/tags/tx-community-colleges Tx Community Colleges en-US Copyright Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT /education/2024-07-25/weatherford-college-bachelors-program-computer-science Weatherford College has mostly been a two-year community college serving residents in five rural Texas counties. But next fall it plans on adding its fifth four-year program. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT /education/2024-07-25/weatherford-college-bachelors-program-computer-science Bill Zeeble /education/2024-03-13/with-new-state-funds-in-hand-community-colleges-waive-tuition-for-some-high-school-students Community college leaders hope free tuition programs will help change the conversation about the affordability of higher education amid a growing skepticism over the value of a college degree. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:10:54 GMT /education/2024-03-13/with-new-state-funds-in-hand-community-colleges-waive-tuition-for-some-high-school-students Sneha Dey | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2022-10-18/texas-commission-recommends-tying-community-colleges-state-funding-to-their-performance State higher education leaders are pushing for the changes as community colleges face greater workforce demands and financial pressures. The commission’s report now goes to lawmakers, who are expected to file legislation on the matter next session. Tue, 18 Oct 2022 20:20:17 GMT /texas-news/2022-10-18/texas-commission-recommends-tying-community-colleges-state-funding-to-their-performance Kate McGee | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2022-09-09/texas-could-tie-community-college-funding-to-student-outcomes A commission tasked by the Texas Legislature to recommend new ways to fund community colleges is suggesting the state fund schools based on how successful students are at completing programs in high-demand fields and transferring to universities to continue their education. Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:53:27 GMT /texas-news/2022-09-09/texas-could-tie-community-college-funding-to-student-outcomes Kate McGee | The Texas Tribune