Upcoming A&M regents meeting

7,814 Views | 60 Replies | Last: 2 hrs ago by cavscout96
RaggedConverge
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
9:50p, 2/23/25
AG
Tribune confirmed the list of candidates:

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, Texas A&M Foundation President Tyson Voelkel, University of Alabama President Stuart Bell, State Rep. Trent Ashby, R-Lufkin, and U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin.

What do we think? 4 out of the 5 are ags.

https://www.texastribune.org/2025/02/23/texas-am-system-chancellor-search/

Reply Quote
Buck Turgidson
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
9:53p, 2/23/25
We don't need anybody from Bama.

Glen Hegar is a vicious little ****, but he ain't woke.
Reply Quote
26
gabehcoud
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
9:54p, 2/23/25
All well versed in sucking the public teet for a career
Reply Quote
23
Jugstore Cowboy
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to RaggedConverge • 9:56p, 2/23/25
AG

Quote:
nd U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin


Nice of his F-I-L to give all that money, but that's where the connection to A&M or higher ed administration in general ends.

*I do like the inclusion of the Bama prez to demonstrate that the nationwide search found one candidate further than 2 hours away from C.S. Even if he is an Aggie class of '81.
Reply Quote
23
1 edit
The Kraken
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Buck Turgidson • 10:30p, 2/23/25
AG
Buck Turgidson said:
We don't need anybody from Bama.

Glen Hegar is a vicious little ****, but he ain't woke.


Stuart Bell the "Alabama guy" is an Ag...BS (Nuke E) MS and PhD
plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose
Reply Quote
11
1 edit
Wes97
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
10:30p, 2/23/25
AG
As for US Rep McCaul, I have no idea how he would be at any A&M position, but I would probably support him getting the appt just to get him out of Congress,

Maybe we could appt Dan Crenshaw to something while we are at it.
Reply Quote
5
Rexter
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Wes97 • 10:43p, 2/23/25
Wes97 said:
As for US Rep McCaul, I have no idea how he would be at any A&M position, but I would probably support him getting the appt just to get him out of Congress,

Maybe we could appt Dan Crenshaw to something while we are at it.


Janitor First Class...
Reply Quote
35
Tecolote
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to The Kraken • 10:44p, 2/23/25
AG
The Kraken said:
Buck Turgidson said:
We don't need anybody from Bama.

Glen Hegar is a vicious little ****, but he ain't woke.


Stuart Bell the "Alabama guy" is an Ag...BS (Nuke E) MS and PhD
His time mostly has been spent at LSU and Bama. He should stay there at those type of institutions. Was on a search committee in the past that interviewed him.
Reply Quote
7
W
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
10:45p, 2/23/25
AG
interesting list of five

the class of '96 guys would seem a little young
Reply Quote
1
Stat Monitor Repairman
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
10:52p, 2/23/25
Question for the candidates;

Was TAMU's Vision 2020 a success?

Y/N;

Support your answer by describing what you would have changed if you had the opportunity.
Reply Quote
5
Jugstore Cowboy
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Tecolote • 10:53p, 2/23/25
AG

Quote:
His time mostly has been spent at LSU and Bama. He should stay there at those type of institutions.
What does that mean? Looks like he has a pretty decent resume.
Reply Quote
1
Tecolote
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Jugstore Cowboy • 11:12p, 2/23/25
AG
Jugstore Cowboy said:

Quote:
His time mostly has been spent at LSU and Bama. He should stay there at those type of institutions.
What does that mean? Looks like he has a pretty decent resume.
Resume is paper. Notice you deleted the part of having been part of an interview.

He's also stepping down in July as President of Bama. He's looking for a parachute. Buyer beware in these situations.
Reply Quote
19
Flavius Agximus
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
2:12a, 2/24/25
AG
Voelkel appears to be some golden boy who's moved easily from success to success his entire life and career. I prefer someone who has built something and/or overcome adversity. Maybe he has, but it appears he has mainly moved from high position to high position his entire adult life, as if it were laid out for him.
Reply Quote
6
Ag06Law
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to W • 4:21a, 2/24/25
AG
W said:
interesting list of five

the class of '96 guys would seem a little young


The vice president of the United States is 40. Why is there some requirement that it be a crusty old guy?
Reply Quote
25
oldord
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Flavius Agximus • 8:33a, 2/24/25
AG
Tyson was an exceptionally solid guy when I knew him and his love for A&M is second to none


He may not have a broader scope of reference though
Reply Quote
5
Buford T. Justice
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Buck Turgidson • 8:35a, 2/24/25
AG
He's an Aggie engineering grad with roughly 10 years of experience as the President of a university.
Reply Quote
2
Buford T. Justice
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Stat Monitor Repairman • 8:38a, 2/24/25
AG
Vision 2020 was a failure, and led A&M away from its roots of being a land grant university, with an emphasis on Ag and Engineering. We don't need to be everything to everyone, and we shouldn't pretend to be something that we are not,
Reply Quote
31
TX_COWDOC
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Flavius Agximus • 8:42a, 2/24/25
AG
Flavius Agximus said:
Voelkel appears to be some golden boy who's moved easily from success to success his entire life and career. I prefer someone who has built something and/or overcome adversity. Maybe he has, but it appears he has mainly moved from high position to high position his entire adult life, as if it were laid out for him.


