S.B. No. 36

AN ACT

relating to methods for increasing student success and degree completion at public institutions of higher education.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 61, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 61.077 to read as follows:

Sec. 61.077. ACADEMIC ADVISING ASSESSMENT. (a) The board shall establish a method for assessing the quality and effectiveness of academic advising services available to students at each institution of higher education. In establishing the method of assessment, the board shall consult with representatives from institutions of higher education, including academic advisors and other professionals the board considers appropriate.

(b) The method of assessment established under this section must:

(1) include the use of student surveys; and

(2) identify objective, quantifiable measures for determining the quality and effectiveness of academic advising services at an institution of higher education.

(c) Not later than September 1, 2012, the board shall establish a method of assessment as required by this section. This subsection expires October 1, 2012.

SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2011.

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President of the Senate Speaker of the House

I hereby certify that S.B. No. 36 passed the Senate on March 31, 2011, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.

______________________________ Secretary of the Senate

I hereby certify that S.B. No. 36 passed the House on May 20, 2011, by the following vote: Yeas 146, Nays 3, one present not voting.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House

Approved:

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Date

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Governor