Texas Southern University sees major boost in completion rates
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on December 11, 2017 Texas Southern University (TSU) is releasing its fall performance measures through its agency submission of the 84th regular session of the Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST). The report indicates significant growth in full-time freshmen earning a baccalaureate degree in four to six years and a higher persistence rate of freshmen entering the University. TSU believes the success can be directly tied to its ‘Communiversity’ model that creates a holistic approach to supporting students with dedicated academic advising and an educational success trajectory that leads to a baccalaureate degree. This institutional effort is in concert with Texas’ 60x30 plan, an initiative launched in 2015 by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's (THECB) to elevate the state’s higher education system. The 60x30 plan aims to ensure that 60% of the state’s 25- to 34-year-olds achieves a college degree or certificate by 2030. “Texas Southern is dedicated to raising the University’s persistence and graduation rates. It is not just about numbers, but creating a smooth path for our students toward a baccalaureate degree,” said President Austin A. Lane. “TSU is committed to elevating our society with strong graduates who can step into careers that will benefit the state of Texas, our nation and the world.” A full report is available upon request. The measures were released to TSU administrators in an annual report created by Dr. Raijanel Crockem, executive director of institutional assessment, planning and effectiveness. ABOUT TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Texas Southern University (TSU) is a comprehensive, special-purpose institution providing higher education access to the nation’s underserved communities. TSU’s academic and research programs address critical urban issues, and prepares its diverse student population to become a force for positive change in a global society. TSU offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs and concentrations – bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professional degrees – organized into 10 colleges and schools on a 150-acre campus nestled in the heart of Houston’s historic Third Ward. The University’s enrollment has a population of more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate-school academic candidates. Texas Southern has been a distinguished educational pioneer since 1927, and the University has become one of the most diverse and respected institutions in Texas. TSU has positioned itself as a proactive leader in educating underserved students and many who are the first in their family to attend college. Some of Texas Southern University’s key evaluation measures for Fall 2017 include:
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