TexasVines Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Is it not going to be part of UH anymore or something? I like University of houston downtown. It sounds good.it is not a part of UH now it is its own university....but it is currently and will remain a part of the UH System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 it is not a part of UH now it is its own university....but it is currently and will remain a part of the UH SystemSame thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasVines Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Same thing.only to those that have no clue....if different admission requirements, different degree requirements, and courses that do not count at one school or the other is the "same thing" then every university in the world is the same because they all are a university Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Wahoo Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 only to those that have no clue....if different admission requirements, different degree requirements, and courses that do not count at one school or the other is the "same thing" then every university in the world is the same because they all are a universityI think he probably meant it has the same relation to UH that UT and UT-San Antonio, Dallas, Arlington, El Paso, etc. have. They are part of the same system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasVines Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I think he probably meant it has the same relation to UH that UT and UT-San Antonio, Dallas, Arlington, El Paso, etc. have. They are part of the same system.well in his case he is one of those that is very against the name change because he believes there is no difference between UHD and UH and they should not try and differentiate one from the other when there is a big difference.....they are not the same university and they have vastly different admissions and degree plansjust like the UT system schools...it is a lot less hard to confuse the UT schools since none are in the same city and since many have their own sports teams.....and they all have vastly different admissions requirements and degree plans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 wait until you see the reply in the UH tier 1 threadyes happy ltawacs No. And I hold YOU personally responsible for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 You're always this surly aren't you?Only when I'm being hit on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I think he probably meant it has the same relation to UH that UT and UT-San Antonio, Dallas, Arlington, El Paso, etc. have. They are part of the same system.Yes. They ARE part of the same system.well in his case he is one of those that is very against the name change because he believes there is no difference between UHD and UH and they should not try and differentiate one from the other when there is a big difference.....they are not the same university and they have vastly different admissions and degree plansjust like the UT system schools...it is a lot less hard to confuse the UT schools since none are in the same city and since many have their own sports teams.....and they all have vastly different admissions requirements and degree plansYes. They do.Sports are irrelevant. At least to any important science-based majors.it is not a part of UH now it is its own university....but it is currently and will remain a part of the UH SystemIt is NOT part of UHCentral. Only an idiot would believe that.It IS part of the UH system.Get it clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 University of Southeast Texas ... just has a nice ring to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deut28Thirteen Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I also liked Houston Metro better than the names in the poll, but Gulf Coast State sounds pretty good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordGuyHTX Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headli...ro/6221886.htmlUH-Downtown moves ahead with renamingBy JEANNIE KEVERSchool leaders are going ahead with plans to rename the University ofHouston-Downtown, despite opposition from students, alumni and somefaculty members.If it has its own distinctive name, it can move forward (and) beknown, said Welcome Wilson Sr., chairman of the board that governsUH-Downtown and other schools in the UH System.He and university president Max Castillo said Tuesday they believe thebenefits of a new name would outweigh the disapproval of those whodont want it to change.Any new name would have to be approved by the Legislature, and Castillosaid a new name could be in place by fall. He and Wilson met with theChronicle editorial board Tuesday to explain their reasoning.Regents voted last month to support the change but stopped short ofrecommending the name Castillo proposed: Houston MetropolitanUniversity.Thats still under consideration, however, along with University ofSouth Texas, University of Southeast Texas, Gulf Coast State Universityand other options. Faculty, staff and students will vote on their topfive choices; the vote ends Tuesday.Regents will select a new name in February.Michelle Moosally, an associate professor of English and president ofthe faculty Senate, said its been hard to gauge reaction, partiallybecause classes just resumed after the holiday break.Some people dont want the name changed, she said. Others support achange, but dont like any of the proposed names. And some feel rushedinto making a decision.Castillo acknowledged that the idea is not universally popular. Rightnow, Im the kiss of death on campus, he said.But he and Wilson said a new name is important if UH-Downtown is toestablish its own identity. Too many people think it is a satellitecampus of the flagship UH campus, they said.Not everyone thinks a new name is the solution.Ive yet to find a person that thinks the name change is a good idea,said Chris Lewis, 26, a senior business major who will graduate in May.Something should have been said on our application, that theres apossibility UH-D would change its name.Lewis started one of several Facebook groups opposed to the change.Castillo said alumni and students who graduate before the name ischanged could request another diploma with the new name.Those who enroll before the name is changed but graduate after couldchoose either name for their diploma.Moosally said the uncertainty -- what name regents will select, whetherthe Legislature will approve the change -- is causing angst among somestudents and faculty.We hope that everybody will come to terms with whatever happens, butwe dont know what that will be, she said.jeannie.kever@chron.comBrought to you by the HoustonChronicle.