One the things I enjoy about TexAgs is the entertainment it provides. It's also a good reminder that not everyone has the same insights and frame of reference which is understandable and makes the dialogue more interesting.

I gather you don't know the first thing about Tyson. If you did, you would post such a flippant comment.

Tyson and his brothers are 4th generation Fightin' Texas Aggies. All three have or are currently serving our country with distinction. LTC. Tyson Voelkel is a decorated Army officer. His impact on Texas A&M began around the time we first met (August 1992). Tyson went on to be the 1st Corps Commander to come from the Aggie Band. This was previously unheard of owing to his incredible capabilities which were known to all who knew him during that time. He possessed an energy even then which was infectious.

His successes in the private sector are a reflection of a continued devotion to selfless service.

I cannot think of a finer candidate to assume the role of chief executive of the Texas A&M System.
www.southpawprecision.com
Type 07 FFL / Class 2 SOT
Nightforce Optics Dealer
AGM Night Vision Dealer
Reply Quote
12
Mega Lops
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to TX_COWDOC • 8:48a, 2/24/25
AG
TX_COWDOC said:
I cannot think of a finer candidate to assume the role of chief executive of the Texas A&M System.
I can.

Reply Quote
3
CDUB98
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
8:53a, 2/24/25
AG
Whichever one has the most good ol' boy connections will be chosen, and the **** show of our leadership will continue.
Reply Quote
5
W
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Ag06Law • 9:01a, 2/24/25
AG
the job is heavy, heavy political with the state legislature

plus navigating the aforementioned good ol' boy network

a few gray hairs help in both endeavors
Reply Quote
4
Rex Racer
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Flavius Agximus • 9:10a, 2/24/25
AG
Flavius Agximus said:
Voelkel appears to be some golden boy who's moved easily from success to success his entire life and career. I prefer someone who has built something and/or overcome adversity. Maybe he has, but it appears he has mainly moved from high position to high position his entire adult life, as if it were laid out for him.
That's what a lot of these people do who work in these kinds of high positions in education. They get a new job, and the first thing they do is start making a bunch of changes so they have something else to put on their resume for the NEXT job. I'm speaking in general terms here and not about Voelkel. I don't know him.
Reply Quote
2
1 edit
rgag12
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to TX_COWDOC • 9:11a, 2/24/25
AG
TX_COWDOC said:
Flavius Agximus said:
Voelkel appears to be some golden boy who's moved easily from success to success his entire life and career. I prefer someone who has built something and/or overcome adversity. Maybe he has, but it appears he has mainly moved from high position to high position his entire adult life, as if it were laid out for him.


One the things I enjoy about TexAgs is the entertainment it provides. It's also a good reminder that not everyone has the same insights and frame of reference which is understandable and makes the dialogue more interesting.

I gather you don't know the first thing about Tyson. If you did, you would post such a flippant comment.

Tyson and his brothers are 4th generation Fightin' Texas Aggies. All three have or are currently serving our country with distinction. LTC. Tyson Voelkel is a decorated Army officer. His impact on Texas A&M began around the time we first met (August 1992). Tyson went on to be the 1st Corps Commander to come from the Aggie Band. This was previously unheard of owing to his incredible capabilities which were known to all who knew him during that time. He possessed an energy even then which was infectious.

His successes in the private sector are a reflection of a continued devotion to selfless service.

I cannot think of a finer candidate to assume the role of chief executive of the Texas A&M System.


A lot of words, but nothing to refute that Tyson hasn't lived a charmed life.

So, Tyson, tell us about a time you overcame a significant setback in your career and what it taught you.
Reply Quote
2
oldord
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to rgag12 • 11:40a, 2/24/25
AG
Rgag….if you graduated in 2012, you don't know a damn thing about Tyson.

If you are singularly unsuccessful in your own life, maybe you should emulate Tyson to ensure you can maybe get folks to like you too.
Reply Quote
2
1 edit
lb3
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to W • 11:48a, 2/24/25
AG
W said:
interesting list of five

the class of '96 guys would seem a little young
50 year olds are hardly young.
Reply Quote
14
AgLA06
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to W • 11:51a, 2/24/25
AG
W said:
interesting list of five

the class of '96 guys would seem a little young
Over 50 is too young?

