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7 Document(s) [ Subject: University enrollment ]
| Committee: | Senate Higher Education | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Subjects: | Career preparedness | Community college enrollment | Coronavirus | Education Agency, Texas | Job training programs | Permanent University Fund | Student aid | University athletics | University enrollment | University finance | Workforce | Workforce Commission, Texas | | |
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| Session: | 87th R.S. (2021) | |
| Online version: | View report [47 pages File size: 1,392 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Workforce Education: Evaluate state efforts to support access to work-based learning and microcredential opportunities, including apprenticeships, industry-based certificates and certifications, as well as competency-based education. Assess the potential benefits of expanding access to work-based learning, apprenticeships, microcredentials, and industry-based certifications that are aligned to workforce needs and provide in-demand workforce skills and competencies. Evaluate existing resources and programs at institutions, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Texas Education Agency, and the Texas Workforce Commission to support these opportunities and ultimately reach Tri-Agency goals. Consider recommendations to standardize these programs in order increase postsecondary degree completions. | |
| 2. | Enrollment Trends: Study the postsecondary enrollment trends across all sectors and levels of higher education in Texas, with a review on specific challenges to enrollment. Consider the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on direct high school-to-college enrollment, first-time college enrollment, transferability, and retention rates, as well as the overall impact on community college enrollment. Make recommendations on specific methods to address disparities and pandemic impacts relating to enrollment trends in order to achieve Texas' higher education goals in building a Talent Strong Texas. | |
| 3. | Funding Permanent University Fund: Review the history and use of the Permanent University Fund for the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University, and explore the creation of a new legacy fund to address the needs of all other higher education institutions in Texas. Make recommendations on methods to streamline other existing research funds and finance research academic institutions in Texas. | |
| 4. | Teaching and Health Care Workforce Participation: Review financial aid and scholarship opportunities in Texas related to teaching, health care, and law enforcement, and examine methods to increase participation in these and other high-demand fields. In particular, study the participation rates of the Math and Science Scholars Loan Repayment Program, the Peace Officer Loan Repayment Program, and the Nursing Corps Loan Repayment Program, and make recommendations on ways to increase participation rates in each area. | |
| 5. | Monitoring: Monitor the implementation of legislation addressed by the Senate Committee on Higher Education passed by the 87th Legislature, as well as relevant agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction. Specifically, make recommendations for any legislation needed to improve, enhance, or complete implementation of the following:
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| Committee: | House Higher Education | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | House Committee on Higher Education, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 2006 : a report to the House of Representatives, 80th Texas Legislature | |
| Subjects: | Capital construction assistance projects | Community college finance | Community colleges | Higher Education Assistance Fund | Permanent University Fund | Student aid | Texas B-on-Time loans | Toward EXcellence, Access & Success Grant Program | Tuition Equalization Grants | University buildings | University enrollment | University finance | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.79 Ed84h | |
| Session: | 79th R.S. (2005) | |
| Online version: | View report [47 pages File size: 3,111 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Evaluate state supported financial aid programs, and whether they are structured and administered in a manner that will most effectively allow the state to meet the goals set forth in Closing the Gaps. | |
| 2. | Consider formula funding models for institutions of higher education, and evaluate whether current formulas most effectively promote excellence and support the goals set forth in Closing the Gaps. | |
| 3. | Evaluate accessibility to higher education, and identify whether certain areas of the state are underserved with respect to bachelor's and associate's degree programs. | |
| 4. | Examine existing methods of facilities funding for institutions of higher education, and identify the most efficient means by which to allocate state resources. | |
| 5. | Study community college service areas, and determine whether - and to what extent - existing boundaries should be modified to reflect population shifts or other demographic changes. | |
| 6. | Review and analyze all higher education funding formulas. (Joint Interim Charge with the House Committee on Appropriations) | |
| Committee: | Senate Education | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Report to the 78th Legislature / Senate Committee on Education. | |
| Subjects: | Automatic admissions | Higher education | Public schools | Teacher certification | Teacher health insurance | University enrollment | University graduation rates | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.77 ed83 | |
| Session: | 77th R.S. (2001) | |
| Online version: | View report [183 pages File size: 1,591 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Study accountability in public schools, including the performance and accountability of charter schools, alternative education programs, and juvenile justice alternative education programs. | |
