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SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE

BACHELOR DEGREES DIVISION OF MATH, SCIENCE, AND BACHELOR PROGRAMS As of January 2018

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Department Information............................................................................................................................... 3

Contact Information

Background ........................................................................................................................................... 4

Historical Overview

Key Events

Accreditation

Program Quality

Advisory Committees

Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 9

Overview Of Bachelor Degrees

Program Outcomes

Program Graduates

Persistence

Time To Completion

Prior Coursework

Prior Degree

Subsequent Enrollment

Student Profiles

Bachelor Degrees ....................................................................................................................... 16

Technology Management

Computer & Information Technologies

Medical & Health Services Management

Organizational Leadership

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing (Pending Approval)

Program Alumni .......................................................................................................................... 22

Student Testimonals

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OFFICE OF BACHELOR PROGRAMS CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr. Ali Esmaeili, Dean

Math, Science, and Bachelor Programs

PCN G2.237

Phone: 956-872-7270

[email protected]

Dr. Oscar Plaza, Program Chair

Technology Management

PCN G2.239

Phone: 956-872-2047

[email protected]

Saeed Molki, Program Chair


PCN M150

Phone, 956-872-8326

[email protected]

Dr. John W. Santana, Program Chair

Medical & Health Services Management

PCN G2.228

Phone: 956-872-7233

[email protected]

Dr. Emma L. Miller, Program Chair


PCN G2.228

Phone: 956-872-2216

[email protected]

Dr. Emma L. Miller, Assistant Dean

Bachelor Programs

PCN G2.228

Phone: 956-872-2216

[email protected]

Norma Strawn-Soto, Faculty Secretary

Bachelor Programs

PCN G2.236

Phone: 956-872-7272

[email protected]

Jarice Cortez, Student Success Specialist


PCN K1.608

Phone: 956-872-3497

[email protected]

Nancy Gonzalez, Academic Coach


PCN G2.238

Phone: 956-872-8338

[email protected]

Bachelor Programs

Pecan Campus, North Academic Building G-2.237

956-872-7272

https://bachelors.southtexascollege.edu/index.html

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BACKGROUND

HISTORICAL OVERVIEW

KEY EVENTS

ACCREDITATION

PROGRAM QUALITY

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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HISTORICAL OVERVIEW

South Texas College was selected as one of the three community colleges in Texas by

the 78th Legislature to pilot offering a maximum of five applied baccalaureate degrees.

On June 20, 2003, Governor Rick Perry signed SB 286 into law. This bill, authored by

Senator Eliot Shapleigh and sponsored by Representative Geanie Morrison, amended

subchapter A, chapter 130, Texas Education code, by adding Section 130.0012

baccalaureate degree programs, which authorized three Texas community colleges

to confer baccalaureate degrees.

During the 80th Legislature in 2007, the pilot status was

removed, but maintained the maximum limit of five

applied baccalaureate degrees. Currently South Texas

College, Brazosport College, Midland College, and Tyler

Junior College are the only Texas Community Colleges

accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and

Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and

authorized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating

Board to offer baccalaureate degree.

In 2017, the authority to confer baccalaureate degrees by community colleges was

expanded during the 85th Legislature session. The Texas Legislature passed SB 2118

which permits community colleges to offer certain baccalaureate programs in the

fields of applied technology, applied science, early childhood education, and nursing.

The passage of SB 2118 during the 85th Texas Legislative Session and signed by Governor

Abbot, has opened the door for South Texas College to seek approval to begin offering

a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

The driving force for development of baccalaureate degrees by community colleges

was the need to create a seamless pathway to baccalaureate degree attainment for

mostly non-traditional students who graduate with Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

degrees and to meet the increased demand by regional employers for employees with

applied bachelor’s degrees.

