THECB partners with institutions and plays a critical role in providing Texans with opportunities to pursue higher education. RT = informational purposes only
Did you know? Texas colleges and universities have a combined enrollment of about 1.57 M students in higher education. That exceeds the entire populations of 11 U.S. states! And we're committed to supporting students as they work to attain a purposeful credential of value.
In partnership with
@OpenStax
, we're working to address the nursing shortage and make education more accessible in Texas. The O.N.E. project will publish eight open education resources for nursing students available for free on and the
#OERTX
Repository.
The start of the school year is right around the corner! Community and technical colleges are still accepting students for the fall, so it's not too late for students to enroll and get set on an academic path.
#TalentStrongTX
Well done,
@UTSA
! Not only will these research efforts provide students with unique opportunities, they'll also power our economic competitiveness. Through innovations, new discoveries and collaborations, we're building a
#TalentStrongTX
.
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We're joining the fight to spread knowledge and protect our communities against the deadly and powerful fentanyl drug. Awareness is key in preventing its devastating consequences. Learn more:
#OnePillKills
Amazing changes are happening
@OdessaCollege
.
@herdinglions
wrote a great piece highlighting the increased enrollment the community college has seen over the past five years. Read more on how they're paving the way for students post-secondary success:
This month, we're celebrating
#HispanicAmericanHeritage
month. We're inspired by the achievements and contributions of the Hispanic community and the 96 Hispanic-Serving Institutions in our great state! 🎉
On 9/1
@TXHigherEdBoard
will launch OERTX, the state’s digital repository of open educational resources for Texas students and educational institutions.
#txlege
#60x30TX
Today we recognize an important figure in our history: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He fought for equality and justice and empowered a movement that resulted in positive, powerful changes.
#MLKDay
ApplyTexas is officially open! Students ready to get their postsecondary path moving forward can submit a college application to all 2- and 4-year public Texas institutions.
#txlege
Sen. Kirk Watson and Rep. Donna Howard will introduce a resolution in their respective chamber to honor
@TXHigherEdBoard
Commissioner Paredes’ 15 years of dedicated service to Texas higher education.
#60x30TX
Exciting news! Our refreshed strategic plan for the state was approved by our board at its quarterly meeting. We can't wait to share more about Building a Talent Strong Texas with y'all in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
We're proud to be recognized with
@SHEEOed
's Exceptional Agency Award! Texas is raising the bar for higher education opportunities and driving the state's economic competitiveness by addressing student needs. 👏🎉
The Exceptional Agency Award goes to the
@TXHigherEdBoard
. This award is presented to an agency whose innovative actions, policies, or practices advanced student success in their state, overcame challenges, or displayed exceptional governance practices.
More than 3.9 million Texans have some college and no degree.
@TXHigherEdBoard
estimates that more than a third of these have student debt. As the economy changes, many Texans with or without degrees will need to reskill and upskill.
@HKellerEDU
#txlege
#txhighered
#60X30TX
As
@TXHigherEdBoard
prepares to welcome the new commissioner of higher education, Dr. Harrison Keller, we bid farewell to Dr. Raymund Paredes on the last day of his 15-year tenure as commissioner. Thanks for being a steadfast advocate for higher ed!
We’re proud to share the launch of the Texas Student Success Program Inventory, an open, user-friendly database of information on student success programs in the state. Thank you to our partners
@IthakaSR
&
@iskme
for helping bring this to life. Explore 👉
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board runs on the dedication and passion of our employees. We're grateful for them and their commitment to supporting our institutions and students in creating a more equitable and accessible future.
#EmployeeAppreciationDay
@TXHigherEdBoard
Amazon, Texas community colleges launch new degree for cloud computing. The new programs are part of local and statewide efforts to expand the pipeline of tech talent and prepare students for jobs of the future.
#60x30TX
For students who find themselves pivoting their career paths, community colleges are bursting with in-demand opportunities. Like many of our Texas colleges,
@accdistrict
offers many programs that help students continue their educational journey:
Our Digital Learning Division won the 2022 Open Policy Award and received a congratulatory resolution from the Texas Legislature earlier today. Congratulations
#OERTX
for their contributions and commitment to creating open access to educational resources. 👏💻📚
#txlege
The way we fund community colleges is boldly changing to an outcomes-based funding model. Through this historic change, we're providing more opportunities to all Texans across the state. Read more on what's happening 👉
#NationalInternDay
is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the future leaders of the world: interns! TXWORKS is a great opportunity for
#TXemployers
and students across the state to connect, build relationships, and share professional experiences.
The Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative has been charged with carrying forward the reforms adopted by the 86th Legislature through HB3 and identifying strategies to address long-term workforce needs across the state.
@TEAinfo
@TXWorkforce
#THECB
#txlege
Congratulations, Georgia Blackwell! We're excited to have you serve as our student representative this year. Looking forward to hearing your perspectives and seeing your impact at the Coordinating Board. 👏
#txhighered
#TalentStrongTX
Georgia Blackwell, a Hunt School of Dental Medicine student at
@TTUHSCEP
, has been appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott as the student representative to serve on the
@TXHigherEdBoard
during the 2022-23 academic year.
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Thank you to everyone who attended, participated in panels, and interacted with us at the 2022 Texas Higher Education Leadership Conference! Connecting and hosting meaningful discussions around higher education, policy, philanthropy, and more was wonderful.
#TXHigherEd2022
In Texas, there are over 50 Career and Technical (CTE) pathways a student can follow. These programs are vital to our economy making every day life easy. Join us in celebrating
#CTEMonth
and the opportunities CTE provides. 👏
The Healthcare Workforce bill (SB 25) means we can offer new grant programs, a new scholarship program for nursing students, and expanded loan repayment assistance to part-time faculty.
#txlege
#TalentStrongTX
@TXHigherEdBoard
introduces a toolkit for Texas employers to utilize in creating or upgrading paid internship programs. It dovetails with the tri-agency Texas Internship Challenge campaign.
#60x30TX
#TXInterns
Happy National Higher Education Day! Today, we celebrate the power of knowledge, growth, and endless possibilities that higher education brings. Whether it's attending university, vocational training, or pursuing online courses, all learning path matters. 🎓
Our economy and workforce are shifting. The state's strategic plan for
#highered
, Building a
#TalentStrongTX
will guide the way for our institutions to continue to educate and train students to meet workforce demands and accelerate innovation.
Texas has recognized Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) since 1872. Today, our HBCUs serve more than 30,000 students & have a huge economic impact on their communities. During
#BlackHistoryMonth
, we celebrate the achievements and milestones HBCUs have made.
Texas is home to nine HBCUs. Together, they create educational and career opportunities for Black students which drive an economic impact for Black communities and all of Texas. Join us in celebrating HBCU's history and prosperity. 👏
#BHM
We’re excited to announce the launch of Tomorrow Ready Texas, a new tool for families to guide their teens through college and career planning. Thanks to our partners at
@TXWorkforce
and
@TexasOnCourse
for their support. Explore ➡️
#posthighschoolplanning
Our commitment to providing useful and actionable data and insight runs strong. We've retained Student Tracker Premium data services from the
@NSClearinghouse
through Summer 2024. Read on what this means for institutions and other educational benefits.
Legislation passed during the 88th legislative session provides a clear path to advancing the state’s higher education goals as outlined in Building a Talent Strong Texas and gives more Texans greater opportunities to succeed.
#TalentStrongTX
#txlege
Open Texas 2022 is a free, virtual event happening September 21-23. Join us in highlighting the champions behind OER and reflect on the labor and creativity that drive the open education community. Register today!
#OpenTX2022
#OpenEducation
#OERTX
Multiple Measures Assessment 2022 convening is happening tomorrow. Attendees will have conversations around predictors of student success and advancing the placement model that determines access to college-level courses in
#highered
.
#TalentStrongTX
#edpolicy
Commissioner Keller along with four other leaders received the Catalyst for Educational Change Award for their unique and creative contributions to the field of education in our great state. Congratulations!
@TXHigherEdBoard
partnered with
@EdPolicyAIR
to conduct a study on dual credit education in Texas. The goal of this research is to provide information on the landscape of dual credit education in Texas and offer recommendations for policy and practice.
Commissioner, Harrison Keller, gave an uplifting speech during
@SamHoustonState
's commencement ceremonies. Congratulations to the class of 2022 graduates. Bearkats, we wish you great prosperity in your journey!
