What to watch: The Midland College’s Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, Oct. 14, to discuss moving forward on applied-technology facility planning, updates on student enrollment, and new state law impacts on expressive activities.

Key items:

  • Applied-technology: Trustees will discuss plans for the Applied Technology facility planning. This could potentially include expanding Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs using existing campus space. After the failure of the $450 million proposed bond election, the college is working to convert general classrooms into specialized lab space and prioritize safety and infrastructure upgrades within its current budget constraints.
  • Enrollment update: Midland College President Dr. Damon Kennedy will present a report on student enrollment trends and admission numbers.
  • Senate Bill 2972: The board will discuss Senate Bill 2972, a 2025 Texas law that changes how public institutions regulate speech and expressive activity on campus. The board will review how the college must update its policies to comply with new requirements regarding time, place, and manner restrictions.