The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) - (13)(No change.) (14)Mathematics Pathway Models--Developmental and basic academic skills coursework/interventions that prepare students for academic/workforce training programs and careers. (15)[(14)] Measureable Learning Outcomes--Knowledge, skills, and abilities, and/or attitudes that students should be able to demonstrate upon completion of a course and/or intervention. (16)[(15)] Minimum Passing Standards--The minimum scores which must be attained by a student in reading, writing, and mathematics in the TSI Assessment Instrument that indicates the student's readiness to enroll in entry-level freshman courses as defined in paragraph (12) of this section. These scores are set forth in §4.57 of this title. (17)[(16)] Non-Course Competency-Based Developmental Education Interventions (also known as Non-Semester-Length Interventions or NCBO)--Interventions that use learning approaches designed to address a student's identified weaknesses and effectively and efficiently prepare the student for college-level work. These interventions must be overseen by an instructor of record, must not fit traditional course frameworks, and cannot include advising or learning support activities already connected to a traditional course; interventions may include, but are not limited to, tutoring, supplemental instruction, or labs. (18)[(17)] Non-Degree Credit Course--A course which may not be counted toward a degree or certificate. The term includes developmental education, pre-collegiate, and general continuing education courses. (19)[(18)] Professional Development--The provision of ongoing and systematic learning opportunities for developmental educators and support staff that focus on research-based strategies, methodologies, and best practices resulting in effective and efficient coursework and/or interventions advancing the cognitive and non-cognitive skills of underprepared students seeking post-secondary enrichment, certificates, and degrees. (20)[(19)] Program Evaluation--A systematic method of collecting, analyzing, and using information to answer questions about developmental education courses, interventions, and policies, particularly about their effectiveness and cost-efficiency. (21)[(20)] Technology--The use of instructional aids, methods and/or other computer-based tools that enhance student learning. (22)[(21)] TSI Assessment Time Periods--For phase-in of TSI Assessment college-ready standards, the following time periods shall be applicable: (A)Phase I--Start date: institution's first class day of fall 2013; expiration: the day immediately before the first class day of fall 2017; (B)Phase II--Start date: institution's first class day of fall 2017; expiration: the day immediately before the first class day of fall 2019; and (C)Final Phase--Start date: institution's first class day of fall 2019; no expiration. (23)[(22)] TSI Assessment--The Board-approved assessment instrument designated in §4.56 of this title (relating to Assessment Instrument) for use by institutions of higher education for assessing a student's readiness to enroll in an entry-level freshman course.
The agency certifies that legal counsel
has
reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office
of the Secretary of State on May 5, 2014
TRD-201402115 Bill Franz
General Counsel
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Proposed date of adoption: July 24, 2014
For further information, please call: (512) 427-6114
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