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UTB/TSC Highlights: Academic Success, Unique Partnership, and Campus Life

Explore academic programs, campus environment, diverse student activities, and cutting-edge campus facilities at UTB/TSC in Rio Grande Valley. Experience the vibrant community and proximity to cultural experiences in Brownsville, Texas.

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UTB/TSC Highlights: Academic Success, Unique Partnership, and Campus Life

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  1. UTB/TSC Highlights Presented byJohn Sossi&Jackie Roberson

  2. RIO GRANDE VALLEY

  3. Academic Success… • 1 Year Certificates • 2 Year Associates • 4 Year Bachelor Degrees • Master’s Programs • 2 Schools on One Campus • Only school in the State of Texas that has unique partnership

  4. Lecturers… Academic Excellence • Small classroom setting • Professors with “Real World” experience • State of the art laboratories • On-line classes, e-mail and various forms of media utilized to offer alternatives and supplement classroom instruction

  5. Colleges, Schools and Departments School of Health Sciences College of Liberal Arts College of Science, Mathematics and Technology School of Business School of Education

  6. …student activities, campus events and opportunities to build leadership skills in over 50 clubs and organizations!

  7. Location….the Campus Visit • Campus Environment – the best way to learn about campus environment is to experience it firsthand • Explore the facilities and learn about academic programs and services • Campus Tour

  8. Extras… 20 miles from beautiful South Padre Island, one Of the most popular destinations in the U.S. for Spring Break vacation…… And one block away from the Border of the culturally Rich country of Mexico, Opening the doors to Diversity!

  9. The Village at Fort Brown Student Housing at UTB/TSC comes with fully furnished rooms, internet access, Cable TV, swimming pools, work-out rooms and much more in a safe secure location minutes away from campus!

  10. Campus Facts… • Award-winning music program including Jazz bands, Mariachi Escorpion, and Bravo Opera Company • Largest Campus in South Texas spanning over 340 acres in historical Fort Brown area • Over 15,000 students enrolled • Combines the strengths of a university with the accessibility of a community college • Unique UTB/TSC partnership makes our educational institution a one of a kind experience

  11. RGV CHARACTERISTICS • High Growth • Young Population • 80% + Hispanic • Low per Capita Income • Less then 50% with High School Diploma or GED • Border Economy

  12. BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS • Distance to key markets (Miles) • Chicago: 1472 • Dallas: 544 • Detroit: 1755 • Houston: 352 • Indianapolis: 1452 • Kansas City: 1084 • Los Angeles: 1650 • San Antonio: 278 • Mexico City: 457 • Monterrey, Mex: 178

  13. Population Forecast Brownsville’s metro area is one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S. The population is up 111,705 since 1990.

  14. AGE59% - 34 Years or Younger The labor force is predominately young

  15. Median Age – 29.0 82% - Hispanic Unemployment – 6.5% Education 52.9% - High School Grads 4.4% - Associate Degrees 8.8% - 4 Year Degrees 5.4% - Graduate Degrees BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY

  16. Brownsville’s Top Ten Major Employers • Brownsville ISD 6,926 • University of Texas 1,828 • Cameron County 1,714 • KeppelAmfels Group 1,185 • Wal-Mart 1,119 • City of Brownsville 1,072 • Convergys Corp. 1,042 • Valley Baptist Medical Center 808 • HEB Food Stores 760 • Valley Regional Medical Center 737

  17. UTB/TSC INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION TECHNOLGY & COMMERCE CAMPUS • Downtown Area • One Mile From Main Campus • 637,000 SF Under Roof • 48 Acres of Land • 3,200 Lighted Parking Spaces

  18. ITEC CAMPUS International • BEDC • Mexican Consulate • Legal & Business Translations • Language Institute

  19. ITEC CAMPUS Technology • Skilled Trades • HVAC • CAD/CAM • Machine Shop • Digital Imaging & Networking • Flexible Work Space • Automotive

  20. ITEC CAMPUS Education • WTCE • Graduate • Undergraduate • Certificate • Work Studies – Interns

  21. ITEC CAMPUS Commerce • BEDC • U.S. EX-IM Bank • U.S. Export Assistance • SBA • Banking Relationships • VPTAC • Cameron Works • International Innovation Center

  22. ITEC CAMPUS SYNERGESTIC

  23. INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION CENTER (IIC) • First Grant 2002-2005 • EDA • HUD/HSIAC • BEDC

  24. IIC – FACILITY • Professional Setting • Security • Convenience • Flexible • Affordable

  25. IIC - SUPPORT • Business Plan • Funding Sources • Import/Export • Networking • Faculty/Staff • Students • SCORE • VPTAC • References • Training • Synergistic Environment

