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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 548

	WHEREAS, Dr. Stephen K. Mittelstet of Dallas has served as 
president of Richland College for 25 years, and his contributions 
to the educational vitality of North Texas are indeed worthy of 
special recognition; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Mittelstet assumed the presidency of
Richland College of the Dallas County Community College District 
on August 7, 1979; since then, the Richland campus has been named 
a Vanguard College by the League for Innovation in the Community 
College, a Greater Expectations College in the Liberal Arts by 
the American Association of Colleges and Universities, and one of 
eight pilot institutions for new accreditation standards by the 
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and

	WHEREAS, After graduating as valedictorian from Borger High
School, Dr. Mittelstet earned his bachelor's degree summa cum laude
in English, French, history, and religion from McMurry College
in Abilene and his doctorate in higher education administration 
and English from the Community College Leadership Program at
The University of Texas at Austin; a firm believer in lifelong 
learning, he has also completed postdoctoral work and attended 
numerous informal seminars, conferences, and workshops; and

	WHEREAS, A member of Richland's humanities faculty since 
1972, this esteemed professional has also taught adult basic 
education and general equivalency diploma preparation, 
college-level French, graduate-level change management theory, 
community college curriculum and instruction, and higher education
administration at schools across Texas; in addition, he is a 
consultant, frequent keynote speaker, and author on diverse 
topics, such as leadership development, strategic planning, 
organizational values, the role of arts in culture, and authentic 
behavior in teaching, learning, and leadership; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Mittelstet has served on numerous national, 
regional, and state boards and task forces, including the
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the board of the 
American Association of Community Colleges, and the board of the 
National Institute for Leadership Development; he has received many
awards and honors for his hard work and dedication to teaching 
and learning, and he recently earned the National Leader of the 
Year Award from the National Council for Learning Resources; and

	WHEREAS, In addition to being an active proponent of integrated
learning and multicultural community development, Dr. Mittelstet 
is a much-respected citizen of Dallas, where he has served on the 
boards of arts organizations, hospitals, transportation 
committees, and planning and economic development councils; and

	WHEREAS, An exemplary educator and civic leader,
Stephen Mittelstet is truly an inspiration to all those who have 
been touched by his commitment to community culture and effective


teaching and learning practices, and his tenure with Richland College
has been of enormous benefit to the cities of Dallas, Richardson, 
and Garland and to the students of the college; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby congratulate Dr. Stephen K. Mittelstet 
on 25 years of outstanding service as president of Richland 
College and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued 
success and achievement; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Mittelstet as an expression of high regard from 
the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Carona




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 7, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate