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THE PATRIOT TIMES Spring 2017

An Undergraduate Admissions Newsletter from The University of Texas at Tyler

BE A

PATRIOT

WHAT’S INSIDE

WELCOME PRESIDENT
TIDWELL

UT TYLER CELEBRATES
ENROLLMENT
INCREASE

PATRIOT PREVIEW
DAY

OPERA PROGRAM,
DIRECTOR NAMED
AMERICAN PRIZE

SEMIFINALISTS

ATHLETICS IN REVIEW

on behalf of the university of texas at tyler,

Welcome President Tidwell!

Following the retirement of He served in a similar position at impact, influence and reach for years to
President Rodney H. Mabry, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, come.”
Ph.D., Michael V. Tidwell, Ph.D. and was assistant dean at Clayton
is the new president of The State University’s School of Business in Tidwell earned his bachelor’s degree
University of Texas at Tyler. Georgia. in communication from Ball State
University in Muncie, Indiana,
“Thanks to Dr. Mabry’s leadership, UT In addition to his leadership roles, where he also competed as a NCAA
Tyler is on an impressive trajectory Tidwell also has held a number of Division 1 athlete in volleyball, before
and the Board of Regents sought a faculty appointments at colleges across completing his master’s degree in
leader who can build on that success,” the country and served as a visiting communication from Washington
Board Chairman Paul L. Foster said. professor in India and Kenya. State University. Tidwell received his
“In Dr. Tidwell, we have found an Ph.D. in organizational studies from
exceptional blend of leadership, “The University of Texas at Tyler Washington State University.
scholarship and warmth. We believe has developed into an extraordinary
these characteristics will be invaluable institution. From new programmatic He and his wife have two sons – one a
in building connections with students, growth to an increasing focus on junior at the College of William & Mary
faculty and the entire Northeast Texas research, UTT is quickly becoming the and the other a high school sophomore.
community.” university of choice in East Texas and Tidwell and his wife were high school
beyond,” Tidwell said. “I am honored sweethearts, both born and raised in
Prior to taking office, Tidwell was dean to be named the fourth President Los Angeles County, California, but
of Eastern Michigan University’s College of UT Tyler by the Board of Regents he also has ties to Tyler, where his
of Business where he served since 2012. and look forward to working with all grandfather grew up, and is looking
stakeholders to expand the University’s forward to reigniting that connection.

“In Dr. Tidwell, we have found an exceptional blend of leadership, scholarship and
warmth. We believe these characteristics will be invaluable in building connections

with students, faculty and the entire Northeast Texas community.”

ut tyler breaks ground on new

BUSINESS BUILDING

With an expected “The new facility will allow us to to learn and collaborate with faculty.”
completion date set for continue our vision of building
June 2018, construction distinction as we educate new The College of Business and
is underway for the generations of business professionals,” Technology currently serves more
new four-story 140,000 said Dr. James Lumpkin, college dean. than 2,600 students. It is comprised
square-foot College of “For the first time ever, the college will be of five departments and the School of
Business and Technology located in a single space. This will build a Technology. For more information, visit
building. stronger environment for our students uttyler.edu/cbt/.

The $56 million
Business Building is
part of a larger project
that will include an
adjacent parking
garage, adding roughly
400 parking spaces, as
well as renovations to
the current Business
Building, which will become the new
home of the College of Arts and Sciences.

The new building will feature student
meeting places, classrooms and
specialized experimental labs, as well as
faculty offices, a courtyard, specialized
landscaping and a second floor terrace.

UT Tyler Growing in Academic
Research, Almanac Shows

The University of Texas at Tyler is recognized by The Chronicle “We’re very pleased with these standings in the Almanac,” said
of Higher Education’s Almanac of Higher Education as one Dr. Michael Odell, vice president for research and technology
of the fastest developing institutions nationwide in academic transfer. “For the last decade, research has been a focus area for
research. the university, and regarding federal dollars, we’ve been very
competitive at the national level.”
Over a 10-year period, UT Tyler has grown its total research
spending by 1,273 percent, and the university has grown its In 2004, university annual research grants were less than $1
federal research spending by 3,095 percent. Those increases put million. In recent years, that amount has been as high as $12
UT Tyler third in the nation among all universities – regardless million.
of size – in both of those categories between 2004 and 2014,
according to the latest Almanac. The Almanac’s sources include the U.S. Department of
Education, U.S. Census Bureau, National Science Foundation,
Top UT Tyler research areas within the period are education associations and organizations that track higher education and
and biology. institutions that administer national tests.

download our You’re Invited!

VIRTUAL Spring Patriot
Preview Day
TOUR APP!
We understand deciding which college or university to attend can be overwhelming! That’s why
Experience our place at your pace! we’re committed to helping students identify where they will be most successful.

