And then, there's SMU, which you left out of the mix, which means that either you don't teach there, either, or I actually know more about colleges and universities in Texas than you do. hehehehehehehehehehehe
Many colleges and universities,across America are "TIER 1" research universities.........but that still wouldn't elevate ALL those who teach at one. You've just proved nothing; as usual. LOL
I am not remotely interested in “proving” I am a good or competent teacher to you. You asked a question. I answered it. SMU is not a state school. That is why I didn’t list it. You were trying to tear me down by saying that I wasn’t good enough to teach at a state university. I am fully aware that private universities can also be Tier 1. Yes, the various campuses are part of one system. And actually UT and A&M are very closely related. But various campuses have redundant departments, particularly departments that are required across all degrees like history and English.