SWTJC Signs Engineering-centered Agreement with TAMUK

(Press Release) Uvalde, TX, – SWTJC President Dr. Hector Gonzales and other members of administration met with Texas A&M University-Kingsville officials in Kingsville on May 1 to sign a Memorandum of Understanding articulation agreement, which now allows SWTJC engineering students to make an easy transition between the two entities.

According to Robert Ayala, division chair of arts and sciences, the agreement with Texas A&M-Kingsville is a perfect example of two great institutions working together to streamline the attainment of a baccalaureate degree for our students.” Ayala added, “This also helps expand and solidify our relationships with four-year universities in our region.”

The newly established TAMUK STEM Career Pathways are in architectural, chemical, electrical, environmental, mechanical, and natural gas engineering.

These pathways are in addition to the civil engineering career pathway with Angelo State University.

For more information on the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Career Pathways or to schedule a campus visit, please contact Oscar Gaytan, STEM Outreach Coordinator, at oegaytan@swtjc.edu.