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12:00 EDT Wednesday UNT enrollment jumps to record high Enrollment at the University of North Texas in Denton reached 30,256 students on Sept. 9, the highest fall enrollment in the school's 112-year history. That's 8.6 percent higher than the 27,858 students counted last year. "This year's 30,000-plus enrollment comes at a particularly good time," said Norval Pohl, UNT's president. "Since this is the base period that determines UNT's formula funding for the next two years, our new enrollment has the potential to significantly and positively impact our appropriations from the state. This is especially important now because new funds for higher education could be in short supply due to the economy." "If funds are available to the Texas Legislature, our growing enrollment has the potential to generate additional state revenue that can be used to enhance existing academic or service programs and/or develop new ones such as the College of Engineering," Pohl said. All enrollment figures are unofficial until the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board verifies them later in the fall. It's the sixth consecutive year of increased enrollment at UNT and tops last year's record. Freshmen enrollment of 5,091 students is up 7.9 percent. Sophomore enrollment grew 4.9 percent, the number of juniors grew 3.5 percent and senior enrollment was up 2.8 percent. The largest gain came from the graduate level, where the number of master's degree candidates was up 27 percent, or 1,356 students. The number of doctoral candidates was up 5.3 percent, or 63 students. The enrollment doesn't include 254 out-of-state students who are registered for UNT courses offered on the Internet. However, the total does include 869 students at the UNT System Center at Dallas. Web site: The University of North Texas

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http://www.dallasnews.com/politics/localne...kson.61641.html A new hat for 'Judge Jackson' Head of Dallas County government reflects on 15 years in job 08/21/2002 By ED HOUSEWRIGHT / The Dallas Morning News For 15 years, Dallas County Judge Lee Jackson has had to explain that he's not really a judge. He doesn't preside over a courtroom. He's not even a lawyer. But with his last day on the job Tuesday, he acknowledged that he'll miss being called "judge." AT A GLANCE Age: 52 Party: Republican Political history: Served in the Texas Legislature from 1977 to 1986; elected county judge in 1986 and re-elected in 1990, 1994 and 1998; has had the second-longest tenure of any Dallas County judge, behind Lew Sterrett, who served from 1949 to 1974 Highlights in office: Named to Texas Monthly's list of the 10 best legislators, 1983; oversaw the financing and construction of several major county facilities, including the Frank Crowley Criminal Courts Building in 1989, the Lew Sterrett Justice Center North Tower in 1993 and the Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center in 1995 Education: Bachelor's degree in political science, Duke University, 1971; master's degree in public administration, Southern Methodist University, 1972 "I made fun of it a little bit when I first ran," said Mr. Jackson, who led the five-member Commissioners Court that runs county government. "People asked me why we have such an artificial title. But it is a title with a long history, and it carries a certain cachet. It resonates as part of the state's political history." On Wednesday, he begins a new career as chancellor of the University of North Texas System – a job that's both similar and radically different from the one he's had since 1987. He replaces Dr. Alfred Hurley, who officially retires on Aug. 31 after 22 years. As county judge, Mr. Jackson – "Judge Jackson" – has worked with commissioners to set the county tax rate and supervise the jail system, the Sheriff's Department, the district attorney's office, Parkland Health & Hospital System and other county operations. "County government serves a lot of people who are in some distress," said Mr. Jackson, 52. "They're either in litigation, in jail, in the public health system or the mental health system." By contrast, higher education "exists to help people lift up their lives and fulfill dreams," he said. "It will be gratifying to work with faculty, administrators and regents who are spending all their time thinking about ways to help more students improve their families' financial circumstances, move ahead professionally and develop their creative talents or scientific knowledge," Mr. Jackson said. The University of North Texas System includes the main campus in Denton, the UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth and the fledgling UNT satellite campus in Oak Cliff. "The chancellor's role is general policy development, strategic decisions and external relations," he said. "There are areas in which I'll be on a fast learning curve." Mr. Jackson's colleagues say he's up to the task. "He sees the complete picture and doesn't focus just on the problem," Commissioner Mike Cantrell said. "He acknowledges the problem and then gets it solved." Mr. Jackson, who is not a career educator, was a nontraditional choice for the chancellor's position. But commissioners say he's a perfect fit because he can take advantage of the knowledge and relationships he's developed over 15 years as county judge and the previous decade as a state legislator. "I think the job was made for him, and him for it," said Commissioner Jim Jackson, a UNT alumnus. As soon as UNT regents named him chancellor last month, Mr. Jackson began preparing for the job. He said he had planned to have an apartment in Denton by now but hasn't had time to look for one. Once he gets an apartment, he said, he'll divide his time between Denton and Dallas until his youngest daughter graduates from high school in Dallas next spring. The chancellor's job carries a big jump in pay. He'll earn $295,900 a year – more than twice his $126,467 county salary. In addition, Mr. Jackson will receive an annual housing allowance of $29,000 and a car allowance of $8,400. "From everything I've learned in the past month, I'm going to earn it," he said. "It's a very challenging environment in higher education these days." Colleagues say Mr. Jackson leaves an impressive legacy. During his tenure, the county completed the Frank Crowley Criminal Courts Building, added the North Tower to the Lew Sterrett Justice Center, built a new juvenile detention center, opened The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza and maintained one of the lowest tax rates among large Texas counties. He has compiled the second-longest service of any Dallas County judge – behind only Lew Sterrett, who held office from 1949 to 1974. "In my opinion, he set a standard for the county judge position," Mr. Cantrell said. Mr. Jackson will be replaced – at least on an interim basis – by former state District Judge Margaret Keliher, the Republican candidate for county judge on the November ballot. She faces Democrat Harryette Ehrhardt, who has been a state legislator for eight years. Commissioners plan to approve Ms. Keliher's appointment on Aug. 27. The three Republican commissioners say they will vote for her. The only Democrat, John Wiley Price, said he would abstain. "I'm thrilled," said Ms. Keliher, 47. "Those are big shoes to fill."

