Texas A and M University - El Rancho Yearbook (Kingsville, TX)

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Dr. James C. Jernigan, President. Texas A8.l University Self-Study Program gives over-all evaluation of departments Texas A811 University went through its own examination this year. Over one hundred people were involved in Self- Study committees. Self-Study is a depart- mental and over-all evaluation and ex- amination of the University. Every college is required to evaluate itself and turn in a report every ten years to the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges. These reports are used in deciding whether the university receives renewed accreditation. Self-Study at A811 began in October of 1971. At that time committees were ap- pointed and departments started individ- ual studies. Self-Study will not be com- plete until February of 1973. Self-Study consists of thirteen commit- tees. They include organization and ad- ministration, educational program, finan- cial resources, development of University faculty, library, student development, physical plant, special activities, graduate studies, and research. The last committee is the Planning for the Future Committee. They collect and evaluate every departmental, school, and individual report. From these reports they draw up a synopsis on future develop- ments and proiects for A8rl. Dr. Hildegard Schmalenbeck is the di- rector of Self-Study. She headed the steering committee and helped organize the other committees. During the spring semester she worked full time on Self- 51UdY, giving up her teaching duties in the English Department. X ..z-'-fl President Jernigan's duties require him to leave the office often to attend college functions. Here he cd- dresses students at a noon pep rally. Directors J. C. Martin Jr., president Mrs. Richard M. Kleberg, vice-president Lewis W. Mapl6S, Secfelmy' treasurer William H. Atkinson Everett Braden I Laurence A. McNeil George F. RhodeS Dr. Hesiquio Rodriquez Leo J. Welder

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nl gf Left: Dr. Mario Benitez, Vice-President and Dean of the University. Top: William C. English, Vice-President for Fiscal Affairs. Bottom: Dr. W. Floyd Elliott, Vice- President for Student Affairs. Dr. Mario Benitez appointed new Vice-President, Dean Dr. Mario A. Benitez was appointed as the new Dean and Vice-President of Texas A8tl University in September. His goals include: making A8-I University a first-rate University, starting a program of academic advisement specifically for stu- dents on probation to help them stay in school, to attract stu- dents with high academic achievement and offer them honor pro- grams, to help the administration make every student feel wel- comed at A81l regardless of ethnic background, to encourage all students to feel free to come to the Dean if they have any kind of problems. A graduate from the Universidad de la Habana in 1949, he received his A.M. and M.Ed. degree from Texas Christian Univer- sity, and his Ph.D. from Claremont Graduate School. Throughout his studies, Dr. Benitez maintained a 4.0 grade point average and as a result graduated summa cum laude from all the universities he attended. Dr. Benitez has higher degrees in three fields. Two doctorate degrees, one in literature and one in education, and one higher degree in philosophy. While at the University of Texas, Dr. Benitez coordinated three bilingual education programs. The programs included a B.S., A.M., and Ph.D. degree in bilingual studies. This was the first bilingual program of its type in the United States. Dr. Benitez is also consultant to the Office of Education in Washington, to the Texas Education Agency, and several school districts.