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Gatesville ISD to shift three dual-credit courses from UT OnRamps to Angelo State University
Summary
The board approved moving College Algebra, Statistics and English 1301/1302 from UT OnRamps to Angelo State University to create a semester model allowing seniors to earn six college math credit hours in a year and add direct college faculty oversight for dual-credit instruction.
High-school principal Liz Shoaf recommended transitioning College Algebra, Statistics, and English 1301/1302 from the UT OnRamps program to Angelo State University (ASU). Shoaf said the move will shift math courses from a full-year model to semester-based courses, enabling seniors to earn six college math credit hours in a single year rather than three, and should allow the district to consolidate math instruction to one teacher for budget efficiency.
Shoaf also cited the advantages of ASU oversight for English courses and additional faculty support to help students navigate artificial intelligence tools while preserving academic skill development: "The goal is to teach students how AI can be a helpful tool without hindering the development of their own critical reading and writing skills." The board approved the transition unanimously (motion by Cheyenne Kizer, seconded by Calvin Ford).