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KEY EVENTS

2017 Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership was named as the

2017 Examples of Excelecia!

2017 The passage of SB 2118 during the 85th Legislative Session granted South Texas College

the legislative authority to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. (Pending approval

by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and the

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board)

2017 Received the Texas Affordable Baccalaureate program grant to develop the first 100%

online Competency-Based Computer & Information Technologies Bachelor Program

2016 OnlineU.org, named South Texas College’s BAT in Computer & Information

Technologies second most affordable online baccalaureate degree program in the

nation

2015 Received approval to establish a chapter of The National Society of Leadership and

Success to all Bachelor Program students 2015 All Bachelor Programs were offered 100% online via South Texas College Online (Virtual

Campus)

2014 STC began to offer its fourth Bachelor degree in Organizational Leadership

(Competency-Based)

2011 STC began to offer its third Bachelor degree in Medical & Health Services Management

2008 STC began to offer its second Bachelor degree in Computer & Information

Technologies

2007 HB 2198, 80th Legislative session removed the pilot status. This bill made the authority to

offer baccalaureate degrees permanent

2005 STC began to offer a Bachelor of Applied Technology degree in Technology

Management

2004 Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS) accredited STC as a Level II

Institution

2004 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved the Bachelor of Applied

Technology in Technology Management

2004 The College changed its name from South Texas Community College (STCC) to South

Texas College (STC)

2003 Senate Bill 286 section 50 authorized three community colleges in Texas to pilot the

offering applied baccalaureate degrees

ACCREDITATION

South Texas College is a member of the Southern

Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on

Colleges (SACSCOC) and received its initial accreditation

in 1995 as a Level I institution, which enabled college

administrators to award Associate of Arts, Associate of

Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees and

certificates. In 2004, STC received accreditation as a Level

II institution, which expanded the authority of the college

to include awarding bachelor degrees.

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PROGRAM QUALITY

South Texas College baccalaureate programs have been reviewed by external experts

on several occasions. The first external review overseen by Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board (THECB) took place in 2007. External reviewers who visited South

Texas College included: Associate Dean from Colorado State University, Department

Chair from Great Basin College in Nevada, and a manager from Texas Instruments. The

report submitted by the external reviewers to the THECB stated that the new bachelors

program at STC was comparable in quality to bachelor’s degrees offered by other

higher education institutions in Texas.

The second external review took place in 2009 when a delegation of external

consultants and two THECB staff members visited the three colleges that were

authorized to offer baccalaureate degree in Texas and determine the success of the

Bachelor degrees offered by those three colleges. The three external consultants who

participated in the site visit included: Provost from Truman State University, Past

President from Columbia Basin College in Washington, and Associate Provost for

Academic Affairs from the University of Northern Iowa. The preliminary report submitted

to the THECB by the external consultants stated, “Even in this early stage of program

development, all three colleges were impressive in their commitment to the BAT and

the quality of the bachelor programs.” In regards to the most important question of

mission creep, the external consultants reported that, “there was no indication that any

of the colleges were abandoning their traditional community college mission or were

siphoning resources from existing programs.”

A third site visit was conducted in 2014, when RAND Corporation representatives visited

South Texas College on behalf of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

(THECB) to determine the possibility of developing community college baccalaureate

programs in specific fields of study such as nursing, science technician fields (e.g.

petroleum technology), fire sciences, and medical records. During their visit, the RAND

representatives met with South Texas College leadership team, department faculty,

employers, advisory committee members, and current & former students.

Visitors

YEAR EXTERNAL VISITS

2017 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2014 RAND Corporation

2009 University of Northern Iowa

2009 Columbia Basin College

2009 Truman State University

2007 Colorado State University

2007 Great Basin College

2007 Texas Instruments

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ADVISORY COMMITTEES

South Texas College Bachelor Programs have active Advisory Committees, which are

composed of community leaders, industry stakeholders, and program alumni. In the

initial stages of the program development, input from advisory committees play a major

role in curriculum development and program design.

The advisory committee remains integral in the ongoing implementation of the program

as the committee is required to meet twice per year to ensure the program stays current

with business and industry expectations.