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I personally know Dr. Moosally and I know she's opposed to this useless change. I'm sure someone must have Castillo in their pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I personally know Dr. Moosally and I know she's opposed to this useless change. I'm sure someone must have Castillo in their pocket.Castillo is leaving UHD soon. Maybe he wants a "legacy", to be known as the President who "gave UHD it's new, fresh identity". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Castillo is leaving UHD soon. Maybe he wants a "legacy", to be known as the President who "gave UHD it's new, fresh identity".This makes me sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordGuyHTX Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 (edited) The University of Houston Edited January 24, 2009 by FordGuyHTX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 The University of Houston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolBuddy06 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Thanks FordGuy. Just gave them a piece of my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 It is expected that many angry UHD students, alumni, staff, and faculty will transcend on the UH campus that day for the meeting to voice opposition of the name change.Watching angry people "transcend" themselves sounds like an event not to be missed. In fact, UH Central grads should take a cue from these angry UHD students and alumni, and do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Watching angry people "transcend" themselves sounds like an event not to be missed. In fact, UH Central grads should take a cue from these angry UHD students and alumni, and do the same. Funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconRanch1 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Funny. This will be interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 just found out, but voting was closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordGuyHTX Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 (edited) We will find out Tuesday, February 3 or early Wednesday, February 4 at the latest on the final name selection submitted to the UHS Board of Regents by Chancellor Khator. In the mean time, voting results of the top five name recommendations for UHD per the online survey last week attached below.Top Five New Name Recommendations For the University of Houston-Downtown Submitted by the Name Selection Leadership Group at the University of Houston Edited February 3, 2009 by FordGuyHTX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Judah Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Hah...being confused with TSU is a "serious" concern but being confused with UST is not? I think they should go back to being confused with U of H main campus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Hah...being confused with TSU is a "serious" concern but being confused with UST is not? I think they should go back to being confused with U of H main campus.No kidding. I hope FordGuyHTX brings us better news than this next time he gets on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 totheskies recalls the days of unruly Hillary Clinton supporters...HMU!!!! HMU!!!! HMU!!!! HMU!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Cullen State University would have been great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deut28Thirteen Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 All those names sound so boring and lame. There plenty of schools with the name Texas or south in it.Houston Metro or Cullen or Gulfcoast State were much better imo.I know Houston is a Southern City, but is Houston more Gulfcoast Texas than South Texas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 All those names sound so boring and lame. There plenty of schools with the name Texas or south in it.Houston Metro or Cullen or Gulfcoast State were much better imo.I know Houston is a Southern City, but is Houston more Gulfcoast Texas than South Texas?Houston is not in South Texas. All of these names are ridiculous, but none of this matters, because Empress Khatour will make a unilateral decision, despite the fact the she doesn't run UHD. Just like she did for provost, despite overwhelming faculty dissent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHCoog27 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) Houston is not in South Texas. All of these names are ridiculous, but none of this matters, because Empress Khatour will make a unilateral decision, despite the fact the she doesn't run UHD. Just like she did for provost, despite overwhelming faculty dissent.She does run UHD in the sense that she's chancellor of the entire UH system. And as someone who works on campus, I didn't hear much "dissent" over Antel's appointment. That said, the proposed names are terrible. Edited February 4, 2009 by UHCoog27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 She does run UHD in the sense that she's chancellor of the entire UH system. And as someone who works on campus, I didn't hear much "dissent" over Antel's appointment.Are you faculty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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