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The President's Perspective The President's Perspective is a short chat with the president and CEO of Texas A&M University-Commerce, Dr. Mark Rudin.Topics range from new and exciting developments for our students, faculty and staff at the University to State-wide higher education issues.In Series One, Dr. Rudin explores the A&M-Commerce Strategic Plan adopted for use from 2019 through 2024. Within it are four foundational principles and five strategic priorities and goals.
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The President's Perspective is a short chat with the president and CEO of Texas A&M University-Commerce, Dr. Mark Rudin.Topics range from new and exciting developments for our students, faculty and staff at the University to State-wide higher education issues.In Series One, Dr. Rudin explores the A&M-Commerce Strategic Plan adopted for use from 2019 through 2024. Within it are four foundational principles and five strategic priorities and goals.

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