| 2. | Monitor the implementation of HB 3343, 77th R.S., relating to the operations and funding of certain group coverage programs for school and educational employees and their dependents. | |
| 3. | Evaluate traditional and alternative certification programs and their effect on the recruitment and retention of teachers. The Committee shall look at the use and re-employment of retirees in public schools, the use and re-employment of retirees in teaching future educators in the state's colleges of education, pre- and post- graduation incentives to enter the teaching profession, and the impact of advanced professional development and certification programs on retaining experienced teachers in the classroom. | |
| 4. | Study programs designed to increase the accessibility of higher education for Texas students. The Committee shall examine the effect of residency status laws and guidelines on enrollment in Texas colleges and universities, evaluate the impact of the top ten percent rule on enrollment of educationally disadvantaged students, assess strategies to increase recruitment and retention rates of educationally and economically disadvantages students, and monitor the implementation of HB 400, 77th R.S., relating to assisting prospective students in enrolling in institutions of higher education. | |
| Committee: | Senate Funding Issues in Education, Interim | |
| Title: | Interim report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Report to the 76th Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | College preparatory curriculum | College preparedness | Educational technology | Foundation School Program | Higher Education Assistance Fund | Permanent School Fund | Permanent University Fund | Recommended High School Program | Scholarships | School finance | Student aid | Textbooks | University budgets | University enrollment | University finance | University graduates | University graduation rates | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.75 f962 | |
| Session: | 75th R.S. (1997) | |
| Online version: | View report [55 pages File size: 2,414 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Study the current status of student financial assistance and tuition exemption/waiver programs. Identify possible criteria to be considered by the Legislature in evaluating such proposals and to establish priorities for these programs in the future. | |
| 2. | Review the appropriateness of current allotments, weights, and set-asides under the Foundation School Program to fund school districts. | |
| 3. | Study the management, investment, and distribution of funds dedicated to public and higher education, including the Permanent School Fund, Available School Fund, Permanent University Fund, Available University Fund, and Higher Education Fund. The Committee should review the purpose of these funds and the ability of these funds to continue to meet the needs of the state. | |
| 4. | Study the factors affecting undergraduate enrollment and graduation rates at public colleges and universities in Texas, and make recommendations for any necessary legislative action. The Committee should consider the costs of higher education and the availability of financial assistance to students; collaborative efforts between higher education and public education systems; and student recruitment and retention efforts. The Committee should also consider methods to effectively measure institutions' performance in meeting enrollment and graduation goals set by the Legislature. | |
| 5. | Evaluate and, if needed, make recommendations to determine need and allocation of funds for higher education budget special items, medical schools and Texas A&M Service agencies. | |
| 6. | Study the costs of textbooks for public schools and, if necessary, make recommendations to improve the purchasing process to ensure that Texas schools are receiving the best price possible. In its work, the Committee should examine the use of computers and other technological resources as alternative teaching aids to textbooks and consider whether these alternative resources are more economical and efficient in enhancing the learning capacities of children | |
| Committee: | House Higher Education | |
| Title: | Interim report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | House Committee on Higher Education, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 1998 : a report to the House of Representatives, 76th Texas Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | Affirmative action | Automatic admissions | Cultural diversity | Distance education | Higher education | Higher education affordability | Hopwood lawsuit | Student aid | University admissions | University enrollment | University finance | University graduation rates | Virtual schools | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.75 ed84h | |
| Session: | 75th R.S. (1997) | |
| Online version: | View report [66 pages File size: 2,311 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Review the effects of the Hopwood decision and the responses to the decision by institutions of higher learning, including professional schools. Monitor the implementation of HB 588, 75th R.S., and policies of the Higher Education Coordinating Board, and assess the impacts of such measures. | |
| 2. | Determine the adequacy of the plans of institutions of higher education and the Higher Education Coordination Board to accomplish projected enrollment increases over the next two decades. Determine the adequacy and cost effectiveness of the plans. Examine the contributions expected of non-traditional methods, such as reducing the number of years to degree, distance learning, and multi-institutional learning arrangements. | |
| 3. | Review the use of special funds in higher education, including funds for the "back-to-basics" initiative, to ensure that they are used effectively and appropriately. Evaluate the success of the recently implemented higher education funding formula. | |
| 4. | Study the trends in costs of a post-secondary education, financial aid, and family incomes; evaluate the effects on access to higher learning by persons of all socio-economic levels. | |
