Be part of the ongoing dialogue on the higher education opportunities in our community.
Houston Community College plays a vital role in providing access to quality education and in significantly impacting our region’s economy. HCC leadership will present its Long-Range Facilities and Finance Plan to enhance programs and services.
We welcome your input on the plan for our community as we work together to fulfill our vision for the future.
2. Steps We Have Taken to Develop the Long-Range Plan
1. Conducted a comprehensive inventory of all campus buildings and
facilities and area research
2. Gathered recommendations for improvements of existing buildings from
the Board and Administration
3. Created an implementation plan for the immediate needs of the HCC District
4. Developed an overview of improvements to include in the first phase of
the project
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3. HCC’s Mission & Vision
OUR MISSION: HCC is an open-admission, public institution of higher
education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement,
workforce training, career development, and lifelong learning to prepare individuals
in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society.
OUR VISION: To become the nation’s
most relevant community college by providing
opportunity and ensuring we are essential to
our community’s success.
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4. College Growth and Importance
HCC is leading the way for change in education and progress in Houston:
• HCC is #1 in Texas and #5 in the nation in granting Associate Degrees
• Educating more than 75,000 students a semester, a 40% increase in the
past five years
• #1 Texas community college for placing students in jobs when they graduate
• 1st in transfers to U of H & 2nd in transfers to UT and A&M
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5. College Growth and Importance
• Total economic impact on the region is $2 billion annually
• Every $1 tax invested in HCC returns $6.60 to the community in
economic benefits.
• Partnering with the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses initiative,
along with the City of Houston, to help local small businesses
• 95% of HCC alums remain in Texas and contribute to its economic growth.
• Record increase in donations including largest single gift of $5 million
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6. HCC is a Fiscally Responsible Steward
of Resources
• HCC’s financial strength was evaluated by Standard & Poors, and its bond rating
was improved from AA to AA+. The bond rating denotes a very substantial
level of confidence in HCC’s financial and operational excellence.
• Saved over $1.8 million in electricity costs through operational efficiencies
and an environmental energy performance project
• HCC is one of the most efficient producers of learning, having reduced the
average cost per student from $4,100 in 2006 to $3,325 in 2011. Today
we are educating more students at a reduced average cost per student of $550
with far greater outcomes.
• HCC instituted a revenue generating program, which has realized a total of
$100.7 million in additional dollars over the past three years
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7. Trends and Today’s Realities
• 80% of all new jobs require at least
2 years of postsecondary education
and training to create a living wage
• Economics and increases in 4-year
tuition/fees have made a college education
unaffordable for many
• HCC remains accessible to all
with affordable tuition
• HCC is #1 developer in Houston of
workforce-ready candidates
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8. Texas Ranks Among the Lowest in Education
Statistics Compared to Other States
• Texas is ranked last in the nation in the percentage of adults with
High School Diplomas
• Texas ranks 37th in the nation in the percent of students enrolled in
degree-granting institutions
• Texas ranks 35th among states in academic research and development
• Texas ranks 45th in the nation in science and engineering degrees
• Dropouts cost Texas $9.6 Billion
* Cite: http://www.literacytexas.org/index.php/resources/literacy_facts/ 8
9. Texas Ranks Among the Lowest in Education
Statistics Compared to Other States
• Only 15% of HISD freshmen graduate from college
• Six of the ten fastest growing occupations listed by the US Department
of labor in its employment projections through 2012 require an associate’s
or bachelor’s degree
• 3.8 million people in Texas need the services of an adult education program,
but only 100,000 are being served
• 85% of all juveniles who interface with the juvenile court system
are functionally illiterate
* Cite: http://www.literacytexas.org/index.php/resources/literacy_facts/ 9
10. Education is the Key to Our Future
“The most important
institute of higher education
in Houston is HCC. I have a
deep admiration for the
community college because
the college is important to
connecting people to jobs in
the 21st century.”
Dr. Stephen Klineberg
Rice University
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11. Houston Population Growth
Houston is the 4th most populous city in the nation (trailing only NY, L.A.
and Chicago) and largest in the southern U.S. and TX.
