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A collection of art in Richardson A rendering of the Crow Museum of Asian Art that is being built at The University of Texas at Dallas and will open in fall 2024. 2022 HIGHER EDUCATION FOCUS
UT Dallas pushes new focus on arts
BY JACKSON KING
Despite being a school focused on science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, The University of Texas at Dallas is commit- ting nearly $300 million for a new arts and culture district. Around 12 acres in size, the new district is called the Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Ath- enaeum. It is expected to serve as the cam- pus’ new “cultural district,” according to UT Dallas o cials. The athenaeum will include a performing arts theater, two museums and a parking garage located in a central plaza in the southeastern area of campus. The rst phase of the project that is being built includes the Crow Museum of Asian Art and a parking structure, is expected to be complete by 2024. Enrich- ing the arts is one of the key themes in the university’s strategic plan, UT Dallas CONTINUED ON 12
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As part of a plan to free up space for pre-K classes at elementary campuses, Richard- son ISD plans to transform all of its existing junior high schools into middle schools by the 2030-31 school year. The purpose of the project is to move the district’s sixth graders from the elementary schools they attend into the new middle schools, according to district o cials. The junior high campuses are currently used for grades seven and eight. Forest Meadow and Lake Highlands CONTINUED ON 18 Middle school move will bene t pre-K options BY JACKSON KING
“OUR SIXTH GRADERS TRANSITIONING TO A MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS WILL BE OFFERED MORE OPPORTUNITIES ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY AND IN EXTRACURRICULARS." RICHARDSON ISD SUPERINTENDENT, TABITHA BRANUM
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FROM TRACY: In our annual higher education edition, we have a guide (see Pages 12-17) with pertinent information about local colleges and universities. Our front-page story reports on The University of Texas at Dallas’ new cultural arts district. In addition to our hyperlocal coverage in print, you can also nd daily news on our website and sign up for our free e-newsletter at communityimpact.com. Tracy Ruckel, GENERAL MANAGER
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COMING SOON 6 Town North Mazda will open some- time in spring 2023 at 307 S. Central Expressway in Richardson, according to signage at the construction site. The auto retailer is now accepting calls and inquiries. The business will sell new and used Mazda vehicles as well as o er services, such as nancing options and repair. 877-506-2932. www.townnorthmazda.com RELOCATIONS 7 DMH Fiber & Yarn Store will relocate later this year to Suite 180 in the same building as its location at 7989 Belt Line Road, Dallas. The store carries a wide selection of knitting, weaving and spinning products as well as o ers repair and block- ing services. Guests can learn to crochet, knit, spin, weave and tat by enrolling in on-site classes. www.dmh berandyarn.com 8 Get Noticed Boutique relocated to 508 W. Lookout Drive, Ste. 20, in Richardson this summer. The boutique features clothing for children, teens and young adults. It also includes jewelry, local artisan clothing, and men’s shirts and clothing. This is the third location in Richardson. 972-664-9551. https://shopgnb.com 9 Adaptive3D announced Sept. 20 that it is relocating its headquarters to the Richardson Innovation Quarter. The new 20,000 square-foot headquarters will be
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4 Furniture Land opened Sept. 20 at 1001 S. Sherman St., Ste. 300, in Richardson, according to a compa- ny spokesperson. The store features furniture imported from Turkey for bedrooms, dining rooms, living rooms and hotels. The family-owned business has many stores globally under di erent names, but the Richardson location will be the rst store in the United States. 214-964-0736 5 Cruzin Auto and Tire opened near Richardson on July 1 at 14045 Coit Road, Dallas. Part of the Kwik Kar family, Cruzin o ers domestic and import car service and repair, including air con- ditioning, suspension, alignments and more, according to its website. The auto repair company has two other locations in the north Dallas area. 469-776-8101. www.cruzinautodfw.com
2 Smokehouse Provisions opened July 19 in Richardson. Started by chef Stephen Cash, the shop is located at 510 N. Coit Road, Ste. 2025. Unlike tradition- al butcher shops, Smokehouse Provisions provides cold-smoked products, in- cluding steaks, pork chops and chicken. According to Cash, cold smoking allows customers to get a higher-quality meat. He said it is best to cook the meat as quickly as possible after smoking. 512-619-1718. www.smokehouseprovisions.com 3 Bliss Nails Richardson opened July 29 in at 2173 W. Buckingham Road. The nail salon o ers a variety of nail care services, including gel, acrylic and colors. Reservations are recommended, but walk-in service is also welcome. 972-988-9896. www.facebook.com/blissnailsrichardson
