Texas Community College Teachers Association

Comprised of educators from every teaching discipline, as well as counselors, librarians, and administrators, the Texas Community College Teachers Association's members come from all public and independent two-year colleges in Texas. TCCTA is -- by far --the largest organization of postsecondary educators in Texas.

News/Announcements

• Prior Learning Assessment becomes more and more popular.
• "…when... using a university-controlled listserv—[faculty] speak not as private citizens, but as public employees."
• ERS details recent changes and responds to questions that have been asked.
• ITHAKA evaluates current collegiate online instruction and apparent barriers to improved use of it.
• Solving real-world problems as a way of thinking mathematically; revolutionary or recycled?
• More standardization for transfers course credits may be addressed next session.
• There is still time to register for the Great Teaching Round Up, May 21-24, at the beautiful YO Resort Ranch in Kerrville.
• The latest manifestation of "Guide on the Side, Not the Sage on the Stage" role of college and university instructors.
• The U.S. Education Department announced its plans to include part-time and transfer students in its graduation rate tallies.
• Does "Tier One" status siphon revenue away from Closing the Gaps?
• Prestigious colleges and universities choosing more community college transfer students who show promise.

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