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How much money did Jerry S. Rawls donate to our college?
How much money did Jerry S. Rawls donate to our college?
25 million
How many faculty members do we have?
How many faculty members do we have?
138
How many undergraduates do we have?
How many undergraduates do we have?
4000+
How many graduate students do we have?
How many graduate students do we have?
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When was the construction start date?
When was the construction start date?
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When was the construction end date?
When was the construction end date?
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How much was our project budget and how much did we end up coming short?
How much was our project budget and how much did we end up coming short?
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How much was the expansion for the new ______ wing that was completed in 2016, and how much square feet did it add?
How much was the expansion for the new ______ wing that was completed in 2016, and how much square feet did it add?
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What is in the updated West Wing of Rawls?
What is in the updated West Wing of Rawls?
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How many advisors does undergraduate services have?
How many advisors does undergraduate services have?
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What are the walk-in hours of the undergraduate services?
What are the walk-in hours of the undergraduate services?
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Where is the Rawls Center for Local Engagement?
Where is the Rawls Center for Local Engagement?
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What % of students study abroad in the US, and what % in Rawls?
What % of students study abroad in the US, and what % in Rawls?
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Rawls was the first to do what?
Rawls was the first to do what?
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What are the four ways to study abroad?
What are the four ways to study abroad?
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Where is the other Texas Tech campus located?
Where is the other Texas Tech campus located?
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Bill Snyder was the former CEO of what company?
Bill Snyder was the former CEO of what company?
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Who is the Communications Skills Center named after?
Who is the Communications Skills Center named after?
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What major did Bill Snyder graduate in?
What major did Bill Snyder graduate in?
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What is the Communications Center used for?
What is the Communications Center used for?
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Undergraduate classes are hosted on what floors?
Undergraduate classes are hosted on what floors?
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How many classrooms do we have?
How many classrooms do we have?
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What offices are on the second floor?
What offices are on the second floor?
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What does BACS stand for?
What does BACS stand for?
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What is the third floor for?
What is the third floor for?
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In what ways are we energy friendly?
In what ways are we energy friendly?
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How many terminals are in the testing center?
How many terminals are in the testing center?
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How can students know how many stations are available at a given time?
How can students know how many stations are available at a given time?
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What do students need to bring to the testing center in order to take their exam?
What do students need to bring to the testing center in order to take their exam?
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Since students may not bring their items into the testing center, where do they go?
Since students may not bring their items into the testing center, where do they go?
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What dining options do we have?
What dining options do we have?
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Where did the fireplace idea come from?
Where did the fireplace idea come from?
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How did Dennis McCoy pass away?
How did Dennis McCoy pass away?
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How much did the McCoy family endow and what company do they own?
How much did the McCoy family endow and what company do they own?
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What does LEED stand for?
What does LEED stand for?
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When did we earn Gold certification?
When did we earn Gold certification?
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What green features does the building feature?
What green features does the building feature?
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What is a wayfinder?
What is a wayfinder?
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Rawls is one of the few colleges to have a designated?
Rawls is one of the few colleges to have a designated?
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What services does the CMC provide?
What services does the CMC provide?
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About how many companies are invited to the career fair?
About how many companies are invited to the career fair?
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What is our college placement rate?
What is our college placement rate?
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How many interview rooms are within the suite?
How many interview rooms are within the suite?
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What does SMIF stand for?
What does SMIF stand for?
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How many students are accepted into SMIF?
How many students are accepted into SMIF?
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Is an application needed to be a part of the SMIF program?
Is an application needed to be a part of the SMIF program?
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How much money do students oversee in the SMIF program?
How much money do students oversee in the SMIF program?
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What is the largest lecture hall?
What is the largest lecture hall?
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How big is the screen in lecture hall 105?
How big is the screen in lecture hall 105?
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What is special about lecture hall 105?
What is special about lecture hall 105?
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What is the sculpture in the courtyard called?
