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{{Short description|Public university in Victoria, Texas, U.S.}}
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|campus = [[Suburban]], 20 acres (0.08 km²)<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.petersons.com/ugchannel/code/instvc.asp?inunid=9210 |title = College Overview | publisher = Peterson's | accessdate = 2007-11-30}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
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|affiliations = [[University of Houston System|UHS]], [[Southern Association of Colleges and Schools|SACS]], [[Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business|AACSB]], [[Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education|CCNE]], [[Texas Education Agency|TEA]]
|athletics = [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]] Region VI, [http://www.aiisports.com AII]
|athletics_affiliations = [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]] – [[Red River Athletic Conference|RRAC]]
|website =[http://www.uhv.edu/ www.uhv.edu]
|sports_nickname = [[UHV Jaguars]]
|parent = [[University of Houston System|UH System]]
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The '''University of Houston&ndash;Victoria''' (also referred to as '''UH–Victoria''' or '''UHV''') is a [[State university system|state university]] located in [[Victoria, Texas]]. It was founded as an upper-level institution in 1973 as the '''University of Houston Victoria Center''', and became a freestanding institution within [[University of Houston System]] in 1983. UHV is the smallest university by enrollment in the system.


The '''University of Houston–Victoria''' ('''UHV''') is a [[public university]] in [[Victoria, Texas]]. It is part of the [[University of Houston System]]. Its campus spans {{convert|20|acres|ha}} in Victoria with a satellite location at UHV Katy. Founded in 1971, UHV has an enrollment of over 4,300 students.
The university shares facilities and some services with [[Victoria College, Texas|Victoria College]], and also works with [[Coastal Bend College]], [[Wharton County Junior College]] and [[Houston Community College System]]. The student population is over 3,100 student, and UHV has conferred 4,200 bachelor's and master's degrees.


==History==
==History==
The University of Houston–Victoria began as an effort in the late 1960s by the local community to bring a higher learning institution to Victoria. In 1971, the Coordinating Board of Texas College and University System created an off-campus center of the [[University of Houston]] known as the '''University of Houston Victoria Center'''.<ref>[http://www.lrl.state.tx.us/LASDOCS/64R/HB2084/HB2084_64R.pdf#page=4 Bill analysis] lrl.texas.gov p.4</ref> One hundred students enrolled at the center in its inaugural semester of spring 1973.
[[Image:Light post at the University of Houston Victoria.jpg|thumb|left|115px|A UHV light post on-campus]]
The University of Houston&ndash;Victoria began as an effort in the late 1960s by the local community to bring a higher learning institution to [[Victoria, Texas|Victoria]].<ref name="General info">{{cite web | url = http://www.uhv.edu/catalog/University_General_Info.asp | title = General Information | publisher = University of Houston&ndash;Victoria | accessdate = 2007-11-30}}</ref> In 1973, after meetings with Texas legislators, community leaders succeeded in establishing an off-campus center of the [[University of Houston]] called University of Houston Victoria Center. In its inaugural year, 100 students enrolled in the institution.<ref name="General info" />


In April 1983, the Texas legislature passed Senate Bill 235, which granted the institution permanent degree-granting status in the state of Texas.<ref name="General info" /> The University of Houston Victoria Center was renamed to the University of Houston–Victoria, and became a separate institution from UH in the [[University of Houston System]] as the system's fourth university.
In April 1983, the Texas legislature passed Senate Bill 235, which granted the institution permanent degree-granting status in the state of Texas.<ref>[https://lrl.texas.gov/LASDOCS/68R/SB235/SB235_68R.pdf#page=38 An act] lrl.texas.gov p.38</ref> The University of Houston Victoria Center was renamed the university of {{nowrap|Houston–Victoria}}, and became the [[University of Houston System]]'s fourth university.


UHV started its athletics program during the 2007–2008 school year with the Jaguars baseball and softball team. Since then, the teams have competed in the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]]. Soccer and golf programs for both men and women began in fall 2010.
In 2007, the university began an athletics program to compete in baseball and softball.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://media.www.uhvflame.com/media/storage/paper1177/news/2007/10/08/News/Jaguar.On.The.Prowl-3018592.shtml | title = "Jaguar on the Prowl" | publisher = ''[[The Flame (newspaper)|The Flame]]'' | accessdate = 2007-11-30}}</ref> The Jaguars began to compete as an independent from any athletic conference in the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]] the following year.