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FEATURED IMPACT EXPANSION Richardson’s Walmart Neighborhood Market o of North Plano Road reopened Sept. 9. Located at 1501 Buckingham Road, the store underwent $1.4 million in renovations throughout the summer. To celebrate the grand reopening, Walmart o cials held a community celebration Sept. 9 at the Richardson location that included food trucks, live music and more. “It was a lot of work getting this store ready to open, so it’s exciting to celebrate it now with the team.” Store Manager Manny Vazquez said. The remodeled store includes several department transformations and expansions that will help customers save time, including nontraditional shopping methods, according to Vasquez. “COVID[-19] had a big impact on the located at 1122 Alma Road and will be four times the size of its current Plano location. Richardson o cials said the new head- quarters will enable the company to sup- port more demand. “This new facility gives our team the [ability] to take advantage of the incredible intellectual ecosystem of Richardson,” Walter Voit, CEO of Adap- tive3D, said in a statement. The Richardson Innovation Quarter, also known as The IQ, is a 1,200-acre industrial area east of Cen- tral Expressway for an in-depth, city-led revitalization e ort in the former Telecom Corridor. No grand opening date for the relocation has been announced. “We are excited to welcome Adaptive3D to Rich- ardson,” Richardson Mayor Paul Voelker said in a statement. 469-573-0024. www.adaptive3d.desktopmetal.com RENOVATIONS 10 Staycation Co ee at 201 S. Texas St. in Richardson will undergo renova- tions in its backyard patio to add seating and upgraded features, such as replac- es, sometime in the fall, according to a company o cial. The co ee shop o ers a variety of co ee, pastries and teas. www.staycationtx.com
market, changing retail in general to a more digital approach,” he said. Walmart o cials said the remodeled store will o er pickup without residents needing to leave their cars and contact- free delivery to homes. Walmart o cials said additional store improvements include new signage and ooring throughout the store, an updated deli department, expanded digital shopping spaces and remodeled restrooms. 972-235-9389. www.walmart.com
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IN THE NEWS 11 The city of Richardson has hired Jenny Mizutowicz to serve as the inaugu- ral Director of Economic Development. Mizutowicz currently works as UT Dallas’ Manager of Economic Development Initia- tives. “I look forward to working with the Richardson community and its partners to make Richardson the home of the premier tech hub in Texas,” Mizutowicz said in a statement. The Department of Economic Development had been part of the Cham- ber of Commerce’s responsibilities before it was fully transitioned into a new city run department in August. It is located at 411 West Arapaho Road. According to city o cials, the new department is designed to better leverage essential economic de- velopment partnerships and opportunities. 972-744-4207. www.telecomcorridor.com CLOSINGS 12 Pho Corner has permanently closed in Richardson at 2069 N. Central Expressway, 1000 Ste. 100, according to a website list- ing. The restaurant still operates in Frisco at 9292 Warren Parkway and in Plano at 240 Legacy Drive, according to its social media page. Pho Corner is a Vietnamese restaurant serving pho, banh mi sandwich- es, rice dishes and more. www.phocorners.com
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TO DO LIST
October events
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OCTOBER 01 LISTEN TO THE RICHARDSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The Eisemann Center presents the Richardson Symphony Orchestra performing Mussorgsky’s “Night on Bald Mountain,” a tale of witches and spirits frolicking in an infernal dance at midnight, according to the event description. 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online and at the ticket o ce. Prices vary by seats. $15-$75. 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson. 972-744-4650. www.eisemanncenter.com 05 ATTEND A LIVE MUSIC CONCERT Musical duo The Hipocrats performs a live concert at The Six Springs Tavern. The Americana and indie folk group comes from Seattle, according to the venue’s website. 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online. $7.50. Six Spring Tavern, 147 N. Plano Road, Richardson. 469-917-3040. www.sixspringslive.com 07 THROUGH 09 BUY A BOOK The Richardson Public Library is hosting its biannual book sale. According to the o cial description, attendees can shop in the library’s basement for thousands of books, CDs, DVDs and other media at great prices. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Fri., Sat.), 2-5 p.m. (Sun.) Free admission.
