Legislative Appropriations Request
for Fiscal Years 2028 and 2029
Submitted to the
Office of the Governor, Budget and Policy Division,
and the Legislative Budget Board
by
August 14, 2026
Table of Contents
Administrator’s Statement……………………………………………………………………............................ 1
Organizational Chart………………………………………………………………………………………….…… 5
Certificate of Dual Submissions………………………………………………………………………….………13
Summary of Base Request by Strategy 2A..……………………………………….………………………….14
Summary of Base Request by Method of Finance 2B............................................................................. 16
Summary of Base Request by Object of Expense 2C ………………………………………….…………….19
Summary of Total Request by Strategy 2F………………………………………………………………….…20
Strategy Request 3A…………………………………………………………………………………...…………22
Supporting Schedules
Group Insurance Data Elements Schedule 3C……………………………………………………....... 27
Higher Education Non-Formula Support Schedule 9.….…………………………………………...… 30
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BLINN COLLEGE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR'S STATEMENT
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Board of Trustees
Officers:
Allison Bentke, Board Chair
Randy Wells, Board Vice-Chair
Rebecca Ehlert, Board Secretary
Members
Hometown
Term Expires
Allison Bentke Brenham, Texas 5-2029
Dennis Crowson Brenham, Texas 5-2031
Rebecca Ehlert Brenham, Texas 5-2027
Diane Kettler Brenham, Texas 5-2029
Jim Kolkhorst Brenham, Texas 5-2031
Richard O'Malley
Brenham, Texas
5-2031
Randy Wells
Brenham, Texas
5-2027
Blinn College District has adopted the following:
Mission Statement:
Blinn College District is building stronger communities by providing quality, comprehensive education, and empowering students to achieve excellence in their
educational careers and personal goals.
Vision Statement:
Shaping future academic, workforce, cultural, and economic leaders by providing excellent instruction, resources, services, and innovative partnerships, for students and
the community.
Core Values:
• Access
• Collaboration
• Diversity
• Excellence
• Innovation
• Respect
• Services
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Significant changes in policy:
During the current biennium 2026-2027, the Blinn College District Board of Trustees has not increased the rate of tuition and fees charged to students.
Blinn College District is committed to maintaining quality education for students. While the College’s services and programs have not been reduced to date, the ability
of the College to fulfill its mission and goals is heavily dependent on student revenue.
House Bill 8 (HB 8) has introduced a transformative funding model for Texas public community colleges, including Blinn College. This new model shifts from a
contact-hour-based funding system to an outcomes-based approach, rewarding institutions for awarding degrees, certificates, and other credentials of value, as well as
successful student transfers and dual credit completions. This change aligns funding incentives with workforce needs and aims to enhance the role of community colleges
in workforce training and preparation for high-demand careers.
State funding for Blinn College is significantly influenced by outcomes and growth in various areas:
Dual Credit: The FAST (Financial Aid for Swift Transfer) program, established under HB 8, allows eligible high school students to enroll in dual credit courses at no
cost, which has increased dual credit enrollments. Blinn has expanded partnerships with local high schools to capitalize on this opportunity. Blinn’s dual credit
enrollment increased 22%.
Workforce Programs: Funding is now partially tied to the number of workforce credentials awarded, encouraging the expansion of workforce training programs. Blinn
has aligned many of its programs with regional and state-wide workforce needs.
Transfer/Co-enrollment: Blinn College, known for its high transfer rates, benefits from funding tied to successful student transfers to four-year universities. Strong
relationships with institutions like Texas A&M University have boosted these numbers.
Certificates and Degrees: The new model also rewards the awarding of certificates, credentials of value, and associate degrees. Blinn has implemented additional support
services to help students complete their degrees.
The new funding model includes weighted outcomes for high-demand credentials, providing additional funding for credentials awarded in fields identified as
high-demand by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. This approach ensures that funding is aligned with the state's workforce needs and incentivizes colleges
to focus on high-demand areas.
To continue meeting these outcomes over the next 2-5 years, Blinn College has undertaken several strategic, policy, and operational changes:
Enhanced advising: Continue to provide and support advisors and ensure they are trained to identify and support at-risk students.
Curriculum alignment: Working closely with local industry partners to ensure programs meet current workforce demands.
Streamlined transfer pathways: Strengthened articulation agreements with four-year institutions to make transfers smoother for students.
Performance Funding Shortfalls:
The principal challenge of the new model is state revenue volatility. Because funding is tied to projected and subsequently certified outcomes, appropriations can change
multiple times throughout a given fiscal year. This is further complicated by the fact that these state funding changes often occur after institutional budgets and
commitments have been developed.
Statewide FY2027 community college formula funding is approximately 6.5% below FY2026 appropriations.
Blinn College District FY2027 formula funding is approximately 12% below FY2026 appropriations.
Continued or larger-than-anticipated reductions could require Blinn College District to phase or delay new initiatives, moderate staffing or program expansion, prioritize
the highest-impact investments, and use institutional reserves strategically rather than reducing successful student-outcome initiatives immediately.
The College's objective is to continue growing outcomes while maintaining sufficient financial flexibility to manage the inherent volatility of the current
performance-based funding model.
Significant changes in provision of services:
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Leveraging HB 8 policy changes and funding, Blinn College District has:
• Expanded dual credit offerings, particularly in STEM fields, and implemented FAST program to reduce student costs. Partnerships include academic and technical
pathways, including PTECH/Early College Models and workforce courses that lead directly into college and certificate and/or degree programs.
• Expansion into Waller and Harris County. In 2026, Blinn College District opened a 17,000 square foot Waller Workforce and Technical Education Complex, adding
instructional capacity in mechatronics/advanced manufacturing, HVAC, EMT, phlebotomy, clinical medical assisting, carpentry, and construction management. The
facility also provides on-site advising, financial aid, admissions, and payment assistance.
• Expand Transfer Pathways: Blinn College District continues to expand structured co-enrollment and transfer programs, including Blinn TEAM, Texas A&M
Engineering at Blinn, RELLIS Academic Alliance pathways, and agreements with other universities. Blinn reports a 90% transition rate for TEAM students to Texas
A&M majors.
• Workforce Alignment: Programs are increasingly developed with direct employer and industry input. Examples include customized Skills Development Fund
training, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology/biomanufacturing credentials, and expansion of programs in other high-demand technical fields.
Emergency Student Assistance:
With the loss of federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding (HEERF) and Governor's Emergency Education Relief Funding (GEER), Blinn has established an
emergency aid fund using institutional resources and community partnerships. The College District has implemented a streamlined application process and set clear
criteria for aid distribution.
