More specifically, the District's purpose is to provide:

• technical programs up to two years in length leading to associate degrees or certificates;
  
  
• vocational programs leading directly to employment in semi-skilled and skilled occupations;
  
  
• freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences;
  
  
• continuing adult education programs for occupational or cultural upgrading;
  
  
• compensatory education programs designed to fulfill the commitment of an admissions policy allowing the enrollment of disadvantaged students;
  
  
• a continuing program of counseling and guidance designed to assist students in achieving their individual educational goals;
  
  
• workforce development programs to meet local and statewide needs;
  
  
• adult literacy and other basic skills programs for adults; and
  
  
• other purposes as may be prescribed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board or the District's Board in the best interest of post-secondary education in Texas.