Texas Student Success Collaboration (TSSC) with the National Institute of Student Success (NISS)

Intent

The purpose of the Texas Student Success Collaboration (TSSC) with the National Institute for Student Success (NISS) is to provide Texas public colleges and universities with coaching and support to increase student success metrics and remove barriers to success for students at Texas public colleges and universities. The NISS at Georgia State University has developed a diagnostic analysis and playbook to assist institutions with making systemic changes that will increase student success outcomes.

Eligibility

Entities in the following categories and located in Texas are eligible to apply:

(a)  Public Junior Colleges or

(b)  Public State Colleges; or

(c)   Public Technical Institutes; or

(d) General Academic Institutions.

Eligible Applicants are defined in Texas Education Code § 61.003(2)(3)(7)&(16).

How to Apply

Application Coming Soon.

Application Information

This is a competitive grant program; a Request for Applications (RFA) will be posted soon.

An Eligible Applicant may submit a maximum of one (1) Application.

Applications submitted under this RFA must:

• Agree to partner with the NISS at Georgia State University to participate in the Diagnostic Analysis and the creation of an institutional Readiness Playbook for student success, and
• Propose campus readiness to buy-in and have active engagement from institutional leadership.

Important Dates

Rules and Regulations

These grants are funded through State appropriations, GAA 88^th Legislature, HB1.