Technology Management Advisory Committee

NAME TITLE EMPLOYER

Alonzo, Elvira Deputy Director of Public Works City of McAllen

Garcia, Mark Vice President of Operations McAllen Foreign Trade Zone

Gonzalez, Ana Executive Director Teach for America, Rio Grande Valley

Gonzalez, Jorge Luis Assistant Chief Appraiser Hidalgo Co. Appraisal District

Guerra, Marla Superintendent South Texas Independent School District

Gutierrez, Dr. Rene Superintendent Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District

Miller, Todd Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources McAllen ISD

Vittitoe, Diana Market Revenue Cycle Director South Texas Health Systems

Computer & Information Technology Advisory Committee

NAME TITLE EMPLOYER

Gomez, Jose A. Senior Information Technology Auditor University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Jazinski, Christopher Web Software Engineer II University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Rangel, Jose Educator La Joya ISD

Villarreal, Miguel Lead Computer Support Specialist South Texas Health Systems

Wu, Kassandra Director of Application Services Doctors Hospital at Renaissance

Medical & Health Services Management Advisory Committee

NAME TITLE EMPLOYER

Gonzalez, Jorge Luis Assistant Chief Appraiser Hidalgo Co. Appraisal District

Miller, Todd Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources McAllen ISD

Rangel, Jose Instructor La Joya ISD

Saca, Paulette PHO Executive Director Doctors Hospital at Renaissance

Vittitoe, Diana Market Revenue Cycle Director South Texas Health Systems

Organizational Leadership Advisory Committee

NAME TITLE EMPLOYER

Cavazos, Janie Vice President of U.S. Business Recruitment McAllen Economic Development Corporation

Darling, Jim City Mayor City of McAllen

Higgins, Crawford Store Manager Zarsky Lumber Co.

Lozano, Agustin Public Relations Manager Bert Ogden Rio Grande Valley

Martinez, Roy Owner Roy Martinez & Associates

Maqueda, Debbi Senior Account Manager Express Employment Services

Rutledge III, Daniel Private Investigator/Owner Rutledge Investigations

Sakulenzki, Cynthia President/CEO RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Villarreal, Norma Insurance & Financial Services District Manager Farmers Insurance

Welton, Maurice Owner Edible Arrangements

Zamora, Joaquin City Commissioner District 2 City of McAllen

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OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW OF BACHELOR DEGREES

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

PROGRAM GRADUATES

PERSISTENCE

TIME TO COMPLETION

PRIOR COURSEWORK

PRIOR DEGREE

SUBSEQUENT ENROLLMENT

STUDENT PROFILES

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OVERVIEW OF BACHELOR DEGREES

South Texas College is one of the four community colleges in Texas that has

authorization to offer bachelor degrees.

Bachelor Programs Date Established

Technology Management (TM) 2005

Computer & Information Technologies (CIT) 2008

Medical & Health Service Management (MHSM) 2011

Organizational Leadership (OL) 2014

The fourth Bachelor Degree - Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership

(BAS-OL) was developed as a partnership with Texas A&M University-Commerce

(TAMUC), the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and the College for

All Texans Foundation (CFAT) as a part of an EDUCAUSE Next Generations Learning

Challenges (NGLC) Wave III Grant. The BAS-OL is a Competency-Based Baccalaureate

Degree that began in Spring 2014 semester.

In 2017, South Texas College received the Texas Affordable Baccalaureate (TAB)

Program Grant, in partnership with Austin Community College, to develop the first 100%

online Competency-Based Computer & Information Technologies (CIT) Bachelor

Program. The TAB Grant is sponsored by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

(THECB) and the College for All Texans Foundation.

Moreover, as a result of SB 2118 passing during the 85th Texas Legislative Session and

signed by Governor Abbott, South Texas College will now have the opportunity to offer

a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. South Texas College will now start a year-long process

with the commitment to implement the fifth (5) bachelor degree in Fall 2018.