In October 2008, the UH System Board of Regents adopted a resolution authorizing UHV to seek enabling state legislation to add freshmen and sophomores. In the 81st Texas legislative session, Texas State Representative [[Geanie Morrison]] of Victoria introduced House Bill 1056, which would allow UHV to expand, and Texas State Senator [[Glenn Hegar]] introduced an identical bill, Senate Bill 567. Texas [[governor of Texas|Governor]] [[Rick Perry]] signed HB 1056 into law on June 19, 2009. The [[Southern Association of Colleges and Schools]] approved UHV to admit underclassmen and offer lower-division courses on November 17, 2009, and UHV also received its first freshman application the same day. UHV's first freshmen and sophomores started taking classes in fall 2010, and the university's first residence hall, Jaguar Hall, opened on the Victoria campus.{{citation needed|date=December 2018}}
In October 2008, University of Houston System Board of Regents approved UHV's request to expand from an upper-level university to a full four-year university.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/story/334930.html |title=Full Steam Ahead |author=Reyes, Ruby |publisher=Victoria Advocate |work=victoriaadvocate.com |date=2008-10-10 |accessdate=2008-10-13}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> In the 81st Texas legislative session, [[Texas House of Representatives|Texas state Representative]] Geanie Morrison drafted House Bill 1056, where it was sponsored by [[Texas State Senate|Texas State Senator]] [[Glenn Hegar]]. The bill, which granted approval from the state government, was signed into law by Governor [[Rick Perry]] on June 19, 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=81R&Bill=HB1056 |title=81(R) History for HB 1056 |publisher=Texas Legislature |accessdate=2009-09-08}}</ref> If approved by the [[Southern Association of Colleges and Schools]], the university is expected to admit underclassmen students in Fall 2010.

==Institutional structure==
The University of Houston–Victoria (UHV) is one of four separate and distinct institutions in the [[University of Houston System|University of Houston&nbsp;System]]. The institution is separately accredited, offers its own academic programs and confers its own degrees, and has its own administration. UHV is a stand-alone university; it is not a branch campus of the [[University of Houston]] (UH). Although UHV and UH are both component institutions of the University of Houston&nbsp;System, they are separate {{nowrap|degree-granting}} universities.

The organization and control of the University of Houston–Victoria is vested in the board of regents of the University of Houston System. The board has all the rights, powers, and duties that it has with respect to the organization and control of other institutions in the System; however, UHV is maintained as a separate and distinct institution.{{citation needed|date=December 2018}}

===Administration===
The president is the chief executive officer of the University of Houston–Victoria, and the position reports to the chancellor of the University of Houston System. The president is appointed by the chancellor and confirmed by the board of regents of the University of Houston System. Since April 21, 2015, Dr. Vic Morgan has served as the interim president.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uhv.edu/president/ |title = President {{!}} University of Houston-Victoria}}</ref>

{{div col|colwidth=30em}}
* Reginald Taylor, 1972–1978
* [[Robert Maxson|Robert C. Maxson]], 1978–1982
* Martha K. Piper, 1982–1986
* [[Glenn Goerke|Glenn A. Goerke]], 1986–1991
* Don N. Smith (interim), 1991–1992
* Lesta Van Der Wert Turchen, 1992–1995
* [[Karen S. Haynes]], 1995–2004
* Don N. Smith (interim), 2004
* Tim Hudson, 2004–2010
* Don N. Smith (interim), 2010-2011
* Philip D. Castille, 2011–2014
* Raymond V. Morgan, Jr., 2014–2018
* Robert (Bob) K. Glenn, 2018–present
{{div col end}}


==Academics==
==Academics==
[[File:Uhv campus west.jpg|thumb|right|University West]]
UHV consists of four academic colleges: the School of Arts & Sciences, the School of Business Administration, the School of Education & Human Development, and the School of Nursing. Each school offers both undergraduate degrees and master’s degrees. More information about each school is listed below:
[http://www.uhv.edu/asa/default.htm School of Arts & Sciences] – UHV offers the course of study needed to enter popular industries, or students can design their own unique course of study with a master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies. The School of Arts & Sciences offers a diverse range of programs in the divisions of Humanities; Science, Technology and Mathematics; and Social & Behavioral Sciences. It is also home to literary institutions like the American Book Review, Fiction Collective Two, symplokē and Cuneiform Press. It also houses the International Society for Critical Exchange and Centro Victoria.


