HCC at a Glance

2019–2020
Source: HCC Fact Book 2019-2020

ANNUAL ENROLLMENT 

13.5%
ASIAN 

15.5%
WHITE 
5.5%
OTHER	28.3%
AFRICAN 
AMERICAN 

GENDER 
ALL STUDENTS 

AGE GROUP 
UNDER  5,665

 	

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 
ENROLLMENT 
37.6%
HISPANIC 

TOP 5 REPRESENTED COUNTRIES 

TYPE OF STUDENT 
UNKNOWN	92

PELL RECIPIENTS (TOTAL) 
13,979

NUMBER OF 
DEGREES A W ARDED 
ASSOCIATE 
5,690
CER TIFICATE 1
1,079
OCCUPATIONAL 
SKILLS ACHIEVEMENTS 
247
CER TIFICATE 2
176
ADVANCED 
TECHNOLOGY CER TIFICATE 
25
ENHANCED 
SKILLS CER TIFICATE 
22
FALL 2020 STUDENTS 
TRANSFERRED TO 4-YEAR SCHOOLS 

8,135

UNIVERSITY PAR TNERSHIPS 

Newsletter from Trustee Robert Glaser	District V

Dear Neighbors,

The need for higher education and career advancement in our region continues. While the ongoing pandemic has been a tough time for all, HCC continues to provide courses and programs that prepare students for in-demand and well-paying jobs.

HCC has been nimble and flexible and our instructors have adjusted to online and hybrid courses to keep students enrolled and studying toward the completion of certificates and degrees to lead to new careers and advancement. In good times and lean times, the college consistently puts student needs first.

HCC is a trusted and reliable community partner in all things education, including academic transfer courses, and workforce training programs—through affordable, accessible in-person and online instruction. Our college system has also strengthened its collaboration with small businesses and other downstream employer partners, many of whom are ready to add to their workforce as soon as they can.

We are also striving to build our enrollment through dual- credit academic programs for high school students, expanding workforce training in diverse fields, community learning classes for personal development and lifelong learning for those over
55. And, to respond to such times as these, we have been more nimble than ever before, offering online and hybrid courses to keep students moving towards the completion of their studies and the start of new careers.
HCC offers several options for obtaining computers and internet access.

Discounts are available on the purchase of computers from leading manufacturers

Free use of software from leading companies such as Microsoft and Adobe.

Wi-Fi is available at all HCC campuses and outdoor venues, including college parking lots.

Professional technical support is also available to assist you in your journey.
HCC is here for you! Sincerely,

Robert Glaser
HCC Board of Trustees District V

News from District V

Spring 2022
View online:
hccs.edu/trustees

Seniors can take free, discounted classes	Global Company Donates Hi-Tech
Senior citizens who are 65 or older can take classes for up to six credit hours per semester
Participants must receive a grade of C or better to continue receiving the discount each
Equipment to HCC Cybersecurity Program
without paying tuition. In addition, normally charged fees for up to six credit hours per semester are also waived.

For those seniors who fall between the ages of 55 to 65, classes can be taken for half
off. The discount applies to academic and workforce courses that have not already been filled.
semester. Some courses may have additional specific charges.
To learn more, visit
hccs.edu
Network Box USA, a Houston-based
cybersecurity firm, has donated 20 state- of-the-art firewalls to HCC to support the cybersecurity education at the college’s Digital and Information Technology (DIT) Center of Excellence.
The equipment will be used to provide cybersecurity students with hands-on experience of using firewalls to block cyberattacks, said Fidelis Ngang, faculty division chair of Computer Systems,
Formed in 2000, the company provides
cybersecurity services to small- and medium- sized businesses, and has offices in South America, Europe, the Middle East and across Asia.
HCC Named Newsweek ‘Top 150’ Online College
Networking, Telecommunication and Artificial Intelligence.
HCC’s Online College has been recognized as
among Newsweek’s Top 150 online colleges for 2021. The college received the honor for its high-quality, affordable offerings that include course options for busy students.

Rankings were based on an online survey conducted by Newsweek among 9,000 U.S. residents who have used online learning services to obtain a degree or acquire knowledge and skills for professional development.
HCC offers 60 online and 70 hybrid online
programs, including courses in more than 80 academic and workforce disciplines. The college allows students to apply for financial
aid and receive course counseling – all online.

Learn more about HCC online at hccs.edu/online

“It’s bringing hands-on equipment and solutions services for students to learn, practice and get better at cybersecurity,” said Samir Saber, dean of DIT.

HCC Recognized as 2021 Star Award Recipient by Texas Higher Ed Coordinating Board
Houston Community College has been named a Star Award recipient for 2021 by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

The 2021 Star Awards recognize institutions of higher education for outstanding efforts to respond to COVID-19, especially institutions that ensured the health, safety, and success of their campus community through innovative approaches and local partnerships.

The award noted that HCC immediately shifted its delivery of education to an
all-online format at the outbreak of the pandemic and continued to make
adjustments as required based on local COVID-19 risk levels and national Center of Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

HCC completely redesigned its entire student services functions to meet and serve students safely day or night, provided loaner computers as well as Wi-Fi connectivity throughout all campuses and parking