The university has formally reversed its decision to repurpose the president's house. This outcome confirms that the administration heard our position on maintaining the residence as a fixture of campus leadership. I will be monitoring the upcoming transition to ensure the building is properly restored for its original use.
April 10, 2015
Final supporters
On Tuesday February 10th the news broke that the Texas A&M University president’s home would no longer house the president. The news came to a shock to many current and former students. Since 1965 the house has been a key piece of campus history accommodating 9 University Presidents and their families over a 49-year span. A complete list includes Earl and Margaret Rudder, 1965-1970; Jack and Margaret Williams, 1970-77; Jarvis and Alma Miller, 1977-80; Frank and Renee Vandiver, 1980-88; Bill and Jayne Mobley, 1988-93; Ray and Sally Bowen, 1994-2002; Bob and Becky Gates, 2002-2006; Elsa and Peter Murano, 2008-09; and Bowen and Karin Loftin, 2009-2014.
Current and former students can share countless memories of attending special presidential functions and gatherings within the house. While not every student may have stepped into the home, they appreciated the fact that the university president was living amongst the students. Currently Texas A&M has over 56,000 current students, and over 370,000 former students most of which experienced a president living and leading from the heart of the campus. By signing this petition you are showing support to keep a long-standing tradition alive.
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Reached 500 supporters
February 13, 2015
February 13, 2015
I have spent the last few days formalizing a request for a meeting with the University administration to review the decision regarding the President's House. We are currently compiling the history of these past presidential residences to submit along with our formal inquiry. Expect an update once there is a response from the university office.
Reached 100 supporters
February 12, 2015
107 Comments
There is no logical reason as to why the President's House cannot continue to be the place of residence for the University President. Being accessible to students and living in proximity with the student body will make the President of Texas A&M more sympathetic to student concerns.
The close proximity of the president to the student body is a great asset. A&M is a university tasked with teaching students. Not a business. Stop making stupid decisions based on an endless pursuit of wining and dining big donors.
Class of 2010 here. Walking past the presidents house on my way to campus each morning while the band practiced nearby is one of my favorite memories. Please don't end this tradition.
I remember meeting Loftin on Parents Day weekend and getting my picture with him. I hope current and future Aggies can do the same with our new President.
We took our AgriLeader staff photos at the president's house when I was Editor-in-Chief my Senior year. We were so honored to be able to do that and this lovely home will never be the same. What will we call it??? Bed and breakfast of Texas A&M??? Cause that's basically what it would be for the right price!
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The university has formally reversed its decision to repurpose the president's house. This outcome confirms that the administration heard our position on maintaining the residence as a fixture of campus leadership. I will be monitoring the upcoming transition to ensure the building is properly restored for its original use.
April 10, 2015
Final supporters
On Tuesday February 10th the news broke that the Texas A&M University president’s home would no longer house the president. The news came to a shock to many current and former students. Since 1965 the house has been a key piece of campus history accommodating 9 University Presidents and their families over a 49-year span. A complete list includes Earl and Margaret Rudder, 1965-1970; Jack and Margaret Williams, 1970-77; Jarvis and Alma Miller, 1977-80; Frank and Renee Vandiver, 1980-88; Bill and Jayne Mobley, 1988-93; Ray and Sally Bowen, 1994-2002; Bob and Becky Gates, 2002-2006; Elsa and Peter Murano, 2008-09; and Bowen and Karin Loftin, 2009-2014.
Current and former students can share countless memories of attending special presidential functions and gatherings within the house. While not every student may have stepped into the home, they appreciated the fact that the university president was living amongst the students. Currently Texas A&M has over 56,000 current students, and over 370,000 former students most of which experienced a president living and leading from the heart of the campus. By signing this petition you are showing support to keep a long-standing tradition alive.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
February 13, 2015
February 13, 2015
I have spent the last few days formalizing a request for a meeting with the University administration to review the decision regarding the President's House. We are currently compiling the history of these past presidential residences to submit along with our formal inquiry. Expect an update once there is a response from the university office.
Reached 100 supporters
February 12, 2015
107 Comments
I had attended many events at the President's house while being a student at Texas A&M and my hope is that one day my children will be able to as well!
There is no logical reason as to why the President's House cannot continue to be the place of residence for the University President. Being accessible to students and living in proximity with the student body will make the President of Texas A&M more sympathetic to student concerns.
The close proximity of the president to the student body is a great asset. A&M is a university tasked with teaching students. Not a business. Stop making stupid decisions based on an endless pursuit of wining and dining big donors.
Class of 2010 here. Walking past the presidents house on my way to campus each morning while the band practiced nearby is one of my favorite memories. Please don't end this tradition.
I remember meeting Loftin on Parents Day weekend and getting my picture with him. I hope current and future Aggies can do the same with our new President.
We took our AgriLeader staff photos at the president's house when I was Editor-in-Chief my Senior year. We were so honored to be able to do that and this lovely home will never be the same. What will we call it??? Bed and breakfast of Texas A&M??? Cause that's basically what it would be for the right price!
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Keep the president on campus!
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I had attended many events at the President's house while being a student at Texas A&M and my hope is that one day my children will be able to as well!