Sims, John 2014-10-15
The interview features Texas Tech regent and Lubbock attorney, John Sims. Sims discusses his time as a regent at Texas Tech and the different projects he was involved with during his time on the board, including the building of the United Spirit Arena, changes in leadership, and shifting athletic conferences. Sims also talks about the relationship between the regents and the university at large and the relationship between the regents and the state legislature
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: John Sims
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Date: October 15, 2014
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:00:32
Abstract
Background and Lubbock in the early years, Attending Tech, Comparing Tech and UT, Returning to Lubbock, being appointed regent, Increases in tuition and fees, Building boom at Tech, United Spirit Arena, Relationship between Board of Regents and state legislature, Issues at Texas Tech and the Health Science Center, Changes in student body and campus life, Shifting from president to chancellor system, Shifting from Southwest Conference to Big 12, Ex Students Association, Political involvement
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Transcript: Transcript available in reading room
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