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===Student media===
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The university operates Ram TV available locally on [[SuddenLink Communications|SuddenLink]] Cable Channel 6. The channel operates 24 hours a day, featuring new programing Monday through Thursday during prime time.<ref>[http://www.angelo.edu/services/ram_television/ Schedule<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The ''Ram Page'' is the university's official student-run newspaper.<ref>[http://www.asurampage.com/ Ram Page<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The ''Ramdiculous Page'' is a widely published satirical newspaper independently produced on campus by Angelo State students.<ref>[http://www.ramdiculous.com/ Ramdiculous.com]</ref> Ram Radio is currently an Internet station broadcasting 24 hours a day. The university is currently in the process of obtaining a broadcast license for this station.<ref>[http://www.angelo.edu/services/ramradio Ram Radio<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
The university operates Ram TV available locally on [[SuddenLink Communications|SuddenLink]] Cable Channel 6. The channel operates 24 hours a day, featuring new programing Monday through Thursday during prime time.<ref>[http://www.angelo.edu/services/ram_television/ Schedule<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The ''Ram Page'' is the university's official student-run newspaper.<ref>[http://www.asurampage.com/ Ram Page<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The ''Ramdiculous Page'' is a widely published satirical newspaper independently produced on campus by Angelo State students.<ref>[http://www.ramdiculous.com/ Ramdiculous.com]</ref> Ram Radio is an Internet station broadcasting 24 hours a day; the university is currently in the process of obtaining a broadcast license for this station.<ref>[http://www.angelo.edu/services/ramradio Ram Radio<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


== Traditions ==
== Traditions ==

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Angelo State University
File:ASUseal.png
MottoFiat lux ("Let there be light")
TypeState university
Established1928
Endowment$88,283,499[1]
PresidentDr. Joseph C. Rallo
Undergraduates6,156
Postgraduates527
Location
San Angelo
,
Texas
,
USA
CampusUrban, 268 acre (1.1 km²)
ColorsBlue and gold   
AffiliationsLone Star Conference
MascotRam, "Dominic"
Websitewww.angelo.edu
File:ASUathletic.png
View from the mall of the Houston Harte Student Center

Angelo State University is a public, coeducational university located in San Angelo, Texas. It is a member of the Texas Tech University System and, for athletics, the Lone Star Conference. Angelo State University offers approximately 100 undergraduate programs and 21 graduate programs. 2006 enrollment stands at about 6,200 with plans to increase to 10,000 by 2028.[2]

History

The history of the university can be traced to 1928 when San Angelo College was established, following a municipal election held in 1926. Organized as part of the city school system, the two-year college for many years occupied a site on North Oakes Street near the commercial center of the city. The voters of Tom Green County in 1945 created a County Junior College District and elected the first board of trustees. In 1947, the first building was constructed on the present university site.

The university has experienced a rapid transition from the status of a regional junior college to that of an accredited senior institution of higher learning. Angelo State was created as Angelo State College in 1965 by an act of the 58th Session of the Texas Legislature in 1963. The transfer of authority from the Board of Trustees of the junior college to the Board of Regents, State Senior Colleges, became effective on September 1, 1965. In May 1967, the first baccalaureate degrees were awarded. The name of the institution was changed to Angelo State University in May 1969.

Angelo State University was designated as a member of the Texas State University System in 1975, along with Sam Houston State University, Southwest Texas State University, and Sul Ross State University, when the 64th Texas Legislature changed the name of the governing board to Board of Regents, Texas State University System. In September 1967, Dr. Lloyd Drexel Vincent became the second president of Angelo State College, succeeding Dr. Raymond M. Cavness who first held that post. Dr. Vincent served as president until his death on August 5, 1994.

Following the death of President Vincent, Michael P. Ryan was named Interim President by the Board of Regents, Texas State University System, on August 9 1994. On January 25 1995, Dr. E. James Hindman became the third president of Angelo State University. Dr. Joseph C. Rallo, previously the Provost and Academic Vice President at Western Illinois University became the university's fourth President on June 1, 2007.

Graduate program

The graduate school at Angelo State was authorized by the Board of Regents, State Senior Colleges, on May 15 1970, and approved by The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on October 19 1970. The first graduate students were enrolled in the fall semester of 1971. Over 6,606 students have been admitted to the graduate program since it was initiated. The baccalaureate degrees of these graduate students were awarded by 617 different colleges and universities from every region of the nation and several foreign countries.

