Braden Reed, Tara Boiles and Susanna Gaitan

Braden Reed is senior director of institutional effectiveness, Tara Boiles is vice president of finance and business operations and chief financial officer, and Susanna Gaitan is director of academic advising and dual credit at Coastal Bend College.

Op-ed

Why dual credit needs better pathway design

Braden Reed, Tara Boiles and Susanna Gaitan - May 20, 2026

Dual credit is often viewed as early exposure to college. Its real value is building momentum toward a certificate, degree or successful transfer.