The chart below indicates the enrollment by Fall semester for each Bachelor Programs

since 2005 to 2017. Source: South Texas College Research and Analytical Services

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PROGRAM OUTCOMES ACCESS & SUCCESS

Beginning in 2005, South Texas College

started offering upper level courses. The

impact of the four baccalaureate

programs developed by South Texas

College (STC), considering their short

history, on student access and success

are nothing short of extraordinary. The chart presented below highlights the number of

students who have enrolled in the upper-level courses offered in the four Bachelor

Programs and the total number graduating from these programs. Table 1 below illustrates, between 2007 and August 2017 over 1,400 students earned

bachelor degrees conferred by South Texas College. The most recent

enrolled/employed rates, for graduates that could be tracked provided by the Higher

Education Data-Gainful Employment-Placement Rate, range from 77% to 83% for all

programs for 2016.

Table 1: Program Outcomes: Enrollment, Graduates, & Enrolled/Employed

UNDUPLICATED HEADCOUNT ENROLLMENT

Fall Semester GRADUATES

ENROLLED /

EMPLOYED 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 (2007-2017) 2016

TM 14 59 124 152 174 196 203 184 145 134 165 133 136 593 81%*

OL 48 103 226 244 317

CIT 69 91 99 95 96 100 123 115 141 121 261 83%

MHSM 45 106 162 168 130 123 234 328 77%

TOTAL 14 59 124 221 265 295 343 386 407 473 513 623 735 1,499

Note: 2016 is latest Placement Rate available by THECB. * In 2015, Technology Management & Organizational Leadership Instructional

Programs were classified under one area in the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Gainful Employment-Placement Rate.

OVERALL PROGRAM CHARACTERISTICS

The overall program student characteristics by age and gender are presented in the

table below for the Fall 2017 semester. Source: South Texas College Research and Analytical Services

AGE

AGE TM CIT MHSM OL

Age <18 1%

18-24 30% 36% 34% 27%

25-34 38% 39% 39% 38%

35-44 21% 20% 22% 27%

45-54 9% 5% 4% 7%

55 + 1% 0% 1% 0%

GENDER

GENDER TM CIT MHSM OL

Female 61% 9% 80% 65%

Male 39% 91% 20% 35%

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PROGRAM GRADUATES The four baccalaureate programs at South Texas College have prepared over 1,400

graduates. These degrees strive to build on successful completion of an associate of

applied science degree and create a seamless academic ladder. The table below

indicates the Bachelor program graduates, since 2007 to 2017, per academic year.

PROGRAM GRADUATES

ACADEMIC YEAR: 2007-2017

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 TOTAL

TMGT 14 39 63 64 69 75 55 65 51 51 47 593

CIT 23 31 49 36 34 17 23 23 25 261

MHSM 35 64 85 80 64 328

OL 39 91 187 317

TOTAL 14 39 86 95 118 111 124 146 198 245 323 1,499

PERSISTENCE

Fall to Fall Persistence rate of students in the Bachelor Programs since 2005 is depicted

in the chart below, with the persistence rate for 2014-2017 academic year indicating:

77% for Technology Management (TM)

96% for Computer & Information Technology (CIT)

68% for Medical & Health Services Management (MHSM)

79% for Organizational Leadership (OL)

FALL TO FALL – PERSISTENCE

ACADEMIC YEAR 2005 - 2016 05 to 06 06 to 07 07 to 08 08 to 09 09 to 10 10 to 11 11 to 12 12 to 13 13 to 14 14 to 15 15 to 16 16 to 17

TM 93% 85% 88% 86% 85% 76% 77% 86% 75% 88% 82% 77%

CIT 85% 90% 88% 80% 94% 76% 70% 89% 96%

MHSM 66% 80% 90% 88% 82% 68%

OL 87% 84% 79%

Source: South Texas College Research & Analytical Services

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TIME TO COMPLETION

Below is the time to completion for the following programs: Technology Management,

Computer & Information Technologies, Medical & Health Services Management, and

Organizational Leadership. The table indicates the percentage of students who have

completed the programs within 1 to 3 years.

