Division of Diversity and Community Engagement
The Division of Diversity and Community Engagement works with a broad range of student, faculty, staff, and community constituents to help make the University a national model for diversity in higher education. The division strives to create an inclusive community that fosters an open, enlightened, and robust learning environment. The division includes the following areas.
Academic Enrichment Services offers a variety of academic support programs to help students succeed and complete their education. The Office of Community and School Relations plays a key role in communicating the University's policies, programs, and contributions to a wide range of constituents, reflecting the needs and concerns of the community back to the University. Equal Opportunity Services serves the University in fulfilling the intent and spirit of equal opportunity laws by providing equitable resolutions to complaints and striving for an environment free of discrimination. The Gender and Sexuality Center provides resources for all members of the campus community to explore and organize around issues of gender and sexuality through education and outreach. The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health operates the Regional Foundation Library and programs in mental health service research and public policy analysis. The Multicultural Information Center develops and provides training to students for the multicultural and diverse society in which we live. Neighborhood Longhorns supports elementary and middle school students' personal and academic development and inspires them to pursue higher learning through exposure to the college experience. Pre-College Youth Development oversees the promotion of healthy community relationships with various constituencies and neighbors of the University. Services for Students with Disabilities works to ensure that all students have equal access to the University's programs and services. Eligibility and specific accommodations are based on appropriate documentation and individual student needs. The University Interscholastic League, created by the University to provide leadership and guidance to public school debate and athletics teachers, has grown into the largest organization of its kind in the world. University Outreach works with high school students, helping them to complete their education and to enroll in institutions of higher learning. The Volunteer and Service Learning Center coordinates and supports volunteer and service learning opportunities for University students and faculty and staff members.
International Office
The International Office coordinates and administers programs that serve international students, faculty members, staff members, and visitors to the University community, as well as University students going abroad. The office is located at 600 West 24th Street and is open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. The telephone number is (512) 471-1211.
International Student and Scholar Services
Advisers who are aware of the demands associated with studying in another country are available to assist international students with matters related to their immigration status, cross-cultural adjustment, orientation to the University, financial aid, health insurance, housing, legal issues, employment, income tax status, social security regulations, and personal problems or concerns. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) also assists in case of an emergency involving an international student or the student's family. More information about ISSS office hours and services is published by the International Office.
Sponsored Student Program. Students and sponsors of international students are provided advisers, special financial arrangements, required certifications, and supervision while in academic status and under sponsorship.
SEVIS and immigration regulation compliance. Student immigration advisers are available to assist international students with issues regarding immigration status and the immigration service. For example, in accordance with immigration regulations, an international student who seeks to be enrolled for fewer than twelve hours as an undergraduate or fewer than nine hours as a graduate student is referred to the International Office. Withdrawal petitions for international students are referred to the International Office before final action is taken by the appropriate academic dean's office.
Special programs. The office administers special contract programs consistent with the academic objectives of the University and handles special arrangements for groups, including visiting representatives of other nations.
Mandatory health insurance. The student health insurance program is mandatory for international students, and the cost is included in the student's fee bill each semester. A student who has an acceptable level of coverage under a mandatory employee insurance plan, including University employee insurance, or a mandatory government-sponsored plan, may request a waiver of the fee at the time of registration or a refund prior to the twelfth class day each semester. The minimum acceptable level of coverage is $50,000 per accident or illness, $10,000 for medical evacuation to the home country, and $7,500 for repatriation. Waivers must be requested at the International Office. Dependents in J-2 (exchange visitor) status are also required to have an acceptable level of coverage.
English as a Second Language Services
Several kinds of classes in English for nonnative speakers are available through ESL Services. More information about ESL Services is published by the International Office.
Classes for University graduate students. ESL Services offers several courses for graduate students who would like to improve their English or are required by their departments to do so. Each three-semester-hour course counts toward full-time enrollment, but the courses do not count toward degree requirements or appear on student transcripts. Courses are available in oral communication, academic writing, communication for international teaching assistants, and basic speaking skills for potential international teaching assistants. More information about ESL classes for graduate students is published by the International Office.
