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Ruben J. Saldana, Ed.D.

Hometown: Mercedes, Texas

Now resides in: El Paso , Texas

Degree: 2004, Ed.D.. in Agricultural Education

Position: District Extension Administrator, Weslaco

How I got to Tech: "Texas Tech and Texas A&M Joint Doctoral Program in Agricultural Education."

After graduating from Tech: "I rested! Praised God...played with my kids every day and resumed my duties as the County Extension Director in El Paso."

Memories of Tech: "As a distance student, my most frequent view was of the interior of the ITV room. On campus, I enjoyed the interactive activities with joint faculty and cohort members at the Merket Alumni Center, tours, and the very impressive graduation ceremony at the United Spirit Arena! My parents made the trip to Lubbock from Hidalgo County and were very honored (as was I and my wife) with the "fuss" made by the faculty for graduating students prior to our graduation day."

Advice to prospective students: "Study something that you both enjoy AND are very good at."

rjsaldana@ag.tamu.edu