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[http://www.uhv.edu/bus/ School of Business Administration] – The UHV School of Business Administration will give you the tools needed to be a competitor in the global business environment. The school offers complete face-to-face and online programs and is accredited by the AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The school was named one of the 301 Best Business Schools and the Greatest Opportunity for Minority Students by The Princeton Review, a Top 25 Best Buy in distance learning by GetEducated.com, one of the top five e-learning programs for aspiring entrepreneurs by Fortune Small Business magazine, and has received many other awards and recognitions.
| USNWR_REG = Tier 2
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The University of Houston–Victoria (UHV) is separately accredited, offers its own academic programs, and confers its own degrees. UHV is a stand-alone university; it is not a branch campus of the [[University of Houston]] (UH). Although UHV and UH are both component institutions of the University of Houston&nbsp;System, they are separate {{nowrap|degree-granting}} universities. Students who graduate from UHV will have diplomas under the name University of {{nowrap|Houston–Victoria}}.
[http://www.uhv.edu/edu/ School of Education & Human Development] – The School of Education & Human Development can help you with any goals relating to educating children or adults. The school offers programs that let students become a teacher, principal, school counselor or superintendent. It also offers specialization certification in mathematics, reading, special education and English as a Second Language. The school is accredited by the Texas Education Agency and is recognized by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council. It has accreditation for all of its counseling programs from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs. UHV School of Education & Human Development graduates work as teachers, counselors, principals and superintendents across the region.


While previously an upper-division and graduate school only, UHV expanded in fall 2010 to admit freshmen and sophomores. UHV consists of four academic colleges: the School of Arts & Sciences, the School of Business Administration, the School of Education & Human Development, and the School of Nursing. Each school offers both [[undergraduate degrees]] and [[master's degree]]s.
[http://www.uhv.edu/nursing/ School of Nursing] – Taking your nursing career to the next level can be achieved at the UHV School of Nursing. Although there is currently no entry-level program, degrees are offered specifically for working nurses or other busy professionals who want to become nurses. If you are a nurse and want your BSN, you can register for the flexible and innovative RN to BSN program. If you have an existing bachelor’s degree in another field, you can jumpstart a nursing career in as little as 12 months. UHV’s youngest school, founded in 2006, is fully accredited by the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education. The school equips its graduates to lead other nurses, manage departments and facilities, and teach the next generation of nurses.

===Colleges===
====College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences====
The College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences offers flexible course scheduling through online classes and off-site courses, in addition to the traditional on-campus classes. The College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences offers a range of programs in the divisions of Humanities; Social & Behavioral Sciences. The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences offers bachelor's and master's degrees.

====College of Business====
The University of Houston–Victoria's College of Business offers face-to-face or 100% online degree programs. The College of Business offers bachelor's and master's degrees.

====College of Education & Human Development====
The College of Education & Human Development offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The undergraduate degree is for those seeking elementary, middle and secondary teaching careers or a career in health studies as a public health educator.

====College of Natural and Applied Science====
The College of Natural and Applied Science offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The undergraduate degree is for those seeking elementary, middle and secondary teaching careers or a career in health studies as a public health educator.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.uhv.edu/academics/ | title=Academics - University of Houston-Victoria }}</ref>

===Faculty===
Currently, the university has an 18-to-1 ratio and an average class size of 20 students. Instructors come from Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Belarus, India, Iran, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Mexico, Russia, Taiwan and Thailand.{{citation needed|date=December 2018}}

Honor societies with UHV chapters include [[Phi Kappa Phi]], Gamma Beta Phi, [[Chi Sigma Iota]], [[Psi Chi]] and [[Kappa Delta Pi]].

===Degree in Three===
UHV was the first Texas public university to offer an accelerated program where students can earn a complete, 120-credit-hour bachelor's degree in just three years. Degree in Three, or Dn3, lets students earn a degree in communication, criminal justice, English, history or psychology.