Online and Hybrid Instruction
Blinn College District continues to provide online and hybrid options where they support student access and program quality, while maintaining compliance with state
requirements. These modalities are particularly important for working students, dual-credit students, and students whose location or schedules make traditional delivery
more difficult.
Impact of Potential Performance Funding Shortfalls
Because Blinn College District has experienced significant enrollment and program growth while performance funding remains variable, funding shortfalls could affect
the pace rather than the direction of these initiatives.
Potential impacts include delaying new positions, phasing new academic or workforce programs, limiting the speed of additional student-service expansion, or
postponing equipment and instructional investments. Blinn's approach is to protect existing high-performing student-success prioritizing new investments according to
their expected impact on completion, transfer, workforce credentials, and other fundable outcomes.
Significant change in facilities and partnership:
New Construction
In Waller, Blinn is constructing the 82,000-square-foot Waller Campus Academic Building. This three-story structure will mark Blinn College District’s first building at
the new Waller Campus. The Waller Academic Building will include classrooms, laboratories, student support areas, and administrative spaces that will form the
foundation for future campus development, academic and technical offerings, advising, business office, counseling services, disability services, enrollment services,
financial aid, and veteran services to the Waller Campus. The 82,000-square-foot Waller Campus Academic Building will include administrative space, prospective
student relations, business services, human resources, and a large meeting room with capacity for up to 300 people. This facility is scheduled for completion in fall 2027.
Completed 2026 summer II term, the 17,000-square-foot Blinn College-Waller Workforce and Technical Education Complex. The complex is located approximately one
block away from the site of the Waller Campus.
Blinn plans to offer a wide array of programs at the Waller Workforce and Technical Education Complex, including expanded mechatronics and advanced manufacturing
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courses, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic certification, phlebotomy, certified clinical medical assistant, HVAC, carpentry, and construction management.
The health sciences lab will include low-fidelity simulation bays for students pursuing EMS, phlebotomy, and certified nurse aid training.
Blinn already offers HVAC courses in partnership with Waller ISD, and with the new workforce facility, high school graduates will be able to seamlessly transition into
Blinn’s Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in HVAC program. In addition, the new location will enable Blinn to expand beyond its current evening offerings at Waller
ISD facilities to offer daytime classes, providing greater access and flexibility for students.
Additional formula funds request 2028-2029:
Our college fully supports the Texas Association of Community Colleges (TACC) Formula Funding and Supplemental Request, per letter dated August 14, 2026.
In order to build momentum on the community college sector’s achievement of substantial performance improvement and preserve the dynamic incentives of the funding
model, Blinn College District respectfully request the Texas Legislature fully fund a supplemental amount equal to the gap between current state appropriations and the
performance funding amounts earned by colleges during Fiscal Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2027 according to the rules, rates and weights set by the Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
The combination of sustained growth in student performance outcomes and the goal-oriented funding rates established under the Community College Finance Program
has resulted in a level of performance funding that exceeds current Fiscal Year 2026-27 appropriations. This funding shortfall may continue to grow if current
performance trends hold through the close of the biennium. THECB will determine the definitive supplemental amount as colleges finalize data submissions and report
FY26 outcomes.
Additionally, colleges respectfully request that the Legislature fully fund the community college formula for Fiscal Year 2028 and Fiscal Year 2029 based on THECB’s
performance forecast, which will be developed in collaboration with the Standing Advisory Committee for Public Junior Colleges. Funding at these levels will provide
additional certainty for colleges investing in student achievement of credentials of value, including short-term workforce credentials, dual credit attainment, and transfer.
Predictable state funding supports colleges’ focus on providing the most affordable paths to workforce -aligned credentials, transfer opportunities, and early momentum
via dual credit that the state has requested in House Bill 8 (88R) and subsequent legislation.
Reimbursement for Hazelwood Exemption:
Blinn College District appreciates the first step taken by the 83rd Legislature (the passage of HB 1025) in the process of extending financial relief to institutions of higher
education from the rising costs associated with the Hazlewood Exemption. During FY 2021, FY 2022, FY2023, FY2024, and FY2025 Blinn College District has
incurred $1,637,301, $1,477,670, $1,804,332, $1,975,118, and $1,979,105 respectively in Hazlewood Exemption expense. Hazlewood is one of several exemptions that
higher education institutions are responsible for and Blinn College District requests the Texas Legislature recognize the hardship this program places on the individual
colleges and asks for increased State funding to assist in offsetting this rising expense.
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BLINN COLLEGE ORGANIZATION BY PERSONNEL
Only names of full-time personnel are listed.
Revised August 10, 2026 with the Chancellor’s Approval
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Board of Trustees
Shannon Edwards
Executive Assistant
Dr. Mary Hensley
Chancellor of the
Blinn College District
Scott Schumacher
Director, Athletics/
Head Coach,
Men’s Basketball
Dr. April Kinkead
Vice Chancellor,
Academic Aairs
Victoria Fowler
Academic Dean,
Mathematics, Busi-
ness, Engineering, and
Technology
Dr. Elmer Godeny
Academic Dean,
Natural and Physical
Sciences
Jay Anderson
Vice Chancellor,
Applied Sciences,
Workforce and Economic
Development
Michelle Trubenstein
Dean,
Health Sciences
Dr. Clayton Burton
Vice Chancellor,
Business and Finance/CFO
Mark Feldhake
Assistant Vice Chancellor,
Facilities, Planning,
and Construction
Vicki Ward
Assistant Vice Chancellor,
Business and Finance
Kris Beckendorf
Director,
Budgets and Insurance
Joe Schultz
Director,
Food Services
Marshall Rich
Dean,
Applied Technology,
Workforce, and Economic
Development
Dr. Becky McBride
Vice Chancellor,
Student Services
Dr. Kenneth Masenda
Dean,
Student Engagement
Dr. Michelle McGehee
Dean,
Academic Aairs
Brandy Ermis
Academic Dean,
Humanities
Brandon Franke
Academic Dean,
Social Sciences
Deborah Vavra
Academic Dean,
Arts, Kinesiology
and Agriculture
Dr. Mark Workman
Dean,
Distance Learning
Michael Welch
Dean,
Academic Technology
Services
Christine Wied
Director,
Administrative
Computing Services
Assistant Vice Chancellor,
Student Serices
Kristi Urban
Registrar
Dr. Bennie Graves
Special Liasion,
Student Life
Bryan Carlisle
Director,
Safety & Risk
Management
Dr. Adrienne McCain
Dean,
Title IX and Student
Conduct
Leigha Schubert
Acting Senior Director,
Human Resources
Leighton Schubert
Executive Vice
Chancellor and General
Counsel
Gentry Woodard
Executive Director,
Blinn College Founda-
tion and Resource
Development
John Chancellor
Chief of Police
Richard Bray
Director,
Communications, Media
Relations and Marketing
Dr. Jimmy Byrd
Executive Dean,
Bryan Campus
Chris Marrs
Executive Dean,
RELLIS Campus
Lisa Caton
Executive Dean,
Sealy Campus
Dr. Becky Garlick
Executive Dean,
Schulenburg Campus
George Guarjardo
Director,
Institutional Research and
Eectiveness
Myron Dippel
Executive Dean
Brenham Campus,
Alumni & Friends
Max Hibbs
Executive Dean,
Waller Campus
Vacant
Senior Director,
Financial Aid
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Board of Trustees
Dr. Mary Hensley
Chancellor of the
Blinn College District
BLINN COLLEGE ORGANIZATION BY PERSONNEL
Leighton Schubert
Executive Vice Chancellor
and General Counsel
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Only names of full-time personnel are listed.