TIME TO COMPLETION

PROGRAM 1 Year or Less Within 2 Years Within 3 Years

Technology Management 4.0% 71.3% 92.1%

Computer & Information Technologies 2.3% 61.8% 85.9%

Medical & Health Services Management 4.7% 84.0% 95.3%

Organizational Leadership 76.9% 94.9% 95.3%

PRIOR COURSEWORK

The percentage of Bachelor degree graduates with prior Developmental and Dual

Enrollment coursework is illustrated below. Out of 1,492 graduates; 818 (54.8%) had prior

developmental coursework and 215 (14.4%) entered the College with prior dual credit*

coursework. Furthermore, the remaining graduates, 459 (30.8%) had no prior dual or

developmental coursework. Source: South Texas College Research & Analytical Services

*Dual Credit: Students who earn college credits will still in high school.

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PRIOR DEGREE

Review of the prior degrees of the 1,492 students who graduated from the four Bachelor

Programs indicate that 63.8% (952) have earned an associate degree in an academic

field and 24.3% (362) have earned an Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS),

meanwhile 11.9% (178) have entered the bachelor program with no prior degree. The

chart below indicates the percentage of students that graduated from academic and

technical programs. Source: South Texas College Research and Analytical Services

SUBSEQUENT ENROLLMENT

South Texas College’s Research and Analytical Services Department tracks Bachelor

Program graduates who continue their education at Universities nation-wide, 220 (19%)

out of 1,177 Bachelor Degree graduates, between 2007-2016, have enrolled in

subsequent educational coursework at 4 year institutions (Source: National Student

Clearinghouse). Based on Program graduates self-reporting, many Program graduates

are enrolled in master level programs and/or are pursuing a doctoral degree. Source: South Texas College Research and Analytical Services

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STUDENT PROFILES

Demographic information of 653 students enrolled in Bachelor Degrees for the Fall 2017

semester indicate that 58% of all students enrolled are full-time and 93% are Hispanic. Source: South Texas College Research & Analytical Services

ENROLLMENT DIVERSITY

Full-time 58% Hispanic 93%

Part-time 42% White 3%

Other/Unknown 4%

GENDER AGE

Age <18 1 0%

Male 47% 18-24 204 31%

Female 53% 25-34 251 38%

35-44 153 23%

45-54 41 6%

55+ 3 0%

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BACHELOR DEGREES

TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

COMPUTER & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES

MEDICAL & HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

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BACHELOR DEGREES

BACHELOR OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (TM) was

created in collaboration with area businesses and industries in response to their needs

for employees with a bachelors level education and training. In addition, the program

was developed to provide students graduating with two-year associate degrees

access to baccalaureate-level education.

The program was designed to prepare and train students for supervisory and

management positions. The program’s upper-level courses were designed to provide

students with a broad business knowledge base, including issues related to business

management, finance, information technology, and manufacturing. Furthermore, the

capstone course taken during the last semester provides students with the opportunity

to work on real-world projects.

The following AAS degrees are pathways into the Bachelor of Applied Technology in

Technology Management program:

Business Administration

Child Development

Culinary Arts

Office Management

Paralegal

Radiologic Technology

Business Computer Systems

Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Leal Office Management

Nursing

Precision Manufacturing Technology

The table and chart below indicates the program enrollment and graduates for the

Technology Management Program since its inception in 2005.

TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

ENROLLMENT AND GRADUATE NUMBERS

ENROLLMENT BY FALL SEMESTER 2005-2017 GRADUATES

Year 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total (2007-2017)

Enrollment Fall semester

14 59 124 152 174 196 203 184 145 134 165 133 136 1,819 593

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BACHELOR DEGREES

BACHELOR OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY IN COMPUTER & INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGIES (CIT) prepares students for successful careers in the field of Computer

and Information Technologies. Coursework is balanced between theoretical and

technical competencies to prepare graduates for careers in the CIT field.

The degree is designed to educate and train students with relevant, technical

knowledge of CIT practice and provide solutions for real-world problems, as well as

technical support for computer-based information systems. Technology-oriented

coursework with an emphasis on computer application of those technologies forms the

core requirements for this program.


Computer & Information Technologies:

Business Computer Systems


Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Legal Office Management/Paralegal

Office Management

The table and chart below indicates the enrollment and graduates for the Computer

& Information Technologies program since its inception in 2008.