focused vendors, activities and contests, according to the event’s website. The event will have craft beer, food trucks, live music, vendors and other activities. Hu ines Park, 1500 Apollo Road, Richardson. 972-744-4580. www.hu inesharvestfest.com 21 THROUGH 30 WATCH A LOCAL PLAY The Repertory Company Theatre presents “Mel Brook’s Young Frankenstein.” The show will be an adaptation of the 1970s movie of the same name. Showtimes vary. $18 (kids), $32 (adults). Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit Road, Ste. 2405, Richardson. 972-690-5029. www.rcttheatre.com/home.html 29 ATTEND A HALLOWEEN EVENT The Richardson Public Library is hosting a community Halloween event, “Spookilicious: A Halloween Happening” in the basement. According to the event description, residents will listen to haunted tales, make “boo-tiful” crafts and see a puppet show. The event is for all ages, but best for ages 3-10. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Richardson Public Library, 900 Civic Center Drive, Richardson. 972-744-4350. www.cor.net/departments/public-library
Richardson Public Library, 900 Civic Center Drive, Richardson. 972-744-4350. www.cor.net/departments/public-library 10 LEARN A NEW SKILL Sip & Script hosts a Night of Learning Calligraphy event tailored for the season’s favorite food, the pumpkin, at CityLine Plaza. Space is limited. 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online. $70 per person. 1150 State St., Richardson. 972-739-5080. www.citylinedfw.com 15 REWIND TO THE 1960S WITH THIS PERFORMANCE The Eisemann Center presents the Rat Pack in Concert. Brian Duprey stars as Frank Sinatra along with other performers portraying 1960s stars, such as Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Marilyn Monroe, according to the venue’s website. 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online and at the ticket o ce. Prices vary by seats. $45-$75. 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson. 972-744-4650. www.eisemanncenter.com 15 PLAY WITH YOUR PUP The annual Hu ines Harvest Fest is a two-day event that includes Pawtoberfest, a dog-friendly event, on the rst day and continues to a community-focused festival the next day. Pawtoberfest welcomes dogs to celebrate the new season with canine-
The Cottonwood Art Festival returns to Richardson this October. (Courtesy Cottonwood Art Festival) FEATURED EVENT CELEBRATE ART The Cottonwood Art Festival returns to Richardson Oct. 1-2 for its semiannual art show featuring national artists, according to the event website. It includes entertainment and more. Michelle Mcdowell Smith is the featured artist. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Sat.), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sun.). Free (admission). Cottonwood Park, 1321 W. Belt Line Road, Richardson 972-744-4580 www.cottonwoodartfestival.com
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release. The release states two of the three lanes on the eastbound and west- bound streets will be closed between 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. while only one lane will be closed on the same streets between 3:30 p.m-9 a.m., depending on construction. Timeline: September-October Cost: $280,000 Funding source: city of Richardson 4 West Prairie Creek Drive rehabilitation Construction has begun on the West Prairie Creek Drive rehabilitation proj- ects, according to a Sept. 2 release. The project is in its first phase with workers replacing manhole covers and performing rehabilitation on sewer lines. The project will include improvements to street pav- ing, and underground utility and drainage systems. There will also be new curb extensions on Lookout Drive and extra parking enhancements on West Prairie Creek Drive. The plan also calls for the enhancement of the intersection of West Prairie Creek and Lookout to improve safety for pedestrians. The crosswalks at Fall Creek and Arborcrest drives will also be improved, and a new crosswalk will be added at Ridgewood Drive. During some project stages, the bridge at Prairie Creek Park may not be accessible for children who walk to Prairie Creek Elementary School. The city is asking residents to sign-up for the West Prairie Creek email list for updates. Timeline: August 2022-summer 2023 Cost: $7.4 million Funding source: city of Richardson 2015 bond
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ONGOING PROJECTS 1 Renner Road gas utility work
