Collaboratively Advancing our Research Agenda

University of Texas at San Antonio
February 18-19, 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Winter LONESTARP3 Connect In-Person convening at the University of Texas at San Antonio Downtown Campus!

Witnessing the collective commitment, insights, and expertise in the room and the potential for our shared efforts to create impact was energizing. Thank you, as always, for your continued engagement and dedication in all that you do.

February 18, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Check-in and Optional Networking Lunch
1:30 p.m.
Welcome
1:40 p.m.
Agenda Preview and LONESTARP3 Updates

Carolyn Landel, Director, LONESTARP3
2:00 p.m.
Network Connections

LONESTARP3 Core RPP Members
3:00 p.m.
LONESTARP3 Research Collaboratives: Overview and Status

Research Collaborative Leads

  • Academic and Career Advising
    Matt Giani, UT Austin
    Dash Weerasinghe,     Commit Partnership
  • Dual Credit Academic and Workforce Education Programs
    Han Bum Lee, UT San Antonio
    Jessica Gottlieb,     Texas Tech University
    Harrison Hopp,     E3 Alliance
  • Industry-based Certifications
    Israel Aguilar, UT Rio Grande Valley
    Holly Heard, Texas 2036
  • Postsecondary Readiness Indicators
    Jen Freeman, Texas Tech University
    Gabriela Soto Sanchez
4:00 p.m.
Break
4:30 p.m.
Policy Perspectives, Virtual Update

Ryan Franklin, Philanthropy Advocates
Gabe Grantham, Texas 2036
5:30 p.m.
Day Two Preview and Expectations

Ginger Gossman, Research Manager, LONESTARP3
6:00 p.m.
Reception and Dinner

Sharon Nichols, Director, Urban Education Institute, UT San Antonio
February 19, 2025

 

7:30 a.m.
Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
Welcome and Framing

Carolyn Landel, Director, LONESTARP3
8:45 a.m.
Making the Most of Texas Education Research Centers: What they do. How
they Work. Resources they offer. Services they Provide.

ERC Representatives:

  • Celeste Alexander, UT Austin ERC
  • Trey Miller, UT Dallas ERC
  • Toni Templeton, University of Houston ERC
9:15 a.m.
Meet Your Texas Workforce Council and Workforce Boards: Who they are. How
are they similar and different. What they offer to researchers, practitioners
and advocates. How to connect.

Workforce Representatives:

  • Aimee Allen, Council Member, West Central Texas Workforce Board, Abilene
  • Kerry Ballast, Deputy Director, Workforce Education and Outreach
  • Jennifer Colehower, Deputy Director, Texas Workforce Commissi
10:30 a.m.
LONESTARP3 Research Collaboratives: Transition
10:45 a.m.
LONESTARP3 Research Collaboratives: Breakout Groups
  • Academic and Career Advising
  • Dual Credit Academic and Workforce Education Programs
  • Industry-based Certifications
  • Postsecondary Readiness Indicators
12:30 p.m.
Grab and Go Box Lunch
1:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions

Steering Committee
Steering committee members meet to discuss strategic direction and governance

Research Collaborative Breakouts, Same Locations
Continued work within Research Collaboratives to refine and develop study designs

  • Academic and Career Advising
  • Dual Credit Academic and Workforce Education Programs
  • Industry-based Certifications
  • Postsecondary Readiness Indicators

Education Research Center, Office Hours
More in depth questions and counsel on ERC access, use, and resources to support your research investigations.

Research Collaborative Roaming
Interact with members of another Research Collaborative for potential collaboration, technical insight, site selection, or
other needs. Leverage our community!
2:30 p.m.
LONESTARP3 Research Collaboratives: Breakthroughs and Next Steps
  • Academic and Career Advising
    Matt Giani, UT Austin
    Dash Weerasinghe, Commit Partnership
  • Dual Credit Academic and Workforce Education Programs
    Han Baum Lee, UT San Antonio
    Jessica Gottlieb, Texas Tech University
    Harrison Hopp, E3 Alliance
  • Industry-based Certifications
    Israel Aguilar, UT Rio Grande Valley
    Holly Heard, Texas 2036
  • Postsecondary Readiness Indicators
    Jen Freeman, Texas Tech University
    Gabriela Soto Sanchez
3:15 p.m.
Evaluation and Closing Reflections

Carolyn Landel, Director, LONESTARP3
3:30 p.m.
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General Convening Slides

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Education Research Center Presentation Slides

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Texas Workforce Commission and Texas Workforce Development Board Slides

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Policy Perspectives, Virtual Update Handout

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