Chancellor Francisco G. Cigarroa's Framework for Advancing Excellence Action Plan

Cigarroa's Framework for Advancing Excellence Action Plan

UT System News Release: UT System Chancellor Francisco G. Cigarroa Presents Action Plan
to Position UT System as a Leader in Productivity and Excellence (08/25/11)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5XNlqQSoOg&feature=channel_video_title

What Others Are Saying About the Action Plan:

"The plan unveiled today reflects important steps toward both increasing productivity and improving academic quality in The University of Texas System, and I applaud Chancellor Cigarroa and everyone involved for their hard work in this effort." - Gov. Rick Perry (Read the statement)

"I applaud Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa for presenting this forward-thinking action plan that emphasizes innovation and creativity in confronting the ongoing challenges in higher education and in advancing excellence for The University of Texas System." - State Sen. Judith Zaffirini (Read the statement)

"The UT Chancellor, presidents and regents are to be commended for this united effort to advance thoughtful improvements, prioritize key indicators of success and hold themselves accountable. I look forward to observing the Chancellor's implementation and seeing the results." - State Rep. Dan Branch (Read the statement)

"Chancellor Cigarroa has outlined a thoughtful and comprehensive plan of action that continues UT's legacy of excellence and culture of continual innovation. It also provides an exemplary blueprint for the future of higher education in Texas." - Texas Coalition for Excellence in Higher Education (Read the statement)

"We congratulate the chancellor on a comprehensive and well-considered approach. His focus on efficiency and resource utilization demonstrates respect for students and taxpayers, and should further reduce the cost of higher education to both." - Texas Public Policy Foundation (Read the statement)

"This plan is a promising first step towards improving the quality, affordability and accessibility of higher education in Texas." - Texas Business for Higher Education (Read the statement)

"We are particularly pleased and gratified that the Board of Regents chose to single out our region of the State with their decision to approve and fast-track the Lower Rio Grande Valley Plan education and health initiatives." - Randy Whittington, President, South Texas Medical Foundation (Read the statement)