President's Messages 2017
View the latest messages from the president.
Message from the President - December 05, 2017
We are pleased to report that the SACSCOC Board announced today that UTRGV has successfully addressed the concerns cited in its probationary letter of January 11, 2017. UTRGV remains accredited and the academic and administrative operations of the institution will continue as they have in the past.
Message from the President - November 15, 2017
Thank you for your efforts this past year. As we enter our third year as UTRGV, we have a great deal to be proud of. Some but by no means all of your accomplishments have been highlighted in news stories over the past year and as part of the annual report focused on core priorities and the Provost’s report with college highlights. I encourage you to read both.
Message from the President - October 20, 2017
As shared in my October 6, 2017 message, we welcomed a SACSCOC special committee of our peers to campus earlier this week. Since January, we have worked with the campus community to address each of the concerns expressed in the official letter from SACSCOC, with our SACSCOC Vice President advising us throughout the process. Our goal and that of SACSCOC has been to ensure that each concern is addressed completely and to ensure that policies and processes are in place to ensure future compliance with the Commission standards. We prepared diligently for this visit and deeply appreciate the hard work and support of all of you throughout this year.
Message from the President: Private Gifts Policy - October 13, 2017
I am proud to announce that the Office of Development has, once again, surpassed their fundraising goal. We ended the fiscal year at more than $33 million raised through private philanthropy, which shows that donors believe in the great work that we are doing at UTRGV.
Message from the President - October 06, 2017
As shared in my January 19, 2017, letter to the campus community, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) was notified in December 2016, that we were being placed on probation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The probation is for a period of 12 months and will require SACSCOC Board action during its December 2017 meeting.
Message from the President - September 05, 2017
As the national conversation on immigration and DACA continues to evolve, I want to reaffirm that each student, staff, and faculty member who makes up our UTRGV community is an important part of our university family.
Office of Institutional Equity - August 29, 2017
On August 22, 2017, Florence R. Nocar was named Interim Director of the Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX Coordinator. In her role, she will be advancing UTRGV’s commitment to equal access, equity, non-discrimination, and to diversity and inclusion on behalf of students, faculty, and staff.
Campus Closure - August 24, 2017
The safety of our students, faculty and staff is our top priority. Therefore, due to the imminent threat of Hurricane Harvey on the Texas Gulf Coast, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is closing all campuses and locations Friday, August 25, and Saturday, August 26.
Academic Affairs Transition Update - August 18, 2017
The purpose of this memo is to announce the membership of the Search Committee for a new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and to announce some changes in reporting relationships that are taking place.
Appointment of Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs - July 28, 2017
After careful consideration of both internal and external candidates and after consultation with several campus groups, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Patricia Alvarez McHatton has been appointed interim vice president for Academic Affairs, effective August 1.
Academic Affairs Transition Update/Budget Update - July 07, 2017
Congratulations once again to our Provost/EVPAA, Dr. Havidán Rodríguez, for being named University at Albany’s next president.
Message from the President - June 22, 2017
Please join me in congratulating Dr. Havidán Rodríguez on his appointment as the 20th president of the University at Albany by the State University of New York (SUNY) Board of Trustees. He will begin his new role in mid-September.
State Appropriations and the Budget Situation at UTRGV - June 02, 2017
The 85th Legislative Session ended on May 29, 2017, and the state budget for FY18 and FY19 was certified on June 1.
Message from the President - February 01, 2017
On Tuesday, Governor Greg Abbott imposed an immediate hiring freeze for all state agencies through the end of August. As of now, positions funded with state appropriated funds will not be filled if they become vacant.
Message from the President - January 31, 2017
In November and December, I shared messages to our campus community to reaffirm my commitment and the commitment of our university to an inclusive campus that celebrates what each member of our diverse family brings to the institution.
Message from the President - January 19, 2017
As you know, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) was notified in December, 2016, that we were being placed on probation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).