(Texas City, TX) — College of the Mainland (COM) was recently named one of nine community colleges awarded a $500,000 planning grant by Houston Endowment. The planning grant supports the design and implementation of capacity-building strategies that align with the Texas House Bill 8 (HB 8) and Senate Bill 1786 (SB 1786).

These planning grants are designed to help colleges develop strategies that increase the number of students successfully completing their education and earning credentials of value that lead to

high-wage, high-demand jobs.

“This grant represents an important investment in our students and community,” said Heather Rhodes, Vice President for Academic Affairs. “It allows us to strengthen the systems that help learners complete their education, earn credentials that matter

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