Revised July 6, 2026 with the Chancellor’s Approval
Ravin McFarland
Legal Assistant
Richard Bray
Director,
Communications, Media
Relations & Marketing
Darla Arter
Assistant Director,
Marketing & Creative Services
Raul Gonzalez
Digital Marketing Manager
Brianna Hernandez
Web Content Specialist
Jeanelle Moreno
Coordinator,
Production
Joe Alberico
Sports Information
Specialist
Arthur Hahn
Adriane Reams
Communications
Specialists
Catherine Munoz-Myers
Graphic Designer
Derek Hall
Multimedia
Specialist
Jay Robinson
Video and Social Media
Specialist
Sissi Wellmann
Administrative Assistant
Vacant
Programmer Analyst
Vacant
Data Analyst
Nicole Dietzel
Assistant Director,
Institutional &
Eectiveness Analyst
George Guajardo
Director,
Institutional Research
& Eectiveness
Myron Dippel
Executive Dean
Brenham Campus,
Alumni & Friends
Leah Coleman
Administrative Assistant
Melissa Alvarez
Administrative Assistant
Dr. Jimmy Byrd
Executive Dean,
Bryan Campus
Madison Ermis
Administrative Assistant
Chris Marrs
Executive Dean,
RELLIS Campus
Dr. Becky Garlick
Executive Dean,
Schulenburg Campus
Lisa Caton
Executive Dean,
Sealy Campus
Lisa Puente
Student Information
Specialist II
Max Hibbs
Executive Dean,
Waller Campus
Stephanie Lowry
Student Services,
Coordinator-Waller
Student Information
Specialist II
Loraine Orellana
Coordinator,
Distance Education and
Community Education
Vacant
Library Technical Assistant
Patrick Daley
Ryan Lucich
Assistant Coach, eSports
Kyle Murto
Manager, eSports
Gentry Woodard
Executive Director,
Blinn College Founda-
tion and Resource
Development
Debbie Stevens
Administrative Assistant
Cathy Boeker
Director,
Grants and Resource
Development
John Chancellor
Chief of Police
Todd Ashorn
Sergeant
Heather Ashorn
Parking Coordinator
Brenham
Chris Yerby
Parking Enforcement
Ocer, Bryan
Sherry Parker
Administrative Assistant
Brenham
Arthur Woziak
Michelle Parson
Camera Monitors, Brenham
Bre Evans
Kristi Evans
Leslie Sagwal
Building/Camera Monitor
Jennifer Taylor
Assistant Police Chief &
Director, Emergency
Managment
Compliance Coordinator
Robert Campbell
Troy Canterberry
Thomas James
Seth Klehm
Yolanda Marshall
Jason Muzny
John Snowden
Vacant
Patrol Sergeants
Joshua Barrera
Joel Chavez
Dustin Hall
Richard Horbach
Kenneth Johnson
Walter McKee
Adrian Pena
Travis Presswood
Israel Reyes
Melissa Reyes
Chris Ross
Edward Shepard
Anameshia Skinner
David Spittler
Leroy Strandell
Alex Tran
Ashley Vasquez
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Police Ocers
Max Cox
Joe Espinoza
Lieutenant
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Chelsea Novosad
Administrative Assistant
Board of Trustees
Dr. Mary Hensley
Chancellor of the
Blinn College District
Dr. Clayton Burton
Vice Chancellor,
Business and Finance/CFO
Only names of full-time personnel are listed.
Revised August 6, 2026 with the Chancellor’s Approval
Vicki Ward
Assistant Vice Chancellor,
Business and Finance
Kristy Pieper
Purchasing Agent
Debora Kleiber
Purchasing Agent/
Coordinator, Vehicle Fleet
Tito Cummings
Bennie Steptoe
Vacant
Bus Drivers and
Vehicle Fleet Maintenance
Johnny Aguilar
Vehicle Fleet Maintenance
Carol Hutson
Controller
Sheila Marzahn
Jane Sodalak
Accounts Payable Clerks
Marlene Weyer
Grants and Foundation
Accountant
Staci Klekar
Cash Receivables Clerk
Jasmine Fielder
Accountant II
Daphne Kohring
Director,
Accounting
Ross Schroeder
Director,
Purchasing and
Transportation
Jennifer Cummings
Assistant Director,
Accounting
Vicki Wooten
Assistant Director,
Business Services
Sabrina Ryan
Sta Accountant II
Vacant
Business Oce Clerk
Theodora Katahena
Director,
Business Services
Cheryl Dunham
Business Oce Assistant
Edward Patterson
Collections Clerk II
Paula Holland
Business Oce Specialist I
Pam Brush
Business Oce
Specialist II
Melvin Wilson
Shuttle Driver
Mark Feldhake
Assistant Vice Chancellor,
Facilities, Planning,
and Construction
David Vesling
Director,
Facilities
Jim RagsdaleJim Ragsdale
Maintenance SupervisorMaintenance Supervisor
Kelvin Morrison
Coordinator,
Facilities
Allen Hoelscher
Raul Ledezma
Scott Swaringim
Chris WrightChris Wright
Maintenance Technician II
Thomas Rourke
Manager,
Plant Operations
Randy Kleiber
Vacant
HVAC Technicians III
Jessica Gaida
Director,
Facilities, Planning,
and Construction
Ronald DuzenackRonald Duzenack
Project ManagerProject Manager
Shannon Mason
Manager,
Facilities Digital Systems
John Burke
Director,
Facilities
Dillon McLendon
Maintenance Technician II
Burgess Etzel
Door Hardware Specialist
Eldon Mikeska
Electrician
Michael Manthei
Maintenance Mechanic
Leonard Kwiatkowski
Plumber
Darrell Virgin
Maintenance Technician III
Michael Welch
Dean,
Academic Technology
Services
Brian Shoemaker
IT Manager,
Enterprise Systems
Brad Rowland
IT Manager,
Network Systems
Freddie Hrnicko
Brent Schrader
Systems Administrator I
Lucien Stavenhagen
Patrick Nunez
Systems Administrator II
Brian Goyner
Daniel Jones
Network Systems
Administrators
Todd Huddleston
Telecommunications
Administrator
Anthony Mata
Steven Von Quintus
Network Systems
Technician
Matt Butler
Raychell Freeman
Teddy Wilson
Computer Lab Assistants
Brittany Orange
Manager,
Open Computer Lab
Cindy Becker
IT Manager,
Service Desk and Labs
April Duch
Kristin Steinbaugh
Computer Lab Assistants
Angela Sutton
Jonathan Treadwell
Support Specialists
Renee Jozwiak
Manager,
Computer Lab
Julie Guiberteau
IT Manager,
Client Systems
William Wallace
Client Systems
Administrator
Eric Graham
Donald Guthridge
Matt Kimminau
Tim Kowis
Phil SanAngelo
Client Systems Technicians I
Jose Conteras
Joe Shell