| 5. | Review the Western Governors' University initiative and assess its potential value for Texas institutions. | |
| 6. | Conduct active oversight of agencies under the committee's jurisdiction, including a review of the State Auditor's finding of material weakness in higher education administration of student financial aid programs. | |
| Committee: | Senate Education | |
| Title: | Interim report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Senate Education Committee final report to the 75th Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | Career and technical education | College preparedness | Elementary education | High technology | Higher education | Higher education affordability | Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas | Job training programs | Juvenile justice alternative education programs | Juvenile justice system | Legislative Budget Board, Texas | Medical education | School districts | School finance | Secondary education | Student aid | Tuition | University administrators | University enrollment | University faculty salaries | University research | Workforce Commission, Texas | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.74 ed83 | |
| Session: | 74th R.S. (1995) | |
| Online version: | View report [57 pages File size: 2,198 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Review the role of the Texas Legislature, Texas Higher Eduation Coordinating Board, and the university systems in making changes in the governance structure of universities and implementing academic/research programs. | |
| 2. | Monitor the implementation of SB 1, 74th R.S. with emphasis on the relationship established between the education and juvenile justice communities; the change in relationship between the state and independent school districts; the implementation of home-rule districts, and campus and program charter provisions; and the LBB studies on school funding special allotments and program weights. | |
| 3. | Review the affordability of higher education in Texas in light of potential cutbacks in Federal student financial assistance, increases in tuition and student services fees, and recent state-funded student assistance measures. | |
| 4. | Study higher education financial issues related to the projected increases in enrollment; faculty and administrator salaries; and support for research into emerging technologies and for medical schools. | |
| 5. | Review educational services and training provided to non-college bound students, and make recommendations on the appropriate educational institutions to ensure that these students acquire employment skills. | |
| 6. | Study the appropriate role of and relationships between the levels of education in Texas. Such relationships include elementary/secondary education and higher education, and two year and four-year institutions. | |
| Committee: | Joint Higher Education, Select | |
| Title: | Interim report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Higher education in the new Texas : report of the Joint Select Committee on Higher Education to the 73rd Legislature, state of Texas. | |
| Subjects: | Higher education | Higher education affordability | Medical education | Minority students | Nursing education | Nursing shortages | School dropouts | Tax system | University budgets | University enrollment | University faculty salaries | University finance | University graduation rates | Workforce | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.72 ed84hmr | |
| Session: | 72nd R.S. (1991) | |
| Online version: | View report [104 pages File size: 4,500 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Study the purposes, performance, administrative methods, formula allocation system and the use of funds appropriated for higher education. | |
| 2. | Review the goals for higher education established in the master plan for higher education adopted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and identify specific goals that the state must attain by the year 2000. The final report shall also contain recommended goals to be met on a biennial basis until the year 2000; | |
| 3. | Assess the performance of the Texas higher education system in accomplishing the following purposes, with particular attention to the comparable performance of states, regions, and nations with which Texas competes: 1. preparing an adequate number of well-informed citizens and qualified professionals, as measured by enrollment rates, retention rates, incidence of degrees and certificates granted, performance on state licensure examinations, and other appropriate measures; 2. preparing an adequate number and quality of professionals in various fields to ensure a competitive work force, with emphasis on the supply of professionals compared to the demand and projected need of such professionals in the future; 3. preparing an adequate number and quality of public school teachers and administrators to provide for an effective and efficient public primary and secondary school system; 4. providing access to higher education programs to all citizens, regardless of age or ethnicity; and 5. providing to organizations and individuals in Texas access to relevant research results and new ideas in support of a dynamic economy; | |
| 4. | Conduct an analysis comparing trends in funding per student, expenditure per student, administrative cost per student, and other relevant measures of comparison of the Texas higher education system and the systems of other states with which Texas competes | |
| 5. | Examine methods of projecting student enrollment and projections through the year 2000 for each sector of higher education. | |
| 6. | Review institutions' expenditures of funds and use of authority to set and collect fees. | |
| 7. | Examine methods for colleges and universities to share critical resources using cooperative degree programs, telecommunication access to libraries, computers, selected classes, and coordinated research programs. | |
| 8. | Examine means to reduce dropout rates and increase opportunities for students to achieve educational goals quickly and with a minimum of wasted effort; | |
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