Now you can take a tour of The At Preview Day, attendees will visit our campus; meet our faculty, staff and students; and ask the
University of Texas at Tyler campus college-related questions they need answered.
with your phone as your guide! If you Patriot Preview Day activities include:
cannot attend one of our regularly
scheduled tours Monday through Academic Sessions
Friday at 10 am. and 2 p.m., this app is
for you! Experience our campus first- Students will hear from professors and students within the academic department of their
hand and learn a little bit about what intended major.
it’s like to be a Patriot.
Campus Tours
By downloading our Virtual Tour app,
you can take a self-guided tour around Tour our beautiful campus and visit all of the housing options available.
our beautiful campus at your won
convenience. Utilizing the location University Showcase
function of your smartphone, the app
guides you building-to-building and Join us for lunch and meet faculty advisors from each department and representatives from
provides campus information at each student organizations.
destination point. The tour starts at
Riter Tower and you can find visitor We encourage students to register ahead of time to secure their sessions of choice at uttyler.edu/
parking near there. previewday. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 903.566.7203.

Download our app today and start UT Tyler Celebrates
exploring, your future is right around Enrollment Increase
the corner! Get it in the App Store and
Google Play. For the fifth consecutive year, The University “This is another
of Texas at Tyler is reporting a record amazing milestone
enrollment increase, this time bringing the
headcount to almost 10,000 students this in UT Tyler’s
past fall. history.”

The 2016 fall headcount is 9,835, a 12 percent During his tenure, Mabry has overseen the
increase over the 2015 enrollment. progression of UT Tyler from the up-and-
coming upper-level graduate institution to
“This is another amazing milestone in the notable four-year university that the
UT Tyler’s history. We have experienced Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac
unprecedented growth over the past ranks 16th in the nation for fastest total
few years. Through the excellent work of enrollment growth among public master’s
our faculty and staff, we are meeting the level universities. The measurement is based
educational needs of students not only from on enrollment from 2004-2014, during which
this region, but from around the nation and UT Tyler’s enrollment increased by 52 percent.
the world,” President Rodney H. Mabry said.

Counselor
Spotlight

Name: Jeffrey Hawthorne What do you enjoy most about Jeffrey Hawthorne
Hometown: Farmers Branch, TX admissions counseling?
College Major: Business Marketing Contact Information:
Recruitment Territories: Houston I enjoy working with students who are Ph: 903-566-6213
Experience: 6 years excited about starting college. The best Em: [email protected]
part of college admissions is seeing a
What is your favorite thing about student who I recruited and worked
UT Tyler? with go out there and be successful after
I really enjoy the natural beauty of college.
campus. As a student, I used to fish
on campus, ride my bike through the What advice would you give
wooded trails and play Frisbee golf. prospective students?

Get plenty of sleep and GO TO CLASS
on a regular basis! Introduce yourself
to all your professors. Sit in the front of
class. Also, be open to trying new things.
Join an organization. Get involved on
campus!

EXCITING ADMISSIONS NEWS

The University of Texas at Tyler’s
Patriot Promise Grant is now
available to qualifying Students!

In conjunction with the Pell Grant, the Patriot
Promise covers remaining costs of tuition
and fees (12 Hrs). It is important to note that
housing and meal plans are not included.

To qualify, students must:

• Have an EFC of 0 on FASFA

• Have an SAT score of 1000-1080 or ACT score
of 20-23

*Students eligible for state aid through the
TASFA may also receive the Patriot Promise
Grant

In order for the university to determine
eligibility, students must apply to UT Tyler at
ApplyTexas.org and fill out the FASFA/TASFA.
Call 903.566.7203 for more information!

UT Tyler Opera Program, Director
Named American Prize Semifinalists

The University of Texas at Park is one of 12 nationwide UT Tyler’s budding opera/musical theater
Tyler opera program and its semifinalists for The American program offers a major performance each
director have been recognized Prize in Opera Performance. spring semester. All UT Tyler productions
for outstanding excellence are generally open to students of any
in performance, Dr. Martin An active opera performer, Park’s major, based upon audition. For more
Slann, College of Arts and performance experiences include information, visit uttyler.edu/music/
Sciences dean, announced. a broad array of musical idioms ensembles/opera.php
and styles. She has performed
UT Tyler’s program is one of 12 in Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico,
opera ensembles nominated for The Finland and South Korea. Park
American Prize. The American Prize is also appears frequently as a
the largest national online competition soloist in concerts and oratorios
for performing arts. Other universities in the Tyler, Austin, Brownsville
nominated this year in the category and Houston communities.
are the Hartt School – University of
Connecticut, Yale University, University Aside from her performing
of North Carolina at Greensboro, Florida career, Park has directed various
State University, Texas State University, operas at UT Tyler including
Messiah College, State University of New “The Gondoliers,” “The Merry
York at Purchase, University of South Widow,” “Hansel and Gretel,”
Dakota, University of Michigan, Bob “Mysteries on the Dock,” “A
Jones University, University of Michigan Muskrat Lullaby,” “The Old Maid
– Flint and Undercroft Opera. and the Thief” and “The Magic Flute.”
Her directing scene from “The Old Maid
In addition, UT Tyler opera director and and the Thief” was one of four finalists in
assistant professor of music Dr. Sooah the Collegiate Opera Scene Competition
graduate category at the 2015 National
Opera Association Convention.