COMPUTER & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES



Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total (2008-2017)


69 91 99 95 96 100 123 115 141 121 1,050 261

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BACHELOR DEGREES

BACHELOR OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY IN MEDICAL & HEALTH SERVICES

MANAGEMENT (MHSM) program has been designed to prepare students for entry to

mid-level management positions in a health care or a medical facility. Coursework

focuses on management principles, technological innovations in delivery of health care

services, health information processing technology, and government regulations

related to healthcare services.

Graduates of this program are prepared in the fundamentals of health care system

management, finance, medical staff roles and responsibilities, reimbursement

mechanisms, electronic medical records, and privacy & legal issues related to the

healthcare industry.


Medical & Health Services Management:

Associate Degree Nursing

Health Information Technology

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pharmacy Technology

Radiologic Technology

Human Resources Management

EMT Paramedic

Medical Assistant Technology


Physical Therapist Assistant

Respiratory Therapy

The table and chart below indicates the enrollment and graduates for the Medical &

Health Services Management program since its inception in 2011.

MEDICAL & HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT



Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total (2011-2017)


45 106 162 168 130 123 234 968 328

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BACHELOR DEGREES

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP (OL) program

curriculum is based on competencies and skills that have been identified as necessary

by 21st century business leaders. In particular, the degree in Organizational Leadership

focuses on the development of information literacy, critical thinking, inquiry and

analysis, written and oral communication, teamwork and problem solving, ethical

reasoning and action, civic knowledge and engagement, and intercultural knowledge

and competence.

Unique Design · Competency-Based student progress

· Seven week terms with flat rate tuition ($750/term)

· Personalized Learning Environment

· Credit given for Training and/or Military Experience

In 2017, the OL program was named as Examples of Excelencia.

The following AAS degrees are pathways into the Bachelor of Applied Science in

Organizational Leadership:

Associate Degree Management

Business Administration AAS

Associate Degree Business Administration

Human Resources Management

The table and chart below indicates the enrollment and graduates for the

Organizational Leadership program since its inception in 2014. Note: Enrollment for the OL Program consists of two 7 week terms within the Fall semester.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

UNDUPLICATED ENROLLMENT AND GRADUATE NUMBERS


Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total (2014-2017)


48 103 226 244 621 317

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BACHELOR DEGREES

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN) program focuses on advancing

competencies, skills, and values needed to meet the current demands of the

healthcare delivery system.

On June 11, 2017, The Texas Legislature passed SB 2118

which permits community colleges to offer certain

baccalaureate programs in the fields of applied

technology, applied science, early childhood

education, and nursing. The passage of SB 2118 during

the 85th Texas Legislative Session and signed by

Governor Abbot, has opened the door for South Texas

College to seek approval to begin offering a Bachelor

of Science in Nursing (BSN).

South Texas College has begun a year-long process to develop an ADN-RN to BSN

transition program. Students who completed the Associate Degree in Nursing and who

are licensed Registered Nurses, will have an opportunity to return to South Texas College

to complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

The College plans to implement the BSN program in Fall 2018 semester pending

approval from Texas Board of Nursing, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

(THECB).

Press Releases 2017:

· South Texas College https://news.southtexascollege.edu/?p=11823

· Rio Grande Guardian http://riograndeguardian.com/cardenas-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-at-stc-is-

historic-for-rgv/

· The Monitor http://www.themonitor.com/news/article_f5deb68e-5acf-11e7-af4a-

eb1a815eb17c.html

https://news.southtexascollege.edu/?p=11823

http://riograndeguardian.com/cardenas-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-at-stc-is-historic-for-rgv/

http://riograndeguardian.com/cardenas-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-at-stc-is-historic-for-rgv/

http://www.themonitor.com/news/article_f5deb68e-5acf-11e7-af4a-eb1a815eb17c.html

http://www.themonitor.com/news/article_f5deb68e-5acf-11e7-af4a-eb1a815eb17c.html

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PROGRAM ALUMNI

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

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PROGRAM ALUMNI STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

Name and Occupation:

