1) The document summarizes the process undertaken by a campus carry committee to develop a policy on carrying concealed handguns at their college campuses. 2) The committee met regularly since 2015, established open and closed meetings, developed procedures for open carry on campuses, and conducted surveys and open forums to engage stakeholders. 3) The draft policy highlights where handguns are prohibited by law and allows for additional weapons free zones to be established through an application process. It also outlines how the policy will apply to dual credit students and be enforced.

1. Campus Carry
Open Dialogue with Dr. Kimberly Beatty
April 2017

2. Campus-Carry Committee Members
– Kimberly Beatty, Vice Chancellor for Instructional Services and CAO, Committee Chair
– Riku Ahluwalia, Compliance Officer
– Tod Bisch, Faculty
– Athos Brewer, Vice Chancellor of Student Services
– Sarah Castillo, Office Manager, COE for Visual and Performing Arts
– Greg Cunningham, Chief of Police
– Melissa Gonzalez, Chief of Staff
– Shantay Grays, AVC for Enrollment and Student Engagement
– Claudia DesChamps, Communication Services
– Zach Hodges, President, Northwest College
– Melissa Miller-Waters, Faculty Senate President
– Josue Rodriguez, Student
– Hernan Segovia, Campus Manager, Katy Campus
– Ashley Smith, General Counsel
– Charles Smith, Chief Facilities Officer
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3. Goals for the Committee
Develop a draft policy that adheres to the law
Engage as many stakeholders as possible
Be transparent
Utilize TASB format to align with existing policies
Identify and develop training opportunities for faculty,
staff, and students
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4. Accomplishments To Date
Task Force
Appointed,
December 2015
Closed and Open
Meetings
Established,
December 2015
Open Carry
Procedures
Established,
January 2016
Open Forums at
All Campuses
Conducted,
March-April, 2016
Survey
Launched,
November, 2016
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Draft Policy
Developed,
November, 2016
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5. Policy Highlights
•Illegal use, possession, or display of any handgun, firearm, illegal knife,
club, or other prohibited weapon, as defined in the Student Conduct –
Weapons policy, FLBF (Legal)
Weapons Prohibited
•High school, collegiate sporting event
•A location used as a church or synagogue
•Polling place
•A location used by a court
•Where a K12 school sponsored activity occurs
•Areas posted for an open meeting
Weapons Free
Zones by Law
•Requested through the College Security Committee through an
application process
•Must adhere to established criteria for the request
Establishing
Additional Weapons
Free Zones
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6. Other Considerations
Dual Credit
1. Dual credit students will continue to adhere to the policies
of the College. This policy is not an exception. All dual credit
and Early College High School (ECHS) students will receive a
copy of the policy
2. ISD partners will be notified of the policy implementation
3. As provided by statute, ECHS areas currently segregated
from the general campus area will be designated weapons-
free zones (i.e., Challenger ECHS at West Loop)
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7. Enforcement
 The primary responsibility for enforcement rests with the HCC
Police Department
 When requested by police, a person must show their license
to carry a firearm
 Violations should be reported to the HCC Police Department
(713.718.8888 or ext 88888 from campus phone)
 The HCC Police Department will maintain a list of handgun-
related incidents and will provide quarterly reports
 Individuals who violate the policy are subject to disciplinary
action
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8. Next Steps
Finalize the Draft
Policy,
December 2016
Present Draft Policy to
Executive Cabinet for
Approval,
December 2016
Present Draft Policy to
the Board of Trustees
forApproval,
January 2017
Finalize Procedures for
Implementation,
February 2017
Finalize Training
Modules,
April 2017
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Provide Training to All
Employees,
April-August 2017
Meetings by College
Security Committee,
April-August 2017
Implementation,
August 2017
Host Open Forums to
Communicate
Policy & Procedures,
March-April 2017

9. Policy and Website Links
Campus Carry Policy: GFA (LOCAL)
http://www.hccs.edu/district/about-us/policies/
Campus Carry Website:
http://www.hccs.edu/district/departments/police/campus-carry/
Or visit hccs.edu and search “Campus Carry”
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10. THANK YOU