Tarrant County College’s Southeast Campus president Andy Bowne updated the Arlington ISD Board on Thursday about the college’s partnership with the district, rising dual‑credit participation and a large campus construction program.

Why it matters: Bowne said about 16–17% of shared students participate in dual credit and that roughly 18% of Arlington ISD graduates attend TCC the following year. He said dual‑credit and early college work drives credential attainment — about 52% of Arlington ISD dual‑credit students earn a credential before high school graduation, according to campus data presented.

Campus investment and enrollment: Bowne said the Southeast Campus serves roughly 9,600 to 9,700 students by census and that the campus is in the final phases of a roughly $185 million investment that will add classrooms and capacity. The campus opened a Student Experience Building and other recent facilities, and Bowne said construction will provide additional classrooms and capacity to meet workforce and transfer demand.

Program strengths and priorities: Flagship programs on the Southeast Campus include culinary arts, hospitality, IT cybersecurity and a pre‑engineering transfer track; the campus also operates a long‑standing program that serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Bowne said UT Arlington is the most common transfer destination for Southeast students.

Board reaction: Trustees praised the college relationship and applauded the campus’s student success work. Several trustees recounted personal or family connections to the college and noted the partnership’s role in raising postsecondary attainment in Arlington.

No formal action was required; the presentation was informational.