Gas line repair could close the left and center lanes of eastbound Renner Road between Plano Road and Foxboro Drive weekdays between 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. until mid-October, according to a Sept. 2 city release. The left-turn lane on Plano Road going southbound on Renner Road may also be closed at times. Timeline: September-October Cost: Not available, privately funded Funding source: Atmos Energy 2 Collins Boulevard lane closures The right, center and left lanes of southbound and northbound Collins Boulevard between Campbell Road and US 75 will be closed to traffic alternately for street repairs and upgrades, according to a city release. The release states two of the three lanes on the northbound and southbound streets will be closed between 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. One lane will remain closed at all times during con- struction. Timeline: September-October Cost: $240,000 Funding source: city of Richardson 3 Campbell Boulevard lane closures The right, center and left lanes of east- bound and westbound Campbell Road between US 75 and Glenville Drive will be closed to traffic alternately for street repair and upgrades, according to a city
ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED AS OF SEPT. 19. NEWS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE OR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS? EMAIL US AT RICNEWS@COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM.
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CITY & COUNTY
News from Richardson, Plano ISD & Richardson ISD
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Richardson City Council meets Oct. 10, 24 and 31 at 6 p.m. Due to a re at city hall, council meetings have been temporarily relocated to various city-facilities. Updated info on meeting locations can be found on the city’s website at www.cor.net. Richardson ISD board of trustees meets Oct. 13 and 20 at 6 p.m. at the RISD Administration Building, 400 S. Greenville Ave., Richardson. The meetings are streamed live online at www.web.risd.org. MEETINGS WE COVER approved the sale of 5.6 acres of district-owned land for $6 million during its Aug. 2 meeting. The plot of land at 3540 14th St. was the location of the district’s Shiloh Center. PISD had owned the property since 1997 when it was bought from Albertsons for just under $2 million, o cials said. CITY HIGHLIGHTS RICHARDSON ISD The district is updating its strategic plan for the rst time in ve years, according to an August board meeting. O cials stated strategic planning is a process used by organizations to identify and accomplish their goals while establishing ways to evaluate progress. RISD last underwent strategic planning in 2017. RICHARDSON ISD The board of trustees is pushing to provide more summer instruction for students who need to take end- of-course exams, according to a Sept. 15 meeting. As part of the Texas Education Code, the district is required to perform an evaluation aimed at investigating the e ectiveness of the summer school program. O cials said the evaluation showed 2022 summer school attendees earned higher scores during their annual State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness compared to those who took it during spring. PLANO ISD Trustees unanimously
Richardson IQ headquarters building opens as ‘global in uencer of technology and innovation’
RICHARDSON The city’s Innova- tion Quarter headquarters opened at 1302 E. Collins Blvd. on Sept. 14. The headquarters is a partnership between the city and The University of Texas at Dallas in the 1,200-acre industrial area east of Central Expressway. The IQ is a city-led revitalization e ort in the former Telecom Corridor of Richardson. “Today, we celebrate a signi cant milestone in the ongoing e ort to bridge interest in the Richardson IQ, the premier tech hub in Texas,” Richardson City Manager Don Magner said. Magner said the implementation of the IQ headquarters will help establish The IQ’s focus on “public and private investment, [and] business cultivation, and support
the creation of an innovation ecosystem.” Richardson has already estab- lished city o ces at the headquar- ters, while UT Dallas is expected to fully move in around December, according to UT Dallas sta . “The vision we have here is that we will be a global in uencer of technology and innovation, which is big in Richardson,” Mayor Paul Voelker said. The headquarters is expected to include ve new research centers and an extension of its Venture Development Center. Richardson Director of Communications Greg Sowell said the headquarters will help temporarily house several city facilities that were impacted by the city hall re.
