University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, United States

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is a public research university offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. It is known for its commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and community engagement.

CCI Score

42.68

-0.02% April 18

Latest Event

UTSA Clarifies Employee Political Activity Guidelines

On August 29, 2024, the University of Texas at San Antonio released an update to its policies detailing permissible political activities for employees. The guidelines emphasize that state resources and work time cannot be used for political campaigns, prohibiting official lobbying and campaign support activities, while clarifying that employees may engage in political opinions using personal time and funds. The policy serves to uphold integrity and the proper use of public resources as mandated by state law and UT System guidelines.

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University of Texas at San Antonio is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

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Latest Events

AUG

29

2024

UTSA Clarifies Employee Political Activity Guidelines
37.53

On August 29, 2024, the University of Texas at San Antonio released an update to its policies detailing permissible political activities for employees. The guidelines emphasize that state resources and work time cannot be used for political campaigns, prohibiting official lobbying and campaign support activities, while clarifying that employees may engage in political opinions using personal time and funds. The policy serves to uphold integrity and the proper use of public resources as mandated by state law and UT System guidelines.
+40

Public and Political Behavior

March 29

The updated policy promotes ethical political behavior by clearly delineating the boundaries for political activities for employees. It prevents the misuse of public resources for partisan purposes, aligning with democratic principles and ensuring integrity in public service. This proactive measure supports transparency and accountability, which from an anti‑fascist perspective helps safeguard democratic values.

Employee Political Activities - The University of Texas at San Antonio
JAN

12

2023

UTSA Legislative Session Engagement
47.83

UTSA leadership presented its legislative priorities during the 88th Legislative Session, briefing legislators on key initiatives to secure substantial funding for public higher education, maintain stable academic costs, and promote community engagement.
+60

Executive Political Engagement

March 29

UTSA’s proactive briefing of legislative representatives and coordinated engagement with governmental bodies to secure funding for public higher education underscores a commitment to supporting accessible education and maintaining affordability. This responsible political engagement aligns with progressive public interests and is anti-authoritarian in its advocacy for education and community support.

Updates on the 88th Legislative Session - The University of Texas at San Antonio