Thomas Jackson Bonner

The document provides an overview of Southern Union's Concurrent Enrollment program, which facilitates a quicker and more cost-effective pathway for students to earn both Associate and Bachelor's degrees by attending Southern Union and a four-year university simultaneously. Key features include university courses at community college rates, priority registration, guaranteed credit transferability, and personalized guidance. The program partners with several universities to offer diverse academic pathways, aiming to provide a seamless transition and increase the likelihood of bachelor's degree completion within four years.

The 2021-2024 Strategic Plan for Southern Union State Community College focuses on four key goals: 1. Enhancing the overall quality of the student experience by expanding facilities, implementing state-of-the-art technologies, and improving customer service; 2. Providing attainable, stackable degree pathways that meet local and regional workforce needs through concurrent enrollment programs, short certificate programs, and work-based learning experiences; 3. Promoting educational equity by increasing student support services, improving retention and completion rates for underserved students, and reducing the digital divide; and 4. Expanding relationships with communities, businesses, and industries to better respond to the changing needs of students and the region. The plan aims to establish SUSCC as the best choice for meeting the diverse needs of all stakeholders by providing accessible, relevant, and responsive educational programs.