THE RICHARDSON INNOVATION QUARTER Known as “The IQ,” Richardson is working to turn this industrial area east of Central Expressway into the “premier tech hub in Texas,” a city vision statement states.
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City approves budget, lowers tax rate RICHARDSON City Council nal- ized its budget ahead of scal year 2022-23 during an Aug. 29 meeting. The approved budget will increase the city’s expenditures compared to the previous year by 7.2% to over $354 million, according to a budget presentation. The city’s tax rate decreased com- pared to the previous year to $0.56095 per $100 valuation. The new tax rate is the lowest for Richardson residents since 2006, a city release stated.
UT Dallas opens passport center office
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS The university opened a new U.S. Passport Center on the third oor of the Student Services Building at 780 Franklyn Jenifer Drive, Ste. 762. According to UT Dallas o cials, the center processes passport applications not only for students, sta and faculty, but also for members of the public who live in Richardson or anywhere in the North Texas area. Passport services will not be available during univer- sity holidays or closures.
Individuals must schedule appointments in advance for all passport services.
BEFORE YOU GO Items to have before heading to the passport o ce:
DS-11 form
Proof of U.S. citizenship Proof of identity
Check or money order made payable to the U.S. Department of State SOURCE: THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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A district the arts The O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum, being constructed for up to an estimated $300 million, at The University of Texas at Dallas is described by school o cials as the new gateway to the campus. The district will serve as a place for students and the community to foster engagement in the arts.
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The O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum cultural arts district is set to complete its rst phase of construction in 2024. (Rendering courtesy The University of Texas at Dallas)
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Rock Crystal Sphere with Stand Location: Japan Time period: Meiji period (c.1868 1912)
$200 million - $300 million estimated cost
2024 estimated opening
3 new buildings 12-acre art district
SOURCE: THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
President Richard Benson said during the May 11 groundbreaking for the athenaeum. “We are widely known as a univer- sity that is strong in STEM and the management disciplines, but we are eager to be equally impactful in the arts,” Benson said. A destination museum The Crow Museum of Asian Art is located in Dallas and includes more than 1,000 works from Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam plus a library of more than 12,000 books, catalogs and journals. “This opportunity can be the cat- alyst for further expansion of the Crow Museum,” Museum Director Amy Ho and said. “We are working on a major acquisition that could double our size.” Once open on the UT Dallas cam- pus, the expanded Crow Museum is expected to become the fourth-largest Asian Art museum in the country. The downtown Dallas museum will con- tinue to operate, but no details have been decided on whether that will continue once the UT Dallas museum is opened, according to Ho and. “This will be the rst major art museum north of I-635 that was designed by a Pulitzer Prize-winning architect,” she said. In addition to the Crow Collection, UT Dallas will display three collec- tions of Latin American folk art as
part of a planned 50,000-square-foot museum for the traditional arts of the Americas. This museum will include three donated collections: the Roger Horchow Collection; the Laura and Dan Boeckman Collection of Latin American Folk Art; and the Bryan J. Stevens Collection of Masks of the Sierra de Puebla. “Bringing culture into a physical space on UT Dallas’ campus is a great opportunity for the students and the community,” Ho and said. Nils Roemer, dean of the school of Arts, Humanities and Technology, said the athenaeum, which is a Greek term for a place dedicated to the god- dess of wisdom, Athena, is designed to be used both as an educational tool for students and as a cultural “hang- out” for Richardson. The athenaeum is supported by a $32 million gift from the O’Donnell Foundation, which has contributed more than $900 million to UT Dallas since it was founded in 1957, accord- ing to campus o cials. Performing the arts Another addition to the athenaeum is a 53,000-square-foot performance hall, according to university o - cials. The performance space, which would be the largest on campus, is expected to include a 600-seat con- cert hall, practice rooms, and choral and orchestra rehearsal rooms. The performance hall is expected to open by 2026. Jonathan Palant, associate dean of
