Expanding the Texas Talent Pipeline: A Conversation with Dr. Harrison Keller

Dr. Harrison Keller, Commissioner of Higher Education, is a sixth-generation Texan with nearly twenty-five years of experience in state budget and policy, university administration, fundraising, and building coalitions among higher education institutions, school districts, and policymakers.

Dr. Keller recently took part in a special edition of A Seat at the Table with Chancellor Dr. Mike Flores to speak about collaborative efforts to expand the Texas talent pipeline and the significance of House Bill 8—a $683 million investment in community colleges aimed at rewarding schools for aiding students in completing their degrees or certificates.

Some key concepts covered during this episode include:

• How the Building a Talent Strong Texas Plan aims to award valuable credentials to Texans

• The impact of House Bill 8 

• Future Focus on Collaboration and Workforce