Jump to content

University of Houston–Victoria

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by CommSpecialist (talk | contribs) at 19:41, 14 March 2011 (→‎Academics). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

University of Houston–Victoria
Former names
University of Houston Victoria Center (1973–1983)
TypePublic university
Established1973
PresidentDon Noel Smith (interim)
Academic staff
117
Students4,095
Location
Victoria
,
Texas
,
USA
CampusSuburban, 20 acres (0.08 km²)[1]
ColorsRed, and Black
   
NicknameJaguars
AffiliationsUHS, SACS, AACSB, CCNE, TEA
Websitewww.uhv.edu

The University of Houston–Victoria (also referred to as UH–Victoria or UHV) is a 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 shares facilities and some services with 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

A UHV light post on-campus

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.[2] 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.[2]

In April 1983, the Texas legislature passed Senate Bill 235, which granted the institution permanent degree-granting status in the state of Texas.[2] 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 2007, the university began an athletics program to compete in baseball and softball.[3] The Jaguars began to compete as an independent from any athletic conference in the NAIA the following year.

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.[4] In the 81st Texas legislative session, Texas state Representative Geanie Morrison drafted House Bill 1056, where it was sponsored by 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.[5] If approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the university is expected to admit underclassmen students in Fall 2010.

Academics

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

Campus

The University Center at UHV

The University of Houston–Victoria is located in Victoria, Texas, and in turn, is a part of the 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 city of Houston, San Antonio, and Austin. The campus consists of about 20 acres (81,000 m2) of land.

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.[6]

The institution shares some of its facilities with Victoria College, which is located in roughly the same location as UHV.

Athletics

Main article: UHV Jaguars
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 NAIA. Independent from any athletic conference, the Jaguars are part of the NAIA's 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.

Baseball

The Jaguars baseball team finished their first season nationally ranked as #31 by the NAIA.[7] The Jaguars baseball team plays their home games at Riverside Stadium in Victoria, Texas. The Jaguars baseball head coach Terry Puhl is a former outfielder for the Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals.[8] 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.

Softball

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.[9][10] 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.[11]

Notable alumni and faculty

Alumni

Faculty

References

  1. ^ "College Overview". Peterson's. Retrieved 2007-11-30. [dead link]
  2. ^ a b c "General Information". University of Houston–Victoria. Retrieved 2007-11-30.
  3. ^ ""Jaguar on the Prowl"". The Flame. Retrieved 2007-11-30. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ Reyes, Ruby (2008-10-10). "Full Steam Ahead". victoriaadvocate.com. Victoria Advocate. Retrieved 2008-10-13. [dead link]
  5. ^ "81(R) History for HB 1056". Texas Legislature. Retrieved 2009-09-08.
  6. ^ http://www.uhv.edu/car/newswire/release.asp?id=729
  7. ^ "2008 Division Standings". Dakstats.com. NAIA. Retrieved 2008-05-07.
  8. ^ "Coach Terry Puhl". University of Houston-Victoria athletics. Retrieved 2008-05-07. [dead link]
  9. ^ ""California Baptist Finishes No. 1 in NAIA Softball Rating"". NAIA. 2008-05-07. Retrieved 2008-05-07.
  10. ^ ""UHV softball receives invite to Region VI Tournament"". University of Houston-Victoria athletics. 2008-05-05. Retrieved 2008-05-07. [dead link]
  11. ^ "Coach Keri Lambeth". University of Houston-Victoria athletics. Retrieved 2008-05-07. [dead link]
  12. ^ "Acclaimed author new professor of Latino studies at UHV". Victoria Advocate. 2009-09-01. Retrieved 2009-09-08. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to University of Houston–Victoria.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=University_of_Houston–Victoria&oldid=418828753"