By: Zaffirini S.B. No. 36
 
  (Castro)
 
   
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
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.