Texas Coalition for Excellence in Higher Education Gains New Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2012
Jenifer Sarver 512-879-0992 [email protected]
Texas Coalition for Excellence in Higher Education Gains New Members Coalition Builds Numbers and Profile; Continues Effort to Bring Critical Higher Education Issues to the Attention of All Texans AUSTIN—The Coalition today announced the addition of 22 new members committed to advancing excellence in Texas public higher education. The Coalition is eager to add voices to its chorus on the heels of the recent launch of a campaign to highlight the impact the selection process for university regents has in shaping our state’s public higher education system. Through efforts like this new campaign, the Coalition continues to advocate for excellence, transparency and thoughtful governance at our Texas public higher education institutions. The Operating Committee of the Texas Coalition for Excellence in Higher Education issued the follow statement welcoming its newest members: “We are pleased that concerned Texans committed to excellence in higher education continue to join our ranks. These new members represent a broad swath of individuals united in their concern to protect the value of public higher education in Texas and ensure that our institutions continue to be drivers of innovation and economic growth for our state.” The new members represent a bipartisan cross-section of Texas business, industry, academic and public policy leaders, including: Jean Beaumont Timothy Bryan Randy Cain Jerry Cooper Elizabeth Cullingford Jess Curlee Don Davis
John Erickson Mary Ann Faulkner Edward Funkhouser Brad Hawley Patty Huffines Herbert Hurn Kimberlin Kane Mike Lange
Melvin Maltz Bob Ragsdale Reba Ragsdale Ed Solymosy Ann Wilson Layton Wilson Marvin Womack
About the Coalition The Texas Coalition for Excellence in Higher Education was launched in the summer of 2011 by a group of concerned citizens who believe strongly in the power of higher education to transform lives, build our economy and shape Texas’ future. Formed in response to a growing concern over recommendations being floated that could have long-term damaging effects on our institutions of higher learning, the Coalition hopes to advance a thoughtful, constructive and transparent dialogue around higher education in Texas, seeking to improve the quality educational opportunities for all Texans. For more information on the Coalition and information on higher education in Texas, please visit: www.TexasEducationExcellence.org ###
Jenifer Sarver 512-879-0992 [email protected]
Texas Coalition for Excellence in Higher Education Gains New Members Coalition Builds Numbers and Profile; Continues Effort to Bring Critical Higher Education Issues to the Attention of All Texans AUSTIN—The Coalition today announced the addition of 22 new members committed to advancing excellence in Texas public higher education. The Coalition is eager to add voices to its chorus on the heels of the recent launch of a campaign to highlight the impact the selection process for university regents has in shaping our state’s public higher education system. Through efforts like this new campaign, the Coalition continues to advocate for excellence, transparency and thoughtful governance at our Texas public higher education institutions. The Operating Committee of the Texas Coalition for Excellence in Higher Education issued the follow statement welcoming its newest members: “We are pleased that concerned Texans committed to excellence in higher education continue to join our ranks. These new members represent a broad swath of individuals united in their concern to protect the value of public higher education in Texas and ensure that our institutions continue to be drivers of innovation and economic growth for our state.” The new members represent a bipartisan cross-section of Texas business, industry, academic and public policy leaders, including: Jean Beaumont Timothy Bryan Randy Cain Jerry Cooper Elizabeth Cullingford Jess Curlee Don Davis
John Erickson Mary Ann Faulkner Edward Funkhouser Brad Hawley Patty Huffines Herbert Hurn Kimberlin Kane Mike Lange
Melvin Maltz Bob Ragsdale Reba Ragsdale Ed Solymosy Ann Wilson Layton Wilson Marvin Womack
About the Coalition The Texas Coalition for Excellence in Higher Education was launched in the summer of 2011 by a group of concerned citizens who believe strongly in the power of higher education to transform lives, build our economy and shape Texas’ future. Formed in response to a growing concern over recommendations being floated that could have long-term damaging effects on our institutions of higher learning, the Coalition hopes to advance a thoughtful, constructive and transparent dialogue around higher education in Texas, seeking to improve the quality educational opportunities for all Texans. For more information on the Coalition and information on higher education in Texas, please visit: www.TexasEducationExcellence.org ###