the arts for the school of AHT, said the new hall will allow the school to expand its events, which operate out of a 200-seat concert hall and the 280-seat University Theater. “Our performing groups are getting better,” Palant said. “This will allow us to scale with our growth and have a prominent place in the community, both on and o campus, to display the talent of our students.” Palant said making arts easily avail- able on campus is important to pro- viding a cultural viewpoint for the community, especially with UT Dallas’ population being nearly 25% interna- tional students. “Being a well-rounded student enables you to be a well-rounded citi- zen,” he said. “When we expose each other to arts from around the world, it makes us more accepting of others. Richardson being diverse itself will bene t from this global viewpoint.” One of the biggest struggles UT Dallas has had in promoting arts edu- cation on campus is expressing to students the bene ts of the program, Palant said. “I think in lots of ways we were held back,” he said. “The campus has grown exponentially over the last couple of years, from 14,000 in 2006 to now over 30,000 students. There’s a lot of talk about how to [spread the idea of art] on campus.” Roemer said he has discussed ways to make the arts more visible on cam- pus, including displays throughout the arts buildings.
Vase Location: China Time period: Qing dynasty (c. 1644 1911), Qianlong period (c. 1736 1795)
Vishnu Location: Cambodia
Time period: Khmer Empire (c. 802 1431)
Caparisoned Horse Location: China Time period: Tang dynasty (c. 618 907)
PHOTOS COURTESY CROW MUSEUM OF ASIAN ART
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Expanding arts education UT Dallas o cials con rmed a major step toward committing to arts educa- tion this fall by combining the School of Arts and Humanities, and the School of Arts, Technology and Emerging Communication into a single larger school. The new school of AHT, which debuted this school year, is expected to expand previously o ered curricu- lum centered on arts education. “The idea behind this move is to have a strong, single academic pres- ence for the arts at UT Dallas,” said Inga Musselman, provost and vice president for academic a airs, in a statement. Roemer, who had served in a vari- ety of roles with UT Dallas since join- ing the university in 2006, has been appointed the inaugural dean of the new school. UT Dallas’ school of arts and humanities was rst established in 1975. After the tech boom of the late 1990s, technology-focused classes started being added as part of the art department curriculum in 2002, before being split o into its own school in 2015. The vision for the merged school
Despite being considered an engineering and science- focused school, UT Dallas has made signi cant e orts to provide opportunities for those pursuing an arts degree.
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Crow Museum of Asian Art to be rst athenaeum building to open.
The University of Texas at Dallas opens
Technology classes o ered at UT Dallas as a result of late-90s tech boom
UT Dallas School of Arts and Technology created
UT Dallas School of Art and Humanities established
Edith O’Donnell Institute of Art History formed at UT Dallas
May: Construction begins on UT Dallas’ athenaeum cultural district August: UT Dallas School of Arts, Humanities and Technology created
SOURCE: THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
has been discussed by UT Dallas o - cials since 2019, with Musselman conducting meetings on how to best merge these schools together. “For example, we have a big, growing lm studies program, but [the program] has been more about the study of lm rather than the making of lms,” Roemer said. “We also have a big animation games program, which means many of our classrooms are equipped with high-performing computers that can also handle lm editing. We have the opportunity ... to educate in a new area of lm production.”