Buford, I appreciate your point. However, the flaw in your analogy is that Watkins can recruit players to the Big 12 league more than he can Texas A&M Basketball. Johnny doesn't have that luxury. Honestly the whole Chris Jackson, Jamal Brown, etc. experience has led me to see it this way. Perhaps this young man is different...I hope so.

If he's a decent player you can bet he's a goner. Tough news for JJ and the program. He will bounce back however.

13:26 EDT Tuesday UNTHSC School of Public Health gets accredited The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is now home to the state's third accredited school of public health. The Council on Education for Public Health has awarded a five-year accreditation to UNTHSC's School of Public Health, putting it in the same company as the University of Texas and Texas A&M Health Sciences Center. UNTHSC is the 32nd university in the country to receive the accreditation. "Accreditation means that outside reviewers have found our educational and research programs to be among the best in the country," Fernando Trevino, dean of the School of Public Health, said in a statement. To be accredited, an institution must offer master's degrees in epidemiology, biostatistics, health management and policy, environmental and occupational health and social and behavioral sciences. It also must offer a doctoral degree in at least one of those disciplines. UNTHSC offers doctorates in all but environmental and occupational health, but is considering offering that degree soon. Sign up to receive free daily business updates by email every weekday afternoon. Use Search Watch to watch for related topics, companies. Receive free Industry News via email. Choose from 46 different industries. "The most significant impact for students and graduates to qualify for jobs, fellowships and grants that require graduates from an accredited university," said Pat Evans, executive director of the Council on Education for Public Health. In 1992, a steering committee of community leaders and health professionals proposed establishing a public health school in North Texas. UNTHSC launched a master's degree program in 1995 and established the School of Public Health in 1999. This fall, the school will set an enrollment record of more than 200 students studying in its program. Another 36 students will be working toward doctorates of public health. Construction also will begin this fall on a $27.5 million building to house the school and the biotechnology research programs at the health science center. Web site: http://www.hsc.unt.edu.