Classes for everyone. ESL Services offers two intensive English programs that are open to adult nonnative speakers of English. The Academic English Program (AEP) is a full-time academic program for prospective graduate students who have completed their first university degree and plan to pursue a master's or doctoral degree in the United States. English proficiency at the intermediate level or above is required for admission to the program. The English Language Program (ELP) provides both full-time and part-time instruction in general-purpose English for students at all levels of English proficiency, including prospective undergraduates and those interested in improving their communication skills. Both programs offer optional test preparation instruction for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and other admission tests. Discounts are available for part-time study by University students, staff members, and faculty members and University-affiliated family members.
Study Abroad
Information about educational opportunities in other countries, including study abroad, international internships, international research opportunities, and international scholarship programs, is available at the Center for Global Educational Opportunities (C-GEO). Information sessions are offered each week; students must attend a session before seeking staff assistance in selecting the program most appropriate to their needs and interests. The sessions include University policies governing study abroad, program options, funding sources, and application and selection procedures. Information is also disseminated through publications, special events, group meetings, individual appointments, reference materials, and the C-GEO Web site.
University programs available to students include reciprocal exchanges with foreign universities; affiliated studies through other organizations and institutions; faculty-led programs, including Maymesters Abroad; and international study and research.
Exchange programs. Students in exchange programs register for a block of coursework in study abroad (SAB). Faculty members in the appropriate academic departments review the student's work to determine equivalent University courses; the C-GEO staff converts grades from the system used by the host institution into their University equivalents. Courses and grades are recorded as resident credit. Students pay standard tuition and fees.
Affiliated programs. Students register for affiliated studies (A S) when they participate in study abroad programs offered by organizations and institutions with which the University has an affiliation agreement. Students enrolled in affiliated studies pay a fee of $400 per semester and are considered full-time students by the University.
After a student takes part in a program offered under an affiliation agreement, University faculty members in the appropriate academic units review the student's work to identify the equivalent University courses. Courses and grades appear on the student's academic record, but they are not included in the University grade point average. In some circumstances, affiliated studies credit is treated as resident credit; more information is given in the general requirements for graduation in chapter 1 of the Undergraduate Catalog.
Faculty-led programs. Academic units may offer courses taught abroad as a part of their regular curriculum. Students who take these courses follow normal registration procedures and are assessed normal tuition and fees. Additional fees are charged to cover program costs.
International study and research. [1] Students may register for international study and research (ISR) if they are conducting research or studying independently abroad. Enrollment requires the approval of the student's faculty sponsor, graduate adviser (for graduate students) or departmental undergraduate adviser (for undergraduates), and C-GEO. The approval may cover up to four consecutive long-session semesters and contiguous summer sessions.
Students enrolled in international study and research pay a fee of $400 and are considered full-time students by the University.
Students who register for international study and research are not guaranteed credit for work completed abroad. Students must consult with the departmental undergraduate adviser or the graduate adviser and with GIAC to determine whether credit will be granted.
Financial assistance. C-GEO advisers verify budgets for students who are awarded funding through the Office of Student Financial Services. Information about other funding opportunities for study abroad is available at the center. The center administers the campus competition for a number of grants, including the Institute of International Education (IIE) Fulbright grants, the National Security Education Program (NSEP) grants, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) grants, regional IIE awards, and the University's International Education Fee Scholarship (IEFS).
Transfer Credit Policies for Coursework from International Institutions
Evaluation by the Office of Admissions of course credit earned at an international institution does not constitute approval of the credit for use toward a degree; such approval is solely within the jurisdiction of the student's academic dean. Policies governing the evaluation of transfer credit from international institutions include the following.
- Transfer credit is generally awarded for academic course credit earned from Ministry of Education–accredited institutions.
- Rules governing the assignment of transfer credit from United States institutions also apply to transfer credit from international institutions.
- To receive credit, the student must earn a grade that is comparable to a C on the grading scale used at the University. The Graduate and International Admissions Center establishes grading scale equivalencies for international institutions.
- If the credit was not earned as part of a University-affiliated study abroad program, the symbol CR (credit) will appear on the student's University record instead of a letter grade.
- Transfer credit from a nonaffiliated study abroad (language and culture) program is not assigned a specific University course number.Instead, undesignated credit may be recorded, and the student's academic dean will determine the specific credit to be allowed for degree purposes on a substitution basis. Both current and previously enrolled University students who attend a nonaffiliated study abroad program may be required, at the discretion of the appropriate language department, to take the CLEP test to earn credit for specific language courses.
Student Government
Established in 1902 (as the Students' Association), Student Government serves as a recognized forum for student opinion. The membership includes every student enrolled at the University; official actions of the organization are carried out by the executive branch, the Student Assembly, and the judicial branch.