Robert E. White
Client Systems Technicians II
John Rice
Instructional Technologist
Will Davidson
Video Coordinator
Diane Garrett
Security Manager
Edward Voison
Security Analyst
Darrell Stein
Grounds Supervisor
Will Stoltz
Maintenance Technician
Bonne Webb
Administrative Assistant
Steven Krebs
Receiving Clerk
Doy Keeton
Maintenance Helper
Stephen Bailey
O-Campus Courier
Vacant
Athletic Field
Groundskeeper
Technician III
Vacant
Vacant
HVAC Technician II
Gustavo Pizarri
Vacant
HVAC Technicians III
Michael Grennon
HVAC Technician IV
Bryan Carlisle
Director,
Safety & Risk Management
Keith Korthauer
Safety and Compliance
Coordinator
Kris Beckendorf
Director,
Budgets and Insurance
Chelsea Steele
Coordinator,
Budgets
Christine Wied
Director,
Administrative Computing
Services
Manager,
System Operations
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Programmers
Michael Burke
Lillian Marshall
Functional Analyst
Jack Dectis
Database Administrator
Vacant
Banner System
Administrator
Joe Schultz
Director,
Food Services
Brenda Johnson
Assistant Director,
Food Services
Carmen Guzman
Justin Weyand
Manager,
Food Services
Servers, Cooks,
and Dishwashers
Paul Fitzsmon
Manager,
Food Services
Michael Rivera
Receiving Clerk
Linda Seale
Manager,
Food Trailer
Chelsea Novosad
Administrative Assistant
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Dr. Adrienne McCain
Dean,
Title IX and Student
Conduct
BJ Williams
Specialist,
Title IX and Student
Conduct
Jessica Brisco
Coordinator,
Student Conduct and
Title IX Investigator
Amy Anderson
Administrative Assistant
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Board of Trustees
Dr. Mary Hensley
Chancellor of the
Blinn College District
Dr. Clayton Burton
Vice Chancellor,
Business and Finance/CFO
Only names of full-time personnel are listed.
Revised November 25, 2025 with the Chancellor’s Approval
Sara Pohl
Director,
Compensation
and Benets
Sanya Baumbach
Manager,
Human Resources
Doris Bulanek
Coordinator,
Human Resources
Nicole Jones
Assistant Director,
Human Resources
Kelsie Austin
Assistant Director,
Human Resources
Melissa Machac
Coordinator,
Payroll
Leigha Schubert
Acting Senior Director,
Human Resources
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BLINN COLLEGE ORGANIZATION BY PERSONNEL
Lisa Leopold
Administrative Assistant
Brandon Franke
Academic Dean,
Social Sciences
Shonda Whetstone
Dr. Katherine Wickes
Assistant Deans
Rachel Gallardo
Jonnathon Hicks
Kenneth Howell
Robert Stanberry
Department Heads
Dr. Mark Workman
Dean,
Distance Learning
Tom McClung
eLearning Support
Specialist
Mathew Walpert
eLearning Systems
Specialist
Raymond Renieri
eLearning Help Desk
Specialist
Board of Trustees
Dr. Mary Hensley
Chancellor of the
Blinn College District
Dr. April Kinkead
Vice Chancellor,
Academic Aairs
Only names of full-time personnel are listed.
Revised August 10, 2026 with the Chancellor’s Approval
Dr. Elmer Godeny
Academic Dean,
Natural and Physical
Sciences
Mark Hutchinson
Vacant
Assistant Deans
Lizette Bartell
David Larson
Dr. Steve Simcik
Department Heads
Frank Jaramillo
Division Operations
Coordinator
Arlene Pacheco
Terry Ruthstrom
Nina Stanley
Vacant
Laboratory Coordinators
Roxanne Berry
Program Coordinator,
Bio Technology Science Lab
Jessica Garza
Director,
Veterinary Technology
Heather Kennedy
Clinical Coordinator
Dayana Arenas
Administrative Assistant
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Brandy Ermis
Academic Dean,
Humanities
Anna Hall-Zieger
Amy Winningham
Assistant Deans
Sandra Chumchal
Dr. Emily Monteiro
Irma Valdez
Vacant
Department Heads
Daniel Runnion
Division Operations
Coordinator
Clinton Hale
Director,
Writing Center
Richard Williamson
Director,
Writing Center
Amy Jones
Program Coordinator
Deborah Vavra
Academic Dean,
Arts, Kinesiology
and Agriculture
Dr. Nathan Krueger
Todd Quinlan
Clay Redding
Dr. Keith Sylvester
Department Heads
Elizabeth Adcock
Division Operations
Coordinator
Dr. Shelley Peacock
Dr. Bryn Behnke
Assistant Deans
James Beato
Coordinator,
Graphic Design
Jill Stewart
Coordinator,
Instrumental Music
Rocksann Marburger
Administrative Assistant
Crystal Burke
Vacant
Learning Center Assistants
Jesus Hernandez
Levin Malone
Maria Raducanu
Learning Center Assistants
Dylan Cole
Director,
Learning Center
Dale Mommer
Director,
Learning Center
Flora Fleeger
Learning Center Assistant
Victoria Fowler
Academic Dean,
Mathematic, Business,
Engineering, and Technology
Dr. Heather Mathison
Dr. Tressa Shavers
Assistant Deans
Lauren Buth
Director,
Engineering
Jennifar Aktar
Amy Hascek
Dr. Justin Nobles
Carol Wiggins
Program Coordinators
David Fleeger
Bruce Gooch
Kristin Hughes
Josiah Schletewitz
Jennifer Wellman
Kwohn Whitaker
Vacant
Department Heads
Vacant
Division Operations
Coordinator
Bayleigh Heard
Innovation Center
Manager
Dr. Michelle McGehee
Dean,
Academic Aairs
Janice LaPaglia
Director,
Library
Tori Flournoy
Bradley Meyer
Anne Peterson
Rachel Valentine
Vacant
Librarians
Sophia Handel
Nicole Jones
Carmen Saldua
Technical Assistants
Linda Gray
Director,
Library
Jason Bontrager
Jonathan Reibenspies
Hannah Smith
Librarians
Cynthia Cook
Kate Hudson
Ramiro Torres
Technical Assistants
Vacant
Technical Assistant
Kristine Hembry
Administrative Assistant
Helan Johnson
Katie LaRocca
Instructional Design
Specialists
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Andrea Lero
Administrative Assistant
Board of Trustees
Dr. Mary Hensley
Chancellor of the
Blinn College District
Dr.Becky McBride
Vice Chancellor,
Student Services
Only names of full-time personnel are listed.