==Campus==
==Campus==
[[Image:University of Houston Victoria University Center 2.jpg|thumb|The University Center at UHV]]
[[File:University of Houston Victoria University Center 2.jpg|thumb|right|University Center]]

The University of Houston&ndash;Victoria is located in Victoria, Texas, and in turn, is a part of the [[Texas Coastal Bend|Coastal Bend]] region. It is approximately {{convert|30|mi|km}} from the [[Gulf of Mexico]]. The university is nearly equidistant by about {{convert|125|mi|km}} from the city of [[Houston]], [[San Antonio, Texas|San Antonio]], and [[Austin, Texas|Austin]]. The campus consists of about {{convert|20|acre|m2}} of land.
The campus of UHV is located in Victoria, which is part of the [[Texas Coastal Bend]] region. It is approximately 30 miles (48&nbsp;km) from the [[Gulf of Mexico]]. The university is nearly equidistant by about 125 miles (201&nbsp;km) from the cities of [[Houston]], [[San Antonio]] and [[Austin, Texas|Austin]]. The Victoria campus consists of about 20 acres (81,000 m2) of land.

The Victoria campus shares some of its facilities with [[Victoria College (Texas)|Victoria College]]. This includes a bookstore/student center, a three-story library with more than 185,000 items in their collection and a fitness center that includes a gym and weight room.

===UHV Katy===
For years, the University of Houston - Victoria offered classes in Cinco Ranch and the Department of Business and Education in the facilities of Houston Community College - Katy Campus. Eventually a whole floor was used by the university in a different shared building (not HCC), north of [[I-10]] and off Grand Parkway US 99. The University of Houston–Victoria opened the Katy campus in University Park, in a new building.<ref>UHV Newsroom: "UHV Katy prepares move to new location" July 2, 2019 [http://news.uhv.edu/release.aspx?id=5021] Retrieved June 10, 2020</ref>

==Student life==
Jaguar Village consists of three residence halls: Jaguar Hall, Jaguar Suites and Jaguar Court.

Jaguar Hall also has an on-site dining room and is located a short, 10-minute walk to the UHV campus.

The university opened its second residential hall, Jaguar Court and Jaguar Suites opened in fall 2013 and is the UHV's third residential hall.

Don and Mona Smith Hall is the newest student housing project and will be adjacent to the Student Commons. The $22.8 million, 81,353 square foot building will be a three-story facility which will include 280 beds for sophomores and upper-level students, a large classroom, programming space, reception area, laundry, and common kitchens on every floor.

The Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics ([[Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics|STEM]]) building will be adjacent to the University Center building and directly across from the University North building. The $28 million, 56,464 square foot building will include lab space for biology, physics, chemistry, organic chemistry, computer science, microbiology, computer engineering and mathematics; classrooms, faculty and staff offices, immersive 180 degree screen lab, seminar room, and gathering spaces. The addition of this building allows new degree offerings in educational technology, computer engineering, economics concentration in its BBA, petroleum technology concentration, as well as the ability to add additional programs in the future.


Victoria Town Plaza Mall consists of approximately 10 acres and 124,000 square feet. The proposed site will house 50% of the library collection, Small Business Development Center, Regional Economic Development Center, climate controlled space for records retention and storage, and flex space for academic programs while academic buildings are being designed and constructed. The land will allow for additional parking for students with an added shuttle bus stop.
As of December 2009, UHV has purchased and begun renovation of a nearby hotel which will become the university's first student hall, "Jaguar Hall". The hall began housing underclassmen in August 2010.<ref>http://www.uhv.edu/car/newswire/release.asp?id=729</ref>


The University Commons is a $29.5 million project located directly across from the University Center building. The Student Center area will include a bookstore, food court, lounge and game room space, staff office space, and Student Government space, and other amenities. The Learning Commons will include library services, a variety of technologies, private and group study spaces, comfortable and moveable furniture, writing assistance and tutoring.
The institution shares some of its facilities with [[Victoria College (Texas)|Victoria College]], which is located in roughly the same location as UHV.


