House Bill 3348 Allows 91制片厂 to Expand Baccalaureate Degree Programs
Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law on June 16 which permits public community colleges to offer up to five baccalaureate degree programs at any time. The landmark bill will allow 91制片厂 (91制片厂) to further its student reach and continue its current path of responding to growing industry needs by offering new degrees and academic programs.
鈥91制片厂 appreciates the state legislature鈥檚 support of our continued growth as we work to expand our offerings,鈥 said Dr. Jerry Fliger, 91制片厂 Vice President for Instruction. 鈥淭his is a monumental opportunity for 91制片厂 to build an even stronger foundation for student success.鈥
Offering convenient and flexible learning pipelines tailored to meet the diverse needs of students, the community college route has become increasingly popular for students seeking a more affordable alternative to a traditional four-year university.
The bill will allow 91制片厂 to increase ongoing efforts to expand bachelor鈥檚 degree program options as the college awaits approval on its first bachelor鈥檚 degree in nursing from its regional accreditation agency, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
With the passage of the bill, 91制片厂 leadership will continue working to identify more baccalaureate programs. 鈥淲e are actively engaged with community and industry leaders to assess the opportunities for further expansion of our baccalaureate programs,鈥 Fliger said.
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