Student Government was instrumental in establishing many student services, including University Health Services, the summer orientation program, the shuttle bus system, a walking escort service, a multicultural information center, childcare services, student cable television, and student radio. Student Government also provides input and initiatives to the University administration, the city council, and the state legislature on such matters as minority recruitment and retention, curriculum reform, tuition increases, teacher evaluations, class availability, and the quality of undergraduate education. Student Government appoints students to the Faculty Council, the Texas Union Board of Directors, and the Student Services Budget Committee, and nominates students to the standing committees of the General Faculty.
Student Government projects cover a wide range of issues; any student may join a committee and work on a project. Elections for president, vice president, and members of the Student Assembly are held each spring. More information about Student Government is available online and in the Student Government office, Student Services Building 4.206, (512) 471-3166.
Senate of College Councils
The Senate of College Councils is the coordinating body for the college councils, which are composed of student leaders enrolled in each of the University's undergraduate colleges and schools. Since 1973, the senate has worked directly with the councils to promote academic programs, to encourage teaching excellence, and to provide student opinion on academic issues to the administration. The group's major responsibilities include selecting the recipients of the Texas Excellence Teaching Awards and honoring students selected for Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. The senate reviews the budgetary policies and approves the annual budgets of each of the college councils funded by the Student Services Budget Committee. Two members of the senate serve on the Faculty Council, the legislative body for the University. The senate also works with Student Government to accomplish goals that benefit all University students. The senate office is located on the fourth floor of the Student Services Building; interested students should call (512) 471-3166 for additional information or visit the Senate of College Councils Web site.
Graduate Student Assembly
The Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) has been the official representative body for graduate students since 1994. Other groups, including the Council of Graduate Students, represented graduate students between 1968 and 1994. GSA addresses issues that are important to its constituents, not only as students but also as teaching assistants, research assistants, and assistant instructors. GSA reports administratively to the vice provost and dean of graduate studies. Administrative expenses are funded through an allocation from the student services fee.
The objectives of GSA are to represent the views of graduate students to the University community and the community at large; to facilitate graduate student communication and interaction; to gather and disseminate information pertinent to graduate students; to conduct activities that promote the general welfare of graduate students; and to provide a means of assisting in the selection of graduate student members of departmental, college, and University bodies.
More information about GSA, including contact information for officers, current representatives, meeting agendas and minutes, and current and past activities, is available at the GSA Web site.
Student Media
Student media at the University are governed by an eleven-member Board of Operating Trustees that includes students, faculty members, and practicing media professionals. Texas Student Media (TSM) is the largest student media enterprise in the country, with an annual budget of $3.3 million. It publishes the Cactus yearbook, the campus's oldest student publication, as well as the Daily Texan, the most award-winning college daily newspaper in the United States. TSM also is responsible for the award-winning student television and radio stations TSTV and KVRX, and for the popular campus humor magazine Texas Travesty. TSM publishes the campus phone directory and a University visitor guide and operates an online housing guide in partnership with Student Government.
Legal Services for Students
Legal Services for Students offers students advice, representation, access to mediation, and referral for legal problems. These services are available by appointment during regular business hours and in the early evening when necessary. No fees are charged for advice, referral, or general assistance, but payment of court costs and other trial related expenses may be required if the office agrees to handle a student's case. The office reserves the right to accept or decline any individual case and to determine the type of legal representation that it will provide.
Representation may be provided in civil legal matters and misdemeanor criminal matters, unless the victim of the alleged crime is a student. No representation will be provided at trial for criminal misdemeanor cases if the detention or arrest involved the University of Texas at Austin Police Department. Cases normally accepted for representation include, but are not limited to, landlord-tenant disputes, misdemeanor criminal matters, consumer protection matters, minor claims resulting from automobile accidents, employment disputes, credit card complaints, and auto repair matters. The office does not represent students in felony criminal proceedings, personal business matters, family law, and most civil actions against other students, or in actions directly or indirectly against any part of The University of Texas System or its agents.
The office also prepares wills and provides a free notary service. The attorneys are available by appointment to speak to University classes and organizations.