==Athletics==
==Athletics==
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[[Image:UHV Jaguars logo.png|thumb|UHV's athletic logo]]
The University of Houston–Victoria's athletics teams are known as the UHV Jaguars. UHV fields varsity [[baseball]] and [[softball]] teams that compete in the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]]. Independent from any athletic conference, the Jaguars are part of the NAIA's [[List of NAIA Regions#Region VI of the NAIA|Region VI]]. UHV's athletics history began in 2007, when the two programs were set-up, and the first official season began for the Jaguars in 2008. UHV is the only institution in the University of Houston System (outside of the flagship campus) that has a varsity athletic program. The athletic director is Ashley Walyuchow.
The Houston–Victoria (UHV) athletic teams are called the Jaguars. UHV is one of two [[University of Houston System]] member schools with a varsity athletic program. The university is a member of the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]] (NAIA), primarily competing in the [[Red River Athletic Conference]] (RRAC) since the 2015–16 academic year. The Jaguars previously competed as an [[NAIA independent schools|NAIA Independent]] within the Association of Independent Institutions (AII) from the school's athletic program's inception in 2007–08 until 2014–15.

UHV competes in six intercollegiate sports: Men's sports include baseball, golf and soccer; while women's sports include golf, soccer and softball. UHV began its intercollegiate athletic program with baseball and softball in 2007–08, followed by men's & women's golf and men's & women's soccer in 2010–11.

===Athletic director===
Ashley Walyuchow has served as director of athletics since the program's inception in 2006.


===Baseball===
===Baseball===
The Jaguars baseball team finished their first season nationally ranked as #31 by the NAIA.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dakstats.com/WebSync/Pages/MultiTeam/MultiTeamStandings.aspx?association=10&sg=MBA&sea=NAIMBA_2008&division=NAIMBA1 |title=2008 Division Standings |publisher=NAIA |work=Dakstats.com |accessdate=2008-05-07}}</ref> The Jaguars baseball team plays their home games at [[Riverside Stadium (Victoria)|Riverside Stadium]] in Victoria, Texas. The Jaguars baseball head coach [[Terry Puhl]] is a former outfielder for the [[Houston Astros]] and [[Kansas City Royals]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://uhvjaguars.com/TerryPuhl.asp |title=Coach Terry Puhl |publisher=University of Houston-Victoria athletics |accessdate=2008-05-07}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Puhl is also a [[Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame]] and [[Texas Baseball Hall of Fame]] inductee, and head coach for the [[Canada national baseball team]].
The Jaguars baseball team won back-to-back Association of Independent Institutions (AII) conference championships (2009 and 2010). The team plays its home games at [[Riverside Stadium (Victoria)|Riverside Stadium]] in Victoria, Texas. Head coach [[Terry Puhl]] is a former outfielder for the [[Houston Astros]] and [[Kansas City Royals]]. Puhl also is a [[Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame]] and Texas Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, and served as head coach for the [[Canadian national baseball team]] in a win over Cuba at the Olympic qualifier in 2006 and at the 2008 Summer Olympics.


===Softball===
===Softball===
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The Jaguars softball team finished their first regular season nationally ranked as #15 by the NAIA, and received the No. 4 seed to the Region VI tournament.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://naia.cstv.com/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/050708aac.html |title="California Baptist Finishes No. 1 in NAIA Softball Rating" |date=2008-05-07 |accessdate=2008-05-07 |publisher=NAIA}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://uhvjaguars.com/release.asp?id=356 |title="UHV softball receives invite to Region VI Tournament" |publisher=University of Houston-Victoria athletics |date=2008-05-05 |accessdate=2008-05-07}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> The Jaguars' regular season record was 30-16. The Jaguars softball team plays their home games in the O'Connor Athletic Complex located in Victoria, Texas. The Jaguars are coached by Keri Lambeth who was a catcher for the [[Houston Cougars softball]] team, and former assistant coach for the [[George Washington Colonials]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://uhvjaguars.com/KeriLambeth.asp |title=Coach Keri Lambeth |publisher=University of Houston-Victoria athletics |accessdate=2008-05-07}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>


The Jaguars softball team won the first AII conference championship, finished 11th in the nation in 2009 and was ranked 21st in 2010. The Jaguar softball team won its second AII conference title in May 2013. The Jaguars moved on to the opening round of the NAIA national championship where they were defeated by [[Lubbock Christian University]], finishing the season ranked 18th. The team plays its home games at Victoria's Youth Sports Complex located in Victoria, Texas. The Jaguars are coached by Lindsey Ortiz, former player on the first Jaguars team.
==Notable alumni and faculty==
===Alumni===
*[[Alan Weddell]], American football coach


===Faculty===
===Soccer===
The Jaguars men's and women's teams began in fall 2010. A soccer field, dubbed "The Cage" by players, was constructed on the UHV campus, and the men's and women's teams hosted the first on-campus home games ever during their fall campaign.
*[[Dagoberto Gilb]], author<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2009/sep/01/jc_uhv_latinoauthor_090209_64248/ |title=Acclaimed author new professor of Latino studies at UHV |date=2009-09-01 |publisher=''Victoria Advocate'' |accessdate=2009-09-08}}</ref>

The men's team and women's teams are coached by Adrian Rigby, the teams have seen steady improvement since day one. The men's team won both 2017 RRAC regular season and tournament championships.

