Student Achievement

In accordance with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Principles of Accreditation Core Requirements (2024 edition) (Student Achievement), Texas Southmost College identifies, evaluates, and publishes goals and outcomes for student achievement appropriate to the institution’s mission, the nature of the students it serves, the kinds of programs offered.

Strategic Plan: Vision 2030

Mission Statement: Transforming our communities through innovative learning opportunities.

In Alignment with the Vision 2026 Strategic Plan, Texas Southmost College has identified five student achievement goals:

Goal 1: Continue to Grow Texas Southmost College Student Body.

• Fall-to-fall overall enrollment headcount
• Fall-to-fall on-campus enrollment headcount

Goal 2: Increase Timely Student Graduation

• 3-Year Graduation Rate
• Degrees and Certificates Awarded

Goal 3: Increase Student Persistence

• 1-year Persistence Rates

Goal 4: Increase or Maintain Course Completion

• Course Completion

Goal 5: Increase or Maintain State Licensure Passage Rates

• State Licensure Passage Rates

Each goal includes baselines, criteria, thresholds of acceptability, evaluations, and results. Texas Southmost College utilizes the 3-Year Graduation Rate data (from the THECB Accountability Report) reported on the SACSCOC Annual Profile.

In addition, Texas Southmost College uses the IPEDS Graduation Rate (within 150% standard time) as its Key Student Completion Indicator.

THECB Accountability System
THECB Almanacs
THECB Accountability Report for TSC