Blinn College trustees take the next step to building a campus in Waller.
Trustees at their September regular meeting approve the recommendation of executive vice chancellor Leighton Schubert allowing administrators to negotiate the purchase of 100 acres off Highway 290 on Binford Road.
There was no public discussion before the board’s unanimous vote.
Click below to hear Leighton Schubert’s comments about the land purchase:
A Blinn spokesman tells WTAW News that the college has enough unrestricted cash to buy the land and build the Waller campus.
Trustees were also told that fall enrollment at Blinn’s temporary campus at Waller High School is three students. Vice chancellor Becky McBride said the three students do not include over 200 high school students who are taking dual credit classes.
Click below to hear a question about enrollment in Waller from Blinn trustee Diane Kettler and the response from vice chancellor Becky McBride:
Additional information from Blinn College:
At its regular meeting on Tuesday, the Blinn College District Board of Trustees authorized the purchase of a 100-acre site in Waller-Harris County, taking a significant step toward establishing a new campus in the eastern portion of Blinn’s service area.
Regarding the Waller-Harris County land purchase, the board unanimously authorized the College to purchase the property located on Binford Road near Highway 290. Blinn plans to transform the site into a comprehensive commuter campus that will offer both academic and workforce training programs. The next step in the development process is to create a programming and facilities plan to ensure the campus meets the needs of students and the community.
“This acquisition marks an exciting and significant milestone in our commitment to serving the growing needs of our community,” said Dr. Mary Hensley, Chancellor of the Blinn College District. “The greater Waller-Harris County area is experiencing rapid development, and this new campus will provide students in the eastern portion of our service area with convenient access to Blinn’s renowned educational programming. By expanding our presence in Waller and Harris County, we offer these students the tools they need to succeed academically and professionally.”
The location will be Blinn’s sixth, joining its Brenham, Bryan, RELLIS, Schulenburg, and Sealy campuses. Blinn currently offers evening courses at Waller ISD facilities, and these will remain available as the College develops its new campus site.