===Golf===
UHV men's and women's golf teams began in fall 2010. The squads practice and host meets at Victoria Country Club and The Club at Colony Creek. Head coach is Christi Cano, former All-American at [[Oklahoma State University]] and LPGA tour player.

==Notable alumni==
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* [[Van G. Garrett]], poet
* [[Olivia Julianna]], political activist, abortion rights advocate, and strategist
* [[Chad Waligura]], journalist
* [[Alan Weddell]], college football coach


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University of Houston–Victoria
Former names
University of Houston Victoria Center (1973–1983)
TypePublic university
Established1973
Parent institution
UH System
EndowmentUS$15.2 million[1]
PresidentRobert K. Glenn
ProvostChance Glenn Sr.
Academic staff
213
Administrative staff
299
Students4,501 (fall 2019)[2]
Undergraduates3,368 (fall 2019)[2]
Postgraduates1,133 (fall 2019)[2]
Location
Victoria, Texas
,
U.S.

28°48′59″N 96°58′35″W / 28.8164°N 96.9764°W / 28.8164; -96.9764
CampusSuburban, 20 acres (8.1 ha)
ColorsRed, Black & Gold
     
NicknameUHV Jaguars
Sporting affiliations
NAIA – RRAC
Websiteuhv.edu

The University of Houston–Victoria (UHV) is a public university in Victoria, Texas. It is part of the University of Houston System. Its campus spans 20 acres (8.1 ha) in Victoria with a satellite location at UHV Katy. Founded in 1971, UHV has an enrollment of over 4,300 students.

History[edit]

The University of Houston–Victoria began as an effort in the late 1960s by the local community to bring a higher learning institution to Victoria. In 1971, the Coordinating Board of Texas College and University System created an off-campus center of the University of Houston known as the University of Houston Victoria Center.[3] One hundred students enrolled at the center in its inaugural semester of spring 1973.

In April 1983, the Texas legislature passed Senate Bill 235, which granted the institution permanent degree-granting status in the state of Texas.[4] The University of Houston Victoria Center was renamed the university of Houston–Victoria, and became the University of Houston System's fourth university.

UHV started its athletics program during the 2007–2008 school year with the Jaguars baseball and softball team. Since then, the teams have competed in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Soccer and golf programs for both men and women began in fall 2010.

In October 2008, the UH System Board of Regents adopted a resolution authorizing UHV to seek enabling state legislation to add freshmen and sophomores. In the 81st Texas legislative session, Texas State Representative Geanie Morrison of Victoria introduced House Bill 1056, which would allow UHV to expand, and Texas State Senator Glenn Hegar introduced an identical bill, Senate Bill 567. Texas Governor Rick Perry signed HB 1056 into law on June 19, 2009. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools approved UHV to admit underclassmen and offer lower-division courses on November 17, 2009, and UHV also received its first freshman application the same day. UHV's first freshmen and sophomores started taking classes in fall 2010, and the university's first residence hall, Jaguar Hall, opened on the Victoria campus.[citation needed]

Institutional structure[edit]

The University of Houston–Victoria (UHV) is one of four separate and distinct institutions in the University of Houston System. The institution is separately accredited, offers its own academic programs and confers its own degrees, and has its own administration. UHV is a stand-alone university; it is not a branch campus of the University of Houston (UH). Although UHV and UH are both component institutions of the University of Houston System, they are separate degree-granting universities.

