Bend.
• Demolition of Classroom East has begun
• Slated for February Board of Regents Meeting
• Ground Breaking in Spring 2024
• Phase 1 – Underway
• Mechanical
• Phase Two – In Design
• Art Gallery
• UAS Command Center
• iPorts
• Office of Economic Development & Industry Partnerships
• Office of Innovation in Emergency Management
• Archival Space
• Move In Starts THIS October
• First Furniture
• Staff immediately following
❑ Performing Arts Center Improvements In Progress
❑ Campus Elevator Updates/Skywalks In Progress
❑ Main Water Line – Additional Secondary Tap Not Started
❑ Natural Resource Center Roof Replacement In Design
❑ Campus Electrical Upgrades – Phase II In Progress
❑ Campus Electrical Upgrades – Phase III In Progress
❑ Miramar Housing Renovations Not Started
4 SLC Student-Athletes of the Year
3 SLC Players of the Year
5 SLC Tournament MVPs
3 SLC Coaches of the Year
18 straight semesters with a cumulative 3.0+ GPA
57 student-athletes with 4.0 GPA
130 named to Spring 23 SLC Commissioner's Honor Roll
Completed 2,815 hours of community service
To be nationally recognized for student success, academic achievement, research, creative activity, innovation, and service excellence.
2023 Council on Undergraduate Research Biology Division Mentor Award, Advanced-Career
IZzfest Annual Concert
2023
Silver Wave Housing Heroes
Islander Housing Transition TeamJulie Shuttlesworth
Record-Breaking Degrees Awarded for 3 Consecutive Years
60 Faculty participating in the I-Know Program
COEHD’s Transformative Alliance for Student Success (TASS)
OER Stipend Program saved students
$92K/semester
SAMC’s Art+Design students won 27 Awards
Since 2016, CONHS HRSA Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students ($3.9M for 350 Students)
COB donated $5100 and 206 pounds of food to Izzy’s Food Pantry
CGS launched the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning Associate Certificate