Revised August 6, 2026 with the Chancellor’s Approval
Priscilla Salas
Dean,
Financial Aid
Joshua Lowry
Director,
Financial Aid and
Scholarships
Erin Luza
Assistant Director,
Financial Aid
Tamira Turner
Administrative Assistant
Kagen Copenhaver
Andrea Estrada
Lisa Forgione
Marissa Wood
Advisors
(Loans/Scholarships/Data)
Tina Holzer
Assistant Director,
Veterans Services
and Complaince
Tricia Boggan
Ellen Nix
Financial Aid Specialist
Sunny Monroe
Malik Oukil
Financial Aid Advisor/
Veteran Services
Carie Cauley
Eilightzone Saputra
Stacy Spreen
Financial Aid Advisors
Vacant
Manager,
Finacial Aid
Page 5
Veronica Rubio
Jarrod Ryan
Admissions and Records
Specialists II
Pam Bothe
Kendra Eaglin
Jonathan Miller
Admissions and Records
Specialists I
Coordinator,
Academic Services
Erin Holliday
Assistant Registrar
Kristi Reddoch
Graduation Manager
Sheila McAnally
TSI Specialist
Michelle Shoemaker
Admissions & Records
Training & Development
Coordinator
Cyndi Klausmeyer
Blinn College
Reports Coordinator
Kimberly Batson
Sebastian Rodriguez
Leigh Seilheimer
Transcript Analysts
Sara Wick
Coordinator,
Reverse Transfer
Kristi Urban
Registrar
Tamira Turner
Administrative Assistant
Kelly Flisowski
Reports and Course Entry
Specialist
Brandy Simmons
Coordinator,
Residency & Athletics
Debra Groves
Administrative Assistant
Sally Pacheco
Academic Advisor
Erica Thurman
Director,
Academic Advising
Sara Leal
Director,
Advising and Testing
Ashley Davenport
Assistant Director
Academic Advising
Chrisana Howard
Europe Kennedy
Trung Nguyen
Michael Rivas
Cynthia Sabbs
Patricia Schipplein
Brieanna Taylor
Academic Advisors
DeRetta Parker
Academic Recruiter/Advisor
Brittney Mangum
Manager,
Testing Serivices
Dr. Kenneth Masenda
Dean,
Student Engagement
Testing Specialist
Samantha Johnson
Director,
Disability Services
and Counseling
Jan Childress
Counselor
RELLIS Campus
Elizabeth Robbins
Danna Kelm
Counselors
Gail Graves
Testing Specialist
Sophia Polk
Director,
Disability Services
Heidi Steinfeld
Counselor
Alexis Hanson
Case Manager
Madeline Hayden
Coordinator,
Student Leadership and
Activities, Rellis Campus
Kierston Williams
Coordinator,
Student Activities
Ryan Miller
Director,
Student Leadership
and Activities
Laura Elledge
Administrative Assistant/
Mailroom Attendant
Kathryn Marshall
Melvin Newsome
Student Activities
Specialist
Brandie Waliky
Student Activities
Specialist
Alex Gardner
Coordinator,
Student Leadership
and Activities
Sheri Rich
Coordinator,
Student Center
and Campus Events
Kristen Westbrook
Assistant Director,
Campus Recreation
Peter Rivera
Director,
Student Leadership
and Activities
Dr. Bennie Graves
Special Liasion,
Student Life
Michelle Gimbert
Chris Sullivan
Vacant
Prospective Student
Recruiter
Jessica Love
Manager,
Prospective Student &
College Relation
Rachel Landolt
Manager,
Enrollment Services and
International Student
Program
Cheyenne Gonzalez
Barbara Thomas
Student Information
Specialist II
Shannon Williford
Director,
Dual Credit Programs
Amy Zemanek
Coordinator
Michelle Dimas
Kelsie Steppick
Shannon Whigham
Dual Credit Advisor
Shawn Fazzino
Manager,
Enrollment Services
Tammy Broussard
Christi Schroeder
Administrative Assistants
Carol Herrera
Student Information
Specialists II
Caleb Mullins
Manager,
TEAM Program
Martha Jacob
Cody Thomas
Student Information
Specialists II
Kyle Lucherk
Manager,
Enrollment Services
Daven Battles
Student Information
Telephone Specialist
Rhonda Meaux
Student Information
Telephone Specialist
Assistant Vice Chancellor,
Student Services
Ashley Youngs
Director,
Housing
Georgann Smith
Assignments Coordinator
Chanda Cowen
Administrative Assistant
Jeremy CarmodyJeremy Carmody
Alexandria FloresAlexandria Flores
Isaiah Fontaine
Elizabeth Lee
DaShawn Nunley
Julia Prather
DeVaughn Pryor
Christ Tompkins
Cornelius Woodard
Vacant
Vacant
Hall Directors
Rolando Castillo
Lead Residence Hall
Director
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BLINN COLLEGE ORGANIZATION BY PERSONNEL
Page 6
Board of Trustees
Dr. Mary Hensley
Chancellor of the
Blinn College District
Jay Anderson
Vice Chancellor,
Applied Sciences,
Workforce and Economic
Development
Only names of full-time personnel are listed.