Mario Jaramillo, Business Coordinator I for the Environmental Health & Safety

Department at Texas A&M University

Degree(s) Earned:

Master of Business Administration - Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, Summer 2017

Graduate

Bachelor of Applied Technology in Technology Management - South Texas College, Fall

2015 Graduate

Associate of Applied Science in Management - South Texas College, Summer

2012 Graduate

Student’s Testimonial: The Bachelor Program at South Texas College has instilled the core

values and discipline that built a strong foundation to succeed in my professional career. As

the former President and a founding member for the National Society of Leadership and

Success (NSLS) - South Texas College Chapter, I have attained valuable leadership skills that

will help pave my long-term career path. I am very appreciative of all my former Instructors,

the NSLS, and the College for the opportunities they have created for me.


Rogelio Gonzalez, Technology Teacher for PSJA ISD

Degree(s) Earned:

Bachelor of Applied Technology in Computer & Information Technologies -

South Texas College, Summer 2009 Graduate

Student’s Testimonial: With the knowledge and skills gained from the Bachelor

of Applied Technology in CIT, I was able to greatly expand and improve my

technical and programming skills, and apply them at an enterprise level.

Overall, the CIT Program has created the opportunity for me to grow as a professional and to

share my knowledge with others.


Daniel Elizondo, Senior Financial Analyst for South Texas Health Systems

Degree(s) Earned:

Bachelor of Applied Technology in Medical & Health Services Management -

South Texas College, Fall 2017 Graduate

Student’s Testimonial: Coming back to school, was a very difficult decision;

however, STC made it very easy and it has been a wonderful and rewarding

experience. Now, after obtaining my degree, I have been able to expand my

professional horizon and the future looks great.

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Jeremy Roman, Management Assistant at Doctors Hospital Renaissance

Degree(s) Earned:

Master’s in Health Science - UT Pan American

Bachelor of Applied Technology in Medical & Health Services Management -

South Texas College, Spring 2014 Graduate

Student’s Testimonial: Earning my Bachelors of Applied Technology in MHSM

was one of the most rewarding and exciting achievements I have

accomplished thus far. I met many great people and made some wonderful friends in the

process, some of which I still keep in touch with even after graduation. The MHSM program

really taught me how to work as a team, and gave me a great understanding of what it is like

to work in a healthcare environment. Most importantly, it gave me what I needed to progress

in my career and education. I have since then earned a Master’s degree at the University of

Texas Pan-American and continue to make strides in career advancement. If I had to do it

again I would not select any other program.


Cynthia R. Hernandez, Graduate Admissions Advisor at National American

University

Degree(s) Earned:

Bachelors of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership - South Texas

College, Fall 2016

Student’s Testimonial: The transition from my Associate Degree to the Bachelor

Program was rather smooth. The academic coaches, advisors, and student

success specialist were very helpful in assisting with the transition and offering support

throughout the program. Earning my Bachelor Degree in Organizational Leadership from South

Texas College has been one of the most important decisions I have made, which has created

opportunities in my personal and professional lives.


Daniel Rutledge III, Owner of a Private Investigations Agency

Degree(s) Earned:

Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership - South Texas

College, Spring 2016 Graduate

Student’s Testimonial: The Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational

Leadership has given me the education and knowledge to grow as a leader.

This program has increased my social and emotional intelligence and taught

me how to increase my self-worth. I am grateful to STC and the outstanding faculty and staff

that made my return to college an experience I will cherish, and an education I am utilizing to

be the best leader I can be.

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Equal Education and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/affirmative action

employer. As an equal opportunity employer, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race,

color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic

information, or veteran status. Discrimination is prohibited and the College will comply with all applicable

College policies, and state and federal legislation. This policy extends to individuals seeking employment

with and admission to the College.

South Texas College Accreditation

South Texas College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of

Colleges and Schools to award the Baccalaureate and Associate degrees. Contact the Commission on

Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about

the accreditation of South Texas College.

Updated: January 12, 2018

OVPAA-AC/YG

Updated: January 12, 2018

OVPAA-AC/YG

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