For this project, we'll specifically look at prospective students who are currently finishing up their undergraduate degrees from the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley.
As of the Fall of 2021, the total UTRGV enrollment was approximately 29,113 students.
68% enrolled as undergraduate students
Gender: 41% Males and 58% Females
Race: 89.4% Hispanic
Age: Age 21 and older
The prospective employers we'll be looking at are primarily located within the Region 1 Educational Service Center (ESC) area. This region is located in South Texas and includes the cities of Edinburg and Brownsville, Texas.
As of the Fall of 2021, Region 1 ESC includes employers from public, private, and charter schools.
(38) K-12 Public School Districts
(9) Public Charter Schools
(19) Private Schools
When an instructional solution accurately reflects the learning and diversity characteristics within an identified market as well as the varied backgrounds, designers can develop an accurate picture of their subject matter as they explore it from varying perspectives. This also equips the learners with a broader understanding.
Sources:
College Factual. (2022). The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Diversity: Racial Demographics & Other Stats.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Diversity: Racial Demographics & Other Stats - College Factual.
Retrieved January 30, 2022, from https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-pan-american/student-life/diversity/#overall_diversity
Region One Education Service Center. (2021, May 12). School Districts / school districts. School Districts / School Districts.
Retrieved January 30, 2022, from https://www.esc1.net/domain/116
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