The Texas Way: Money, Power, Politics, and Ambition at The University
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (973 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 097666979X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Cunningham was Dean of the College and Graduate School of Business from 1984 to 1985, President of the University of Texas at Austin from 1985 to 1992, and Chancellor of the University of Texas System from 1992 to 2000.Monty Jones, a former reporter on higher education for the Austin American-Statesman, worked in the public affairs offices of UT Austin
The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin is pleased to publish Cunningham’s detailed and insightful memoir, which serves as a reminder of how these issues continue to resonate and affect higher education in Texas.. As president and then as chancellor, Cunningham dealt with conflict from all sides of the political spectrum, always striving to protect the university’s interests.Bill Cunningham was at the center of many important issues during the fifteen years he served as president and chancellor. Along the way, he relates accounts of the important issues UT faced during that time, including fraternity hazing, affirmative action, the demise of the Southwest
"“So you want to be a University President?”" according to Peter Shurtleff Cleaves. Chancellor William Cunningham’s memoire is an illuminating chronicle of trials and tribulations of occupying the highest administrative levels in a public university. The story unfolds from his career as a junior professor at the University of Texas at Austin and ends after he served seven years as chancellor of the UT System of 15 institutions. The subtitle is apt for characterizing the public milieu for leading Tex. Five Stars Herb Excellent UT History
. Cunningham was Dean of the College and Graduate School of Business from 1984 to 1985, President of the University of Texas at Austin from 1985 to 1992, and Chancellor of the University of Texas System from 1992 to 2000.Monty Jones, a former reporter on higher education for the Austin American-Statesman, worked in the public affairs offices of UT Austin and the UT System from 1990 to 2004. About the Author William H