The columns of the J.K. Williams Administration Building

Leadership & Engagement

The department supports undergraduates in the Leadership Minor Program and houses the Public Policy Internship Program, Texas Real Estate Research Center, and University Press.

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Admissions and Undergraduate Recruitment & Outreach

This department is a gateway to educational opportunities for prospective students and their families at Texas A&M University.

Economic Development & Community Impact

A catalyst to fuel collaboration between Texas A&M University and the communities it serves, this team helps find innovative solutions for many of society’s greatest challenges.

Global Engagement

The department advances Texas A&M’s land-grant mission through joint leadership, strategy coordination and support for the university’s globally focused services.

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Enriching Our Campus & Community

Texas A&M University offers diverse programs that educate and entertain students and community members.

Colonias Program

The Texas Legislature established the Colonias Program in 1991, asking Texas A&M’s School of Architecture to oversee it. Colonias are low-income settlements with dirt roads and limited or no access to water, sewer, energy and transportation services. The program builds capacity to enhance the quality of life, place (where they live) and human endeavor (the social environment) in six areas:

Health and human services
Education and workforce development
Economic development
Community planning and design
Critical civil infrastructure systems
Housing and critical community facilities

Learn more at colonias.arch.tamu.edu.