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• Coordinating board names Sugg to minority plan panel (student news)
  This news article discusses the panel assembled by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board with University President Sugg as chancellor. The article notes statistical data concerning minority enrollment numbers for their 5-year plan, and the successes that have been achieved in addressing minority enrollment disparities.
• McMichael will lead CCSU self-study for accreditation (student news)
  This news article discusses the selection of Dr. Robert McMichael to lead the two-yar self-study for the 1990 accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. McMichael notes that this accreditation will be different from the prior one in 1980 because it is now an ongoing process. There is also mention of the uncertainty surrounding making CCSU a 4-year university and which university system CCSU will join. However, McMichael is confident that this uncertainty will not delay the accreditation study.
• Drafting of CCSU doctorate proposal right on schedule (student news)
  This news article discusses the final drafting of the proposal for a collaborative Ed.D program in education between CCSU and Texas A&I. The article also mentions that the proposal will go under review by the Coordinating Board along with several other proposals, as well as the requirements for this joint program.
• UT chancellor wants study of upper level higher education (student news)
  This news article discusses UT Chancellor Dr. Hans Mark's responses to concerns surrounding the state of South Texas higher education and and his visit to Corpus Christi. During his visit, where his main goal was to investigate higher education needs in the area, and state that collaboration should be the focus instead of becoming a 4-year at that time. He noted that an upper level university can prevent or slow the growth of a strong university and thought more analysis of successful upper level institutions was needed.
• UT, Texas A&M looking at at South Texas higher ed. (student news)
  This article discusses visits to CCSU from the two largest university systems in Texas, UT and Texas A&M, which is happening before the committee to study higher ed in South Texas is formed. The article notes the importance of expanding higher education in South Texas, regardless of whether or not CCSU joins either of these systems. The article also mentions President Sugg's perspective on the visits and what that could mean for CCSU.
• CCSU, A&I investigating joint doctoral program (student news)
  This article discusses the possibility of a cooperative educational doctoral program with a doctoral of education degree in educational leadership between CCSU and A&I. The article also notes studies that have looked at the need for this kind of program where results have indicated how important an educational leadership doctoral would be in South Texas, particularly for practitioners.
• Higher Ed. select committee to meet on campus Thursday (student news)
  This news article discusses a meeting on campus that will take place with the state-wide Select Committee on Higher Education. University President Sugg is also the chairman of the Council of Presidents and had previously addressed the goals of higher education through the year 2000 with the committee. Along with State Senator Truan, President Sugg will welcome higher education professionals representing various group who will be presenting and joining discussions. Some of the groups represented include the Mexican American Task Force on Higher Education, Mexican American Studies at University of Houston Park, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, the Mexican American Legal Caucus, and the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education.
• 4-U group prepares for next legislative session (student news)
  This article discusses the desire to recruit more students to join the 4-U group, the cost of membership, and the importance of a 4-year for students, attracting companies and industries, and more opportunities for jobs and degree offers. The article also touches on the proposed legislation for making CCSU a 4-year and that 4-U is building a new campaign for a 4-year bill after recent lack of action because of their beliefs in the higher education needs of the area.
• 86 percent of Corpus Christians favor CCSU becoming four-year (student news)
  This news article discusses the results of an independent survey of registered voters concerning the topic of funding approval for building a four-year in Corpus Christi. This survey revealed the support for a four-year was growing, as well as implications for future higher education needs in the area.
• Mayoral candidates support 4-year univ. (student news)
  This news article discusses the fact that all mayoral candidates running on the upcoming ballot support establishing a local 4-year university, among other issues like providing jobs, the research triangle between CCSU, Texas A&I, and Del Mar College, and other taxing entities needing to support education programs.
• Truan bill set for hearing soon (student news)
  This news article discusses the hearing State Senator Truan asked for concerning making CCSU a four-year institution. It also mentions that a secondary purpose of the bill is to make the University System of South Texas a comprehensive university system, as well as having the College and University Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, conduct a study on how CCSU as a 4-year will impact other area institutions. The article continues with President Sugg's comments on a 4-year institution designation, and what would happen under a comprehensive university system designation over the next several years.
• Candidates' forum is Thurs. (student news)
  This news article discusses the five mayoral candidates who will be part of a forum sponsored by the Baptist Student Union at Warren Theatre. They were encouraged to address the future of local higher education. Of the five candidates, Tony Bonilla, Dr. Jack Best, Joe McComb, an Betty Turner are all quoted to be in support of a four-year university.
• Jones urges letter-writing campaign for CCSU (student news)
  This news article discusses Corpus Christi Mayor Luther Jones' view that student voices are vital, not just older generations when it comes to what happens in the community. The Mayor supports elevating CCSU to a four-year institution and expanding degrees to include doctoral programs, so the opinions of the younger generation are vital to area legislators. He urges students to be active participants in shaping their community through writing letters to their legislators and voicing their views of a four-year institution.
• President Sugg endorses new legislation (student news)
  This news article discusses a phone call President Sugg received from State Senator Truan and House Speaker Pro Tem Berlanga in which they discussed three main points of the proposed bill. The first point designates USST as a comprehensive university system. The second point would evolve CCSU into a 4-year university. The third point would allow for a study of the impact of the proposed changes on higher ed in South Texas. The article also hypothesizes on what could happen if the bill passes and what nexts steps would need to occur for planning.
• Sugg 'guardedly optimistic' regarding legislative session (student news)
  This articles discusses CCSU President Sugg's guarded optimism of higher education support in the early stage session of the Texas legislature. Of note, the article mentions Texas as one of five states receiving reduced financial support for state colleges and universities, which has affected faculty salaries compared to other states. Sugg's main concern is in recruiting new faculty and maintaining current faculty. He is optimistic that budget cuts will happen elsewhere, and that CCSU will "evolve into a traditional 4-year institution."
• Alumni Assoc. wants four-year university (student news)
  This news article discusses the CCSU Alumni Association and their support of a comprehensive four-year university in Corpus Christi.
• Telephone poll shows support for local four-year university (student news)
  This news article discusses a telephone survey conducted by a CCSU sociology class as a project that included local residents with telephones. The data they collected on public opinion concerning establishing a 4-year university in Corpus Christi is also mentioned. Topics of note discussed from the survey included setting up a 4-year university, funding for higher education, merging institutions, and attitude toward CCSU. It also mentions the limitations of the survery conducted.
• USST endorses proposed merger of CCSU and Texas A&I University (student news)
  This news article discusses a special meeting with the USST board of directors that took place at the Student Union Building at Texas A&I in Kingsville the week prior. This was a historic meeting in terms of voting and attendance. The main topic discussed was the merger of CCSU and Texas A&I to form a comprehensive regional 4-year university, which the board supported. Of note was the mention of authorizing doctoral programs and a plea from State Rep. Irma Rangel of Kingsville and State Rep. Hugo Berlanga of Corpus Christi to give them a position.
• Student's poll shows close races Tuesday (student news)
  This news article discusses a poll taken in three CCSU classes over the election in mid-October. Of topics include trustworthiness of candidates, abolishing the county treasurer's office, and higher education. Of note, 80% didn't support state college spending cuts, 86% of respondents support the establishment of a 4-year university.