  26. IIC – INITIAL CONTACT • Initial Screen (Business Plan Outline) • Formation • Background of Resources • Description of Product or Service • Target Market • Benchmarking • Long Term Goals • Perceived Risk • Financials (Income/Expense)

  27. IIC - PROCEDURES • Final Business Plan • Reference Letters • Criminal Background Check • Advisory Committee

  28. IIC – OBJECTIVES • Create Jobs • Bring Back the Area • Create Opportunities for Small Business • Promote Technology • Utilize UTB/TSC Resources • Faculty • Staff • Students

  29. IIC – OUTCOMES • Started 32 Companies • 65% Minority Owned • 67 Micro Loans • Start Up Assistance 131 Clients • 41 Seminars • 176 Students • Over 700 Potential Jobs

  30. IIC – UNEXPECTED OUTCOMES • EDC Tool • Attractive to Larger Operations • Small & Large Benefit Each Other

  31. HUD-HSIAC NETWORKING CONCEPT • Current Grant 2005 – 2008 • Create Two Incubators In Outlying Communities • Leverage Resources • Fit to the Communities Needs & Wants • Network the Three Incubators

  32. HUD-HSIAC NETWORKING OBJECTIVES • Provide Technical Assistance • Create Jobs • Involve Students • Network Resources • Opportunities for Technology

  33. Austin 275 Dallas 467 Houston 302 San Antonio 222 Port Mansfield 22 Brownsville 50 Port Isabel 50 McAllen 50 RAYMONDVILLE

  34. RAYMONDVILLE • Population • Willacy County - 20,082 • Raymondville - 9,733 • No Significant Growth Forecast

  35. AGE43% - 24 Years or Younger 71% - 44 Years or Younger

  36. Median Age – 29.5 54% Male – 46% Female 86.3% Hispanic 59.5% $0 - $24,999 21.3% $25,000 - $49,999 6.0% $50,000 or More Education 36.6% - Grade K – 8 13.8% - Grade 9 – 12 23.7% - High School Grad 14.8% - Some College 1.7% - Associates Degree 7.0% - Bachelors Degree 2.4% - Graduate Degree RAYMONDVILLE COMMUNITY

  37. PRINCIPAL EMPLOYERS • Raymondville ISD 400 • U.S. Department of Homeland Security ICE 350 • Wal-Mart 200 • Willacy County Regional Detention Facility 200 • Corrections Corporation of America 200 • Valley Telephone Co-op 100 • Willacy County 100 • H-E-B 100 • City of Raymondville 75

  38. RAYMONDVILLE PARTNERS • Chamber • EDC • Willacy County Industrial Foundation • Workforce Solutions • ACE Hardware • UTB/TSC – HUD/HSIAC • R.I.S.D. • VTX

  39. RAYMONDVILLE FACILITY • Gifted Building (Wal-Mart 30,000 SF) • HUD Rural Development Grant - $300K

  40. ENHANCED VISION EDA Grant $1,250,000 EDC – Chamber – Workforce Solutions UTB/TSC – R.I.S.D. – City/County Willacy County Industrial Foundation

  41. PORT ISABEL LOCATION

  42. PORT ISABEL • Population • Cameron County – 335,527 • Port Isabel – 4,865

  43. AGE54% - 34 Years or Younger

  44. Average Age – 34.5 48.5% - Male – 51.5% Female 74.4% Hispanic Median Income $25,323 7.0% Unemployment Education 24.0% K- 8 17.0% 9 – 12 21.0% High School Grad 19.0% Some College 6.0% Associates Degree 9.0% Bachelors Degree 4.0% Graduate Degree PORT ISABEL COMMUNITY

  45. PRINCIPAL INDUSTRIES Accommodations & Food Services Retail Trade Other Services (Except Public) Educational Services Agriculture/Fishing Transportation & Warehousing Real Estate Rental & Leasing Administrative Support & Waste Management Construction Health care & Social Assistance

  46. PORT ISABEL PARTNERS • Chamber • EDC • UTB/TSC • P.I.S.D. • Private Partners • Cameron Works

  47. PORT ISABEL FACILITY FARMERS MARKET

  48. PORT ISABEL FACILITY • Private Investor • City of Port Isabel • I.S.D. • UTB/TSC - HUD HSIAC • Cameron Works • HUD Rural Development • USDA

  49. PORT ISABEL • Marketing – Regional Approach • Incubator Kitchen • Organic • Fruits – Vegetables • Arts & Crafts • Entertainment

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