Office of the Ombudsperson
The ombudsperson serves as a neutral third party to provide assistance to students who have University-related complaints of a nonlegal nature. The ombudsperson and most of the office staff are students. The Office of the Ombudsperson is authorized to act independently to conduct fact-finding for both academic and nonacademic concerns. The office keeps information about individual cases confidential to the extent permitted by law. The office recommends corrective measures on a systemic level. Thus the office is not a place to file a formal complaint and it does not become involved in formal or legal processes. Types of cases frequently handled by the ombudsperson include complaints about grades, registration, adds and drops, scholastic probation and dismissal, qualifying exams, parking, residency status, financial aid, refunds, and housing. A case considered inappropriate for the office to handle may be declined by the ombudsperson.
Student Grievance Procedures
Academic related grievances. Academic grievances involving grade disputes should be discussed with the course instructor. Grade disputes that are not resolved and all other academic grievances of undergraduate students should be submitted in writing to the department chair or other designated administrator of the academic program to which the grievance relates. Appeals may be directed to the appropriate academic dean, who will render the final decision. Procedures for the resolution of grievances of graduate students are specified in the Handbook of Operating Procedures, Policy 1.C.2.
The dean of the college or school in which a student is enrolled has jurisdiction over the student's program of study, degree requirements, and all other academic matters, including grievances, except as described below. A student pursuing simultaneous majors in two colleges is considered to be enrolled in both colleges and is under the jurisdiction of both deans. Students taking a course in a college or school other than the one(s) in which they are enrolled are subject, so far as the course and academic grievances regarding the course are concerned, to the dean of the college or school in which the course is offered. Procedures for cases of alleged scholastic dishonesty are given in Appendix C.
Student program and student activity related grievances. Grievances related to nonacademic student programs and activities should be submitted in writing to the dean or director of the specific student affairs area. Appeals may be directed to the vice president for student affairs, and then to the president for final disposition.
Appendix C of this catalog describes the institutional rules on student services and activities and includes provisions for formal hearings. Additional information on these provisions is available from the Office of the Dean of Students.
Disability related grievances. No qualified disabled student shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any academic program or activity at the University of Texas at Austin. Complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of disability should be submitted according to the procedures outlined in the Nondiscrimination Policy, Appendix I. The policy is in accord with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
Sex discrimination and sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual assault. Complaints alleging sex discrimination or sexual harassment should be addressed in accordance with the Policy on Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment, Appendix D. Complaints alleging sexual misconduct should be addressed in accordance with the Policy on Sexual Misconduct, Appendix E. Complaints alleging sexual assault should be addressed in accordance with the Prohibition of Sexual Assault, Appendix H.
Discipline
Under the direction of the president, the dean of students has primary responsibility for the administration of student discipline.
General statement. Students at the University neither lose the rights nor escape the responsibilities of citizenship. They are expected to obey and conduct themselves in accordance with the penal and civil statutes of the local, state, and federal government, the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents, and University regulations and administrative rules. They may be disciplined by the University for violating these standards of conduct on the campus or off the campus when the incident occurs in connection with an institution-oriented activity, or has a substantial connection to the interests of the University, or when the behavior is prohibited by University policy regardless of where it occurs, even if they are or may be penalized by civil authorities for the same act. Institutional disciplinary penalties must not, however, be used merely to duplicate the penalties imposed by civil authority.
Scholastic dishonesty. Since the value of a university degree depends on the absolute integrity of the work done by each student for that degree, a student should maintain a high standard of individual honor in his or her scholastic work.
Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, falsifying academic records, and misrepresenting facts. More information about scholastic dishonesty is given in Appendix C.
Group responsibility. Any student organization is subject to disciplinary action or revocation of registration as a student organization for violation of the penal and civil statutes of the local, state, or federal government, or a rule or regulation of The University of Texas System or the University of Texas at Austin. More information about discipline of student organizations is given in Appendix C.
Disciplinary procedures. The University of Texas at Austin administers student discipline according to the established procedures of due process. Procedures are defined and described in the Regents' Rules and Regulations, Series 50101, and in Appendix C, chapter 11.
Religious Organizations
State institutions are constitutionally restricted with regard to the establishment of religion; however, many sectarian activities are available to students through the sponsorship of various denominational organizations. Several places of worship are located in the University area. A number of student centers are maintained near campus, and many student religious organizations are registered with the University.
Shuttle Bus Service
The University shuttle bus system is operated for the benefit of students, faculty and staff members, and retirees of the University. The system is funded entirely by the mandatory student services fee. Shuttle bus patrons should be prepared to show their IDs on request.
