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January 22, 2016
Vol. 3, Issue 2
Board of Trustees

Chairman of the Board
Anna U. Bustamante
District 3

Vice Chair
Dr. Yvonne Katz
District 7

Secretary
Joe Alderete, Jr.
District 1

Asst. Secretary
Clint Kingsbery
District 8

Denver McClendon
District 2

Marcelo S. Casillas
District 4

Roberto Zarate
District 5

Dr. Gene Sprague
District 6

James Rindfuss
District 9

Sami C. Adames
Student Trustee

Chancellor

Dr. Bruce Leslie
Alamo Colleges
Alamo Colleges Tops Peers
Across the State in Growth
of Certificates, Degrees Awarded  
The Alamo Colleges growth rate in the number of degrees and certificates awarded is the highest among its peers in the state.


The Alamo Colleges continues to lead the way in Texas in student completion. Its one-year growth rate in the number of degrees and certificates awarded to students is the highest in the state among its peers,* and its two-year growth rate is more than double that of its peers. In FY2015 the Alamo Colleges awarded 9,778 degrees and certificates, a 37% increase, or growth rate, from FY2014, and a 54% increase over FY2013! This compares to a 12% peer group average one-year growth rate and a 22% peer group average two-year growth rate. In each of the past three years, the Alamo Colleges has set a new "all-time record" for degrees and certificates awarded. 

"The Alamo Colleges continues to make considerable progress in achieving its vision of becoming 'the best in the nation in student success and performance excellence,'" said Alamo Colleges Chancellor Dr. Bruce Leslie. This latest achievement reflects the exceptional work of our faculty and staff, and more than 370 dedicated 4DX teams at the colleges and across the district. The Four Disciplines of Execution (4DX) has contributed significantly to this accomplishment, and we look forward to achieving our goal of awarding 10,500 degrees and certificates in FY2016," he added.

*Austin Community College, Collin College, Dallas County Community College District, El Paso Community College, Houston Community College System, Lone Star College System, San Jacinto College, South Texas College, Tarrant County College



Alamo Colleges - San Antonio College Among
Top 100 Minority Degree Producers Nationally
Among Hispanic students, SAC ranks fourth nationally in business degrees awarded, and seventh nationally in education degrees,
nursing degrees and visual and performing arts degrees, according
to "Diverse: Issues in Higher Education" magazine. 


Alamo Colleges - San Antonio College (SAC) is among the nation's "Top 100 Minority Degree Producers," according to "Diverse: Issues in Higher Education" magazine. SAC ranks among the top 20 in 15 different categories, making the list for the sixth-consecutive year. 

Produced annually since 2010, the "Diverse Top 100 Minority Degree Producers" rankings are compiled according to the number of degrees awarded to minority students during the 2013-14 academic year.

Among total minority students, SAC ranks 12th nationally in general business degrees awarded, 14th nationally in education degrees, 14th nationally in visual and performing arts degrees and 15th nationally in nursing degrees.

SAC leads the nation in psychology degrees awarded to African American students and also ranks first nationally in homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services degrees awarded to students of two, or more, races.

Among Hispanic students, SAC ranks fourth nationally in business degrees awarded, and seventh nationally in education degrees, nursing degrees and visual and performing arts degrees. SAC ranks ninth in the nation in psychology degrees awarded to Hispanics, while ranking 12th in business operations support and assistant services degrees and dental support services and allied professions degrees awarded.


Representatives from Alamo Colleges and the South
San Antonio ISD joined South San Antonio Early College Academy students at the grand opening of the ECHS.

Alamo Colleges - Palo Alto College, South San Antonio ISD Open Early College High School

Alamo Colleges - Palo Alto College (PAC) joined the South San Antonio Independent School District on January 20 at South San Antonio High School to announce the launch of the South San Antonio Early College Academy. The partnership represents the Alamo College's 13th early college high school (ECHS) overall and Palo Alto College's fifth early college high school to begin since Fall 2014. 

More than 130 high school freshman students began their college career at the new ECHS on January 19, with the goal of earning an associate degree by the time they graduate from high school. Guests for the grand opening event included Alamo Colleges Board of Trustees Vice Chair Dr. Yvonne Katz and Trustee Marcelo Casillas. Texas State Rep. Rick Galindo and District 4 City Councilman Rey Saldana were also in attendance. 

On January 8, PAC hosted its inaugural early college high school new student convocation for high school freshman enrolled at one of PAC's ECHS's. Nearly 500 high school freshman are enrolled in their first college-level course this spring as part of the ECHS model. 


The Alamo Colleges mission is: empowering our diverse communities for success. Our vision is: the Alamo Colleges will be the best in the nation in student success and performance excellence. The Alamo Colleges is one district with five community colleges serving more than 90,000 students annually from Bexar County and seven other counties in our service area. We provide an affordable, quality college education that leads to associate degrees, certificates and transfers to four-year universities. Hundreds of thousands of Bexar County residents who have come through the Alamo Colleges education programs are major contributors to the economy and culture of Sa n Antonio.