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About Dr. Tallant
Dr. Steven H. Tallant became the 19th president of Texas A&M University-Kingsville in October 2008. He immediately focused on building a leadership team, increasing enrollment, enhancing university facilities and increasing the visibility of the campus through a wider marketing initiative.
These efforts resulted in an enrollment increase of more than 12 percent for Fall 2010 and an investment of approximately $80 million in new construction and renovations on campus, including two new residence halls, a new recreation center and a new dining facility. In addition, plans for a third residence hall are well underway. This expansion was accompanied by development of a campus master plan to guide growth and construction over the next 50 years.
Tallant also placed an emphasis on research at the university with tremendous results. In 2010, the university received $23 million dollars in research and sponsored programs. That amount is a record high for the university, up three million dollars from 2009, and up more than 56 percent in two years.
Prior to joining the university, Tallant served as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where he was responsible for all undergraduate and graduate academic programs. He also provided leadership in several restructuring initiatives, including the creation of the College of Education and Human Sciences and the College of Nursing and Health Services.
He also has 20 years of military service and served as chief of Air Force Family Research at the Pentagon from 1991-1994.
President Tallant earned his B.A. (Sociology) from the University of Florida, his M.S.W. (Social Work) from the University of Utah and his Ph.D. (Social Welfare) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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