#SHSU22
#SHSU
The collaborative effort across the Tri-Agency, which includes
@teainfo
and
@TXWorkforce
, has led to significant improvements in every aspect from cradle to career.
#TXHigherEd2022
We're proud to celebrate
#BlackHistoryMonth
, an annual recognition of the achievements, milestones, and culture of Black Americans. Throughout the month, we’ll dedicate time to recognize the accomplishments and resources in education in support of Black history.
THECB announces its resolution of appreciation for
@TXHigherEdBoard
Commissioner Raymund Paredes for his 15 years of service to higher ed students in Texas.
#60x30TX
@TXHigherEdBoard
welcomes Harrison Keller as he participates in his first board meeting as the new commissioner of higher education for Texas.
#60x30TX
Once-in-a-generation changes are coming out of the 88th Legislative session. Read more on the bills that passed and what it means for institutions in Texas. 🎉
The Texas First Diploma was recently approved by the board! Students on an accelerated path to graduate high school can earn a scholarship toward their first year of college at a participating Texas university. Read more: .
#TXhighered
#TalentStrongTX
Texas is one of the youngest and most diverse states in the nation. More than 95% of our growth over the past decade was in communities of color.
Building a Talent Strong Texas ensures everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of which postsecondary path they take.
Congratulations May grads! You've reach the end of an incredible milestone. We're proud of the work you've done and are excited to see your contributions to our great state.
#graduation
When we invest in our students they can drive economic growth and deliver social and economic mobility. Thank you
@UnderSecKvaal
for speaking and having conversations on how the federal government can continue to partner with state agencies.
#TXHigherEd2022
just now
@TXHigherEdBoard
Commissioner Raymund Paredes highlights innovation and collaboration during today's news conference in Dallas at DCCCD to announce the AWS Educate Cloud Degree In Texas.
#60x30TX
Earlier today, Commissioner
@HKellerEDU
and Woody Hunt, chair of the Texas Commission on Community College Finance, shared their policy perspectives and discussed the power of employer-community college partnerships.
#TalentStrongTX
#txlege
A historic reform of the community college finance system is in motion. Read
@HKellerEDU
and President of
@TACC_News
Ray Martinez's thoughts on this transformative legislation. Read more ➡️
We see the rings shining from afar and the grad caps flying high. Congratulations, fall class of 2022! We're excited to see what you'll accomplish and how you'll continue to move Texas forward. 👏🎓
#TalentStrongTX
Commissioner Harrison Keller along with four
#highered
chancellors will be speaking on how campuses, faculty and students endured the last three years. Add it to your Friday list of panels if you're attending
#TribFest
.
Over 25 community and technical colleges were awarded TRUE grant funding to support the creation, expansion, or redesign of workforce education and training programs.
#TalentStrongTX
#highered
🔗:
Will we see you in Austin? The Texas Higher Education Leadership Conference is now Higher EDge! Join us December 12-13 for engaging conversations about the role of AI, cutting-edge research efforts, and more. Secure your spot. ➡️
#TXHigherEDge2023
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for equality and justice and empowered a movement that resulted in powerful changes. In higher education, we have the opportunity to serve others every day. How do these words live through you?
#MLKDay
This legislative session state lawmakers established the Texas Leadership Scholars as a permanent program and expanded it to graduate students. A win for top students to receive a full ride to a top university in the state!
#TalentStrongTX
#txlege
#scholarship
During our
#leadershipconference
, our GEER panelists discussed the positive difference these funds made in
#highered
and how they will continue to help students as the economy continues to recover. (2/2)
During
#NDLW2020
@TXHigherEdBoard
highlights
@askADVi
, a new tool that gives students access to virtual advisors and personalized guidance as they navigate the college application process.
Our Chairman, Dr. Fred Farias, welcomed
@CHCPedu
McAllen graduates to the South Texas health care profession during commencement. The knowledge & skills graduates have gained in their respective programs has truly prepared them for the career of their life. Congrats
#Classof2022
!
This Memorial Day, we have great gratitude for the fallen men and women who showed tremendous bravery, courage and honor serving our country. May their service and sacrifice never be forgotten. 🇺🇸