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Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà System Regents to Convene for Special-Called Meeting

Board of Regents

The  is composed of nine members appointed by the governor, as well as a student regent.

Throughout the history of the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà System, the board has been composed of distinguished and dedicated Texans who have been strong advocates of excellence in academic and patient care programs, meaningful scientific research and responsible public service.

 MEETING MATERIALS

 LIVESTREAM LINK

July 23, 2020 | Contact: Scott Lacefield

WHAT:          The of the and Chancellor , will meet via teleconference during a special-called meeting

WHEN:          1 p.m., Friday (July 24) |

WHERE:        Board of Regents Committee Room (106), First Floor, Texas Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà System Building, 1508 Knoxville Ave.

EVENT:         There will be a teleconference with the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà System Board of Regents and Chancellor Mitchell to discuss the open president’s position at . The meeting will convene, and participants are expected to move into executive session. After executive session, any action items will be taken in open session

NOTE:            Due to social distancing protocols implemented at the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà System Building during the coronavirus pandemic, members of the public and media are encouraged to participate in the meeting through viewing the livestream.

Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ
Established in 1996 and headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, the is a $2 billion higher education enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and community outreach. Consisting of four universities – , , and – the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà System collectively has approximately 55,000 students, 17 campuses statewide and internationally, more than 300,000 alumni and an endowment valued at over $1.3 billion.

During the 86th Texas Legislature under the leadership of Chancellor , legislative funding and authority was provided to establish a new Texas Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà veterinary school in Amarillo and a new dental school at Texas Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Health Sciences Center El Paso. This will be the state’s first veterinary school in more than a century and first dental school in over 50 years. The addition of these two schools makes the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà one of only nine in the nation to offer programs for undergraduate, medical, law, nursing, pharmacy, dental and veterinary education, among other academic areas.