总统’s 欢迎
On behalf of the Texas Southmost College Board of Trustees, our faculty, 和工作人员, I 欢迎 you to Texas Southmost College. As the oldest institution of higher education in the Rio Gr和e Valley–now approaching 100 years of service–和 the first accredited community college in Texas by SACSCOC, you can be sure you are receiving a high-quality education. In addition, Texas Southmost College is the most affordable institution of higher education in the entire Rio Gr和e Valley, saving families thous和s of dollars in tuition 和 fees.
There is another important way Texas Southmost College helps families save money – by providing the academic 和 support services that keep students on track towards graduating 和 completing their degrees 和 certificates on time. 事实上, the three-year graduation rate at Texas Southmost College now surpasses the state average by 7.6%. Courses are delivered in-person, 在线, 和 hybrid during the day, 晚上, 和 weekends to provide maximum flexibility for students’ schedules.
Students can choose to earn a degree or certificate from the 54 academic programs 和 nine Workforce Training programs offered at Texas Southmost College. Our goal is to meet the educational needs of the entire family, including:
- traditional college students seeking to complete an associate’s degree, take their basics, or earn transfer credit;
- non-traditional college students seeking a flexible schedule to achieve their goal of earning a college education;
- high school dual enrollment students, saving families more than $40 million in college tuition since 2017;
- middle 和 high school students through academic 和 athletic summer camps;
- our littlest Scorpions at the Raul G. Guerra Early Childhood Center, located right on campus, 和
- job seekers enrolled in short-term or customized workforce training programs leading directly to careers.
Texas Southmost College’s beautiful 和 historic campus provides you with a unique college experience in an environment that is welcoming 和 provides a sense of belonging for all.
I encourage you to participate in the college’s vibrant student life to ensure you get the most out of your experience. Texas Southmost College provides you with the ideal collegiate environment to meet new people, develop life-long relationships, gain new experiences, 和 access the support services that will help you succeed.
Our entire college community has one goal: Your Success!
Faculty 和工作人员 are here to support you in reaching your academic, 个人, 和 career goals, 和 we encourage you to take some time to get to know them.
Once again, 欢迎, 和 I look forward to seeing you at events like 欢迎 Week, Pizza with the 总统, NJCAA Scorpion soccer games, cultural events, 和, 最终, as you cross the stage at commencement.
Always Scorpion Strong!
Dr. Jesús Roberto Rodríguez
总统