1983 NAIA National Soccer Championships

Greetings! Midwestern State University is extremely delighted to host the NAIA Soccer Tournament. All of us associated with MSU are pleased that this tournament, pitting the best NAIA soccer teams in the nation, will for the second year be held on the campus of our University. We were the first university in Texas to field an intercollegiate soccer team. The game of soccer continues to experience growing popularity in our area. Currently there are approximately 3,500 youngsters playing with organized soccer teams in Wichita Falls. The number of people playing soccer in our region is expanding rapidly. I welcome you to Midwestern State University and Wichita Falls. Please find the time to tour our campus and City. Our students, faculty, staff and members of the Wichita Falls community are ready to extend to each of you our hand of hospitality and friendship. My hope is that you will have a pleasant and memorable visit to Midwestern State University and Wichita Falls. This year marks the 25th anniversary of this significant soccer event. My hope is that this will be the best in this tournament's long history. Best wishes for a very successful tournament. Louis J. Rodriguez PRESIDENT Midwestern State University MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY Midwestern State University, located on a beauti­ ful 167 acre site in Wichita Falls, Texas, is a state supported co-educational institution composed of 9 divisions of instruction. Enrollment at MSU in the fall of 1983 was 4,100 students. In 1922 the Wichita Falls Junior College made its appearance as the first municipal junior college in Texas. In 1936, in honor of a gift by the late Mr. and Mrs. John G. Hardin of Burkburnett, Texas, the Wichita Falls Junior College was renamed Hardin Junior College and moved to the present campus in 1937. In 1946 the institution assumed four-year status and the name was changed to Hardin College. In January, 1950, Hardin College became Midwestern University. The current name, Midwestern State University, was first used when the University became a Texas public institution in 1961. The 9 academic divisions are Human Studies, Education, Humanities, Mathematical Sciences, Sciences, Fine Arts, Business, Health Sciences, Political Science and Public Administration. Associate of Applied Science degrees are awarded in Chemical Technology, Computer Programming, Electronics Technology, and Engineering Technology. The Associate of Science degrees are awarded in Dental Hygiene, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, and Radiological Technology. The following baccalaureate degrees are offered: Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Admini­ stration, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, and the Bachelor of Science in Radio- logic Technology. Master's Degrees are offered in the following areas: Master of Arts, Master of Business Admini­ stration, Master of Education, Master of Music, Master of Music Education, Master of Science, Master of Science in Physical Education, and Master of Science in Computer Science. Midwestern State University fields intercollegiate teams in men and women's: basketball, tennis, riflery, and cross-country. The University sponsors men's teams in soccer and golf.