A rectangular shield-shaped device with arced chevron top, 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width overall, consisting of a purple background on which is a white San Jacinto Monument, stars and rays white, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border.
The monument represents the San Jacinto Monument, a Houston landmark. The star and rays allude to academic excellence.
The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized 14 November 1991. (TIOH Drawing Number A-10J-1074)