I got to watch UNT Recruit Sam Byrd play some in the first half. Couple of early thoughts: - He's tall, every bit of 6-10+, and can run up the floor. Long wingspan. - He's thin and his upper body and arms need development. - He looks really young...perhaps just turned 18 or maybe still 17? He could get taller although he's never going to be a beast physically speaking. - He's tall enough that he can get some boards although I don't see him as a "boardman"... his strength at this point is shot blocking and fast break ability (speed). - Has definate shot blocking skills already. Blocked at least two that I saw. Seems to have natural Will Smith type of timing. - He is more of a finesse reactionary player not very aggressive and not very physical. He seems to still be adjusting to his body (height). - He could help us from a shot blocking perspective but would be a liability as a low past defender against the likes of Southall etc.. - From a brief look, I would guess that Johnny would prefer to redshirt this kid and give him a year in the weight room. He has a huge upside with his height and athleticism. This guy is a caliber of player (huge upside with height and wingspan) that we haven't been able to get at UNT prior to Jones. Analayst Jim Haller commented that "Byrd is heading to the University of North Texas where his coach Johnny Jones is doing a fine job."

17:33 EDT Thursday Jackson confirmed as UNT System chancellor Former Texas legislator and Dallas County Judge Lee Jackson has been confirmed by the University of North Texas System's board of regents as the school's new chancellor. Jackson will begin working in the UNT System offices in the Gateway Center on the UNT Denton campus Aug. 21. However, he will not be vested until Sept. 1, the day after current Chancellor Alfred Hurley officially steps down. Jackson, who will resign from his county duties next month, will be the UNT System's third chancellor. The UNT regents, acting as a search selection committee, selected Jackson from a diverse pool of candidates recommended by an advisory committee comprising students, faculty and staff of the system's institutions and community representatives. "He is a pacesetter who has worked to develop solutions for some of our region's most pressing challenges," said UNT Regents Chair Bobby Ray. "He will build on the momentum of 20 years of great leadership established by Dr. Hurley." As UNT System chancellor, Jackson will promote the system's institutions -- the University of North Texas at Denton, the UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth, the UNT System Center at Dallas and the future University of North Texas at Dallas -- by building external relationships while overseeing the chief executive officer duties for each institution. In addition, he will focus on statewide and nationwide issues and their effects on the UNT System. "While it's too early for me to discuss or assess any specific changes, I do see five broad priorities that I will use as guidelines to help set the tone for the development of the full potential of this young and growing system," Jackson said. Those priorities include developing the potential of the UNT System; helping create a more visible identity for the system; promoting diversity through the system; strengthening the financial base at all system institutions; and improving quality of the programs, teaching and research at the three system institutions. Regents named Jackson as the sole finalist for the chancellor post in early July. The confirmation satisfies the Texas legal requirement for an interim period of at least 21 days between the selection of a finalist and the naming of a new chancellor. Hurley in January announced his plans to step down after 22 years with the university and the UNT System. He was university president and system chancellor from 1982 until 2000, and he became the system's first full-time chancellor in October 2000. Jackson has served as Dallas County judge, the county's chief elected official, since 1987, and represented Dallas County in the Texas House of Representatives from 1976 to 1986. He received his bachelor's degree in political science from Duke University in Durham, N.C., and a master's of public administration from Southern Methodist University. Web site: http://www.unt.edu.

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Athletic Academic Center...I don't know about the construction but I know they are doing the blueprints/renderings/plans.

http://www.fsarchitects.com

Go to the very top of this page and use the drop down menu at the upper right corner...its still there.

