Visitors Guide 2015
Brownwood Bulletin
300 students are enrolled in a typical semester here, and Brownwood has been a leader in the increase in student enrollment among West Texas TSTC centers over recent years. With an increasing demand for technicians in health and science fields, TSTC West Texas has health and science programs to prepare professionals in fields such as chemical dependency counseling; emergency medical technology/paramedic; environmental science technology; health information technology and vocational nursing. In the global economy, the need for high-speed communication systems is growing constantly. TSTC West Texas offers training in computer network systems and administration; computer science technology; and digital imaging and design technology. In addition to offering associateÕ s degrees in a variety of fields, TSTC also works extensively through its Ò corporate collegeÓ with local industries, economic development entities and workforce agencies to improve the skills of employees to keep up with technological advancements. The Brownwood center expanded into the former social service offices, and has also expanded its offerings for short-term community education courses that include computer programs, photography, bookkeeping, customer relations, professional cashier, welding for the general public and bank teller training. Offerings vary, as they are tailored to the needs of students and local employers. Visit www.tstc.edu for more information. Ranger College Ranger CollegeÕ s campus at Heartland Mall in Early represents the newest facility for post-secondary education in Brown County, although the college has offered classes here for years. The main campus is located in Ranger, in Eastland County about 65 miles northeast of Brownwood, and its website asserts that it Ò is one of the oldest public two-year colleges in continuous operation in the state of Texas.Ó In conjunction with its main campus in Ranger, the college offers adjunct classes in neighboring cities, including Early and Stephenville. Enrollment has been soaring in recent semesters throughout the Ranger system. The official service area of Ranger College, as defined by the Texas Legislature, includes part of the Ranger Independent School District located in Eastland County, excluding the area known as the Ò old Bullock School Land,Ó plus all of Brown, Comanche, Erath, Young, Palo Pinto and Stephens counties, excluding the portion of the Graham Independent School District in Young County. Visit www.rangercollege.edu for more information.
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