FEBRUARY 7 Important MARCH 4
9 am–2 pm Dates and 8:30 am – 1 pm
Patriot Deadlines Spring Patriot

Homeschool Day Preview Day

MARCH 1 MAY 1
Confirmation Transfer Scholarships
Fee Deadline for Admission Deadline
Scholarships

SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

FALL ATHLETICS IN REVIEW

Men’s Cross Country Wins 7th Caroline Williams and Taylor Tarsi Obach nominated for Allstate
Straight ASC Championship earned second-team all-conference, WBCA Good Works Teams®
while Vanessa Rangel and Taylor
With four top-10 finishers, The UT Peimbert were selected to the ASC third- UT Tyler senior Michelle Obach has
Tyler Men’s Cross Country Patriots are team. UT Tyler finished the 2016 season been nominated for the 2017 Allstate
now seven-time reigning champs of with a 14-3-1 overall record and as ASC WBCA Good Works Teams®.
the American Southwest Conference Championship finalist for the third
Championship. straight season. A returning WBCA All-America, Obach
is leading the Patriots with 15.2 points
The Patriots also had seven of the top- Men’s Soccer Patriot Earns Top per game this season and ranks fourth
20 runners in the field as the team has ASC Postseason Honors in program history with 246 assists and
won 11 of the past 12 conference titles 155 steals in her career. With 31 more
dating back to 2005 under Coach Bob UT Tyler junior Leandro Cid-Fernandez points, Obach will become the seventh
Hepler who was named ASC Coach of has been named the American Southwest player in UT Tyler history to surpass
the Year following the championship. Conference Offensive Player of the Year 1,000 career points.
and the ASC Midfielder of the Year after
Seven Women’s Soccer Patriots Earn finishing the season with 12 goals and This esteemed award honors an
All-ASC Postseason Honors seven assists for the Patriots. outstanding group of student-athletes
who represent the sport’s finest in
Shelby Valdepena, Brittany Matthews Also an ASC first-team selection, Cid- the areas of community service and
and Kathleen Johnson have earned Fernandez is joined by Lucas Pereira and leadership among their peers.
American Southwest Conference First- Lutth Tchitembo while Chris Stamm is a
Team All-ASC honors to highlight second-team selection and Ryan Brinda The Allstate WBCA and NABC Good
seven selections for UT Tyler in is on the third-team. Works Teams® recognizes players at
the conference’s women’s soccer all levels of college basketball whose
postseason awards which reflects the A midfielder from Argentina, Cid- charitable involvement and altruistic
votes of ASC coaches. Fernandez had a career year for the acts stand out amongst all other student-
Patriots with his 31 points that led the athletes participating in the sport.
conference.

CONFIRMATION FEE DEADLINE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS PATRIOT
March 1
PREVIEW
All new fall 2017 freshmen who are accepted for admission and pay the $100
freshman confirmation fee by March 1 will be considered for an academic DAY
scholarship. Scholarship funds are limited and are awarded on a first-come,
first-served basis. March 4, 2017

••• 8:30 AM - 1 PM

PATRIOT HOMESCHOOL DAY Patriot Preview Day is a day
February 7 • 9 am–2 pm where prospective students and their
parents can visit our campus and
Tour our campus; meet current students, faculty and staff; and get vital explore what life is like at UT Tyler.
information about college during Patriot Homeschool Day! Activities include
question-and-answer sessions about college admission and financial aid; tours WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
to introduce you to our beautiful campus; and a complimentary lunch in The
Tour the Campus: Patriot Preview Day
Met Cafe. will give students the opportunity to
explore all of the amenities our campus
Students will also have the opportunity to apply free of charge for admission has to offer, including state-of-the-art
to UT Tyler (a $40 value) and fill out the Free Application for Federal Student buildings, beautiful park-like scenery,
and first-class housing facilities.
Aid (FAFSA).
Meet the Professors: Students will
Scan to register for Preview Day! spend hours in the classroom and we
want them to feel comfortable with
Contact Us their potential professors before
enrolling in classes. Preview Day
Undergraduate Admissions offers the opportunity for students
3900 University Blvd. to meet and hear from professors in
Tyler, TX 75799 their potential major of interest. Our
faculty scholars are nationally and
Office Hours: internationally recognized in their
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. fields.

800 UT Tyler Talk to Counselors: Students can speak
903.566.7203 with our counselors about their major,
uttyler.edu/admissions/ campus life, financial aid, study abroad
[email protected] opportunities and more. This is their
opportunity to get the details. Our
Ph: 903.566.7203 go2uttyler counselors are available Preview Day
F: 903.566.7068 uttadmissions and weekdays year-round.
go2uttyler.tumblr.com
facebook.com/go2uttyler While They’re Here: Students will learn
how to get connected with student life
go2uttyler.blogspot.com and leadership, study opportunities,
@applyutt and see what living on campus is like.
Lunch is provided and attendees will
also be able to check out our student
center.

Register: Register online at UTTyler.
edu/PreviewDay. Should you have
any questions or need additional
information about Preview Day, please
contact the Office of Admissions at
903.566.7203.