Achieving the Texas Higher Education Vision
Abstract
The Texas higher education system faces severe challenges in responding to the twin demands placed on it by economic growth and by the increasing problems of access to higher education that many Texans experience. This report presents the results of analyses of how well the higher education system in Texas will likely meet these challenges if current trends and patterns continue. It identifies the kinds of changes needed to realign higher education in Texas with these demands. Specifically, we recommend that the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rethink its underlying goals, missions, and priorities, as well as differentiate more clearly among the missions of different parts of the higher education system. Such a fundamental effort will require a new effort for achieving the Texas higher education vision. Because of the special concern for the Texas higher education system to meet the future needs for health care professionals, we conducted a separate analysis focusing on health care education programs, including those for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA385405
Entities
People
- James Dewar
- Robert Lempert
- Roger Benjamin
- Stephen Carroll
- Sue Stockly
Organizations
- RAND Corporation