Creating a College-Going Culture as a Successful,

Proactive Strategy to Combat Poverty

PRESENTED BY SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE: MR. PAUL RODRIGUEZ, BOARD SECRETARY MS. ROSE BENAVIDEZ, TRUSTEEDR. SHIRLEY A. REED, PRESIDENTDR. ANAHID PETROSIAN, INTERIM VICE PRESIDENT

FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Location of South Texas College

RioGrandeValley

history since STC’s creation in 1993

Source: Texas Workforce Commission, June 2014

Gain in Educational Attainment for Hidalgo and Starr Counties, Adults Over the Age of 25

1990 Compared to 2012

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Hidalgo Starr

1990 2012 Change 1990 2012 ChangeLess than HS 53.4% 38.8% ‐14.6% 68.4% 55.1% ‐13.3%HS Complete 19.6% 24.1% 4.5% 16.8% 20.7% 3.9%

Some College or Associate Degree 15.6% 21.5% 5.9% 8.1% 15.7% 7.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5% 15.6% 4.1% 6.7% 8.5% 1.8%

Source: U.S. Census American Community Survey 2012; Southern Rural Development Center 2011

Hidalgo Starr TEXAS

1990 2012 1990 2012 2012Population below

poverty level 41.5% 35% 59.6% 39.9% 17.4%

Population over 25 who did not complete high

school 53.4% 38.8% 68.4% 55.1% 19.2%

FOUNDING PRINCIPLE

All south Texas families deserve the opportunity to earn a “living wage”

Only Two Pathways Outof Poverty►Jobs ► Education

Strategies for Creating Jobs

Partnerships with Economic Development Corporations

Job TrainingSkills Development Fund½ Cent Sales Tax

The Institute for Advanced ManufacturingFocuses on Developing and Delivering Customized Workforce Training Servicesto Local Manufacturers WeldingElectricalLeadershipComputer ApplicationsOSHA & SafetyCPR & First AidWorkplace LiteracyForklift CertificationProgrammable Logic

ControllersHVAC

Machining/ToolingIndustrial MaintenanceQuality ControlLean ManufacturingSix Sigma Green/Black BeltRobotics/MechatronicsManufacturing Skills Standard

Council (CPT) Production Certification TechnicianBusiness Related Courses

• Provide non-credit courses and programs • Served 42,754 students since Fall 2007

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela

Creating a “college-going culture” so going to college is possible, affordable

and expected for all.

Dual Enrollment Served 81,710 students in 70 school sites 26 early college high schoolsTuition free

Saving families over $85 Million since

2003Wise investment to develop the talent of our region.

Dual Enrollment Program- Over 13,000 students

Middle College Academies- 6 Academies (STEM and CTE )

Early College High Schools- 26 ECHS- Over 10,000 students in the pipeline

High School Recovery Program- Over 4,000 graduates since 2007

9th Grade InitiativesTexPREP Program

- Rising 7th - 10th grade students

High School Program Initiatives

High School Drop-out Recovery Programs in Partnership with

South Texas College

STC has Awarded 36,511 Degrees and

Certificates

South Texas College is providing

never imagined social and economic benefits to the communities in

Hidalgo and Starr Counties

A Meaningful Credential is the Pathway to Prosperity

QUESTIONS

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Office of the PresidentP. O. Box 9701McAllen, Texas 78502-9701Tel: 956-872-8366

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