The organization and control of the University of Houston–Victoria is vested in the board of regents of the University of Houston System. The board has all the rights, powers, and duties that it has with respect to the organization and control of other institutions in the System; however, UHV is maintained as a separate and distinct institution.[citation needed]

Administration[edit]

The president is the chief executive officer of the University of Houston–Victoria, and the position reports to the chancellor of the University of Houston System. The president is appointed by the chancellor and confirmed by the board of regents of the University of Houston System. Since April 21, 2015, Dr. Vic Morgan has served as the interim president.[5]

  • Reginald Taylor, 1972–1978
  • Robert C. Maxson, 1978–1982
  • Martha K. Piper, 1982–1986
  • Glenn A. Goerke, 1986–1991
  • Don N. Smith (interim), 1991–1992
  • Lesta Van Der Wert Turchen, 1992–1995
  • Karen S. Haynes, 1995–2004
  • Don N. Smith (interim), 2004
  • Tim Hudson, 2004–2010
  • Don N. Smith (interim), 2010-2011
  • Philip D. Castille, 2011–2014
  • Raymond V. Morgan, Jr., 2014–2018
  • Robert (Bob) K. Glenn, 2018–present

Academics[edit]

University West
Academic rankings
Regional
U.S. News & World Report[6]Tier 2

The University of Houston–Victoria (UHV) is separately accredited, offers its own academic programs, and confers its own degrees. UHV is a stand-alone university; it is not a branch campus of the University of Houston (UH). Although UHV and UH are both component institutions of the University of Houston System, they are separate degree-granting universities. Students who graduate from UHV will have diplomas under the name University of Houston–Victoria.

While previously an upper-division and graduate school only, UHV expanded in fall 2010 to admit freshmen and sophomores. UHV consists of four academic colleges: the School of Arts & Sciences, the School of Business Administration, the School of Education & Human Development, and the School of Nursing. Each school offers both undergraduate degrees and master's degrees.

Colleges[edit]

College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences[edit]

The College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences offers flexible course scheduling through online classes and off-site courses, in addition to the traditional on-campus classes. The College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences offers a range of programs in the divisions of Humanities; Social & Behavioral Sciences. The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences offers bachelor's and master's degrees.

College of Business[edit]

The University of Houston–Victoria's College of Business offers face-to-face or 100% online degree programs. The College of Business offers bachelor's and master's degrees.

College of Education & Human Development[edit]

The College of Education & Human Development offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The undergraduate degree is for those seeking elementary, middle and secondary teaching careers or a career in health studies as a public health educator.

College of Natural and Applied Science[edit]

The College of Natural and Applied Science offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The undergraduate degree is for those seeking elementary, middle and secondary teaching careers or a career in health studies as a public health educator.[7]

Faculty[edit]

Currently, the university has an 18-to-1 ratio and an average class size of 20 students. Instructors come from Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Belarus, India, Iran, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Mexico, Russia, Taiwan and Thailand.[citation needed]

Honor societies with UHV chapters include Phi Kappa Phi, Gamma Beta Phi, Chi Sigma Iota, Psi Chi and Kappa Delta Pi.

Degree in Three[edit]

UHV was the first Texas public university to offer an accelerated program where students can earn a complete, 120-credit-hour bachelor's degree in just three years. Degree in Three, or Dn3, lets students earn a degree in communication, criminal justice, English, history or psychology.

Campus[edit]

University Center

The campus of UHV is located in Victoria, which is part of the Texas Coastal Bend region. It is approximately 30 miles (48 km) from the Gulf of Mexico. The university is nearly equidistant by about 125 miles (201 km) from the cities of Houston, San Antonio and Austin. The Victoria campus consists of about 20 acres (81,000 m2) of land.

The Victoria campus shares some of its facilities with Victoria College. This includes a bookstore/student center, a three-story library with more than 185,000 items in their collection and a fitness center that includes a gym and weight room.

UHV Katy[edit]

For years, the University of Houston - Victoria offered classes in Cinco Ranch and the Department of Business and Education in the facilities of Houston Community College - Katy Campus. Eventually a whole floor was used by the university in a different shared building (not HCC), north of I-10 and off Grand Parkway US 99. The University of Houston–Victoria opened the Katy campus in University Park, in a new building.[8]

Student life[edit]

Jaguar Village consists of three residence halls: Jaguar Hall, Jaguar Suites and Jaguar Court.

Jaguar Hall also has an on-site dining room and is located a short, 10-minute walk to the UHV campus.

The university opened its second residential hall, Jaguar Court and Jaguar Suites opened in fall 2013 and is the UHV's third residential hall.

