UTEP would be in a good position to achieve better recognition if Natalicio were to understand that she does not know what a tier-one university is about. Her EXTREMELY WEAK publication record in mediocre journals and her total misunderstanding of how to promote excellence are HUGE obstacles. One only has to examine the records of the very weak people she has decided, throughout the years, to appoint as Deans, and Vice-presidents. For example, examine the professional records of John Bristol (WEAK!), Steven Riter (WEAK!), Thomas Brady (WEAK!), current Dean of Science Sosa (WEAK!). You need true scholars to bring an institution to Tier-one level. Natalicio has the WEAKEST scholarly record of any president in all the institutions mentioned in the article.

How about the graduation rates? Only 3 out of every 100 students graduate in 4 years and the five-year graduation rates are not that much better. UTEP needs more PHD degrees awarded to get funds from the $500 million fund? No problem! Just wait and see and the number will jump immediately. She knows how to FABRICATE degrees.