The West Houston Institute is HCC’s hub for innovation with a mission to reimagine and reinvent higher education. Every semester, we work with faculty, both virtually and on campus, to explore new methods of teaching and learning. Faculty from all programs are encouraged to request to teach with us and innovate some aspect of their courses. Join us this Fall as we seek to discover what comes next as we continue to face a new normal within our college community.

Join us this Spring as we talk Food, Healing, and Social Justice! This series of talks has been organized by Dr. Soyeon Lee in support of the West Houston Institute's Back to the Foodture interdisciplinary challenge. Three free events will be held March 10th, 29th, and 31st at 10:00am.

We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for next year’s cohort of Innovation Fellows! Apply to join an exclusive group charged with the responsibility of helping to innovate teaching and learning at Houston Community College.

West Houston Institute IDEAStudio's Design for Making Spring 2021 courses are now open for registration. Participants will learn introductory design skills needed to create original designs for use with 3D printing, vinyl and laser cutting, and more. These sessions are offered without cost to HCC students, faculty, and staff.

The West Houston Institute building at Hayes Rd. continues to be closed to visitors in accordance with HCC health and safety guidelines. Our staff remain actively engaged in college and community activities. Explore our website to find individual contact information and opportunities to get involved with us.