Embracing the Shift:

As Texas joins the ranks of states adopting performance-based funding for community colleges, understanding the transition's impact is crucial for institutional success. North Central Texas College shares their firsthand experience navigating this shift—from the challenges of manual tracking student progression to the benefits of using improved data analytics. Learn how the institution transformed data management to identify and award credentials more efficiently, significantly boosting graduation rates and unlocking millions in funding. This session will explore the strategic importance of helping students progress effectively, and how improving graduation and transfer rates can directly impact institutional revenue.

This session will help attendees:

• Understand Performance-Based Funding: Learn the basics of how performance-based funding works and its impact on institutional funding and student success.
• Improve Data Management: Gain strategies for using technology to streamline data management and credential tracking.
• Adapt Institutional Practices: Develop methods to align your college’s operations with performance-based funding requirements.