According to Roemer, faculty will work together to determine the best ways to enhance academic programs. “We have the opportunity within the coming semesters to add on classes that really bene t our stu- dents,” Roemer said. Roemer said combining the schools will provide stronger support for stu- dents by adding sta members and programs. Last fall, the arts and tech- nology schools combined had a total enrollment of approximately 2,100 students in their degree programs, including 103 master’s students and nearly 200 Ph.D. candidates,
according to UT Dallas o cials. Under that enrollment, the school would become the fourth-largest school at UT Dallas. Roemer said the new department plans to hire between 8-10 new faculty members for the program. “There are so many new combina- tions of classes that we can provide,” he said. “It will be fun to see how [the] faculty responds.”
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2022 HIGHER EDUCATION FOCUS GUIDE Dallas-area colleges and universities
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This list highlights two-year, four-year, public and private colleges across Richardson and Dallas. This is not a comprehensive list, and data is based on most recent gures released by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and/or each respective institution.
8 Southern Methodist University 1 1 Enrollment: 12,373 (2020 21) Average tuition and fees: $61,980 per year Top majors o ered: chemistry, creative com- puting, history, political science 6185 Airline Road, Dallas 214 768 2000 www.smu.edu 9 Texas Woman’s University-T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences 1 1 Enrollment: N/A Average tuition and fees: $234 per credit hour Top majors o ered: nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy 5500 Southwestern Medical Ave., Dallas 214 689 7750 www.twu.edu/dallas 10 UT Southwestern Medical Center 1 1 Enrollment: N/A Average tuition and fees: $22,651 per year Top majors offered: community health quality improvement and patient safety, medical research
5 Dallas Christian College 1 1 Enrollment: N/A
13 The University of Texas at Dallas 1 1 Enrollment: 28,669 (2020 21) Average tuition and fees: $8,206 per semester Top majors o ered: business management marketing and related support services; com- puter and information sciences and support services; engineering 800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson 972 883 2111 www.utdallas.edu 14 West Coast University Texas 1 1 Enrollment: 1,000 (2022 23) Average tuition: $12,930 per semester Top majors o ered: Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nurs- ing; Master of Physician Assistant 2323 N. Central Expressway, Richardson 214 453 4533 https://westcoastuniversity.edu
5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas 214 648 3111 www.utsouthwestern.edu Plano 11 Collin College-Spring Creek Campus 1 1 1 Enrollment: 34,491 (2020 21) Average tuition and fees: $62-$117 per credit hour Top majors o ered: liberal arts and human- ities, business, nursing 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano 972 881 5790 www.collin.edu Richardson 12 Chicago School of Professional Psychology 1 1 Enrollment: N/A Average tuition: $2,000 for eight-plus credit hours Top majors o ered: nursing, clinical psychology, business psychology 2101 Waterview Parkway, Richardson 469 941 8380 www.thechicagoschool.edu
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Average tuition and fees: $250 per credit hour Top majors o ered: biblical studies, business, psychology 2700 Christian Parkway, Dallas 972 241 3371 www.dallas.edu 6 Dallas College-Richland Campus 1 1 Enrollment: 57,601 (2020 21) Average tuition: $79-$135 per credit hour Top majors o ered: liberal arts and human- ities, business, automotive mechanics 12800 Abrams Road, Dallas 972 238 6100 www.dcccd.edu 7 Parker University 1 1 Enrollment: N/A Average tuition and fees: $775 per credit hour Top majors o ered: anatomy, health and wellness, general studies 2540 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas 214 902 2429 www.parker.edu
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3 Concorde Career College-Dallas 1 1 Enrollment: N/A Average tuition and fees: $32,469 per year Top majors o ered: dental hygiene, medical assisting, vocational therapy 12606 Greenville Ave., Ste. 130, Dallas 469 251 4371 www.concorde.edu 4 Criswell College 1 1 Enrollment: N/A Average tuition and fees: $12,550 per year Top majors o ered: biblical studies, psycholo- gy, theological and ministerial studies 4010 Gaston Ave., Dallas 214 821 5433 www.criswell.edu
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Average tuition and fees: $20,170 per year Top majors o ered: Bachelor of Science in Nursing 8330 Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy., Ste. B100, Dallas 972 528 9823 www.arizonacollege.edu/dallas-nursing-school 2 The Art Institute of Dallas 1 1 1 Enrollment: N/A Average tuition and fees: N/A Top majors o ered: culinary arts and food service; web page and digital design; baking and pastry arts 8080 Park Lane, Ste. 100, Dallas 800 275 4243 www.artinstitutes.edu/dallas
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Harrison Keller Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board commissioner
Community Impact Newspaper recently interviewed Commissioner of Higher Education Harrison Keller, who has served as the chief executive o cer for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board since October 2019. Before he was commissioner, Keller was a faculty member
and administrator of The University of Texas. Keller shared the board’s initiatives for helping students attend college, challenges within higher education and his vision for adapting to a changing workforce. Answers have been edited for length and clarity.
