The “revolving door” syndrome has long been a problem at most CCs: Far too many students drop out -- never to return.  A retention increase of a mere ten percent would alleviate many budgetary problems and refocus CCs on their service missions. This 2022 University of Florida study may, I hope, encourage colleges to create more effective retention programs.

The Greater Houston Partnership is collaborating with a national mentorship organization to launch a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to address the equity and skills gap in the region, increase readiness of college graduates and strengthen the local economy. 

One resource students can use is the University’s Center for Community Engagement. Their goal is to connect the community with resources, advancing service-learning and volunteerism in the UT community.

Austin colleges and universities are using a new grant from the Central Texas Food Bank to help tackle food insecurity on campus. The Central Texas Food Bank awarded about $50,000 in food grants to four colleges in Central Texas through the College Food Access Grant to support institutions of higher education and their efforts to build “campus food systems that allow all students to participate and thrive.”