Revised January 15, 2026 with the
Victoria Parnell
Administrative Assistant
Zack Varner
Director, Emergency
Medical Services
Michelle Trubenstein
Dean,
Health Sciences
Lisa Wiese
Director,
Dental Hygiene
Karla Ross
Director, Associate Degree
Nursing
Jaime Schroeder
Director, Health Information
Technology
Sami Rahman
Director, Health Sciences
Simulations
Tina Kocurek
Director, Radiologic
Technology
Kelsey Maki
Director, Physical Therapist
Assistant
Linda Hill
Director, Surgical
Technology
Linda Gutierrez
Clinical Coordinator
Mally Hance
Administrative Assistant
Michelle Marburger
Director,
Vocational Nursing
Kim Hartnett
Administrative Assistant
Sharon Glover
Advisor/Recruiter
Victoria Parnell
Administrative Assistant
Sarah DoyleSarah Doyle
Administrative AssistantAdministrative Assistant
Post Oce Center
Bibi GeorgeBibi George
Administrative AssistantAdministrative Assistant
Jason Loyd
Director,
Fire Science
Matthew Wehring
Director,
Small Business
Development Center
John Tatum
Consultant,
SBDC
Marshall Rich
Dean,
Applied Technology,
Workforce, and Economic
Development
Cody Stelter
Assistant Dean, Applied
Technology, Workforce, and
Economic Development
Jon Ambs
Coordinator,
Construction Trades and
Welding Technology
Richard Hobbs
Coordinator,
Trades and Applied
Technology
Monica Mazoch
Program Specialist
Jackie Schrader
Faculty District-Wide
Non-Credit- CNA
Anthony Garcia
Perkins Coordinator
Becky Krebs
Administrative Assistant
Deilight Brooks
Corporate College Grant
Administrator
Mary Quisenberry
Director,
Corporate College
David Bailey
Perkins Program Facilitator
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BLINN COLLEGE ORGANIZATION BY PERSONNEL
Page 7
Board of Trustees
Dr. Mary Hensley
Chancellor of the
Blinn College District
Only names of full-time personnel are listed.
Revise July 17, 2026 with the Chancellor’s Approval
Scott Schumacher
Director, Athletics/
Head Coach,
Men’s Basketball
Debbie Watson
Business Coordinator,
Athletics
Brandon Colvin
Assistant Director,
Athletics
Michael “Mac” McBride
Head Coach,
Men’s Soccer
Alexandria Jackson
Head Coach,
Woman’s Soccer
Vacant
Head Coach,
Softball
Head Coach,
Women’s Basketball
Gregg Whitis
Head Coach,
Volleyball
Dustin Hart
Head Coach,
Baseball
Ryan Mahon
Head Coach,
Football
Sarah Flisowski
Head Coach,
Cheerleaders/Dance Team
Vacant
Head Coach,
Golf
Michael Garcia
Kelly Killfoil
Eugene Kirkpatrick
Trainer,
Athletics
Jesse Parker
Head Coach,
Cross Country
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Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST)
Goal / Objective / STRATEGY
Exp 2025 Est 2026 Bud 2027 Req 2028 Req 2029
90th Regular Session, Agency Submission, Version 1
8/13/2026 1:21:45PM
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2.A. Summary of Base Request by Strategy
1
Provide Instruction
1
Provide Administration and Instructional Services
0 0 0 31,064,963 31,461,426
1 CORE OPERATIONS (1)
2
Provide Special Item Instructional Support
0 0 1,500,000 1,500,000 0
2 WALLER WORKFORCE
$31,461,426
TOTAL, GOAL
1
$32,564,963 $1,500,000 $0 $0
$31,461,426
TOTAL, AGENCY STRATEGY REQUEST
$32,564,963 $1,500,000 $0 $0
GRAND TOTAL, AGENCY REQUEST
TOTAL, AGENCY RIDER APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST*
$0 $0
$0$0$31,461,426 $32,564,963 $1,500,000
METHOD OF FINANCING:
General Revenue Funds:
1 General Revenue Fund
32,564,963 1,500,000 0 0 31,461,426
$32,564,963 $1,500,000 $0 $0 $31,461,426
SUBTOTAL
TOTAL, METHOD OF FINANCING
$31,461,426 $32,564,963
$1,500,000
$0 $0
(1) - Formula funded strategies are not requested in 2028-29 because amounts are not determined by institutions.
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Goal / Objective / STRATEGY
Exp 2025 Est 2026 Bud 2027 Req 2028 Req 2029
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2.A. Summary of Base Request by Strategy
*Rider appropriations for the historical years are included in the strategy amounts.
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Blinn College
Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST)
Agency code: Agency name:
954
METHOD OF FINANCING
Exp 2025
Est 2026
Bud 2027
Req 2028 Req 2029
90th Regular Session, Agency Submission, Version 1
2.B. Summary of Base Request by Method of Finance
8/13/2026 9:24:54AM
GENERAL REVENUE
1
General Revenue Fund
REGULAR APPROPRIATIONS
Regular Appropriations from MOF Table (2024-25 GAA)
$28,984,664 $0 $0 $0 $0
Comments: Performance Tier
Regular Appropriations from MOF Table (2024-25 GAA)
$542,111 $0 $0 $0 $0
Comments: Base Tier
Regular Appropriations from MOF Table (2024-25 GAA)
$1,930,752 $0 $0 $0 $0
Comments: Dynamic Adjustment
Regular Appropriations from MOF Table (2024-25 GAA)
$3,899 $0 $0 $0 $0
Comments: FY24 Adjustment Received in FY25
Regular Appropriations from MOF Table (2026-27 GAA)
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Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST)
Agency code: Agency name:
954
METHOD OF FINANCING
Exp 2025
Est 2026
Bud 2027
Req 2028 Req 2029
90th Regular Session, Agency Submission, Version 1
2.B. Summary of Base Request by Method of Finance
8/13/2026 9:24:54AM
GENERAL REVENUE
$0 $30,738,517 $0 $0 $0
Comments: Performance Tier
Regular Appropriations from MOF Table (2026-27 GAA)
$0 $326,446 $0 $0 $0
Comments: FY25 Projected Settle-Up
Regular Appropriations from MOF Table (2026-27 GAA)
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Comments: Performance Tier minus 3%
Regular Appropriations from MOF Table (2026-27 GAA)
$0 $1,500,000 $0 $0 $0
Comments: Non-Formula
Regular Appropriations from MOF Table (2026-27 GAA)
$0 $0 $1,500,000 $0 $0
Comments: Non-Formula
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Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST)
Agency code: Agency name:
954
METHOD OF FINANCING
Exp 2025
Est 2026
Bud 2027
Req 2028 Req 2029
90th Regular Session, Agency Submission, Version 1
2.B. Summary of Base Request by Method of Finance
8/13/2026 9:24:54AM
GENERAL REVENUE
General Revenue Fund
TOTAL,