Shuttle service is provided on scheduled registration, class, and final examination days. On most routes, service is not provided on holidays or on Saturdays that are not final examination days. Shuttle bus maps and schedules are available online, in the Parking and Transportation Services office, and at the information desks in the Main Building and the Texas Union. Questions about routes or policies should be sent by e-mail to shuttle@www.utexas.edu.
Student Parking
Students who drive or park a vehicle on campus must purchase a permit from Parking and Transportation Services (PTS). To park within the campus boundaries, a proper permit must be displayed as required. Purchase of a surface lot permit (A, C, D, M) does not assure a parking space in a specific lot. Purchase of a garage permit (R, S, N) generally assures an unassigned parking space in the garage in which it is valid.
Policies, fees, and regulations are given below. For the most recent information, a student should visit the PTS Web site, visit the PTS office on the first level of the Trinity Parking Garage (1815 Trinity Street), or call (512) 471-PARK (471-7275).
Students are eligible for the following types of parking permits:
- Class C (surface student) parking permits are available to all students enrolled at the University. The fee is $110 for the year. This permit allows parking in C and Longhorn lots.
- Class C+ (surface student plus Night Horn garage permits) are available to all students enrolled at the University. The fee is $170 per year. This permit allows parking in C and Longhorn lots. It also allows parking in University garages, within the limits given for Night Horn permits in item 8 below.
- Class A (surface faculty/staff) parking permits are available to University graduate students who are also employed by the University for at least twenty hours a week. The student's employment must be verified by a signed copy of the appointment or reappointment form or a letter from the dean, director, or department chair. The fee is $132 a year. This permit allows parking in A parking areas, in Longhorn lots, and in C lots after 2 pm.
- Class D (student with disabilities) parking permits are available to University students with disabilities. The applicant must present a state-issued license plate or placard for the disabled and a copy of his or her Texas Department of Transportation VTR214 form with a doctor's signature. The fee is $110 a year. Individuals whose vehicles display both a valid University permit for the disabled and the appropriate state-issued license plate or placard may park in any space with a D or handicap designation.
A student whose vehicle displays the disabled veteran license plate or Congressional Medal of Honor recipient's license plate or placard is exempt from the payment of all parking fees on campus but must display the Class D parking permit.
Temporary permits are also available at the PTS office for people with temporary disabilities affecting mobility.
- Class M (motorcycle/moped/motor scooter) parking permits are available to any University student or faculty or staff member. The fee is $66 a year, but there is no charge for a Class M permit with the purchase of another permit except an R permit. The Class M permit allows parking in M parking areas; motorcycles, mopeds, and motor scooters may not be parked in automobile parking areas.
- Class R (garage resident student) parking permits are available to residents of University-owned housing located on the main campus. The fee is $360, $375, or $395 for a semester, or $648, $675, or $711 for nine months, depending on the garage. Nine-month Class R permits purchased in the fall are valid through May 31 of the following year. Students may purchase a permit for the summer session for an additional fee of $225. The Class R permit allows parking in R areas in the garage designated on the permit; it also allows parking in Longhorn lots.
- Class S (garage commuting student) parking permits are available to University students who live off campus. The fee is $275 per semester, $131 for the summer session, or $576 for twelve months. Class S permits allow parking in the garage designated on the permit and in Longhorn lots.
- Class N (Night Horn garage access) parking permits are available to anyone affiliated with the University. The fee is $60 for the year if purchased with another permit, or $110 for the year if purchased alone. Class N permits allow parking when space is available in any University garage. Class N permits are valid from 5:00 pm to 4:00 am, Monday through Thursday, and from 5:00 pm Friday to 4:00 am Monday.
Class C, C+, M, N, and A permits purchased in the fall semester are valid through August 31 of the following year. Permits purchased after September 30 are prorated monthly. Permit refunds are offered during the add/drop period for the semester that the permit was purchased, and replacement permits are available for a nominal fee.
Parking may be restricted in any garage or surface lot for special events.
