Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Christopher Zepeda’s organization
Sep 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Postsecondary Education Advisory Board for Students with Intellectual Disabilities Advisory Council Meeting
The meeting focused on campus and organizational updates for programs serving students with intellectual disabilities. Key discussions centered on recruitment strategies for upcoming school years, the expansion of program locations, and the implementation of workforce-based career certification initiatives. Members discussed the administrative process of securing contracts with the Texas Workforce Commission, initiatives to integrate students into university social organizations, and the effectiveness of online cohorts in providing accessible education for diverse learners.
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Financial Aid Advisory Committee Advisory Committee Meeting
The committee held a meeting which featured updates on the coordinating board's financial aid activities and an overview of the operations subcommittee, a group focused on technical and policy-related manual updates. The TASA president provided information regarding an upcoming conference. Additionally, a presentation was delivered detailing the state criteria required for the approval of new academic and workforce programs.
The committee meeting addressed several key areas, including membership transitions, updates on the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) involving provisional status disclosures and policy modifications, and a detailed update on Department of Education activities. Topics included impending federal rule-making regarding accreditation, recent accountability regulations covering gainful employment, and the status of workforce Pell grant implementation across various states.
Aug 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Programs of Study Advisory Committee Advisory Committee Meeting
The meeting focused on the ongoing efforts to streamline and refresh career and technical education (CTE) programs of study. Key discussions included aligning secondary and postsecondary curricula to meet high-wage, high-demand, and high-skill requirements as mandated by federal and state legislative changes. The committee reviewed the transition to a revised framework of 14 career clusters and the process of evaluating occupational job functions to optimize program alignment. Additionally, the committee discussed the goal of creating seamless pathways from secondary education to Level 1 certificates and associate degrees.
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