1. 1 Leadership Alliance !Buenos Dias!

2. A Commitment to Excellence “ The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.” Vince Lombardi 2

4. “ “ One Close to YOU and YOUR Students” Starr County Campus Nursing & Allied Health Campus Pecan Campus Technology Campus E-STC Virtual Campus

5. Fall 2012 = 30,824

6. Authentic Partnerships 6

7. Source: OECD, Education at a Glance 2011 Percent of Adults with an Associate Degree or Higher by Age Group – Texas, Mexico, U.S. & Select OECD Countries, 2009 The result: Texas is quickly falling behind which will hinder the state’s global competitiveness. Our Work is Important!

8. Less than 1 of 5 African Americans earn a degree/certificate Less than 1 of 5 Hispanics earn a degree/certificate Less than 1 of 5 All South Texas Students earn a degree/certificate Source: THECB, 7 th Grade Cohort (FY 2000-FY 2011) 1 of 4 Whites earn a degree/certificate Unfortunately, the P-16 pipeline is not producing enough postsecondary graduates to support the future economy. An Economic Concern

9. Texas remains on track to meet statewide Participation goal Total Increase in Enrollments at Public and Independent Colleges and Universities 2000-2011 Goal: 630,000 532,754 ENROLLMENT

10. South Texas institutions have made steady progress since 2000, but enrollment trends are flat in recent years 121,602 80,366 Enrollment Trends-South Texas Public Community & Tech. Colleges 30,692 46,537 Enrollment Trends-South Texas Public Universities 52% Increase 51% Increase ENROLLMENT GROWTH

11. 186,961 Texas is on track for meeting statewide Success goal Total Annual Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates By Year Goal: 210,000 DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

12. Degrees & Credentials Awarded-South Texas Public Community & Technical Colleges 9,275 4,625 South Texas institutions have increased annual output in postsecondary credentials Undergraduate Degrees Awarded-South Texas Public Universities 5,133 8,242 61% Increase 101% Increase PROGRESS…

13. Key strategies and initiatives  Expanding Access to Higher Education  Low-cost degrees  Improving transfer and aligning outcomes with workforce needs  Sustaining collaboration with P-12  College Readiness  Improving higher education outcomes  Reinventing Developmental Education South Texas Higher Education Town Hall

14. Serving Hidalgo and Starr Counties  As of 2012 ◦ 21 School Districts ◦ 64 High School sites ◦ Close to 12,000 students 14

15. 15 Dual Enrollment Academies ◦ Medical Science Academy (2005) ◦ Engineering Academy (2006) ◦ Computer Science Academy (2010) ◦ Since 2005 ◦ 1,145 Participants ◦ 401 Graduates ◦ New - Fall 2012 ◦ Criminal Justice Academy ◦ Welding Academy Dual Enrollment Academies Academies

16. 16 La Villa Independent School District

17. 17 Collective Impact YOU!

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