What is the sculpture in the courtyard called?
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What two animals are featured in the sculpture in the courtyard?
What two animals are featured in the sculpture in the courtyard?
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When was the sculpture in the courtyard created and by whom?
When was the sculpture in the courtyard created and by whom?
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What is the highest amount of money donated on the Wall of Honor and by whom?
What is the highest amount of money donated on the Wall of Honor and by whom?
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What is the least amount endowed on the Wall of Honor?
What is the least amount endowed on the Wall of Honor?
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What are the perks of the recapture function in classrooms?
What are the perks of the recapture function in classrooms?
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Is the entire business school wireless?
Is the entire business school wireless?
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How much of the RCOBA budget is given to the art displayed?
How much of the RCOBA budget is given to the art displayed?
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What do we have instead of computer labs?
What do we have instead of computer labs?
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Study Notes
Financial Contributions and Donations
- Jerry S. Rawls donated $25 million to the college.
- The highest donation recorded on the Wall of Honor is $1,700,000 by the Stevenson family, while the least is $10,000.
Student Enrollment and Faculty
- The college has 138 faculty members.
- Undergraduate enrollment exceeds 4,000 students, while there are over 900 graduate students.
- Undergraduate services employ 8 advisors to assist students.
Facilities and Construction
- Construction of the college began in September 2009 and concluded in November 2011.
- The project budget was $70 million, with a shortfall of $5 million.
- A $15 million expansion for the new West wing was completed in 2016, adding 38,000 square feet.
Features of the West Wing
- The updated West wing includes four classrooms, a testing center, a research laboratory, event space similar to McCoy, and a Chick-fil-A.
Study Abroad Programs
- Only 1% of students in the U.S. study abroad, while 19% of students from Rawls engage in such programs.
- Rawls was the first to establish a dedicated support center for studying abroad.
- Study abroad opportunities include another Texas Tech campus in Seville, Spain, affiliated programs, exchange programs, and faculty-led programs.
Communication and Technology
- The Communication Skills Center is named after Bill Snyder, former CEO of Geico Insurance, who graduated with an Accounting major.
- The center provides feedback on writing and verbal communication for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Educational Structure and Classrooms
- Undergraduate classes are hosted on the first and lower levels of the building.
- The college has 23 classrooms and 14 interview rooms within the suite.
- Lecture Hall 105 features a 10 by 16-foot screen using 108 LED rear projection crystal tiles.
Testing Center and Student Resources
- The testing center is equipped with 70 terminals for student use.
- Students must bring their Raider ID to the testing center and utilize lockers for personal items.
- Digital signage and the RTCn website display available testing stations.
Environmental and Energy Efficiency
- The college implements energy-friendly features like sun-blocking windows, recycling bins, and QR codes for recycling information.
- LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and the college earned Gold certification in December 2012.
Career Management Center
- Rawls hosts a designated Career Management Center providing various services, including Handshake, resume workshops, etiquette dinners, and semiannual career fairs.
- Approximately 100-150 companies participate in the career fairs, contributing to a college placement rate of 92.6%.
Investment and Financial Programs
- The Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) allows 10 undergraduate and 10 graduate finance students to oversee a $2.5 million stock portfolio, requiring an application for admission.
Unique Features and Artwork
- The college is wireless, enhancing accessibility for students.
- Instead of traditional computer labs, there are printer kiosks allowing 70 prints per BA credit hour enrolled.
- The sculpture in the courtyard, titled "We are in the Business of Changing the World," features a bear and a bull and was created in 2013 by Tana and Joe.
Recapture Functionality and Art Budget
- Classrooms utilize a recapture function that serves as an alternative for missed classes, aids in content review, and supports online course development.
- The RCOBA budget allocates 1% for displayed art within the facility.
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Test your knowledge about the key facts related to the Rawls Ambassador program at our college. This quiz covers important figures, including donations, student numbers, and construction dates. Challenge yourself and see how well you know these details.