Chancellor Charles R. Matthews visits College

The College recently hosted Charles R. Matthews, Chancellor and top administrator of the Texas State University System, as its Spring 2006 Executive-in-Residence. More than 300 students listened intently to his presentation Higher Education in the 21st Century, which was given in a standing-room-only Mafrige Auditorium.

"It is an honor to be with you and to share in your educational experience," he greeted them.  In his remarks he stressed the need to increase educational levels within the State, identified the two common barriers to higher education -- cost and lack of academic preparation -- and discussed the steps being taken to break down those barriers.  His presentation ended with a question-and-answer session with members of the audience.

His visit to the College also included classroom sessions with commercial banking students, a tour of the facilities and grounds, a warm College of Business Administration welcome at a faculty breakfast reception, and a luncheon with University officials.

Chancellor Matthews was selected to the position by the Texas State University System Board of Regents on February 1, 2005 and has made numerous appearances across the State to advance and support a comprehensive higher education program that serves his fellow Texans.  He has called education "Texas' greatest need" and believes an educated citizenry to be the State's most valuable resource. His remarks in their entirety are available here.

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Margaret Quarles at (936) 294-4997