By: Springer S.R. No. 21
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, Dr. Suzanne Shipley concluded her tenure as
  president of Midwestern State University on August 31, 2021,
  drawing to a close six years of outstanding service to the
  institution; and
         WHEREAS, After becoming president of MSU Texas in 2015,
  Dr. Shipley helped direct the university's Boundless
  Opportunities campaign, which increased its fundraising target
  to $75 million; she also oversaw the renovation of Daniel Hall,
  the establishment of the Priddy Scholarship for first-generation
  students, and the acquisition of a gift in support of the
  renaming of the McCoy College of Science, Mathematics &
  Engineering; and
         WHEREAS, Other achievements during her tenure include the
  addition of Centennial Hall, upgrades to Moffett Library and
  Bridwell Hall, the creation of the United Supermarkets Community
  Learning Center, and the construction of the mass communication
  wing of the Fain Fine Arts Center; moreover, Dr. Shipley ably led
  the university's efforts to address the challenges of the
  COVID-19 pandemic, and as she leaves MSU, the school is preparing
  to become a member of the Texas Tech University System and to
  advance its first doctoral degree program in educational
  leadership; and
         WHEREAS, A proud native of West Texas, Dr. Shipley earned
  her bachelor's and master's degrees in German studies from Texas
  Tech University and her doctorate in German language and
  literature from The University of Texas at Austin; she began her
  academic career in 1986 as a professor at the University of
  Cincinnati, where she became director of the University Honors
  program; she went on to serve as dean of the College of Arts and
  Sciences at Northern Arizona University, as vice president of
  academic affairs at Notre Dame of Maryland University, and as
  president of Shepherd University in West Virginia; and
         WHEREAS, Suzanne Shipley's dedication, expertise, and
  commitment to excellence have greatly benefited MSU Texas and
  earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues, and she
  may indeed reflect with pride on her exemplary service to the
  university as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her
  life; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 87th Texas Legislature,
  3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. Suzanne Shipley on
  her retirement as president of Midwestern State University and
  extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Dr. Shipley as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas Senate.