SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 573
         WHEREAS, San Antonio College has been named the recipient
  of the 2021 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence by the
  Aspen Institute; and
         WHEREAS, Awarded every two years since 2011, the $600,000
  prize recognizes institutions that have distinguished themselves
  in the areas of teaching and learning, certificate and degree
  completion, transfer and bachelor's degree attainment, workforce
  success, equity for students of color and students from
  low-income backgrounds, and leadership and institutional
  culture; the rigorous competition encompasses an 18-month review
  process to examine extensive data on performance and
  improvements and conduct site visits to the campus of each
  finalist; and
         WHEREAS, San Antonio College, part of the Alamo Colleges
  District, is among the largest single-campus community colleges
  in the nation, with 35,000 students; two-thirds are Hispanic,
  Black, or Native American, forming a far more diverse student
  population than many community colleges can claim; SAC has been
  designated as an official Hispanic-Serving Institution, and it
  also enrolls the largest number of veterans in the state; and
         WHEREAS, Over four years, the SAC graduation rate has
  improved by nearly 20 points, reaching 48 percent, which is 2
  points above the national average; the college has developed
  strong systems to constantly analyze and address what students
  need in order to advance academically and prepare to achieve
  their goals after graduation; and
         WHEREAS, Community colleges play a vital role in opening
  doors of opportunity for all members of society, and through its
  exceptional efforts in fulfilling this mission, San Antonio
  College has earned well-deserved national recognition; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, hereby congratulate San Antonio College on its
  receipt of the 2021 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence
  and extend to all those associated with the college sincere best
  wishes for continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for the college as an expression of high regard from the
  Texas Senate.
 
  Menéndez, Campbell
  Gutierrez, Zaffirini
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 31, 2021.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate