Commission of 125: Committees

Executive Committee

Kenny Jastrow, Chair
The Executive Committee was responsible for drafting a vision statement for the University.

The University of Texas will be the best in the world at creating a disciplined culture of excellence that generates intellectual excitement, transforms lives, and develops leaders. The University of Texas will define for the 21st century what it means to be a university of the first class.

The Executive Committee issued a charge to the Commission regarding excellence and aspirations, and it received the reports of the other committees, from which the Executive Committee synthesized the Report of the Commission of 125.

Character, Scale, & Access

Cassandra Carr, Chair

The Character, Scale & Access Committee addressed the size and culture of the University, its general balance of programs among fields, and its approach to serving all populations and geographic regions of the state, including issues regarding admissions and financial aid.

The Undergraduate Experience

Cappy McGarr, Chair

The Undergraduate Experience Committee addressed faculty and academic programs, academic processes, student activities, residential life, honors programs, undergraduate research, study abroad, student services, and other topics.

Graduate & Professional Education

Fred Hegi, Chair

The Graduate & Professional Education Committee addressed topics such as faculty and academic programs, student life, interdisciplinary programs, ethics, access, professional responsibility and accountability, institutional cooperation, continuing education, alumni, and other topics.

Research

Steve McKnight, Chair

The Research Committee addressed topics such as competitiveness for Federal funding, industry collaborations, technology transfer and commercialization, communicating the value and impact of research, undergraduate research, interdisciplinary research, and other topics.

Libraries, Museums & Information Technology

Prudence Mackintosh, Chair

The Libraries, Museums & Information Technology Resources Committee addressed issues regarding the strategic development of the University's libraries and collections, as well as the information technology resources upon which the institution depends. This includes the innovative use of technology to support the mission of the University. In addition, the committee examined how current policies might evolve in light of changing patterns in the pursuit of scholarship and in public outreach.

Service to Society

Melinda Perrin, Chair

The Service to Society Committee addressed the ways in which the University can best serve Texas and the nation in specific areas. Those areas may include public education, the environment, the arts, the border and Latin America, the Texas economy, health, and extended education. The committee determined the areas on which to focus.

External Relations

David Beck, Chair

The External Relationships Committee addressed ways in which the University can improve its relationships with constituent groups in Texas and the nation. It focusd on the University's interaction with the Austin area, with Texas at large, and with media, government, and organizations at the national level.

Resources & Infrastructure

Jake Foley, Chair

The Resources & Infrastructure Committee addressed issues regarding financial resources, physical facilities, and the infrastructure of the University. Topics may included state, federal, corporate, and private funding, budgeting, the Campus Master Plan, facilities planning, utilities, and land use.

Introduction	News	Members	Committees	Speeches	Reports	Final Report
Executive Committee Kenny Jastrow, Chair The Executive Committee was responsible for drafting a vision statement for the University. The University of Texas will be the best in the world at creating a disciplined culture of excellence that generates intellectual excitement, transforms lives, and develops leaders. The University of Texas will define for the 21st century what it means to be a university of the first class. The Executive Committee issued a charge to the Commission regarding excellence and aspirations, and it received the reports of the other committees, from which the Executive Committee synthesized the Report of the Commission of 125. Character, Scale, & Access Cassandra Carr, Chair The Character, Scale & Access Committee addressed the size and culture of the University, its general balance of programs among fields, and its approach to serving all populations and geographic regions of the state, including issues regarding admissions and financial aid. The Undergraduate Experience Cappy McGarr, Chair The Undergraduate Experience Committee addressed faculty and academic programs, academic processes, student activities, residential life, honors programs, undergraduate research, study abroad, student services, and other topics. Graduate & Professional Education Fred Hegi, Chair The Graduate & Professional Education Committee addressed topics such as faculty and academic programs, student life, interdisciplinary programs, ethics, access, professional responsibility and accountability, institutional cooperation, continuing education, alumni, and other topics. Research Steve McKnight, Chair The Research Committee addressed topics such as competitiveness for Federal funding, industry collaborations, technology transfer and commercialization, communicating the value and impact of research, undergraduate research, interdisciplinary research, and other topics. Libraries, Museums & Information Technology Prudence Mackintosh, Chair The Libraries, Museums & Information Technology Resources Committee addressed issues regarding the strategic development of the University's libraries and collections, as well as the information technology resources upon which the institution depends. This includes the innovative use of technology to support the mission of the University. In addition, the committee examined how current policies might evolve in light of changing patterns in the pursuit of scholarship and in public outreach. Service to Society Melinda Perrin, Chair The Service to Society Committee addressed the ways in which the University can best serve Texas and the nation in specific areas. Those areas may include public education, the environment, the arts, the border and Latin America, the Texas economy, health, and extended education. The committee determined the areas on which to focus. External Relations David Beck, Chair The External Relationships Committee addressed ways in which the University can improve its relationships with constituent groups in Texas and the nation. It focusd on the University's interaction with the Austin area, with Texas at large, and with media, government, and organizations at the national level. Resources & Infrastructure Jake Foley, Chair The Resources & Infrastructure Committee addressed issues regarding financial resources, physical facilities, and the infrastructure of the University. Topics may included state, federal, corporate, and private funding, budgeting, the Campus Master Plan, facilities planning, utilities, and land use.
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