This document provides information about an Adjunct Academy course for instructors at Houston Community College, including:
- The course meets on Fridays from 9am to 1pm at the Spring Branch Campus from Fall 2016 to Spring 2017.
- The goal is to train instructors to be more effective in engaging students and reducing dropout rates.
- Students will learn strategies for building community, relating course material to students, using various teaching methods, applying technology, and assessing student performance.
HCC commissioned a study to conduct research as part of an overall strategic initiative to help HCC assume a desirable position in the local educational marketplace. Two separate surveys were conducted, one for community members and the other for current HCC students. Data were collected using online surveys.
This document summarizes spending on a Capital Improvement Program to date. It shows that total spending to date is $213 million, of which $78.8 million (37%) was spent with small, women-owned, minority-owned, disadvantaged, or historically underutilized businesses. It provides breakdowns of spending amounts and percentages for various subcategories of diverse suppliers. The document also lists numerous individual subcontractors that worked on the project, identifying whether they qualify as small, women-owned, minority-owned, disadvantaged, or historically underutilized businesses.
This document provides information about an Adjunct Academy course for instructors at Houston Community College, including:
- The course meets on Fridays from 9am to 1pm at the Spring Branch Campus from Fall 2016 to Spring 2017.
- The goal is to train instructors to be more effective in engaging students and reducing dropout rates.
- Students will learn strategies for building community, relating course material to students, using various teaching methods, applying technology, and assessing student performance.
HCC commissioned a study to conduct research as part of an overall strategic initiative to help HCC assume a desirable position in the local educational marketplace. Two separate surveys were conducted, one for community members and the other for current HCC students. Data were collected using online surveys.
This document summarizes spending on a Capital Improvement Program to date. It shows that total spending to date is $213 million, of which $78.8 million (37%) was spent with small, women-owned, minority-owned, disadvantaged, or historically underutilized businesses. It provides breakdowns of spending amounts and percentages for various subcategories of diverse suppliers. The document also lists numerous individual subcontractors that worked on the project, identifying whether they qualify as small, women-owned, minority-owned, disadvantaged, or historically underutilized businesses.
A licensed Vocational Nurse is a team member of the health care delivery system in health promotion, disease prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Accountability is based on competency performance in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individuals and families, group homes, hospitals, and community agencies. A graduate of the Vocational Nursing Program finds employment opportunities in the Houston area and nationwide in hospitals, nursing homes, physicians' offices, schools and clinics. The graduate can expect an annual salary range of $44,000 or more.
This document is Houston Community College's annual Clery Security Report for calendar year 2015. It provides information on campus crime statistics, definitions of crimes, policies regarding security procedures, emergency response, reporting of crimes, prevention programs, and crime data for each HCC campus. The report is intended to inform students and employees about campus safety in compliance with the Clery Act. It contains crime statistics for the previous three years, outlines security policies and procedures, and describes programs to prevent and report criminal activity and emergencies on campus.
The Eagle Alert program is Houston Community College's early alert system to identify students struggling academically or personally. A committee reviewed the existing program and recommended keeping the current tool in PeopleSoft but developing training and standards. They formed a subcommittee to determine enhancements for faculty, advisors, and students. In spring 2016, over 5,000 alerts were issued across the colleges. The top reasons for alerts were poor class performance, missing classes, and personal issues. Most alerted students did not improve their grades or complete the semester successfully. The presentation outlines next steps like communicating data, providing training, and recognizing high performers.
Dr. Irene Porcarello presented on Mapping Discipline Adjacency (MDA), which focuses on intersections between academic programs to create new pathways for students. MDA provides opportunities for additional credentials by combining related programs. The goal is to equip students with multiple skills for career success. From 2015-2017, HCC researched 38 potential MDA clusters, selected Logistics to International Business as the pilot pathway, and will enroll the first cohort of 10 students in January 2017. Objectives include developing MDA pathways, selecting pilot programs and students, and implementing the pilot to begin in early 2017.
This document summarizes the progress and recommendations for restructuring HCC's learning support program. It discusses establishing learning centers across all campuses with consistent hours of operation. It outlines plans to certify tutors and provide training. A tutor retreat was held to provide formal training on tutoring best practices. Evaluation and tracking systems have been implemented to collect usage data and student feedback. Recommendations include expanding learning emporia at major campuses, ensuring proper staffing and infrastructure, and continuing certification efforts to improve tutoring services across HCC.
This document provides a summary of financial statements for Houston Community College System and Houston Community College Public Facility Corporation for the period of September 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. As of July 31, 2016, total revenues received were $312.3 million, representing 96.2% of the annual budgeted revenues of $324.6 million. Total expenses were $284.6 million, representing 87.7% of the annual budgeted expenses of $324.6 million. Salaries increased 6.6% due to compensation adjustments and a 2% salary increase for full-time employees. Expenses in transfers and debt increased $8.7 million due to bond redemption payments. Revenues and expenses are expected to be within
Dr. Hodges was charged with assessing and improving the admissions and enrollment processes at HCC, a large community college with multiple locations. The objectives were to increase utilization of technology to automate processes, improve the student experience, and collect data to measure improvements. Progress has been made in hiring IT staff, automating some processes, developing training programs and centralized call services, but further work is still needed to fully achieve the objectives.
