Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

A&M-Commerce Emerges as the Fastest-Growing Public University in Texas

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Commerce, Texas, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas A&M University-Commerce is the fastest-growing public university in Texas according to recent data from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

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  • Commerce, Texas, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas A&M University-Commerce is the fastest-growing public university in Texas according to recent data from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
  • The university experienced a 12.5% enrollment surge this fall, boasting the highest percentage increase among all public universities in Texas.
  • A&M-Commerce also secured third place for headcount increases among all public universities in Texas.
  • University President Mark Rudin is pleased that students are recognizing the opportunities that await them at A&M-Commerce as they enroll in record numbers.

The University of Texas System and Coursera Launch the Most Comprehensive Industry-Recognized Microcredential Program in the Country

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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The expanded partnership represents the most extensive industry-recognized microcredential program from a U.S. university system.

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  • The expanded partnership represents the most extensive industry-recognized microcredential program from a U.S. university system.
  • “We’re excited to partner with the University of Texas System to equip 240,000 Texans with in-demand industry skills, supporting local employment and the state’s economy,” said Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO.
  • The University of Texas System and Coursera launched the pilot phase of this program to select students in December 2022.
  • To learn more about Texas Credentials for the Future and the credential courses available at UT academic institutions, visit www.utsystem.edu/sites/texas-microcredentials .

College Possible Texas Announces Plans to Scale Virtual Coaching and Advising Services

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- College Possible Texas (formerly known as College Forward), the pioneering nonprofit that connects low-income high school and college students with near-peer coaches to help them navigate to and through college, today announced an ambitious new initiative to expand its services statewide. The expansion will double the number of students the organization helps to get into and graduate college throughout Texas from 6,000 to approximately 12,000 by 2025. With support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Expanding College Access in Texas Initiative will grow its proven near-peer coaching model to high schools throughout Texas and expand the organization's partnerships with colleges and government agencies statewide.

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  • With support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, College Possible Texas will double its reach to 12,000 low-income students statewide by 2025
    AUSTIN, Texas, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- College Possible Texas (formerly known as College Forward), the pioneering nonprofit that connects low-income high school and college students with near-peer coaches to help them navigate to and through college, today announced an ambitious new initiative to expand its services statewide.
  • To help close gaps in college access and completion, College Possible will expand to serve a broader population of Texas students through a newly-designed service model that provides high-quality, tech-enabled virtual coaching paired with in-person support services delivered through participating school districts.
  • Reflecting on the support I received from College Possible Texas, I've become a mentor for other first-generation students."
  • For more than two decades, College Possible has worked to help students from historically under-resourced communities overcome barriers to college admissions and degree completion through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support.

American College of Education Welcomes Nationally Recognized Nursing Educator to Board of Trustees

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online college American College of Education® (ACE), recently welcomed Dr. Beth Mancini, professor emeritus from the University of Texas at Arlington's (UTA) College of Nursing and Health Innovation, as a new board of trustees member.

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  • "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mancini to the ACE Board of Trustees," ACE Co-Founder Thomas Evans said.
  • "She's a highly accomplished healthcare practitioner and nurse educator who is globally recognized and respected.
  • In addition to her professorship, Dr. Mancini served as the Senior Associate Dean for Education Innovation and the Chair for Undergraduate Nursing Programs at UTA.
  • "I've had the pleasure to work with Dr. Mancini over the years, and I'm excited to have her join our board," ACE Board of Trustees Chairperson Dr. Jeri Nowakowski said.

The University of Texas at Austin Launches Online Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence with edX

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, and LANHAM, Md., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Texas at Austin today announced the launch of a new online Master of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) in partnership with edX, a global online learning platform from 2U, Inc (Nasdaq: TWOU). The degree is one of the first fully online AI master's programs offered by a top-tier university. With tuition at $10,000 USD, the disruptively priced program features a high-quality, high-value educational experience designed to enhance learners' skills and credentials in one of technology's most rapidly growing fields.

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  • The degree is one of the first fully online AI master's programs offered by a top-tier university.
  • "UT Austin has a demonstrated commitment and track record of success in increasing the accessibility and affordability of advanced graduate education through its current online programs in computer science and data science on edX.
  • As an edX partner since 2012, UT Austin has built an innovative portfolio of online content that offers relevant pathways to skill and degree attainment.
  • Currently, there are over 3,000 active students in UT's existing online master's programs in computer science , data science , and nutritional sciences .

