SMU Adds New Degree Granting School

by **mustangbill67** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 10:51 am

SMU is adding a seventh degree granting school June 1, the School of Education and Human Development. One aspect of the new school is to create programs in human development. I would think this new school might add some degree opportunities that would be helpful in recruiting.

by **Water Pony** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 11:53 am

Very important announcement for the university with greater alternatives and prospects for student-athletes.

The new School of Education and Human Development (EHD) creates certificate programs with the availability of a graduate degree. Schools like Vanderbilt uses this program to attract recruits, who want teaching and coaching careers.

The new school will start June 1st.

by **Pony Fan** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 1:55 pm

This is really good news.

By the way, is your quote at the bottom of your post pointed at our friend Stallion?

by **Dooby** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 2:46 pm

I would love there to be a coach's breakfast during spring practice, so I could ask what this means for Juco recruiting.

by **Water Pony** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 6:14 pm

Pony Fan wrote:This is really good news.

By the way, is your quote at the bottom of your post pointed at our friend Stallion?

No, it is not pointed at Stallion, who I have disagreed with in the past. At least he is fact-based. My point is the "fire the adminstration, fire the AD, and fire the coaches" mentality of some on this board, who SIMPLY think demanding accountability equates to cleaning house. This is naive when you look at our recent history (DP, record, coaching turnover, etc.) and think that they could fix it by firing everyone. As if we are a dream job for a high performer.

Given our circumstances, e.g. private school with good academic credentials, in a mid-Major Conference (who didn't have a logical, geographically oriented conference until this coming year) and the absence of a huge alumni base/state school advantages, SMU is better off than we deserve given this inherited circumstances.

However, NOW we can expect better performance with improved recruiting, access to JC students, greater flexibility in accepting student-athletes, great new on-campus stadium and a coaching staff what has the tools/players/commitment needed to get to .500 this year!!!!!

by **Corso** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:35 pm

I agree that this is fantastic news, and long overdue. Now we can compete for those players who want to become coaches, etc.

by **DallasFrog** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 10:50 am

So let me get this straight... You all have blasted TCU for years about some of the degrees we offer (namely education), and now that SMU offers a similar program, it's fantastic???