The following charges for violation of parking and traffic regulations are in effect for 2007–2008. Parking and Transportation Services reserves the right to refer any violator to the Office of the Dean of Students or the appropriate academic dean or department director.
| Violation | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Unauthorized parking in an "At All Times" space | $50.00 |
| Improper method of parking | $25.00 |
| Disabled vehicle [2] | $50.00 |
| Unauthorized special event parking | $25.00 |
| Inhabiting a vehicle of any kind on University property without authorization | $50.00 |
| Parking overtime at a meter | $15.00 |
| Improper use of a controlled access area or a key card | $25.00 |
| Unauthorized parking in a space reserved for persons with disabilities [3] | $150.00 |
| Unauthorized parking in Thompson Conference Center or LBJ Library lot | $25.00 |
| Moped/motorcycle/motorbike parked in a space designated for four-wheeled vehicles | $25.00 |
| Unregistered bicycle | $10.00 |
| Bicycle or EPAMD parking in areas other than those designated for bicycles [3] | $10.00 |
| Violating temporary parking restrictions | $25.00 |
| Parked in violation of set time parameters | $25.00 |
| Idling at air intake louvers | $25.00 |
| Failure to display proper permit on a registered vehicle. (Three warning tickets per academic year, then $10.00 per incident.) | $10.00 |
| Possession, counterfeiting, or altering of a University permit and/or possession of lost, stolen, or invalid permit. The cost of the permit is added to the penalty. | $150.00 |
| Obstruction to vehicular or pedestrian traffic [2] | $25.00 |
| Parking in a fire lane, at a fire hydrant, or on a red or yellow curb | $50.00 |
| Parking or driving on sidewalks, grass, or shrubbery. The cost of repairs is added to the penalty. | $25.00 |
| Improper passenger pickup and drop off | $25.00 |
| Exceeding 15 miles per hour speed limit or other posted speed limit on campus | $25.00 |
| Violation of an official traffic control device, such as a STOP or YIELD sign | $50.00 |
| Moving violation of Texas motor vehicle laws not otherwise specified in these rules and regulations | $50.00 |
| Other nonmoving violation of Texas motor vehicle laws | $25.00 |
| Moving a barricade or parking within any barricaded area or moving a vehicle without permission of owner/operator [2] | $25.00 |
| Failure to stop and heed instructions given by a University police officer or guard | $25.00 |
| Parking or operating a motor vehicle while privileges are suspended [3] | $150.00 |
| Roller-skating, skateboarding, or operating a scooter on campus | $15.00 |
| Having a vehicle of any type within a University building (except a parking facility) | $15.00 |
| Parking without authorized valid permit | $25.00 |
| Theft of property or damaging property by unauthorized boot removal. The replacement cost of damaged property is added to the penalty. | $150.00 |
| Improper exit from a University parking garage. The maximum daily fee is also assessed. [3] | $50.00 |
| Vehicle relocation or towing | $100.00 |
The Texas Exes
The Texas Exes, established as the Ex-Students' Association in 1885, is one of the largest self-governed alumni organizations in the country. The association provides news and information about the University to its seventy thousand members, raises money for scholarships and teaching awards, promotes University activities, and offers benefits to members interested in specific University programs.
In 2006, the Texas Exes awarded $1.5 million in scholarships to nearly seven hundred students. Many of these students were freshmen who received scholarships from Texas Exes chapters across the United States. Each year, freshman scholars chosen from the top ranks of their high school classes bring the highest academic achievements and standards to the University.
News of the University reaches members of the association through The Alcalde, a bimonthly magazine. The Texas Exes provide lifetime learning opportunities through Flying Longhorn tours to all parts of the world, Alumni Campus Abroad programs, Alumni College in June, use of the University libraries, and University of Texas Press book discounts. Discounts on services and merchandise and a membership directory are available to members. The association's Texas Exes Student Chapter provides Camp Texas for entering freshmen, career contacts and internships for students, and many opportunities for involvement. These activities help build students' leadership skills and sense of loyalty to the University. The association also provides career services for alumni, including job listings, a résumé database, career workshops, individual consulting, and a network of alumni advisers.
The Texas Exes' home on campus is the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, which stands on San Jacinto Boulevard across from Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Facilities include a banquet hall, offices, meeting rooms, and parking. The building is named for Lila B. Etter and John P. Harbin. Etter, whose bequest to the University financed much of the original structure in 1965, was the daughter of the University's first president, Leslie Waggener. Harbin is a distinguished alumnus and past president of the Texas Exes. His gift provided site preservation, development, and landscaping.
The University depends on the time and talents of Texas Exes members to support and carry out many of its programs. Membership is a charitable contribution. More information is available at the Texas Exes Web site, by phone at (512) 471-8839, and by e-mail at alumni@www.utexas.edu.