Over 90 faculty and staff logged into Zoom Tuesday afternoon for the first 2020 Town Hall meeting of the semester and the first meeting since the COVID-19 restrictions. President Frederick Slabach headed the meeting and answered general questions as usual. But unlike regular town hall meetings where one group has the focus, Slabach had several… Continue reading Slabach hosts first virtual 2020 Town Hall meeting
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IT discusses campus technology updates at 2020 Town Hall meeting
The final 2020 Town Hall Meeting of the semester was presented by the Finance and Administration Office in the Nick and Lou Martin University Center Tuesday afternoon. Daniel de Leon, Wesleyan’s dynamic campus chief information officer, presented on changes in IT and IT’s strategy for computer replacement. He was introduced by Donna Nance, the vice… Continue reading IT discusses campus technology updates at 2020 Town Hall meeting
2020 Town Hall meetings migrate to the Martin University Center
Texas Wesleyan President Frederick Slabach opened the first 2020 Town Hall meeting of the academic year Tuesday afternoon in a new location: the Nick and Lou Martin University Center. “Welcome everybody. I hope you’ve all enjoyed [the Martin University Center] so far,” Slabach said. Dr. Dennis Hall, vice president of student affairs and dean of… Continue reading 2020 Town Hall meetings migrate to the Martin University Center
Henderson hangs up provost position to teach
After 25 years in Texas Wesleyan’s administration, including 16 as provost, Dr. Allen Henderson has decided to return to his roots of teaching before retiring, sparking a search for a new provost. “My favorite moments at Texas Wesleyan include teaching students and seeing their lives transformed for the better as they achieve their goals and their dream of an… Continue reading Henderson hangs up provost position to teach
Wesleyan to launch 2 new online degrees in 2019
As faculty, staff, and students gathered in Martin Hall for convocation in late August, President Frederick Slabach announced Texas Wesleyan would be launching two new online degree programs. The online master’s of education degree and the online bachelor’s of business administration completion degree will launch in the fall of 2019. “I’m excited about the new… Continue reading Wesleyan to launch 2 new online degrees in 2019
Slabach cuts through budget worries
With rumors spreading, tuition rising, and the recent change to the block rate spawning a student protest last week, students and faculty are looking for answers about Texas Wesleyan’s financial future. After all, back in February, President Frederick Slabach announced at a town hall meeting that the university anticipates “having to cut $2.9 million from… Continue reading Slabach cuts through budget worries
Students left unsatisfied with answers from 2020 Town Hall meeting
Texas Wesleyan President Frederick Slabach opened Tuesday’s 2020 Town Hall meeting to students after continuing concerns about the credit hour block changes. Slabach followed discussing university updates with answering questions submitted by students and faculty, and then did a Q&A with students asking questions in person. The in-person questions were all about the new block… Continue reading Students left unsatisfied with answers from 2020 Town Hall meeting
Slabach hosts first 2020 Town Hall meeting of 2018
Texas Wesleyan President Frederick Slabach hosted the first 2020 Town Hall meeting of 2018 on Tuesday afternoon in the Baker Building. The meeting focused on how the university plans to increase enrollment through academic improvement and campus renovations; the university budget was also mentioned. The meeting opened with Slabach introducing Dr. Heidi Taylor, who talked… Continue reading Slabach hosts first 2020 Town Hall meeting of 2018