Do you want him to be retirement aged and collecting social security?
Reply Quote
5
AgLA06
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Buford T. Justice • 11:53a, 2/24/25
AG
Buford T. Justice said:
Vision 2020 was a failure, and led A&M away from its roots of being a land grant university, with an emphasis on Ag and Engineering. We don't need to be everything to everyone, and we shouldn't pretend to be something that we are not,
Vision 2020 specifically notwithstanding.

Pretending the world hasn't changed in 150 years is a horrible way to lead an educational institution as well. The point is to prepare current and future students to be leaders in current industry. Not to cater to previous students. Ag and Engineering are only 2 colleges in the system.
Reply Quote
2
1 edit
Buck Turgidson
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
11:54a, 2/24/25
LSU and Bama are on a level with UH and Tech academically. I'd look for people from much better schools, but without the woke nonsense that often characterizes those schools. Maybe somebody from VT, GT, Florida, Georgia, Purdue or Clemson. The hardest part would be to find a non woke candidate.
Reply Quote
2
Tecolote
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Buck Turgidson • 12:00p, 2/24/25
AG
Buck Turgidson said:
LSU and Bama are on a level with UH and Tech academically. I'd look for people from much better schools, but without the woke nonsense that often characterizes those schools. Maybe somebody from VT, GT, Florida, Georgia, Purdue or Clemson. The hardest part would be to find a non woke candidate.
If you want an Aggie who served as a president of a famous school like Georgia Tech, there's one out there. He also was a faculty member, department head, and in the deans office is a Mechanical Engineer at A&M. You couldn't find better than him.
Reply Quote
4
lb3
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Flavius Agximus • 12:04p, 2/24/25
AG
Flavius Agximus said:
Voelkel appears to be some golden boy who's moved easily from success to success his entire life and career. I prefer someone who has built something and/or overcome adversity. Maybe he has, but it appears he has mainly moved from high position to high position his entire adult life, as if it were laid out for him.
Voelkel is charismatic for sure which has helped him build relationships but his life isn't without adversity. If the stories in BQ circles are correct, in the early days of the invasion of Iraq Voelkel was pulled from a HQ position and thrown into command of an airborne company that had relieved multiple previous commanders. He got them turned around while remaining in the fight. Not an easy task.

He also left a promising Army career to support his family and their dying daughter before earning his MBA from Rice. I'm sure he's had some mentors helping to guide his way, as we all have, but his success is his own.

Whether his vision for the System matches that of the Regents, I guess that's up to the Regents to decide.
Reply Quote
4
1 edit
Old May Banker
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
12:08p, 2/24/25
AG
I think it'll be Glenn Hegar
Reply Quote
3
Kozmozag
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
12:21p, 2/24/25
No to all those government parasites. .
Reply Quote
3
JeepWaveEarl
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
12:49p, 2/24/25
AG
Here is a good write-up on the merits of Tyson for those who may be unaware.

https://www.txamfoundation.com/News/Tyson-Voelkel-Will-Take-Office-in-January-2016.aspx
Reply Quote
1
fishJones
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to TX_COWDOC • 12:57p, 2/24/25
AG
TX_COWDOC said:
Flavius Agximus said:
Voelkel appears to be some golden boy who's moved easily from success to success his entire life and career. I prefer someone who has built something and/or overcome adversity. Maybe he has, but it appears he has mainly moved from high position to high position his entire adult life, as if it were laid out for him.


One the things I enjoy about TexAgs is the entertainment it provides. It's also a good reminder that not everyone has the same insights and frame of reference which is understandable and makes the dialogue more interesting.

I gather you don't know the first thing about Tyson. If you did, you would post such a flippant comment.

Tyson and his brothers are 4th generation Fightin' Texas Aggies. All three have or are currently serving our country with distinction. LTC. Tyson Voelkel is a decorated Army officer. His impact on Texas A&M began around the time we first met (August 1992). Tyson went on to be the 1st Corps Commander to come from the Aggie Band. This was previously unheard of owing to his incredible capabilities which were known to all who knew him during that time. He possessed an energy even then which was infectious.

His successes in the private sector are a reflection of a continued devotion to selfless service.

I cannot think of a finer candidate to assume the role of chief executive of the Texas A&M System.
Yeah, but the best thing about him is the fact that he is from Brenham.
Reply Quote
3
Charlie 31
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
1:15p, 2/24/25
AG
Glenn Hegar has all the requisite knowledge, education, and public sector experience to be selected and succeed as the Texas A&M Chancellor. He is a Texas Aggie, 6th-generation Texas farmer, and attorney who served in the Texas House and Texas Senate before being elected Comptroller of Public Accounts. Hegar knows how to work with Texas lawmakers and how money flows in and out of the Texas coffers.

Meet Glenn Hegar
Reply Quote
10
Page 1 of 2 ▼
 
×
subscribe Verify your student status
See Subscription Benefits
Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial.