Resolution 09-B ''Tier One''

Authored by:

External Relations Council

Sponsored by:

Travis Boren, Bess Alvarez

Date Submitted:

2009-04-14

Date Considered:

2009-04-21

Committee:

Other

Action:

Passed in General Body

Result:

Unanimous

Remarks:

Whereas:

Texas is behind other prominent states in availability of Tier One research universities to its residents; and

Whereas:

California has nine Tier One institutions, New York has seven Tier One institutions, and Texas has only three Tier One institutions; and

Whereas:

the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, having six million people, is by far the largest metropolitan area in the United States without a Tier One research institution; and

Whereas:

the availability of Tier One research institutions is vital for an area in terms of training a quality workforce, developing strong industry, attracting brilliant minds and top entrepeneurs, providing top educational opportunities for its residents.

Be It Therefore Resolved That:

the UT Arlington Student Congress strongly supports efforts by the Texas Legislature to encourage the development of additional Tier One research institutions in Texas.

Be It Further Resolved That:

the UT Arlington Student Congress strongly supports the vision of UT Arlington quickly becoming a Tier One research institution.