David Dewhurst wants to help UTEP despite tight budget

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said Thursday that he hoped lawmakers could find money to help schools like UTEP rise to the level of elite national universities even as he outlined tough budgetary times ahead for ...

[William Pena]

The article states, "Typically, a tier-one university is one that receives more than $100 million in federal research grants and has selective admissions, low student-faculty ratios and competitive salaries." As long as Diana Natalicio is president, UTEP will NEVER achieve tier one status. She insists on an open admission policy to the point that UTEP is listed as one of the "top three" American colleges for admitting virtually everybody.

Do we really want UTEP to become a top tier university? If so, the first step must be to fire Natalicio and replace her with someone who is committed to a selective admission policy. Those who are not admitted but want to pursue a college education should begin their studies at a community college.

[Rick M]

oh god, The discombobulated talking Head had to get his 3 cents in.

Please Elliot, do UTEP a favor and DON'T address this issue.
Let someone who isn;t a laughing stock do it.