Regents Approve Program Addition, Under Armour Partnership Extension

Regents Approve Program Addition, Under Armour Partnership Extension

During its quarterly meeting on May 28-29, the Texas State University System Board of Regents considered items from each member institution, including Sam Houston State University. Below are some of the items approved by the regents.

Academic Program Changes

• Approved the addition of a Bachelor of Arts in World Languages and Cultures with concentrations in American Sign Language, French and Spanish to prepare students to use and evaluate languages other than English in academic, professional and community settings.
• Allowed for the university to hold faculty-led study abroad programs in multiple provinces of South Africa to study international agriculture.

Finance Items

• Finalized pricing on dual credit tuition rates of $50 per semester credit hour.
• SHSU was approved to continue its partnership with Under Armour through June 30, 2031, for athletic apparel and equipment.
• The university was also approved to continue its contract with Ricoh USA for campus mail services, including student package lockers and departmental delivery.

All academic program changes are to be implemented upon final approval by the TSUS Board of Regents, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, as applicable.

View full TSUS Board Meeting documents.