WHAT DOES THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION
nancial aid policy [and] nancial aid programs. [The] second thing is college and career advice. We are charged by the Legislature to support college and career advising from secondary schools through our higher education institutions. The most important thing we can do to make college more a ordable is to make sure that folks can complete their high-quality credentials in a timely manner. ... If we can get folks through to earn high-quality credentials and enter the workforce more e ciently, then that reduces those total costs of higher education for students and their families, and helps set them on a better path to career opportunities. We are at the front edge of historic transformation in higher education. We’ll look back on this time the [same] way we look back on changes that happened after the Civil War or after World War II. I think higher education is much more receptive to innovation and change than we’ve seen in many, many years. All of those combined with these changing workforce needs set the stage for exciting transformations in higher education. WHAT DO YOU SEE FOR THE FUTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION?
dollars. We were able to provide some targeted funding to keep tens of thousands of students enrolled and on track. Within a few days of receiving funds, we were able to work with institutions and get those funds allocated and out the door. Ulti- mately, those served about 60,000 students that fall of 2020. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MAIN CHALLENGES THESE DAYS IN HIGHER EDUCATION? The pace of change in the economy has accelerated faster than anyone anticipated. There were changes already underway in the economy before the pandemic, but the pan- demic accelerated those changes in how we use technology and the ways that we communicate. Our workforce needs of higher skills and more cre- dentials [moved] faster than anyone expected. Our greatest challenge is how we will educate more Texans to higher standards than we’ve ever achieved before, so we can meet our current and emerging workforce needs and be competitive in the future. HOW IS THE BOARD MAKING COLLEGE MORE AFFORDABLE? One of the things we do for a ord- ability is focused around nancial aid,
COORDINATING BOARD DO? There’s three major roles. First, we’re the state authorizing agency. When institutions want to offer new degree programs or set up a new college or school, they need to get approval through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The second role is the various functions that we administer for the state. We run the state’s student loan programs [and] other inancial aid programs. We have a support center where we work with institu- tions [for] student access initiatives around digital learning, and college and career advising. We’re also charged to be the hub of the state’s combined education and workforce data infrastructure. ... The third big function is our policy role. ... One of our most important policy roles is specifying and advancing the state’s Strategic Plan for Higher Education. WHAT ACCOMPLISHMENT WOULD YOU HIGHLIGHT SINCE YOU STARTED? [After the pandemic] Texas was one of only a few states that prior- itized higher education for more exible, more discretionary stimulus
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Coordinating Board o ers resources for students needing nancial help.
College Access Loan
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Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program
This program encourages students to complete a bachelor’s degree and join the Texas Army National Guard, Texas State Guard or U.S. Coast Guard or a branch of the U.S. military.
For more information, visit bit.ly/3Kss7Uv .
For other general resources, visit
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