With Joint Congress happening on April 15, the Student Government Association student body presidents from across the Texas Tech System, along with the student regent, discuss the upcoming event and the impacts of COVID-19 on their respective campuses.Â
All universities, Student Government Association Student Senates and executive officers under the Texas Tech System will come together virtually for Joint Congress this year. The four universities of Tech System are Tech, Tech Health Science Center Lubbock, Tech Health Science Center El Paso and Angelo State University.
The Student Senates each met separately prior to Joint Congress to pass four specific pieces for their respective campuses. These pieces of legislation are being brought forward to all of the students where they will discuss and vote on as one group.Â
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To say that Texas A&M University-Texarkana is growing is an understatement. They are working hard to offer programs for people that are looking to gain new skill sets to help adapt to our ever-evolving world. The University has developed new certificate programs that are available to everyone, especially in the areas of business.
Commentary: Texas can close digital divide in higher education
Darrin Q. Rankin, Steven Johnson and Jacob Fraire, For the Express-News
April 9, 2021
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Texas is still facing a troubling higher education digital divide one in which those who already have access to technology can obtain an advanced degree. The Legislature must establish a statewide broadband plan this session.Cedar Attanasio /Associated Press
The Texas Legislature is considering legislation that may become one of the most important policy changes for higher education in the state: Senate Bill 5.
This bill, along with its companion, House Bill 5, would establish a statewide broadband office and require a statewide plan for high-speed internet access. It would have far-reaching implications for both online and classroom learning.
WACO, Texas (March 31, 2021) – As National Autism Awareness Month begins in April, two Baylor University
School of Education faculty members have received grant awards from the
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to fund research and training in behavioral intervention practices that improve outcomes for children with autism.
Tonya Davis, Ph.D., BS ’02, MS ’04, professor of educational psychology and director of the special education program in the Baylor School of Education, was awarded a $474,843 grant to provide intervention training to teachers who serve students with autism in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Stephanie Gerow, Ph.D., assistant professor of special education, was awarded a $369,699 grant to provide intervention training to parents.