The initiative, adopted in 2000, aims to award more degrees, increase the number of nationally recognized programs and increase federal funding for scientific research.
Paredes said Tuesday that Texas is in line to meet the 2015 enrollment goal of 1.65 million, but enrollment by Hispanics and by African-Americans has lagged.
The board has adopted a campaign, called Generation Texas, to encourage enrollment and better advise schools on keeping students on track toward degrees.