Don and Mona Smith Hall is the newest student housing project and will be adjacent to the Student Commons. The $22.8 million, 81,353 square foot building will be a three-story facility which will include 280 beds for sophomores and upper-level students, a large classroom, programming space, reception area, laundry, and common kitchens on every floor.

The Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) building will be adjacent to the University Center building and directly across from the University North building. The $28 million, 56,464 square foot building will include lab space for biology, physics, chemistry, organic chemistry, computer science, microbiology, computer engineering and mathematics; classrooms, faculty and staff offices, immersive 180 degree screen lab, seminar room, and gathering spaces. The addition of this building allows new degree offerings in educational technology, computer engineering, economics concentration in its BBA, petroleum technology concentration, as well as the ability to add additional programs in the future.

Victoria Town Plaza Mall consists of approximately 10 acres and 124,000 square feet. The proposed site will house 50% of the library collection, Small Business Development Center, Regional Economic Development Center, climate controlled space for records retention and storage, and flex space for academic programs while academic buildings are being designed and constructed. The land will allow for additional parking for students with an added shuttle bus stop.

The University Commons is a $29.5 million project located directly across from the University Center building. The Student Center area will include a bookstore, food court, lounge and game room space, staff office space, and Student Government space, and other amenities. The Learning Commons will include library services, a variety of technologies, private and group study spaces, comfortable and moveable furniture, writing assistance and tutoring.

Athletics[edit]

Main article: UHV Jaguars

The Houston–Victoria (UHV) athletic teams are called the Jaguars. UHV is one of two University of Houston System member schools with a varsity athletic program. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) since the 2015–16 academic year. The Jaguars previously competed as an NAIA Independent within the Association of Independent Institutions (AII) from the school's athletic program's inception in 2007–08 until 2014–15.

UHV competes in six intercollegiate sports: Men's sports include baseball, golf and soccer; while women's sports include golf, soccer and softball. UHV began its intercollegiate athletic program with baseball and softball in 2007–08, followed by men's & women's golf and men's & women's soccer in 2010–11.

Athletic director[edit]

Ashley Walyuchow has served as director of athletics since the program's inception in 2006.

Baseball[edit]

The Jaguars baseball team won back-to-back Association of Independent Institutions (AII) conference championships (2009 and 2010). The team plays its home games at Riverside Stadium in Victoria, Texas. Head coach Terry Puhl is a former outfielder for the Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals. Puhl also is a Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Texas Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, and served as head coach for the Canadian national baseball team in a win over Cuba at the Olympic qualifier in 2006 and at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Softball[edit]

The Jaguars softball team won the first AII conference championship, finished 11th in the nation in 2009 and was ranked 21st in 2010. The Jaguar softball team won its second AII conference title in May 2013. The Jaguars moved on to the opening round of the NAIA national championship where they were defeated by Lubbock Christian University, finishing the season ranked 18th. The team plays its home games at Victoria's Youth Sports Complex located in Victoria, Texas. The Jaguars are coached by Lindsey Ortiz, former player on the first Jaguars team.

Soccer[edit]

The Jaguars men's and women's teams began in fall 2010. A soccer field, dubbed "The Cage" by players, was constructed on the UHV campus, and the men's and women's teams hosted the first on-campus home games ever during their fall campaign.

The men's team and women's teams are coached by Adrian Rigby, the teams have seen steady improvement since day one. The men's team won both 2017 RRAC regular season and tournament championships.

Golf[edit]

UHV men's and women's golf teams began in fall 2010. The squads practice and host meets at Victoria Country Club and The Club at Colony Creek. Head coach is Christi Cano, former All-American at Oklahoma State University and LPGA tour player.

Notable alumni[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "University of Houston–Victoria Progress Card" (PDF). University of Houston System. Retrieved November 18, 2011.
  2. ^ a b c UHV Fast Facts 2019 uhv.edu [dead link]
  3. ^ Bill analysis lrl.texas.gov p.4
  4. ^ An act lrl.texas.gov p.38
  5. ^ "President | University of Houston-Victoria".
  6. ^ "Best Colleges 2023: Regional Universities Rankings". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  7. ^ "Academics - University of Houston-Victoria".
  8. ^ UHV Newsroom: "UHV Katy prepares move to new location" July 2, 2019 [1] Retrieved June 10, 2020

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