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• Senator Carlos Truan is commencement speaker (student news)
  This article announces that Senator Carlos Truan will speak at the upcoming CCSU graduation commencement, reminding readers of his dedication to higher education reform in South Texas and his advocacy for CCSU to become a 4-year.
• Ed. forum set for Sat. morning (student news)
  This article discusses an upcoming education forum taking place at CCSU that will cover recent education legislation. Of note, one group will discuss higher education and the proposed merger.
• Sen. Phil Gramm to visit CCSU briefly Good Friday (student news)
  This article discusses Senator Phil Gramm's visit to CCSU and discussion of research at the university and how it may be affected by the merger.
• University newspaper: Campus expansion
  Printed newspaper in English
• University newspaper: Special Houston alumni edition
  Printed newspaper
• Campus voices: How do you feel about changing the name of CCSU to Texas A&M at Corpus Christi? (student news)
  This questionnaire shows the opinions of six CCSU students concerning changing the name of CCSU to Texas A&M. These students are a mix of juniors and seniors, three supporting the name change, and three supporting keeping it the same. Of note, those who want the name change mention that it will bring prestige and attract more people to the area.
• Student survey shows desires for longer hours, tutorial center (student news)
  This article discusses a student services poll taken the previous spring that involved three open-ended questions. Of note, one question asked what students would like to see changed at CCSU. The responses to the questions encompassed " making CCSU a 4-year university and improving the course rotation schedule." The article continues with discussing various student services offered.
• Campus Voices: Are you for or against the merging of CCSU and Texas A&M?
  This questionnaire highlights the opinions of three CCSU students concerning the merger of CCSU and Texas A&M. The students shown included one junior, one senior, and one graduate. The junior mentioned he was for the merger, but thought UT would be a better option. The other two students supported merging with Texas A&M with reasons including bringing more instructors and course options, as well as it being a good university that will speed up the 4-year university process.
• Letter to the Editor (student news)
  This article, written by a CCSU senior majoring in criminal justice, praises the "academic acceptability and achievement" and the reason for the recent selection of the CCSU campus over more "vaunted schools" to host the teleconference featuring Texas Senator Lloyd Bentsen, Governor Bill Clinton, and 26 different colleges in 11 states. The author notes the "wider academic recognition" and national coverage this event brings a small struggling college, and that whether or not CCSU becomes a 4-year, the school should be proud.
• Merger report ready for USST (student news)
  This article discusses the upcoming report over the merger between CCSU and the Texas A&M University System, and what happens if the board approves the study.
• Campus master plan adopted (student news)
  This article discusses the more than $15 million campus development plan that includes renovations of the Blutcher Institute, extensions of the surrounding loop road, additional parking, bus turnaround on Ocean Drive, street repairs, a student conference center, a new classroom building, a third floor addition to the library, and demolition of several buildings. This development project is scheduled to take place between 1988 and 1992.
• Self-study committees appointed (student news)
  This news article discusses the reevaluation of CCSU's purpose statement as the first step in the accreditation self-study. The article also notes how the steps for accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools have changed, lists the members of the committees, notes that students, faculty and staff will be involved, and highlights McMichael's perspectives on the accreditation study. The article concludes with mentioning various statistics to point out CCSU growth in campus square footage, faculty members, and degrees awarded.
• 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.