Aaron May

Submitted by aaronmay on May 31, 2009 - 9:32am

Stories from Aaron May

Inquiry halted after Hutto’s resignation
Aaron May
Monday, June 29th, 2009

University officials suspended their investigation into an ethics complaint against the former enrollment manager because he resigned in December — a sudden decision both sides say was unrelated to the inquiry.

The complaint, filed on the University’s Ethics and Compliance Employee hot line, claimed assistant vice president Jim Hutto did “personal things” on recruiting trips and sought reimbursement without providing receipts.

A review of travel records, expense reports and other documents obtained by the Patriot Talon, however, failed to support that complaint.

Whitehouse wins
Aaron May
Monday, April 27th, 2009

Student voters elected Amy Whitehouse to serve as the new Student Government Association president.

Senators elected to five positions
Aaron May
Monday, April 27th, 2009

Students elected new senators for the upcoming Student Government Association term which begins in the fall.

About 200 students voted during the two-day event, officials said.

Students were able to choose a candidate from the ballot or write in their own choice.

Elections for officer positions and colleges are held each spring; freshmen and housing complex senators are elected in the fall.

Business and Technology

Three students were elected during the most contested race for the College of Business and Technology.

Hatred, truth - Convicted sex offender says society’s label misleading
Aaron May
Monday, April 20th, 2009
Jamie Lee Newburn said he knows what it’s like to be hated.

Newburn said he’s been called a child molester and a baby raper.

“I don’t mind if you tell the truth about me, but don’t lie about me,” said Newburn, a 31-year-old psychology major from Jacksonville.

Newburn registered as a sex offender with the University on Tuesday and is running for Student Government Association vice president in this week’s elections.

Students voters face VP position decision
Aaron May
Monday, April 20th, 2009

Two candidates who pledge to listen to concerns about the budget and improving campus life are running for the seat of student government vice president. The Student Government Association elections are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. Students can vote at two polling stations located in the Herrington Patriot Center lobby and the second floor of the University Center Expansion at the top of the stairs by the entrance to the Metamorphosis Café.

Sara Khalifa, 17, an accounting major from Tyler, graduated high school early and started at the University fall 2008.

SGA officers, senators elections set for end of April
Aaron May
Monday, April 6th, 2009

Students interested in electing their representatives can vote for Student Government Association positions scheduled for April 22 and 23.

Polling stations are scheduled to be located in the lobby of the Herrington Patriot Center and the University Center expansion at the top of the stairs near the entrance to the Metamorphosis Café.

The SGA serves as the student’s voice of the student body to the administration, officials said.

Candidates must be full-time students who have a grade point average greater than 2.5.

SGA plans candidates meeting Wednesday
Aaron May
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Student Government Association officials plan to conduct a mandatory candidates meeting on Wednesday for all students interested in running for office.

The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

Search under way for admissions VP
Aaron May
Sunday, March 1st, 2009

University officials plan to begin reviewing applications next month to find a successor for Jim Hutto, the former assistant vice president for enrollment management and marketing.

Dr. Howard Paterson, vice president for student affairs, said he has received 80 applications for the position.

He said a committee plans to meet in March to narrow the selection to about 10 candidates for telephone interviews.

He also said he plans to invite two or three applicants for campus visits and hopes to have the position filled by the end of March.

The job, posted on higheredjobs.com on Jan.

Debate team argues way to national meets
Aaron May
Sunday, March 1st, 2009

The University’s debate team is off to a slow start this semester, but still working toward an invitation to a prestigious national tournament.

The three-member team competed at Webster University in St. Louis, Mo. on Jan. 30 - Feb. 1 and at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, Calif. on Feb. 6-8.

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Storm leaves its mark on Perkins scoreboard
Aaron May
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

University officials continue to assess damages left in the wake of Tuesday night’s thunderstorm, which knocked down trees on campus and tore off the display on the backside of the soccer field scoreboard.

University administrators report to Texas Senate
Aaron May
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

University officials spoke before the state Senate Finance Committee in Austin on Thursday to provide updates on the University’s cost cutting measures as the committee plans this year’s budget.

University President Rodney Mabry spoke about how the University is working to cut expenses through the recently instituted energy management plan, flexible hiring freeze and curtailment of travel and equipment expenses, Gregg Lassen, vice president for business affairs, said.

Lassen also said the energy conservation effort is working well so far.

“People are turning the lights off when

Interim chairpersons named for com, lit departments
Aaron May
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

Two departments named interim chairpersons this year after the current chairmen of the departments either moved or changed positions. Dr. Ann Beebe was named interim chairperson for the Department of Literature and Languages, and Dr. Marsha Matthews was named interim chairperson for the Department of communications.

Beebe was named the new interim chairperson for the spring semester as the search for a permanent chairperson continues.

Beebe, an associate professor in the English department, became the interim chairperson after Dr.

University unveils warning system
Aaron May
Monday, January 26th, 2009

Loud sirens and thundering voices. It’s not a message from the gods. It’s the new University outdoor warning system. The system, which was installed in November, is designed to inform students of campus emergencies. University Police Chief Mike Medders said the system is programmed to broadcast tones and pre-recorded messages to notify students and faculty of a variety of situations not just tornadoes.

“The City of Tyler’s alarm system is only used if a tornado touches down within city limits,” Medders said.