Resolution 09-B: TIER ONE
| Number | 09-B |
| Description | UTA Student Congress strongly supports efforts by the Texas Legislature to encourage the development of additional Tier One Research institutions in Texas |
| Authored by |
External Relations Council |
| Sponsored by |
Travis Boren Bess Alvarez |
| Date Submitted | Tuesday, April 14, 2009 |
| Date Considered | Tuesday, April 21, 2009 |
| General Body Vote | Thursday, January 1, 1970 |
| Committee | Other |
| Result | n/a |
| 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 Further 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. |