Re-alignment with the Texas Tech University System

In March 2007, Rep. Drew Darby and Sen. Robert Duncan co-sponsored House Bill 3564 which sought to align Angelo State University with the Texas Tech University System.[3] The merger received widespread support in Lubbock where Texas Tech University is located and in San Angelo.[4][5] The bill was approved by the full House on April 24, 2007, and by the Senate in a unanimous vote on May 15, 2007.[6] On May 23, 2007, Gov. Rick Perry signed the bill.[7] It then went before voters on November 6, 2007, as Proposition 1, which passed 66.28 percent in favor to 33.72 percent against, thus amending the Texas Constitution[8]

Campus

The 268 acre (1.1 km²) campus has changed significantly since 1965 as a result of the development of an ultramodern physical plant now valued at over $350 million. The Porter Henderson Library was completed in the fall of 1967, and in the spring of 1968 the Raymond M. Cavness Science Building was opened. An academic building and a ten-story women's high rise residence hall and accompanying food service center were opened in September 1968. A second ten-story residence hall for men opened in September 1969. The modernization and expansion of the Houston Harte University Center was completed during the summer of 1971, and a physical education complex was opened in the summer of 1972.

The Robert and Nona Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, completed during the spring of 1976, provides ultramodern facilities for the Departments of Education, Art and Music, and Communications, Drama, and Journalism. In addition to an extensive array of teaching facilities, many special use areas are incorporated in the building, including the theatre, recital hall, band hall, and an area for art design and ceramics. Construction was completed during the summer of 1975 on a facility at the University's Management,

Porter Henderson Library at Angelo State University

Instruction, and Research Center operated at the O.C. Fisher Lake on 4,643 acres (19 km²) of property which Angelo State has under long-term lease from the US Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army. These facilities support the programs in animal science and biology and a wide range of management and research activities. A multipurpose sports complex for men and women was completed in 1979 which includes an all-weather Tartan track, two regulation softball fields, tennis courts, improved practice fields for football, and ultramodern facilities for dressing and training. The 60,000 square foot (5,600 m²) Emil C. Rassman Building, completed during the summer of 1983, houses the Department of Business Administration, the Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance, and Department of Aerospace Studies, as well as the office of the Dean of the College of Professional Studies.

The $8 million Lloyd D. and Johnell S. Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building was completed during the 1985 Spring Semester. Located across the mall from the Physical Education Building and the Emil C. Rassman Building, the building contains approximately 73,000 square feet (6,800 m²) arranged over two floors. The building houses the University's nursing program, the Physics Department, and offices for the Dean of the College of Sciences and the Dean of the Graduate School. Specialized teaching and laboratory facilities are included for physics, physical science, geology, nursing, and mathematics. A highlight of the building is a planetarium featuring a 50 foot (15 m) dome and seating for 114. The facility is used as a lecture hall and for other special programs. It is also used in conjunction with academic courses in astronomy and for public shows.

The Administration Building at Angelo State University

The 86,000 square foot (8,000 m²) Mathematics-Computer Science Building, completed in 1996, houses the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Computer Science as well as facilities to support the University's mainframe computing services. Other recent additions include expansion of the Cavness Science Building, construction of the new Texan Hall residences, and adding an additional floor to the Porter Henderson Library to accommodate the Communications, Drama & Journalism department and Honors Program. Also the university is in the process of constructing a new $25 million dollar dorm hall Centennial Village which will hold over 500 new students. Its expected completion date is fall 2008. The $12 million dollar renovation to the new Multi-cultural One Stop Center will be completed in 2009.

In addition to the rapid progress in the development of the physical plant and the expansion of the academic programs at Angelo State, significant steps have been taken in the development of a first-rank faculty. Approximately 61 percent of the faculty in the undergraduate baccalaureate degree programs now hold the doctoral degree granted by 55 different universities, representing all regions of the nation.

Academics

Houston Harte Student center

Angelo State University offers over 100 bachelor's, 23 master's, and 1 doctoral degree programs. Angelo State University is divided into five colleges:

  • College of Business
  • College of Education
  • College of Liberal and Fine Arts
  • College of Sciences
  • College of Graduate Studies

Angelo State University has been recognized as one of the Top Ten up and Coming Regional Universities by U.S. News & World Report[9].

Athletics

Angelo State University's sports teams participate in the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference. As of 2007, Angelo State University students compete in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, and volleyball.

