SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 184
WHEREAS, The University of Texas at El Paso has attained a
prestigious R1 designation in the Carnegie Classification of
Institutions of Higher Education; and
WHEREAS, For nearly half a century, the Carnegie
Classification has analyzed and categorized higher learning
institutions with outstanding research and policy analysis
programs; the R1 designation is conferred to top tier doctoral
universities with high research activity, and this exemplary
ranking has been accorded to only 130 out of the 2,883 four-year
higher education institutions in the United States; and
WHEREAS, In the past 30 years, under the leadership of
President Diana Natalicio, The University of Texas at El Paso has
experienced significant growth in its research programs and
expenditures; doctoral degree offerings have exponentially
increased from one to 22 programs across campus, and annual
research expenditures have risen from $6 million to $95 million;
alongside this expansion in the scope and quality of research
activities, the university has maintained its commitment to
access, placing high priority on engaging students in its
research endeavors; and
WHEREAS, The University of Texas at El Paso has
distinguished itself as one of the top research universities in
the nation, and this newly earned ranking is well-deserved
recognition of its dedication to educational excellence; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby congratulate The University of Texas at El
Paso for attaining the R1 designation in the Carnegie
Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and extend to
the administration, faculty, students, and staff sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
The University of Texas at El Paso as an expression of high regard
from the Texas Senate.
RodrÃguez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 12, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate