Summit Takeaways
Deliverables from each of our biennial policy summits include panel recordings, a summary publication, and other highlights from the event.
2022 — Valu[ED]: Centering higher education in the quest for equitable outcomes for Texans
Summit Highlights: Value[ED]: Centering Higher Education in the Quest for Equitable Outcomes for Texans
On March 25, 2022, Trellis Foundation hosted a Summit on Postsecondary Access, Affordability & Attainment, convening many of the foremost stakeholders in Texas to discuss the value of higher education for Texans today. Regional, state and national experts shared their perspective on this year’s Summit theme.
Valu[ED]: Centering higher education in the quest for equitable outcomes for Texans
Trellis Foundation Student Video: The Value of Postsecondary Education
National Perspectives on the Value of Higher Ed – A Conversation
Texas Perspectives on the Value of Alignment – Tri-Agency Commissioners’ Panel
Regional Perspectives on the Value of Collaboration
2018 — Postsecondary Access, Affordability, and Attainment
Summit Highlights: Postsecondary Access, Affordability & Attainment
On March 23, 2018, Trellis Foundation hosted a Summit on Postsecondary Access, Affordability & Attainment, convening many of the foremost stakeholders in Texas to discuss both public policy and philanthropic levers to support statewide priorities, such as the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s 60x30TX. The Summit served as the formal public launch for our newly-formed foundation.
Transforming Communities
An introduction to the education and philanthropy communities, highlighting Trellis Foundation’s history, grantee stories, and vision. (2:47)
Highlights from the Trellis Foundation Summit 2018
Trellis Foundation recently brought together a diverse group of leaders to explore solutions for increasing student success. The Texas Summit on Postsecondary Access, Affordability, and Attainment included panelists from the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, nonprofit organizations, and community colleges, with each panel focused on ideas to produce more college graduates. (4:54)
Keynote Presentation – Rob Kaplan
In a moderated conversation with award-winning journalist Evan Smith, Kaplan will explore the needs, challenges, and opportunities in cultivating college and career-ready students as well as student ready colleges and careers. (41:27)
Tri-Agency Panel Discussion
Discover the changes that high schools, postsecondary institutions, and various employment sectors are making to help Texas stay competitive by providing employers with the qualified talent they need to grow their businesses. (1:00:40)
Higher Education Panel
Learn how different types of institutions across the postsecondary space are approaching access, affordability, and barriers to completion in their efforts to increase educational opportunities for all Texans. (59:30)
Philanthropy Panel
How can we mobilize the work of nonprofits to complement the work of institutions to realize significant change? This panel examines how philanthropy and workforce can partner more effectively. (49:36)
6 Stories of Student Success
What does student success look like? Here are the stories of six remarkable students making the most of their opportunity to pursue a postsecondary degree. (3:34)