This document provides information about organizational changes at Houston Community College (HCC). It outlines a new organizational structure with the goals of improving student satisfaction, empowering divisions, improving communications, and reducing process times. The new structure divides the organization into an instruction division, student services division, finance and administration division, and other supporting divisions. It also outlines changes to restructure the HCC police department to improve services across campuses by implementing 10-hour shifts, centralized communications, and increased supervisor presence in the field. The changes are aimed at benefiting both police and the HCC community.
The document outlines plans to design an ultimate student experience for Houston Community College. It discusses strategic priorities such as access, retention, transfer, completion and job placement. The plan proposes consolidating student services into core functional areas focused on access, support services and special programs. It presents organizational charts and lists direct reports for new positions like the Vice Chancellor of Student Services and Associate Deans. The goal is to build strategic engagement through transforming student services across the college.
A licensed Vocational Nurse is a team member of the health care delivery system in health promotion, disease prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Accountability is based on competency performance in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individuals and families, group homes, hospitals, and community agencies. A graduate of the Vocational Nursing Program finds employment opportunities in the Houston area and nationwide in hospitals, nursing homes, physicians' offices, schools and clinics. The graduate can expect an annual salary range of $44,000 or more.
This document is Houston Community College's annual Clery Security Report for calendar year 2015. It provides information on campus crime statistics, definitions of crimes, policies regarding security procedures, emergency response, reporting of crimes, prevention programs, and crime data for each HCC campus. The report is intended to inform students and employees about campus safety in compliance with the Clery Act. It contains crime statistics for the previous three years, outlines security policies and procedures, and describes programs to prevent and report criminal activity and emergencies on campus.
The Eagle Alert program is Houston Community College's early alert system to identify students struggling academically or personally. A committee reviewed the existing program and recommended keeping the current tool in PeopleSoft but developing training and standards. They formed a subcommittee to determine enhancements for faculty, advisors, and students. In spring 2016, over 5,000 alerts were issued across the colleges. The top reasons for alerts were poor class performance, missing classes, and personal issues. Most alerted students did not improve their grades or complete the semester successfully. The presentation outlines next steps like communicating data, providing training, and recognizing high performers.
Dr. Irene Porcarello presented on Mapping Discipline Adjacency (MDA), which focuses on intersections between academic programs to create new pathways for students. MDA provides opportunities for additional credentials by combining related programs. The goal is to equip students with multiple skills for career success. From 2015-2017, HCC researched 38 potential MDA clusters, selected Logistics to International Business as the pilot pathway, and will enroll the first cohort of 10 students in January 2017. Objectives include developing MDA pathways, selecting pilot programs and students, and implementing the pilot to begin in early 2017.
This document summarizes the progress and recommendations for restructuring HCC's learning support program. It discusses establishing learning centers across all campuses with consistent hours of operation. It outlines plans to certify tutors and provide training. A tutor retreat was held to provide formal training on tutoring best practices. Evaluation and tracking systems have been implemented to collect usage data and student feedback. Recommendations include expanding learning emporia at major campuses, ensuring proper staffing and infrastructure, and continuing certification efforts to improve tutoring services across HCC.
This document provides a summary of financial statements for Houston Community College System and Houston Community College Public Facility Corporation for the period of September 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. As of July 31, 2016, total revenues received were $312.3 million, representing 96.2% of the annual budgeted revenues of $324.6 million. Total expenses were $284.6 million, representing 87.7% of the annual budgeted expenses of $324.6 million. Salaries increased 6.6% due to compensation adjustments and a 2% salary increase for full-time employees. Expenses in transfers and debt increased $8.7 million due to bond redemption payments. Revenues and expenses are expected to be within
Dr. Hodges was charged with assessing and improving the admissions and enrollment processes at HCC, a large community college with multiple locations. The objectives were to increase utilization of technology to automate processes, improve the student experience, and collect data to measure improvements. Progress has been made in hiring IT staff, automating some processes, developing training programs and centralized call services, but further work is still needed to fully achieve the objectives.
This document provides information about organizational changes at Houston Community College (HCC). It outlines a new organizational structure with the goals of improving student satisfaction, empowering divisions, improving communications, and reducing process times. The new structure divides the organization into an instruction division, student services division, finance and administration division, and other supporting divisions. It also outlines changes to restructure the HCC police department to improve services across campuses by implementing 10-hour shifts, centralized communications, and increased supervisor presence in the field. The changes are aimed at benefiting both police and the HCC community.
The document outlines plans to design an ultimate student experience for Houston Community College. It discusses strategic priorities such as access, retention, transfer, completion and job placement. The plan proposes consolidating student services into core functional areas focused on access, support services and special programs. It presents organizational charts and lists direct reports for new positions like the Vice Chancellor of Student Services and Associate Deans. The goal is to build strategic engagement through transforming student services across the college.