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The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) is the only regionally accredited, public university in the City of Dallas. UNT-Dallas is rapidly becoming a university of first choice as a result of the personal involvement of faculty, student support resources, affordability, location, and the relevancy of programs and degrees to career offerings in the region.

Record enrollment for Spring 2015 exceeded 2,600 students.

The university offers 16 undergraduate and six graduate degree programs in high-demand fields including criminal justice, teacher education, business, sociology, and counseling. There are three academic schools: School of Business and Professional Leadership; School of Education and Human Services; and, the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

UNT-Dallas has a diverse student population (35 percent Hispanic, 33 percent African-American, and 27 percent white) including first time freshmen, transfer students, veterans and graduate students. The experiential learning opportunities provided by UNT-Dallas are perfectly suited for first generation and continuing education students seeking the degrees and experience needed to pursue high demand career opportunities in the Northeast Texas region and beyond.

The campus spans 264 acres in southern Dallas and is located on University Hills Boulevard, north of Interstate 20 (Exit 468) between Interstates 35 and 45. In 2016 the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) blue line will terminate near the campus effectively linking the university to all of DART’s service area in Dallas.

UNT Dallas is a member of the University of North Texas System.

Schools:

School of Business and Professional Leadership

The School of Business and Public Leadership provides educational opportunities for students interested in pursuing business and criminal justice careers. The School presently offers degrees in:

Most full-time faculty members within the School of Business and Professional Leadership have terminal degrees in their field of study and have published in nationally and internationally recognized journals. The School is also retains a number of professionally experienced part-time faculty who bring a wealth of practical knowledge and professionalism to the classroom.

School of Education and Human Services The School of Education and Human Services (EDHS) prepares teachers, principals, counselors and human service professionals for employment and leadership in their respective disciplines in the linguistically and culturally diverse communities of the North Texas region and beyond. Faculty ensure that graduates are highly qualified, actively recruited and successfully employed.

The School of Education and Human Services has two departments: Teacher Education and Administration and the Department of Counseling and Human Services. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees with specialized licensure and/or certifications are offered.

Most full-time faculty in the School of Education and Human Services have terminal degrees in their discipline and are enthusiastic and passionate about inspiring and encouraging academic excellence in each student.

The school is also fortunate to employ a number of highly qualified part-time practitioners who bring value-added job-related experiences to our classrooms. The mix of faculty engaged in research and current practice enhances the quality of the professional programs.

Each degree program has a unique mission and offers specialized tracks qualifying students for state or university-issued certificates. Holding both a degree and a specialized certificate greatly enhances the knowledge base and skill-sets needed for an impressive resume in today’s competitive job market.

School of Liberal Arts and Sciences The School of Liberal Arts and Life Sciences is focused on the intellectual, creative, and social potential of students. The School’s mission is to provide a superior education through teaching, scholarship, and service that enriches students’ lives, prepares them for useful careers, and encourages continuous learning.

The learning experience is enhanced through small interactive classes, a caring and personally involved faculty, and a division-wide commitment to each student’s success. Students are encouraged to think critically, communicate effectively, utilize technology, and solve problems.

Student Life Through the UNT Dallas Student Affairs office, students are encouraged to be engaged and involved through co-curricular activities that create a holistic university experience. Involved students enhance their learning opportunities and academic success through the leadership, diversity, and interaction with other students and the community fostered by the Student Affairs office.

History and development

In 1997 State Sen. Royce West suggested a feasibility study for a state university in southern Dallas County an area of Dallas County that is predominantly African American and was then served only by the private Paul Quinn College. The campus, which was to become the first public university within Dallas city limits, was launched at a temporary location in the spring 2000 semester with an enrollment of 204 part-time students, or a full-time equivalent enrollment of 55.

The Dallas City Council approved a resolution in June 2001 to provide up to $3 million by January 2002 to buy about 200 acres (0.81 km) in southern Dallas' I-20 corridor for the future UNT Dallas campus. Private donations raised the size of the property for the new university campus to 264 acres (1.07 km).

A 2001 bill passed by the Texas Legislature and signed into law by Governor Rick Perry authorized the UNT System to establish UNT Dallas as an independent university once enrollment reached 2,500. A 2003 bill changed the requirement to the equivalent of 1,000 full-time students for one semester.

A ground-breaking ceremony for the first building on the future campus took place in October 2005. The first 76,000-square-foot (7,100 m), permanent building on the UNT Dallas Campus site was occupied in January 2007. The building was made possible by a state tuition revenue bond (TRB) initiative of $25.5 million.Further funding from the same source was used to construct the second building, and construction began in 2009.

From the beginning, the head of the campus was John Ellis Price. Initially he was designated the UNT Dallas Campus chief executive officer; the position was later upgraded first to vice chancellor, then "president designate" and finally, President. Price announced in July 2012 that he would not remain in his job after his contract ends in August 2013. On March 26, 2013, the UNT Board of Regents announced that Dr. Ronald T. Brown would become the next President, effective July 1, 2013.

Enrollment on the UNT Dallas Campus initially grew at an average annual rate of 14 percent per year and reached the necessary full-time equivalent of 1,000 students during the spring semester of 2007. In April 2009, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board certified this enrollment and granted UNT Dallas status as an independent general academic institution. Freshmen and sophomores were admitted for the first time in the Fall of 2010.

Demographics

According to the 2012 fact book, the student body was 40% African-American, 31% Latino, 24% White, and 5% Other. 70% identified as female and 30% male.

Development

The campus developed by recruited senior faculty members, with the intention of being "a comprehensive metropolitan university."

As growth slowed, and as the student body remain predominantly part-time, not rising above the initial 1,000 full-time equivalents, the management consultants Bain & Company were asked to develop a plan for development. According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, their plan, proposed in 2012, calls for "a narrow set of career-focused majors in fields like business, information technology, and criminal justice, as well as for a year-round trimester calendar. It would de-emphasize research by faculty members so they could teach as many as 12 courses per year, and it would rely on heavy use of so-called hybrid courses, which would replace some face-to-face teaching with online instruction."

Notes

1. ^ Goldie Blumenstyk (April 29, 2012). "Business Advice Meets Academic Culture: At the U. of North Texas at Dallas, 'disruptive innovation' raises hopes and fears". The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved June 12, 2012.
2. "Campus Events & Tradition". Retrieved August 7, 2012.
3. "UNT Dallas Colors". Retrieved August 7, 2012.
4. http://www.untdallas.edu/why/about
5. "UNT Dallas opening in Fall 2010", "University of North Texas News Service", May 9, 2008,
6. "U. of North Texas-Dallas Chief, a Champion of 'Disruptive Innovation,' to Leave in 2013". The Chronicle of Higher Education.
7. "Ronald T. Brown Officially Named President of UNT Dallas".
8. http://www.untdallas.edu/sites/default/files/page.../factbook_2012-13_0.pdf

External links

• Official website

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