Division of Academic Affairs

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs 

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is responsible for the authorization and the approval of submission of all University proposals for external support for research and sponsored projects from all sources. The office also has shared responsibilities for the fiscal oversight of funded projects and programs. Negotiation and acceptance of awards on behalf of the university is part of this administrative responsibility. Further, the office provides the following services to faculty and staff:

• Identification and dissemination of potential funding sources for research and institutional programs, currently funded projects, and pending proposals;
• Assistance in the development of proposals including budgetary, as well as regulatory requirements;·  Liaison between the University and various state and federal agencies;
• Encouragement and facilitation of cooperative and interdisciplinary research and scholarly activities; and
• Administration of the Texas A&M University System policies and university procedures relating to research and other sponsored projects.

Sandra Rexroat, Director

Phone: 361-593-3344
email: s-rexroat@tamuk.edu

Center for Distance Learning & Education 

At A&M-Kingsville, learning is not just a lifelong activity, it's one that can take place just about anywhere through the Center for Distance Learning and Continuing Education. College credit classes are available as videoconference courses over the Trans-Texas Videoconference Network (TTVN) operated by the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS), over the Internet and through local cable broadcast. Continuing education classes include professional development classes, enrichment and non-credit programs, Elderhostel programs and the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) project.

Tadeo Reyna, Ed.D., Director

Phone: 361-593-2861
email: t-reyna@tamuk.edu

Jernigan Library

At the heart of a great university is a great library. A&M-Kingsville's James C. Jernigan Library, named for the University's seventh president, has a collection of 500,000 volumes and more than half a million documents in microform. In addition, the Library subscribes to 2,200 journals and magazines, and the Electronic Resources Center provides access to more than 70 online and CD-ROM databases. The library is a Federal and State depository library and also houses the South Texas Archives, rare books, manuscripts, official archival records of the University, microforms, photographs and oral history tapes. The South Texas Archives was designed as a regional Historical Resource Depository for the Texas State Library and Archives System and holds records from the 11 surrounding counties

Carol Tipton, Ed.D., Interim Director

Phone: 361-593-3528
email: carol.tipton@tamuk.edu

Conner Museum

The John E. Conner Museum is devoted to saving the artifacts and specimens which describe the region and exhibiting and explaining the South Texas locale’s history and natural history. The Museum displays in permanent exhibits the ecosystems of the Tamaulipan Biotic province, Pleistocene fauna of prehistoric South Texas, and historical vignettes from the history of the region. Named for the original history professor of the South Texas State Teachers College, which has become Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Mr. Conner initiated the Museum’s collections that have expanded to over 10,000 items. The Museum is a regional museum open six days a week, providing educational and community resources for the preservation of our past. It also hosts a vigorous program of traveling exhibits to bring a wide variety of cultural and educational experience to the university and community.

Howard "Hal" Ham, Director

Phone: 361-593-2849
email: h-ham@tamuk.edu

Center for Teaching Effectiveness

The Center was established in 2001, following an initiative of the Faculty Senate, to be a resource for classroom teachers through workshops, seminars, and discussion. The Center provides orientation and follow-up support to new faculty and graduate teaching assistants. In addition, those who wish to enhance the quality of their teaching may consult with the director individually.

Jacqueline Thomas, Ed.D., Director

Phone: 361-593-2579
email: j-thomas@tamuk.edu

International Studies and Programs

The Office of International Studies and Programs serves the needs of students, faculty, and staff. Support is available for both domestic and international students seeking opportunities for study abroad, as well as the financial resources for participation in a study abroad experience. Support services are also available for faculty and staff interested in international academic opportunities.

Vacant

Phone: 361-593-3602
email: