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Regents Approve ASU Academic Reorganization Due to Funding Shortfall

May 13, 2011

In an effort to save money and streamline operations, a reorganization of Angelo State University’s colleges and departments was approved by the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents in regular session Friday, May 13, in Lubbock.

In anticipating the budget shortfalls from the State of Texas, ASU’s leadership began an academic review process last fall and accelerated that process this spring to determine how best to realign our academic units.

“This is a direct result of the decreased appropriations we are expecting from the state,” said ASU President Joseph C. Rallo. “After a thorough review of all academic departments and after discussions with deans of the respective colleges, we have determined the need for reorganization at both the college and departmental levels.”

Based on House Bill 1 before the Texas Legislature, current projections for each of the next two years show ASU receiving $3.6 to $4.4 million less than the current appropriation. The reorganization is designed to help ASU save money, become more efficient and achieve the university’s enrollment growth goals.

Beginning in fall 2011, the six ASU colleges will be consolidated into five colleges, and the university’s 22 departments will be consolidated into 18 departments. Although various areas of academics will be redefined, programs will uphold their commitment to educational excellence.

Rallo also indicated that the consolidation of colleges and departments will reduce administrative overhead allowing the university to maintain high academic standards while receiving fewer funds from the state.

The reorganization changes that will go into effect with the start of the fall semester are as follows:

College Reorganizations:
The College of Arts and Sciences will now house:
The College of Health and Human Services will now house:
The College of Business: