Student success should mean more state money for universities, Texas agency suggests

Texas' higher education agency has proposed a shift in how public universities are funded, suggesting a performance-based model that ties state money more closely to student success metrics. This means universities could receive more state funding if they demonstrate better student outcomes, like graduation rates and job placement. The change aims to incentivize institutions to focus more on student welfare and educational effectiveness, potentially leading to improvements in the overall quality of higher education in Texas. This move could reshape the landscape of university funding and elevate the importance of student success as a key performance indicator.