$0 $0 $1,500,000 $32,564,963 $31,461,426
$31,461,426
TOTAL, ALL
GENERAL REVENUE
$32,564,963 $1,500,000 $0 $0
$31,461,426
GRAND TOTAL
$32,564,963 $1,500,000 $0 $0
FULL-TIME-EQUIVALENT POSITIONS
TOTAL, ADJUSTED FTES
NUMBER OF 100% FEDERALLY
FUNDED FTEs
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OBJECT OF EXPENSE
Exp 2025 Est 2026 Bud 2027 BL 2028
BL 2029
90th Regular Session, Agency Submission, Version 1
2.C. Summary of Base Request by Object of Expense
8/13/2026 9:24:54AM
954 Blinn College
$31,461,426
$31,064,963
$0
$0
$0
1001 SALARIES AND WAGES
$0
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$0
$0
2009 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSE
OOE Total (Excluding Riders)
$31,461,426 $32,564,963 $1,500,000 $0 $0
OOE Total (Riders)
Grand Total
$31,461,426 $32,564,963 $1,500,000 $0
$0
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TIME : 1:53:36PM
DATE :
8/13/2026
90th Regular Session, Agency Submission, Version 1
2.F. Summary of Total Request by Strategy
Agency code:
954
Agency name:
Blinn College
Base Base
Exceptional Exceptional Total Request
Total Request
2028 2029
2028 2029
2028 2029
Goal/Objective/STRATEGY
1 Provide Instruction
1 Provide Administration and Instructional Services
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 1 CORE OPERATIONS
2 Provide Special Item Instructional Support
0 0 0 0 0 0 2 WALLER WORKFORCE
$0
$0
$0
$0 $0 $0
TOTAL, GOAL 1
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL, AGENCY
STRATEGY REQUEST
TOTAL, AGENCY RIDER
APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
GRAND TOTAL, AGENCY REQUEST
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TIME : 1:53:36PM
DATE :
8/13/2026
90th Regular Session, Agency Submission, Version 1
2.F. Summary of Total Request by Strategy
Agency code:
954
Agency name:
Blinn College
Base Base
Exceptional Exceptional Total Request
Total Request
2028 2029
2028 2029
2028 2029
Goal/Objective/STRATEGY
General Revenue Funds:
$0 $0 $0 $0 1 General Revenue Fund $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0
$0 $0
$0
TOTAL, METHOD OF FINANCING
$0
$0
FULL TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS
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3.A. Strategy Request
1
STRATEGY:
1 Provide Administration and Instructional Services
OBJECTIVE:
1 Provide Instruction
GOAL:
CODE DESCRIPTION
19 A.2 B.3
Service Categories:
Service: Age:Income:
Exp 2025 Est 2026 Bud 2027 BL 2028 BL 2029
954 Blinn College
Core Operations
(1)(1)
Objects of Expense:
1001 SALARIES AND WAGES $0 $0 $0 $31,461,426 $31,064,963
$31,064,963
$31,461,426 TOTAL, OBJECT OF EXPENSE $0 $0 $0
Method of Financing:
General Revenue Fund 1 $31,461,426 $31,064,963 $0 $0 $0
$31,064,963
$31,461,426 SUBTOTAL, MOF (GENERAL REVENUE FUNDS) $0 $0 $0
TOTAL, METHOD OF FINANCE (INCLUDING RIDERS)
$31,461,426
$31,064,963
$0
$0 $0
FULL TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS:
TOTAL, METHOD OF FINANCE (EXCLUDING RIDERS)
$0 $0
STRATEGY DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION:
EXTERNAL/INTERNAL FACTORS IMPACTING STRATEGY:
(1) - Formula funded strategies are not requested in 2028-29 because amounts are not determined by institutions.
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3.A. Strategy Request
1
STRATEGY:
1 Provide Administration and Instructional Services
OBJECTIVE:
1 Provide Instruction
GOAL:
CODE DESCRIPTION
19 A.2 B.3
Service Categories:
Service: Age:Income:
Exp 2025 Est 2026 Bud 2027 BL 2028 BL 2029
954 Blinn College
Core Operations
(1)(1)
STRATEGY BIENNIAL TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
Base Spending (Est 2026 + Bud 2027) Baseline Request (BL 2028 + BL 2029)
BIENNIAL
CHANGE
EXPLANATION OF BIENNIAL CHANGE
$ Amount Explanation(s) of Amount (must specify MOFs and FTEs)
EXPLANATION OF BIENNIAL CHANGE (includes Rider amounts):
$31,064,963 $0 $(31,064,963) $(31,064,963)
FY26 Consists of formula appropriation received.
Formula funded strategies are not requested in
2028-2029 because amounts are not determined by
institutions
Total of Explanation of Biennial Change
$(31,064,963)
(1) - Formula funded strategies are not requested in 2028-29 because amounts are not determined by institutions.
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3.A. Strategy Request
2
STRATEGY:
2 Provide Special Item Instructional Support
OBJECTIVE:
1 Provide Instruction
GOAL:
CODE DESCRIPTION
19 A.2 B.3
Service Categories:
Service: Age:Income:
Exp 2025 Est 2026 Bud 2027 BL 2028 BL 2029
954 Blinn College
Waller Workforce
Objects of Expense:
2009 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSE $0 $0 $1,500,000 $0 $1,500,000
$1,500,000
$0 TOTAL, OBJECT OF EXPENSE $0 $0 $1,500,000
Method of Financing:
General Revenue Fund 1 $0 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $0 $0
$1,500,000
$0 SUBTOTAL, MOF (GENERAL REVENUE FUNDS) $0 $0 $1,500,000
TOTAL, METHOD OF FINANCE (INCLUDING RIDERS)
$0
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$0 $0
FULL TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS:
TOTAL, METHOD OF FINANCE (EXCLUDING RIDERS)
$0 $0
STRATEGY DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION:
EXTERNAL/INTERNAL FACTORS IMPACTING STRATEGY:
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3.A. Strategy Request
2
STRATEGY:
2 Provide Special Item Instructional Support
OBJECTIVE:
1 Provide Instruction
GOAL:
CODE DESCRIPTION
19 A.2 B.3
Service Categories:
Service: Age:Income:
Exp 2025 Est 2026 Bud 2027 BL 2028 BL 2029
954 Blinn College
Waller Workforce
STRATEGY BIENNIAL TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
Base Spending (Est 2026 + Bud 2027) Baseline Request (BL 2028 + BL 2029)
BIENNIAL
CHANGE
EXPLANATION OF BIENNIAL CHANGE
$ Amount Explanation(s) of Amount (must specify MOFs and FTEs)
EXPLANATION OF BIENNIAL CHANGE (includes Rider amounts):
$3,000,000 $0 $(3,000,000) $(3,000,000)
Funds received in 2026 and expected to receive in 2027
are special funding. Blinn College District is not
requesting additional funding for 2028-2029 biennium.