The Rams football team play its home games in San Angelo Stadium, which holds over 18,000 people and is the third largest facility in all of NCAA Division II American football.[10]

The Junell Center

The Rams' and Rambelles' basketball teams, as well as the Rambelles' volleyball team, all play at the Stephens Arena, located in Angelo State's Junell Center. The arena accommodates audiences of up to 6,500, the fourth largest in all NCAA Division II athletics, and features a 9x12 foot video screen, the largest of its kind in the Lone Star Conference. [11]

The Rams baseball team plays at Foster Field. The field features 4,200 permanent seats, a Triple-A lighting system, and a Daktronics inning-by-inning scoreboard with video display.[citation needed]

The Rams track and field team compete at the Multipurpose Sports Complex. The facility has been the site for the 1988, 1991, 1992 and 2002 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The complex features a 400-meter all-weather track with 200-meter straightaway, throwing areas, full press box facilities and seating for 3,000 people.[12]

Students also participate in numerous intramural sports.

Mascots

"Dominic"

A purebred Rambouillet ram, Dominic, stands as a symbol of Angelo State University and the institution's ties to the region and its people. The first Rambouillet ram, named "Shorty," was donated to the college in 1940 by area rancher D.T. Jones, who had two daughters attending the school at the time.

The ram was an appropriate symbol for the institution and the region because San Angelo has long been the center of the Texas wool and mohair industry, and was the home of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association. Angelo State's ram went by a variety of names until 1964, when the student body held an election to decide on a permanent moniker and "Dominic" won out.

Today Dominic is a regular fixture at ASU activities, ranging from the ring ceremony to outdoor athletic events. He is typically kept close to the end zone at Angelo State football games.

A costumed mascot named Roscoe appears at most athletic events and many community activities, where he leads cheers and interacts with students and fans.[13]

Student Life

Angelo State University Lake Facilities

There are over 100 student organizations that play an important role in the social scene at Angelo State. Some of these include academic and professional organizations, boards and councils, honor societies, religious organizations, special interest organizations, and intramural sports, as well as Greek Organizations such as Lambda Chi Alpha, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Kappa, and Delta Zeta.

Volleyball outside Concho Hall

Students exercise at the Center for Human Performance which features indoor basketball courts, racquetball courts, a gym and an indoor swimming pool. The Junell Center also has a gym available for students. There are 12 tennis courts available across campus.

Angelo State as a residential college college has nine residence halls on campus providing space for over 2,100 students. The possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted only in the individual apartments at Vanderventer and Harvard House apartments, provided that all the occupants and guests are of legal age.

Student media

The university operates Ram TV available locally on SuddenLink Cable Channel 6. The channel operates 24 hours a day, featuring new programing Monday through Thursday during prime time.[14] The Ram Page is the university's official student-run newspaper.[15] The Ramdiculous Page is a widely published satirical newspaper independently produced on campus by Angelo State students.[16] Ram Radio is an Internet station broadcasting 24 hours a day; the university is currently in the process of obtaining a broadcast license for this station.[17]

Traditions

Ring Ceremony

Prior to each commencement, the ASU Alumni Association hosts a ring ceremony where the university president presents class rings to recipients.

Appearing at each ceremony is ASU's mascot, Dominic. After receiving their rings, recipients touch their rings to Dominic's horns for strength, or rub them through his wool for luck.

The top of the Angelo State class ring presents the ASU seal. One side of the ring shows the State of Texas with a star marking San Angelo; below that, an oak branch. On the other side is an image of the mascot, Dominic.

Memorial Oak Grove

The Memorial Oak Grove consists of 29 live oak trees planted at Angelo State in 1949, in honor of 29 former students who lost their lives in World War II. Each November on Veteran's Day, the cadets of Angelo State's Air Force ROTC Detachment 847 hold an all-night vigil in honor and remembrance of these and other ASU students.

Homecoming

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Angelo State bonfire

Homecoming is an ritual jointly run by the Alumni Association, the university and the students. Activities include the annual Alumni Awards Banquet, honoring alumni; a pep rally followed by a torch parade to light the bonfire; a homecoming parade; and the football game. The crowning of the Homecoming Queen and King is held during the game's halftime.

All during the week leading up to the game, student organizations compete for the Spirit Stick, given to the group who has shown the most spirit and contributed the most to the many tasks required to make the event a success.

