A new Sam Houston State University Master Plan was approved by the Texas State University System Board of Regents at their regular quarterly meeting on May 25. It includes Huntsville, Conroe and The Woodlands campuses.
In academic affairs, SHSU’s Strategic Plan, including 20 goals, was approved. More course and other info is in the Master Plan story on the Today at Sam website.
Authorized curriculum changes include 17 course additions, 4 course deletions and 33 course changes.
All academic affairs program changes are to be implemented upon final approval by the TSUS Board of Regents and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
In finance, Regents approved a program fee of $19,950 for Texas residents and $21,950 for non-Texas residents for the SHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition to the program fee, students will be subject to statutory tuition, which is currently set at $6,550 per academic year for Texas residents and $19,650 per academic year for non-Texas residents. These changes are contingent upon SHSU receiving formula funding through the health-related institutions formula funding.
Operating budget adjustments for FY23 were provided to Regents. The approved budget increased by 1.35 percent or $5.83M, which includes Educational and General Funds at $373,000, Designated Funds of more than $4.0M, and Auxiliary Funds at $1.38M.
Approved capital improvements include the Active Learning Center, Bowers Stadium Press Box Expansion and Gibbs Ranch Equestrian Facility and Agriculture Labs (Phase 2) listed on the FY 2024-2029 Capital Improvements Program for a total of $87.2M in total project costs.
In contracts, consent was granted to execute agreements with Marcel Boulevard, LLC for the lease of 12,142 square feet of space in Conroe, Texas, which will house the SHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Physicians Clinic.
Approval was granted to amend Coach Kurt C. Keeler’s employment contract with SHSU by extending the terms until June 30, 2027, and adjusting compensation in certain circumstances.
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