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PSJA highlights growth in dual-credit and career certifications; board approves South Texas College MOU
Summary
Administrators told trustees that dual-credit enrollment and industry certifications grew substantially; the board approved a new interlocal agreement with South Texas College and heard that the class of 2026 collectively earned more than $214 million in scholarships and awards (district-reported totals).
Dr. Uribe presented the district's dual-credit interlocal agreement with South Texas College for August 2026–August 2027 and detailed substantial growth in students earning college credits and industry certifications.
The presentation cited district-wide dual-credit growth (6% in fall 2025, 12% in spring 2026) and reported that PSJA students earned 1,210 industry certifications this year across over 22 program areas, with 100% pass rates in multiple programs listed by name (culinary arts food safety; law enforcement 9‑1‑1 dispatcher; welding; HVAC core). Dr. Uribe said associate-degree attainment rose from 338 students in 2022 to 512 in 2026 and projected 772 students earning an associate degree or college certificate in 2026. He also cited district-captured scholarship and award totals for the class of 2026 — a district figure of about $214,174,461 in combined scholarships, enrollment savings and other grants — and estimated dual-enrollment savings of roughly $9.9 million.
Trustees asked for verification on campus-by-campus trends, declines in some sites and progress toward CCMR board goals. The board voted to approve the interlocal MOU with South Texas College.
