Read President Walter V. Wendler’s E-Books
President Walter V. Wendler’s e-books are a vital part of his outreach to current and future students. The books, which collect some of Wendler’s most impactful essays, detail what students should look for in a college, offer insights on community colleges and impart lessons on fiscal responsibility. More essays may be found at walterwendler.com.
The Hill Institute
Walter V. Wendler, WT President
The Hill Institute, an interdisciplinary academy of researchers, teachers, and students, was established to stimulate thought about the role of Judeo-Christian values in addressing the human condition and how such values impact the Panhandle and the world.
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Merit
Walter V. Wendler, WT President
Merit is earned through sustained effort and responsibility. President Wendler explores this concept as a foundational force for progress and success.
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Thoughts from a Conservative Outpost
Walter V. Wendler, WT President
President Wendler shares a collection of opinion pieces from the Amarillo Globe-News, exploring conservatism in the Texas Panhandle. He aims to move beyond partisan labels, offering a more nuanced, lasting perspective on conservative values and their relevance over time.
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A Culture of Engagement
Walter V. Wendler, WT President
President Wendler provides an understanding of the importance of a culture of engagement in organizations and across higher education. He addresses various aspects of engagement essential to a university if they are to effectively serve their students, faculty, staff and community.
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Community Colleges: West Texas A&M University’s Partners for the Future
Introduction of WT Community College Scholars Program
Overview: West Texas A&M University President, Dr. Walter V. Wendler
Foreword: The Texas A&M University System Chancellor, John Sharp
Preface: West Texas A&M University Vice President of Strategic Relations, Dr. Brad Johnson
President Wendler argues for more students to consider beginning their journey in higher education at community colleges before moving to the university level as a way to lower costs and reduce debt.
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Considering College
Reflections from West Texas A&M University President Walter V. Wendler with a Foreword by John Sharp, The Texas A&M University System Chancellor
President Wendler believes in direct outreach to potential students and has spent hours on the road personally visiting 132 schools in and around the Texas Panhandle and the South Plains. Through these visits, he has learned how vital schools are to their communities and how the values taught there produce aspirational, hard-working and determined students.
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Intercollegiate Athletics
Walter V. Wendler, WT President
Michael McBroom, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
President Wendler and Michael McBroom offer insight into intercollegiate athletics. Student-athletes make up an essential portion of university enrollment, but they are students first. Universities that provide high-quality academic and athletic experiences are effective institutions that serve students, parents, alumni and the community.
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Philanthropy in Higher Education
Walter V. Wendler, WT President
Todd W. Rasberry, Ph.D., Vice President for Philanthropy and External Relations and Executive Director of the WTAMU Foundation
President Wendler and Dr. Todd Rasberry detail the history, current landscape and future of philanthropy in higher education. Philanthropic work is shown in the form of the dollar amount, time donated and support given.
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Student Debt
Walter V. Wendler, WT President
President Wendler offers clearheaded, direct advice to students about how to avoid college indebtedness. He argues that too many people borrow too much money for too little in return. Avoid anxiety and preserve your credit by seriously contemplating personal responsibility and growth and planning for a debt-free future.
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Student Life
Walter V. Wendler, WT President
Mike Knox, Vice President for Student Enrollment, Engagement and Success
President Wendler and Mike Knox discuss the importance of getting involved on campus. Student involvement leads to developing leadership, professional, and communication skills.
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