<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4JSxLP_1FW53kdR00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4JSxLP_1FW53kdR00" width="1200" height="600" >TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A Tyler Junior College administrator is helping shape the future of higher education across Texas, working to make earning a bachelor’s degree faster and more affordable.Belinda Prihoda; TJC’s director for institutional compliance, curriculum and effectiveness; was selected as one of just 13 educators statewide to serve on a new Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board committee. Convened at the request of Governor Greg Abbott, the 13-member group is tasked with developing a 90-hour, three-year baccalaureate degree plan. Prihoda is one of only four community college representatives chosen from across the state, with the remaining members representing Texas universities.Prihoda says the initiative aims to lower student debt and accelerate career entry for graduates—all while maintaining high academic standards.“A three-year baccalaureate will change how we at a community college actually offer our classes and which classes we offer,” Prihoda said. “So I’m really looking forward to touching student success through that lens.”She noted that the expedited pathway will help feed the East Texas economy by getting skilled workers into the local workforce sooner without sacrificing educational quality.Lawmakers are expected to take up the three-year degree plan when the Texas Legislature convenes for its regular session in January 2027.</div></body>

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TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A Tyler Junior College administrator is helping shape the future of higher education across Texas, working to make earning a bachelor’s degree faster and more affordable. Belinda Prihoda; TJC’s director for institutional compliance, curriculum and effectiveness; was selected as one of just 13 educators statewide...

TJC administrator selected to help shape Texas three-year degree plan

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TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A Tyler Junior College administrator is helping shape the future of higher education across Texas, working to make earning a bachelor

TJC administrator selected to help shape Texas three-year degree plan

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