The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
College Access and K-12 Partnerships Division of Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs
Unit Mission
The mission of College Access and K-12 Partnerships is to develop and provide meaningful program experiences that positively impact the college preparation, access, and degree completion of underrepresented students in the region.
We Strive To...
- Enhance the pipeline of students that are academically prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education.
- Expand Early College High School outreach and dual enrollment opportunities.
- Engage middle and high school students in a university experience through conferences, workshops, and summer camps.
- Improve retention and college graduation rates of our College Access and K-12 Partnerships student cohorts.
- Cultivate relationships with K-12 partners, community-based organizations, and higher education institutions in the region to create impactful and sustainable initiatives that increase access and success of ALL students.
- Increase external funding opportunities for College Access and K-12 Partnerships initiatives.