As part of the statewide Talent Strong Texas Pathways strategy, the Texas Success Center has launched a research agenda to inform policy, improve community college practice, develop practitioner-oriented guidance and tools, and provide training, technical assistance, and professional development. Projects are selected to support the ongoing efforts of Texas Pathways colleges as they redesign the student experience.
The Texas Success Center collaborated with three Leader Colleges to develop professional development and resources to support 16 Texas community colleges in launching new 8-week terms better serve part-time students and to improve retention and credential completion. Funded by the Trellis Foundation, the Texas Playbook is a one-stop tool-kit designed to support colleges in scaling and institutionalizing 8-week terms to provide efficient and flexible program pathways.