Nevertheless, as a Hispanic woman seeking a degree in engineering, she was fortunate to have UTSA on her doorstep.
Roughly 50 percent of the population of metropolitan San Antonio is Hispanic, and UTSA believes its student body should reflect the ethnic composition of the area.
All colleges of engineering tend to attract students who enjoy and excel in science and math.
She leaves a growing program at UTSA that has become a key player in the state's efforts to overcome its engineering shortage.
UTSA President Ricardo Romo said he's optimistic legislators will hold a special session this summer to approve tuition revenue bonds for college construction projects.
Since Pantic-Tanner became the first dean of UTSA'scollege of engineering in August 2001, enrollment has swelled from 1,000 to 1,800 and is expected to hit 2,500 within five years.
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