Bryan Campus Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Location: Meeting Room B, Room 202B, Bryan Administration Building, 2608 E. Villa Maria Rd., Bryan, TX
Meeting Minutes
The Bryan Campus Advisory Committee met on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Meeting Room B, Room 202B, located in the Bryan Administration Building at 2608 E. Villa Maria Rd., Bryan, Texas.
Committee Members Present
Chair Kenny Lawson, Vice-Chair Larry Hodges, Mr. John Bush, Ms. Ginger Carrabine, Ms. Marca Ewers-Shurtleff, Mr. Jason Jennings, and Mr. Boyd Sheffield.
Committee Members Absent
Mr. Jason Cornelius and Dr. Tim Hardriker.
Also present at the meeting was Ms. Sarah Goolsby, Chief of Staff, College Station ISD, on behalf of Dr. Tim Harkrider.
Representatives of Blinn College
Dr. Clen Burton, Dr. April Kinkead, Dr. Jimmy Byrd, Mr. Chris Marrs, Mr. Mark Feldhake, Dr. Becky McBride, Ryan Miller, Mr. Marshall Rich, Mr. David Vesling, Ms. Sofia Aloise, Ms. Andrea Lero, and Ms. Melissa Alvarez.
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Kenny Lawson at 12:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes from October 14, 2025, meeting were approved with a motion by Mr. Boyd Sheffield and seconded by Mr. Larry Hodges.
Enrollment Update
Presented by Dr. Becky McBride, Vice Chancellor for Student Services
Dr. McBride provided an update on Bryan Campus student enrollment, noting that overall enrollment has decreased by 5% compared to Spring 2025. However, dual credit enrollment has increased by 21.7% with Blinn now serving students from more than twenty area schools. Of those, 264 students are from the Bryan area alone. There has also been an increase in online course enrollment among students residing in the local area. Year-to-date dual credit enrollment exceeded expectations by 188 students. Additionally, Blinn TEAM program will bring approximately 1,600 students back to the Bryan Campus from the RELLIS campus in Fall 2026, excluding the engineering program, which will remain at RELLIS.
Preview Days at Blinn will be held on Fridays and will coincide with other scheduled campus events to maximize participation and engagement. Prospective students continue to attend daily campus tours, demonstrating steady interest in enrollment. New Student Registration (NSR) has proven to be a remarkable success, with multiple dates offered throughout the summer months leading up to the start of fall courses. On average, approximately 1,000 students and their families attend Preview Day events, reflecting strong community interest and involvement.
Workforce and Economic Development Update
Presented by Mr. Marshall Rich, Dean of Applied Technology, Workforce & Economic Development
Marshall Rich provided an update on House Bill 8 and its new funding model, as discussed in previous meetings. State funding is now based on performance outcomes including credentials of value. Currently, there are sixty-four awards on the Bryan Campus. As a result of House Bill 8, a new certification has been created, The Institutional Credential Leading to Licensure (ICLC), with three short-term programs now in place. The College has seen an increase from 13% to 17% in key performance areas, from 2021 to 2025, along with a 12% increase on the Bryan Campus, averaging 224 students. Perkins grants continue to provide valuable support by assisting students with books and necessary supplies that might otherwise require out-of-pocket expenses. Additionally, dual credit partnerships are growing rapidly.
Announcements
Presented by Dr. Jimmy Byrd, Executive Dean of the Bryan Campus
Dr. Byrd will confirm and communicate the date of the next Advisory Committee meeting.
With no other business, the meeting was adjourned by Mr. Kenny Lawson at 1:00 p.m.