The House Committee on Higher Education

81st Legislature

April 20, 2010

10:00 a.m.

E2.014

 

Pursuant to a notice posted on April 6, 2010, the House Committee on Higher Education met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Branch, at 10:56 a.m.

 

The roll was answered as follows:

 

Present:              Representatives Branch; Castro; Alonzo; Howard, Donna; Patrick (5).

 

Absent:              Representatives Berman; Cohen; Rose (3).

 

A quorum was present.

 

The committee considered the following Interim Study Charge of the Texas House of Representatives, 81st Legislature, as issued by Joe Straus, Speaker of the House:

                                                                                                                                                       

Study the feasibility of offering an optional curriculum that emphasizes ethics, Western civilization, and American traditions to satisfy portions of the Texas Core Curriculum.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The committee considered the following Interim Study Charge of the Texas House of Representatives, 81st Legislature, as issued by Joe Straus, Speaker of the House:

 

Study and recommend strategies for improving community college participation and success. Examine the role of community colleges within the state higher education system. Include a review of programs, practices, and incentives to improve efficiency and productivity, such as expanding dual credit options, encouraging credit by examination, and improving student preparation in high school.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

At 5:44 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

 

 

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Rep. Branch, Chair

 

 

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Dustin Meador, Clerk