Total of Explanation of Biennial Change
$(3,000,000)
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3.A. Strategy Request
$1,500,000 $32,564,963 $31,461,426
METHODS OF FINANCE (EXCLUDING RIDERS):
$0 $0 $1,500,000 $32,564,963 $31,461,426
OBJECTS OF EXPENSE:
$0 $0
FULL TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS:
SUMMARY TOTALS:
METHODS OF FINANCE (INCLUDING RIDERS):
$0
$0
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Total
Enrollment
Local Non I & A
Total I & A
Enrollment
90th Regular Session, Agency Submission, Version 1
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8/13/2026 9:24:57AM
Higher Education Schedule 3C: Group Insurance Data Elements (Community Colleges)
FULL TIME ACTIVES
1a Employee Only 406 57 463
2a Employee and Children 120 6 126
3a Employee and Spouse 72 7 79
4a Employee and Family 79 2 81
5a Eligible, Opt Out 8 0 8
6a Eligible, Not Enrolled 8 1 9
693 73
Total for this Section
766
PART TIME ACTIVES
1b Employee Only 0 0 0
2b Employee and Children 0 0 0
3b Employee and Spouse 0 0 0
4b Employee and Family 0 0 0
5b Eligble, Opt Out 0 0 0
6b Eligible, Not Enrolled 0 0 0
0 0
Total for this Section
0
Total Active Enrollment
693
73
766
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Total
Enrollment
Local Non I & A
Total I & A
Enrollment
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Higher Education Schedule 3C: Group Insurance Data Elements (Community Colleges)
FULL TIME RETIREES by ERS
1c Employee Only 0 0 0
2c Employee and Children 0 0 0
3c Employee and Spouse 0 0 0
4c Employee and Family 0 0 0
5c Eligble, Opt Out 0 0 0
6c Eligible, Not Enrolled 0 0 0
0 0
Total for this Section
0
PART TIME RETIREES by ERS
1d Employee Only 0 0 0
2d Employee and Children 0 0 0
3d Employee and Spouse 0 0 0
4d Employee and Family 0 0 0
5d Eligble, Opt Out 0 0 0
6d Eligible, Not Enrolled 0 0 0
0 0
Total for this Section
0
Total Retirees Enrollment
0
0
0
TOTAL FULL TIME ENROLLMENT
1e Employee Only 406 57 463
2e Employee and Children 120 6 126
3e Employee and Spouse 72 7 79
4e Employee and Family 79 2 81
5e Eligble, Opt Out 8 0 8
6e Eligible, Not Enrolled 8 1 9
693 73
Total for this Section
766
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Total
Enrollment
Local Non I & A
Total I & A
Enrollment
90th Regular Session, Agency Submission, Version 1
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8/13/2026 9:24:57AM
Higher Education Schedule 3C: Group Insurance Data Elements (Community Colleges)
TOTAL ENROLLMENT
1f Employee Only 406 57 463
2f Employee and Children 120 6 126
3f Employee and Spouse 72 7 79
4f Employee and Family 79 2 81
5f Eligble, Opt Out 8 0 8
6f Eligible, Not Enrolled 8 1 9
693 73
Total for this Section
766
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8/13/2026 1:03:45PM
90th Regular Session, Agency Submission, Version 1
Higher Education Schedule 9: Non-Formula Support
Waller Workforce
(1) Year Non-Formula Support Item First Funded: 2026
Original Appropriation:
$1,500,000
Year Non-Formula Support Item Established:
2026
(2) Mission:
Workforce Programs: Funding is now partially tied to the number of workforce credentials awarded, encouraging the expansion of workforce training programs. Blinn
has aligned many of its programs with regional and state-wide workforce needs.
House Bill 8 (HB 8) has introduced a transformative funding model for Texas public community colleges, including Blinn College. This new model shifts from a
contact-hour-based funding system to an outcomes-based approach, rewarding institutions for awarding degrees, certificates, and other credentials of value, as well as
successful student transfers and dual credit completions. This change aligns funding incentives with workforce needs and aims to enhance the role of community
colleges in workforce training and preparation for high-demand careers.
(3) (a) Major Accomplishments to Date:
Blinn College District expanded Career and Technical Education Facilities in Wall/Harris County by partnering in a build-to-suit 17,930 square feet workforce
education building. The approximate initial development costs will be $1,661,000 plus operations. The building will offer Allied Health Science Lab, three lecture
classrooms, computer lab, 3,000 square foot mechatronics/advanced manufacturing lab, 3,000 square foot proving grounds lab, conference room, testing rooms,
faculty offices, staff offices, lobby and reception area.
(3) (b) Major Accomplishments Expected During the Next 2 Years:
Blinn expects the Waller Workforce Building to open for classes during Summer II 2026. Blinn is actively working closely with local industry partners to ensure
programs are in place to meet current workforce demands.
Workforce programs are increasingly developed with direct employer and industry input. Examples include customized Skills Development Fund training, advanced
manufacturing, biotechnology/biomanufacturing credentials, and expansion of programs in other high-demand technical fields.
Blinn already offers HVAC courses in partnership with Waller ISD, and with the new workforce facility, high school graduates will be able to seamlessly transition
into Blinn’s Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in HVAC program. In addition, the new location will enable Blinn to expand beyond its current evening offerings at
Waller ISD facilities to offer daytime classes, providing greater access and flexibility for students.
(4) Funding Source Prior to Receiving Non-Formula Support Funding:
None
(5) Formula Funding:
FY2026 is the first year Blinn College received the much needed non-formula funds to expand workforce programs into the Waller/Harris County. Blinn College
District expects to receive the $1,500,000 for the second year of this biennium 2027 but is not requesting further special funding for 2028-2029.
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Higher Education Schedule 9: Non-Formula Support
Instructional Support
(6) Category:
(7) Transitional Funding:
N
Student tuition and fees
(8) Non-General Revenue Sources of Funding:
(9) Impact of Not Funding:
N/A
(10) Non-Formula Support Needed on Permanent Basis/Discont
N/A
(11) Non-Formula Support Associated with Time Frame:
N/A
(12) Benchmarks:
N/A
(13) Performance Reviews:
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