http://www.dentonrc.com/img/07-02/macmahon.jpg Tim MacMahon: Are McDade, Mean Green a match? 07/16/2002 By Tim MacMahon Tim MacMahon A guard named Fred "Pee Wee" McDade suited up for North Texas in the Super Pit in the early 1980s, which is ancient history in the eyes of his son. "We never even talk about him playing at North Texas," Brett McDade said. Nevertheless, there is much more than just a zip code that ties Ryan’s 6-0 scoring machine to the Mean Green. There is also a style of play. McDade makes it very clear he wants to continue his basketball career at a school that is willing to run and gun. UNT led the Sun Belt in scoring last season. And he’s more than familiar with the Mean Green’s home arena. In fact, a few of McDade’s finest moments have occurred on the Super Pit floor. He dropped 32 points there in the opener of his sophomore season and a career-high 38 a year later. "The rims," he said with a grin, "they bounce a little bit here." He should know. He went to UNT’s camps during the summers and games during the winters while he was growing up. The thought of being the hometown hero has also crossed his mind. He certainly wouldn’t mind playing his home games with his parents, friends and former coaches filling the stands. "I know I’d have a lot of support if I went to UNT," McDade said after his team lost at the buzzer in the finals Monday in the 14th Annual Great American Shootout at the Super Pit. But don’t think McDade signing with UNT is a done deal. As the No. 12 senior in the state, according to texashoops.com, the high-rising, lightning-quick McDade has plenty of options. His list of colleges fluctuates from a half dozen to the low teens depending on the last time he checked his answering machine. It’s made up mostly of quality mid-major programs such as Tulsa and North Carolina-Wilmington, though the Big East’s St. John’s is a recent addition. And, yes, UNT is a constant on that list. "I’m pretty much wide open," McDade said when asked if he had a favorite. Dad has made it clear he’d like his son to stay close to home, though he’s even more adamant that he won’t meddle in the decision. "I went [to UNT], so obviously there’s a connection there," the elder McDade said. "But I’m going to let him make a decision." Added Brett: "I’m going to be the one who has to spend four years there." College coaches, per NCAA rules, cannot comment on recruits until they sign their national letters of intent, which McDade intends to do in the early period this fall. But UNT coach Johnny Jones’ actions at the Great American Shootout said plenty. McDade’s squad, the Texas Top Prospects, played three games Monday. Jones and at least one assistant were courtside for each contest. Why wouldn’t Jones want McDade? While there are questions about what position he will play in college — he has a shooting guard’s game in a point guard’s frame — McDade would be the highest-rated high schooler Jones has inked thus far in his tenure at UNT. The Mean Green could use the boost to its fan base inking a local kid would bring. Jones, of course, won over more than a few fans by engineering an 11-win turnaround in his first year in town. "Coach Jones is doing a great job," Fred McDade said. "He’s definitely got the program headed in the right direction. Brett and I have been to quite a few games, and we like the way it’s headed." Might another McDade head across town to etch his name in UNT’s history books? Tim MacMahon

No decision on that as of yet..

This board has a neat editing feature. If you are like me you are always wishing you could go back and fix things that you missed. If you are logged in, after you have posted, there is a blue button at the top of your post that has a little pencil on it and says "edit". Just click that, make your changes and voila (sp?) you're in bidness.

Wow Bat that is way cool. How about that in dark green on the side of a helmet! HA!

I would bet that a partial qualifier can't participate until after meeting the minimum GPA requirements in the first year. It wouldn't make sense. Now a partial qualifier could practice with the program and if Johnny was short on practice players then perhaps you would have an arguement. When you raise the academic qualification as an issue you really have to throw everything up in the air. Are there any other players that could contribute? I would think that the kid from Houston Kashmere could provide a big athletic body but I don't recall if he played bball or not.

A red "burning" page or folder icon = Unread messages exist Read messages are indicated by a white page or folder Follow this link: http://www.gomeangreen.com/board/index.php...c715&act=SF&f=1 scroll down to the bottom and you will see the legend. Any red, "burning" or "glowing" folder or notebook basically means that there is something unread. If it is white it means that you have already read everything. These little page or topic icons are located at the far left of the page on the same line as the topic or message that they represent. Hope this helps. The very best way to make yourself more comfortable wit the format is to just screw around on it for awhile.

Grayeagle this board is a work in progress. Suggestions are welcomed and we will try to implement the good ones when we can. I know that the team icons were a popular feature on the other board and we are looking at that. I think we will be able to do something perhaps not as many team profiles as before but some perhaps. Right now setting a team icon as an avatar is a lot easier than it was before so I hope fans will use this feature in the interim.

Actually they have JJ's replacement already in Leonard Hopkins. Guys he was a fresman last year....Hopkins has scary potential if he stays healthy.

I seem to recall that Cass Starks was a pretty good player for Ryan. Perhaps Johnny could get him to walk on. Another big bruiser that can take up space would be nice.

check out the SRC cam. Wow a lot of activity going on there! http://129.120.124.7/view/view.shtml

I think it is possible. Chris Davis in his senior year hungry for a NBA shot makes anything possible. I can't remember being this excited about basketball. Possibly when Vic signed that great class awhile back. Now knowing that we have talent and great coaches I feel more secure about our chances.

Nice Icon! I Like.

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