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2004-2005 Factbook : General Information

Mission Statement | University Profile | Approved Degree Programs | University of Houston System Board of Regents

University of Houston System Administration | UHV President’s Advisory Council | UHV President’s Cabinet

Faculty Council & Faculty Senate Executive Committee | Student Senate | Organizational Chart

UHV Mission Statement

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The University of Houston-Victoria shares with all institutions of higher education the universal mission of teaching, research, and service. It shares with the other institutions of the University of Houston System a special responsibility to serve educational needs, to promote economic well-being, and to advance the quality of life in the Coastal Bend region of Texas.

The University’s most distinctive commitment is to make higher education accessible to able students who might otherwise lack the opportunity. Its most compelling commitment is to make the quality of education they receive nonetheless competitive. The University emphasizes student learning, related research, responsiveness to student needs, and collaboration in the development and delivery of academic programs. Outreach has characterized its mission and history.

The University is an upper-level and graduate institution with selected bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in the arts and sciences, business administration, and education. Although it serves primarily commuting students from Victoria and surrounding counties, it also offers degree programs, in collaboration with other UH System institutions, at an off-campus center in Fort Bend County, and offers courses at a number of other off-campus sites in the region. The university admits only students whose records demonstrate successful academic performance at the college level.

In addition to degree programs, the University extends educational, informational and cultural opportunities to the public through library services, continuing-education and professional development programs, and a variety of special events.

UHV Profile

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The University of Houston - Victoria is an upper-level and graduate university serving a 16-county region southwest of Houston.

* Based on two semesters for a full-time (12 SCH per semester), in-state undergraduate student.

Approved Degree Programs

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*  SBEC (State Board of Educator Certification) Program.

** See School of Education section of UH-Victoria Catalog for certification programs.

#  Nonprofit Leadership Certification Program; with any major.

UH System Board of Regents 2004-2005

UH System Administration

UHV President's Advisory Council 2004-2005

Description: The President's Advisory Council (PAC) serves as the principal external advisory body to the University of Houston-Victoria. Its mission is to strengthen and advance the university and its programs and to provide counsel for its strategic direction. Furthermore, the general purpose of the Advisory Council is to assist the President and the Board of Regents of the University of Houston System in responding most effectively to the educational needs of the region. The Council consists of no more than twenty-five (25) voting members.

UHV President's Cabinet 2004-2005

Description: The Cabinet assists the President in 1) formulating university plans and policies, 2) meeting the educational needs of the region, 3) establishing a campus atmosphere that builds strong working relationships with students, staff and faculty and addresses campus and statewide concerns, 4) developing and managing the university's fiscal resources, 5) participating in UH System, statewide, and local activities, and 6) developing and sustaining relationships with legislators.

Faculty Council & Faculty Senate Executive Committee 2004-2005

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Description: The Executive Committee consists of the president, vice-president, secretary, and immediate past president of the Faculty Council. In case an academic school has no member on the committee, one faculty member from that school shall be elected to the committee by the Faculty Council immediately following the election of the officers of the Faculty Council. The president of the Faculty Council serves as a representative to the University Faculties Executive Council, acts as president of the Executive Committee, and serves as president of the Faculty Senate. The Executive Committee prepares an agenda for meetings of the Council and Senate and conducts other Council and Senate business.

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Student Senate 2004-2005

Description: The Student Senate is the governing body whose purpose is to promote communication among the constituents of UHV, to enhance the unique educational environment of UHV, and to address the specific needs of students.

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