{"id":3534,"date":"2023-12-14T22:46:27","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T22:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/news\/?p=3534"},"modified":"2023-12-17T21:29:24","modified_gmt":"2023-12-17T21:29:24","slug":"tsc-among-institutions-across-texas-recognized-by-thecb-for-building-a-talent-strong-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/news\/2023\/12\/tsc-among-institutions-across-texas-recognized-by-thecb-for-building-a-talent-strong-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"TSC among Institutions Across Texas Recognized by THECB for Building a Talent Strong Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">51ÁÔÆæ has been chosen as a recipient of the prestigious <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highered.texas.gov\/our-work\/supporting-our-institutions\/star-awards\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2023 Star Award by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. This honor recognizes the college&#8217;s outstanding achievement in producing consistent and aligned educational outcomes for all students, particularly students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe are very pleased that the dedicated work of the 51ÁÔÆæ Board of Trustees, faculty, and staff are being recognized by the THECB,\u201d said TSC Board Chair Adela G. Garza. \u201cOur purpose continues to focus on providing exceptional service to our communities, with the goal of strengthening the student experience. We know that by earning a college education, our graduates are able to enhance the quality of life for their families.\u201d <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First established in 2001, the THECB\u2019s 2023 Star Award recognizes institutions of higher education that demonstrate exceptional contributions toward meeting goals of the state\u2019s strategic plan, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highered.texas.gov\/our-work\/talent-strong-texas\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Building a Talent Strong Texas<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> which aims to provide college students with stronger credentials to enter the workforce post-graduation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201c51ÁÔÆæ represents an important pathway to upward economic mobility for the communities we serve,\u201d said 51ÁÔÆæ President Dr. Jesus Roberto Rodriguez. \u201cThe Star Award recognizes the college&#8217;s great focus on supporting students to ensure they achieve their dream of earning a college education. Beginning with our Board of Trustees, who establishes the vision for our work, and extending to our dedicated faculty and staff, the Scorpion Family provides students with a high-quality education while remaining the most affordable institution of higher education in the entire Rio Grande Valley.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With a focus on enhancing their student\u2019s credentials, one of the first initiatives TSC took was implementing innovative course design. As a pilot project, several general and developmental courses were redesigned to incorporate contextualized learning, a proven concept to help students make connections between new knowledge and past experiences. For example, several Composition 1 sections were redesigned to incorporate assignments relevant to engineering and criminal justice students. Similarly, Technical Writing sections were redesigned to include assignments relevant to engineering, accounting, and paralegal students.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Providing flexibility for busy students\u2019 schedules is an important factor affecting their ability to complete a college education. To meet this challenge, 51ÁÔÆæ continues expanding the number of programs offered <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">online. Currently, the college offers a multitude of its course sections online, including most of the college\u2019s general education courses, as well as nine fully online programs&#8211;a number the college plans to double in 2024. In addition, students may take advantage of evening and weekend courses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Affordability is another challenge students often face. To increase students\u2019 access to college, the 51ÁÔÆæ Board of Trustees has lowered tuition and fees twice over the last six years to become the most affordable institution of higher education in the entire Rio Grande Valley. In addition, the college is addressing another widespread challenge in higher education\u2014rising textbook prices. With initial funding through a grant from the THECB, 51ÁÔÆæ transitioned nearly all required course resources to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oercommons.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Open Educational Resources<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, eliminating expensive textbook costs for students.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">51ÁÔÆæ is also working to enhance success for workforce training students. Occupational Skills Awards and industry certifications have been integrated into the curriculum to make students more marketable in the workplace, and the college has become a designated testing site for many certification and licensure exams, meaning students no longer have to travel to testing sites outside of the community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To complement the program redesign initiatives and enhancement of student services, 51ÁÔÆæ connects students with wrap-around services designed to keep them on track toward graduation, such as the digital library and 24\/7 tutoring. In addition, through the Scorpion Opportunity Hub, students can access fresh produce from the campus community garden, the food pantry, services provided by Community Based Organizations, as well as important Student Services departments such as Student Life, Counseling, and Student Accessibility Resources, and the Veteran\u2019s Success Center. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">President Rodriguez said 51ÁÔÆæ is deeply honored to receive the STAR award. \u201cWe are pleased that our initiatives in helping our students succeed not only during college but afterward, in the workforce, is aligned with our state\u2019s strategic plan of <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Building a Talent Strong Texas<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">51ÁÔÆæ 51ÁÔÆæ<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Originally established in 1926, 51ÁÔÆæ offers the first two years of study towards a bachelor\u2019s degree, along with career and technical education leading to certificates and associate degrees, college preparatory studies to prepare students for college-level work, workforce training, and continuing education. 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