Since 1975, ASU's Air Force ROTC Detachment 847 has built the bonfire.

Gum Tree

The gum tree is a mesquite tree located at the southwest corner of the Porter Henderson Library, where students stick used pieces of chewing gum.

Legend has it that a gum-chewing suitor placed his chaw there prior to asking his girlfriend to marry him. When she said yes, the happy young man attributed his good luck to his gum deposit. Since then, hundreds of students have left their chewing gum on the tree for good luck.[18]

Victory Line

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Ram's Head

At the end of the halftime show, fans are invited to come down on the field and form two parallel lines of spectators for the football team to run between as they return to the home bench. Led by the cheerleaders and Roscoe, the team rushes onto the field to the applause and cheers of their fans. Students, faculty, staff and kids of all ages participate in the victory line.

Ram’s Head

The Ram's Head sign is made by bending the middle and ring fingers down over the palm and covering them with the thumb. The extended index and pinky fingers are then bent halfway to represent the curve of the horns.

The sign is used at various times during athletic events and typically during the playing of the Alma Mater.

Facts and Figures

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Football Game at Angelo State University
  • Of over 3,000 universities nationally, Angelo State University ranked 85th in endowment per student according to the National Association of College and University Business Officers.[19]
  • The ASU Physics Department has been designated by Physics Today as one of the top 21 undergraduate programs nationally.[20]
  • Ranked 7th in the nation in Air Force Enlisted-Friendly Schools.[21]
  • The ASU Planetarium is the 4th largest among the nation's colleges and universities. [22]
  • The Carr Academic Scholarship provides scholarships for one in every six ASU students.
  • All graduates of ASU's young Honors Program who have applied to graduate programs or professional schools, including medicine, have been accepted.
  • ASU has a student acceptance rate of 55 percent for medical school, compared to the statewide average of 35 percent.
  • Since 1998 ASU students have maintained a 100 percent passing rate on the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) teacher certification test.
  • ASU was the first university in Texas to offer a degree in Computer Science.
  • Home to the Texas State Data Center, ASU houses one of the most sophisticated computer systems in the nation which through a contract with IBM provides backup and storage for electronic records for the State of Texas.[23]

Prominent alumni

Arts and entertainment
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The "29"
Business
Government
Journalism

References

  1. ^ USNews.com: America's Best Colleges 2008: Angelo State University: At a glance
  2. ^ ASU might change systems : Local : gosanangelo.com
  3. ^ "Lawmaker Files Bill to Make Angelo State Part of Texas Tech System". KCBD.com. March 9, 2007. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ "Help bring ASU into the Tech fold". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. April 9, 2007. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ "A System switch spelled out - ASU realignment touted for various reasons". San Angelo Standard-Times. April 5, 2007. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ "Texas Tech and Angelo State Merger Sent to Governor Perry". KCBD.com. May 15, 2007. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ "History for HB 3564". www.capitol.state.tx.us. May 23, 2007. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ Gainesville Daily Register - 7 percent of Cooke County voters cast ballots
  9. ^ US News & World Report - Breaking News, World News, Business News, and America's Best Colleges - USNews.com
  10. ^ http://www.worldstadiums.com/north_america/countries/united_states/texas.shtml
  11. ^ https://www.nmnathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=12200&ATCLID=654593&SPID=5069&SPSID=62846
  12. ^ http://www.angelosports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=12200&ATCLID=669622
  13. ^ Roscoe
  14. ^ Schedule
  15. ^ Ram Page
  16. ^ Ramdiculous.com
  17. ^ Ram Radio
  18. ^ http://www.angelo.edu/history_&_traditions/gumtree.html
  19. ^ http://www.nacubo.org
  20. ^ Physics Today January 2008
  21. ^ AFROTC - "Enlisted-Friendly" Schools
  22. ^ http://www.traveltex.com/pg/Activity.aspx?id=f6e1aaa7-bb4d-442d-9180-19a9b5365445
  23. ^ http://www.dir.state.tx.us/datacenter/newsletter/2008_01.htm
  24. ^ Handbook of Texas Online - CARR, ROBERT GAY
  25. ^ Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC): Executive Profile
  26. ^ Biographies : Brigadier General Ronnie D. Hawkins Jr
  27. ^ [http://www.af.mil/bios/bio.asp?bioID=6000 Biographies
  28. ^ CNN Programs - Anchors/Reporters - Renay San Miguel

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