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Invited Presenters Announced for the Upcoming Texas Developmental Ed Course Redesign Summit July 15-16
The P-20 Institute for African American Student Success has reviewed the most recent certified state data on student persistence and success and has used that information to determine which 2- and 4-year institutions of
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Texas Developmental Education Course Redesign Summit for MSIs Slated for Austin, July 15-16, 2013
What: Texas Developmental Education Course Redesign Summit (Professional Development Series) (TDECRS 2013) Where: N. Austin Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Round Rock, Texas (about 20 minutes North of Downtown Austin; 17 minutes from ABIA on Tollway
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P-20 Institute for African American Student Success Welcomes New Research Members
“Because when they achieve, EVERYONE WINS!” Our Mission: To enhance the achievement outcomes for African American students in education from preschool through graduate studies through advocacy, communications and research-based principles, with an emphasis on
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Keeping the Poor Enrolled: Which Texas Universities Are Doing It Best?
All Things Considered… According to a recent report by the National Center for Education Statistics, there are several known predictors that are linked to education attainment. These predictors include socioeconomic status indicators (e.g., poverty,
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TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Developmental Education and Its Potential Impact on First-Gen College Students
The Texas Higher Education Journal will begin a new series written for aspiring college students entitled “Know Before You Go.” Periodically throughout the spring and summer, we will pick a topic of discussion that
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Breast Cancer Detection Device Co-Invented by UH Physicist Step Closer to U.S. Distribution
Device Improving Cancer Management Co-developed by UH Physicist A device co-developed by a University of Houston (UH) physicist to detect the spread of breast cancer and allow physicians to better plan intervention is extending
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Events & Special Announcements
The P-20 Institute for African American Student Success will routinely host special events in the interests of serving the educational interests of African American students and their stakeholders. Please check back often for important
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Students Who Struggle Early Rarely Catch Up, Study Says
Even at high-performing, wealthy high schools, students who have fallen far behind academically in 4th and 8th grade have less than a 1 in 3 chance of being ready for college or a career
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The C-Suite Lounge
Additional news and information from around the state, country and the world that may be of interest to executive administrators and their key staff. Provided as a courtesy by the Council of Public University
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My Turn: How HCC is Combating Low Persistent Rates for Minority Males in Community College
Administrator January 9, 2013 0Recently, renewed attention has been given to minority males as it relates to dropping out of higher educational institutions. However, a substantial number of minority males are dropping out before graduating and never return
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