SHERMAN, Tex. - Saluting those who've gone above and beyond to serve their community is the mission of a new initiative here at KXII-TV. Throughout the month of April, you've seen Dr. Oscar Page featured as a Texoma Legend.

“Higher education is a great gift to the community, it is the way people create mobility for themselves in life,” says Austin College president Oscar Page.

Oscar Page claims he may not be an expert on higher education, but he has been in the business a long time. As far as presidential tenures go, he's been at the helm of Austin College for a long time. 14 years so far. But of all the credit that might be given to Page during his time here, he says is not his doing.

“Not the result of Oscar Page, it's the result of the community,” says Page.

He's set to retire more than a year from now, plenty of time for board members to find his successor, whom might hear these words of advice.

Be very conscious of the people around you, listen to what they're saying,” says Page. “Get to know the community and help the community understand our students, faculty, and college programs.”

Words of wisdom from someone credited with helping to grow the prosperous North Texas institution that's known as Austin College.