Support Our Objectives
A solid infrastructure is essential to the progress of any institution, and South Texas is no exception. We plan to: • enhance institutional services and support for all students, faculty, staff, and other constituencies; • demonstrate continued fiscal responsibility in an effort to maintain the overall affordability of a South Texas legal education; • evaluate, update, and improve existing campus facilities to optimize the learning experience; and • continually improve operational efficiency.
Seeing Results
We’ve made some considerable capital improvements, with more on the way. In 2012, the Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics celebrated the completion of a major renovation project, which has significantly improved student-client interactions with the addition of a children’s waiting area as well as the expansion and modernization of conference rooms, study areas, and offices. This fall, we’ll host the grand opening of our new front entrance and continue evaluation of current learning spaces to determine ways to enhance the classroom experience. We provide a positive service experience for our students. Over the past five years, we’ve seen significant improvements in student satisfaction with administrative services, faculty interaction, and campus programming, as evidenced by national surveys. We continue to seek feedback and continued discourse through internal surveys and focus groups.
The construction underwriting was funded entirely by a $2 million gift from the Fred and Mabel Parks Foundation, ensuring that no costs associated with the project would be passed on to South Texas students. 34