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Message from Trustee Eva L. Loredo	District VIII

Interim Chancellor
Dear Neighbors,
Are you ready for Real-World Education? Houston Community College can help you can achieve your academic and workforce training goals with options to fit every lifestyle. You can take classes online, on campus, or both for a safe, flexible and affordable college experience. With 18 campuses throughout the Houston metro area, and an Online College, there will always be a place for you at HCC. Our goal is to bring you the very best in education and workforce development.
HCC Honors College
The Honors College is the perfect environment for talented students looking for an academic challenge and a rewarding experience. The Honors College offers a challenging array of courses and seminars. Honors College students have exclusive transfer opportunities to more than 30 colleges and universities in Texas and across the country. There is also the opportunity to travel outside the United States. I encourage you to apply. The Honors College is offered at these locations:

Central College: 713.718.6336
Northline Campus: 713.718.2452
As we enter a new academic year, we acknowledge Chancellor Cesar Maldonado, Ph.D., P.E., and thank him for his nine years of leadership at HCC, positively impacting student success and the community at large. Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher will assume the duties of Interim Chancellor, effective September 1. Dr. Ford Fisher, currently President of HCC Online College, has an extensive background in higher education, including 38 years
at HCC in various leadership roles. As Interim Chancellor, she will provide executive leadership as the HCC governing board conducts a permanent Chancellor search.
We are confident that we are in good hands as HCC transitions into the next phase in the life of the college.
Fall 2023 Start Dates
At HCC we pride ourselves on being flexible to meet the needs of our students, this is why we offer many enrollment options. Our courses begin at various times throughout the semester and enrollment is always open! Here are important dates for the upcoming fall semester:
Aug. 21: Classes begin for 4 Week, 8 Week and Regular 16 Week courses.
Sept. 18: Classes begin for 2nd Start and 2nd 4 Week courses.
Oct. 16: Classes begin for 2nd 8 Week courses.
Spring Branch Campus: 713.718.5653
Stafford Campus: 713.718.5675
Eastside Campus: 713.718.6859

Now is the perfect time to take the next step to connect with HCC. Enrollment is always open. To get started, visit hccs.edu, call 713.718.2000, or email student.info@hccs.edu.

The Board of Trustees, administration, faculty and staff are strongly committed to your success.
We look forward to seeing you at Houston Community College! Los esperamos.

Respectfully,

Senior Citizen Community Learning Programs
Seniors interested in returning to school receive special discounts on tuition and fees. These discounts apply to academic and workforce courses. I encourage you to take advantage of this special offer:
Age 55-65: 50% discount on tuition and fees
Age 65 and older: Free tuition and fees for up to 6 credits per semester

Eva L. Loredo
HCC Board of Trustees, Secretary District VIII

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from HCC

Fall 2023
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HCC approved to launch bachelor’s degree programs in 2023
Seniors 50 and older can enjoy community learning at
HCC launches bachelor’s degree programs in
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics and in Healthcare Management
in the fall semester.

The four -year programs are the college system’s first bachelor’s degrees.
Approval for the programs was granted by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the
accrediting organization for HCC and other colleges and universities across 14 states
in the southern U.S.

The Bachelor of Applied Technology in AI and robotics is aimed at helping address a growing and critical need for skilled workers in a rapidly evolving technical field. AI has gained a foothold in a variety of industries, and graduates enter a profession with about 2,600 annual job openings in the Houston region. Such roles typically pay a median annual salary of $97,200.
The Bachelor of Applied Science in healthcare
management prepares students for career advancement or entry-level healthcare managerial positions. It enables working professionals to advance their careers by focusing on leadership skills, knowledge and healthcare management.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics cites Medical and Health Services Managers as a growing field based on increased demand for healthcare services as “baby boomers” retire. Graduates of this program will enter a profession with 1,752 annual job openings in the Houston region with a median annual salary of $64,200.

Learn more about the programs at hccs.edu/bat
little or no cost
The HCC Community Learning Program offers a variety of workshops and learning series for seniors (50 and older), at low or no cost.

“The programs allow seniors opportunities to learn new skills, build on proficiencies or explore new interests,” said Latrice Rideout, the Community Learning Program’s director.
Courses include areas such as:
Personal development and enrichment
Health and wellness
Computer skills and digital literacy
Career and job search skills
Spanish language
Recreation programs
Consumer awareness education

“We are proud of the expertise our faculty bring to the classroom or in online courses,” said Rideout. “Whether seniors are
Become a Certified Nursing Assistant, tuition free
changing careers or updating their skills, the Community Education programs help
The HCC Community Learning Program at Houston Community College (HCC) and Dwyer Workforce Development have teamed up to train new Clinical Nursing Assistants for the region.

Under the Dwyer Scholar Apprenticeship program, up to 500 apprentices can attend HCC for free annually to earn CNA certificates.

The innovative program also aligns HCC and the State of Texas’ commitment to achieving specific, measurable outcomes by serving more students, awarding credentials of value and developing the highly skilled workers that employers need.

Dwyer Workforce Development is a Maryland-based non-profit. It recently
acquired 64 skilled nursing facilities in Texas, including a half-dozen in Houston and southeast Texas, and is converting them into nonprofits.

According to Texas Health Data, 349,000 nurses will be needed through 2032 but only 292,000 will be available. The apprenticeship program will help create a workforce pipeline to close that gap.

During the year-long apprenticeships, students receive advanced education, competitive wages, health benefits, and hands-on experience while working towards their licenses.

Learn more about the program at hccs.edu/apprenticeship-form
citizens who want to take advantage of our courses to achieve their goals.”

Those interested in classes can sign up online at: hccs.edu/community-learning

High schoolers earn associate degrees at HCC through dual-credit program

HCC provides area high school students the opportunity to earn college credit and high school credit concurrently while students are still in high school. What’s more, the classes are free.

Just this spring alone, hundreds of area high school students graduated from their schools while simultaneously earning an HCC associate degree.

The program is open to students who demonstrate college readiness through a State of Texas approved college-placement test can earn dual credit by taking approved college classes offered at high schools, HCC campuses, or online.

Such classes are taught by educators who mirror the profile of traditional college instructors using the same course rigor and classroom expectations.

HCC is partner of choice for offering dual credit to the Houston Independent School District (ISD); Spring Branch ISD, Stafford Municipal School District, Katy ISD, Alief ISD, Fort Bend ISD, as well as some private schools and charter schools.

The students begin their dual credit journey as freshmen and sophomores, focusing on workforce certificates or degrees in subjects such as computer programming, health information technology, histology, medical scribing and multidisciplinary studies.

The HCC Board of Trustees has waived tuition and fees for dual credit students for students living within taxing districts.
Learn more at hccs.edu/dualcredit