Higher Ed Pulse Surveys Help Colleges and Universities Take Action to Support Student Success

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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BOSTON, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Colleges and universities have a new resource to not only understand students' perspectives and challenges on campus, but also respond in real time to boost student success, thanks to a survey tool launched today by Mainstay, whose AI-enabled student engagement platform is used by more than 200 institutions nationwide. Mainstay's Pulse Surveys are designed to provide institutions with real-time insight into students' experiences, which can then directly inform outreach and engagement campaigns through behaviorally intelligent chatbots.

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  • Mainstay's Pulse Surveys are designed to provide institutions with real-time insight into students' experiences, which can then directly inform outreach and engagement campaigns through behaviorally intelligent chatbots.
  • In addition to providing real-time insights on student sentiment, information from the Pulse Surveys can help institutions boost engagement and success through Mainstay's unique behaviorally intelligent chatbot.
  • Mainstay has used behavioral intelligence to help colleges increase access, persistence, and success for more than 7 million students nationwide since its founding in 2014.
  • To learn more about how the pulse surveys are helping institutions support student success, join Dr. Aashir Nasim for a virtual conversation on December 13th.

UT Health San Antonio plans new MS in Imaging Sciences program

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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SAN ANTONIO, November 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The School of Health Professions at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) plans to launch a new Master of Science in Imaging Sciences program to train imaging technologists in radiography, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to address the technologist shortages currently stressing the health care system.

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  • A new Master of Science in Imaging Sciences program at UT Health San Antonio will be unique as an entry-to-the-profession master's degree program that provides eligibility for three national certifications by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
  • The planned degree program is under the auspices of the School of Health Professions at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio).
  • SAN ANTONIO, November 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The School of Health Professions at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) plans to launch a new Master of Science in Imaging Sciences program to train imaging technologists in radiography, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to address the technologist shortages currently stressing the health care system.
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), a primary driver for San Antonio's $42.4 billion health care and biosciences sector, is the largest research university in South Texas with an annual research portfolio of $350 million.

Colleges Can Now Access Research-Backed "Virtual TA" to Boost Success in the Classroom

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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BOSTON, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Colleges now have a new resource to help students navigate the path to academic success, thanks to a new "virtual teaching assistant" launched today by Mainstay, whose student engagement platform is used by hundreds of colleges and universities across the country to boost enrollment, persistence, and completion. The tool is backed by new research from Georgia State University finding that students who were significantly more likely to earn a B or higher, and much less likely to fail or withdraw from the course.

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  • "With the support of a virtual TA that was able to provide just-in-time nudges and answer questions 24/7, students performed at significantly higher levels academically, with the biggest gains enjoyed by first-generation students in the course.
  • This approach is demonstrating the potential of new technology like AI to build a better learning experience for students while reducing equity gaps."
  • Mainstay has used behavioral intelligence to help colleges increase access, persistence, and success for more than 5 million students nationwide since its founding in 2014.
  • That's why we've evolved the Engagement Platform we developed as AdmitHub to make it easy for colleges and businesses to start and measure conversations that drive action at scale.

Taking CTE Digital: Rural Texas Community Expands Career Technical Education Program with a New Suite of Online Courses

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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DENISON, Texas, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grayson College, a public community college serving a diverse population of working adults and part-time students in Grayson County, Texas, today announced an ambitious new initiative to enhance its online offerings and significantly increase the number of online courses and certificates available in Career Technical Education (CTE) fields. Leveraging grant funding from a variety of sources, the college will develop up to 60 online CTE courses by the end of 2022 that will help students prepare for careers in fast-growing industries such as manufacturing, information technology, automotive repair and healthcare.

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  • In addition to these new online courses, Grayson college will continue to offer over 40 CTE programs with in-person components."
  • The expansion of Grayson College's online CTE offerings will enable students in rural and remote fringe areas of North Texas to access industry-recognized coursework, licensure programs, and credentials through the convenience of flexible online offerings.
  • Statewide, more than 188,0000 Texas community college students47% of whom are womenare enrolled in CTE programs.
  • To build the online courses program, Grayson College selected independent instructional design firm iDesign , which has worked with more than 100 institutions to design, build and support award-winning online courses.

TTUHSC El Paso Hunt School of Nursing Shines During Pandemic

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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The El Paso community has reported more than 200,000 positive cases since the start of the pandemic, over 30,000 of which were breakthrough cases.

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  • The El Paso community has reported more than 200,000 positive cases since the start of the pandemic, over 30,000 of which were breakthrough cases.
  • When COVID-19 arrived in the Borderland, the Hunt School of Nursing was prepared to use the pandemic as a learning opportunity for students.
  • "The Hunt School of Nursing is unique because it provides realistic, hands-on opportunities, and takes the community's diversity into account," said Landa, a native El Pasoan.
  • TTUHSC El Paso is the only health sciences center on the U.S.-Mexico border and serves 108 counties in West Texas that have been historically underserved.