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12. College at Capacity:
Needs Outpace College Growth
Over the past 5 years
HCC has served
40% more students
and the college is currently
at 92% capacity.
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13. Community College Enrollment Growth
Today 75%
of all freshman and
sophomores in college are enrolled in
community colleges across the nation.
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14. Our Current Long-Range Look
• We are at 92% capacity and unable to offer more classes
• HCC is below college best practices in terms of
square footage/student in a classroom
• Unable to meet student’s preferred scheduling demands
• Need to upgrade classrooms and labs with
latest technology
• Need to ensure that campuses are as conducive
to student learning as possible
• State funding has decreased by $64 million over the last
biennium, and further decreases are expected
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15. Central College Blueprint
South Campus
Needs
• The community does not have
access to a workforce training center
• Growth in the area, including new
Methodist Hospital facility, the new
Dynamo Soccer Practice Fields and
the HISD Early College, will bring
expanded needs to the area
Blueprint
• Enhanced workforce programming
• New science labs
• Facility to train students in sports
medicine
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16. Central College Blueprint
Central Campus
Needs
• HCC’s original structure is
outdated
• Campus at capacity
Blueprint
• New classrooms and labs
equipped with 21st century
technology
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17. Coleman College Blueprint
Coleman College
Needs
• Nursing shortage in
Houston
• Coleman was built to hold
1,500 students, and
currently serves 3,500
students
• Coleman turns away 10
applicants for every 1
acceptance
Blueprint
• New medical center
building
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18. Northeast College Blueprint
Northline Campus
Needs
• Campus is landlocked and Metro’s rail
line has created parking challenges and
increased demand
• Most popular workforce training
programs as well as STEM programs are
at capacity
Blueprint
• Multi-use facility to provide added
classroom space and parking facility
• Opportunity to explore partnership with
METRO and Northline Mall
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19. Northeast College Blueprint
North Forest
Needs
• The North Forest ISD area is 99.9%
economically challenged
• Recently annexed area has developed
increased demand in the community
Blueprint
• New academic center with a small
business component
• Expanded student services
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20. Northeast College Blueprint
New Northeast Campus
Needs
• Significant community needs for
training and education
• Pinemont Facility is currently
leased and needs to be
replaced
Blueprint
• Revenue savings to replace
existing facility with new facility
• Location to be determined
based on community input
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21. Northwest College Blueprint
Westside Campus
Needs
• Significant growth in West Houston
has created increased demand
• Energy corridor is requiring more
demand for STEM related fields
• Critical science and technology
classes are being offered at 1:00
a.m. to meet demand
Blueprint
• Developed STEM Center
• Campus improvements to enhance
technology and classrooms
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22. Northwest College Blueprint
Alief Campuses
Needs
• Recent Alief annexation has
created increased demand in the
area
• Growth in West Houston will
continue to increase the need for
higher education and training
Blueprint
• Complete building improvements
• Complete remaining ¾ of
Alief campus
• Enhance workforce training center
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23. Southeast College Blueprint
Felix Fraga and Southeast Campuses
Needs
• More than half of Southeast college
students are forced to take classes
online due to full classes on campuses
• Students would prefer to take classes
on campus instead of online
Blueprint
• Complete Felix Fraga Campus
• Expand Southeast Campus to enhance
academic and workforce programs such
as advanced manufacturing to meet
community needs
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24. Southwest College Blueprint
Stafford Campus
Needs
• No workforce building in the area
• Significant need for training in HVAC and other
manufacturing trades
Blueprint
• Develop workforce training center to meet community needs
West Loop Campus
Needs
• One of HCC’s most popular campuses due to proximity to
downtown, Galleria and easy access to campus is at capacity
Blueprint
• Campus wide improvements to meet student demand
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25. Southwest College Blueprint
Sienna Plantation Campus
Needs
• Community has expressed
needs in areas of
entrepreneurship and small
business training
Blueprint
• Develop entrepreneurship and
small business training center
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