2. Responsive Innovative Collaborative
LIVING LABORATORY
• First College in 21st Century
• National Model for Innovation
• Able to Measure Impact on
Student Success
3. Responsive Innovative Collaborative
System Wide
• 11 School Districts
• 77,877 Students
• 1.8 M Population
• 1,400 Square Miles
• 5,600 Employees
4. Responsive Innovative Collaborative
CY-FAIR ISD
• Explosive Growth
• 3rd Largest ISD in Texas (100,000+ Students)
• 11 High Schools
• 61% Minority
5. Responsive Innovative Collaborative
COMMUNITY INPUT
• Comprehensive
• Center of Community Life
• Welcoming & Accessible
• All Ages
• Transfer & Career Programs
• Collegiate Image
• Workforce Preparation
• Quality of Life
• Access
• Explosive Growth
6. Responsive Innovative Collaborative
FAIRBANKS CENTER
• Opened 2002
• Designed for Access &
Convenience
• First Step in Responsiveness
• Important Strategic Location
• Common “Philosophy” – One
College – Three Locations
12. Academy for Lifelong Learning
Fun, education classes
No studying or homework required
Social Events throughout the year
Open Houses, Parties
Monthly Bus Trips
See history, art, architecture, nature, etc.
Buses provided by Harris County
Meet You There
Local trips to sights and restaurants
Chance to get out, meet other members, and
see something new
13. Academy for Lifelong Learning
Information about CyFair ALL this past year:
About 700 members and growing
Held over 160 classes
Work with senior living groups in the Cy-Fair area
Many volunteer opportunities for members on
campus
Teach classes for LIFE and ALL
14. Academy for Lifelong Learning
Our committees and members are a great
resource for ALL and the college
Introduction to some of the players:
Lou Master – Curriculum
Sharon Samson – Bus Trips
Ollie Peirce – Communication
Evelyn Carrington – Meet You There
Maureen Cummings - Events
19. Harris County Library
Bookclubs
Sports Page
Books without Borders
I Love a Mystery
Back in Time (Historical Fiction)
Common Thread
Crochet, knitting and needlework group
Spanish Conversation Club
Practice Spanish in a relaxed setting
20. Harris County Library
Friends of Library
Bookstore – accepts book/CD/DVD donations
Volunteer opportunities at bookstore
Prom Closet – Elise Sheppard
Provide prom dresses for area teens
Volunteer opportunities during Prom season
ESL Outreach – Jill Vu
Talk time with volunteers
21. Harris County CyFair Library
eBook/eReader Workshops
Learn how to use HCPL Digital Media Catalog
By personal appointment
Ten Pin Challenge – Wii Bowling Tournament
Next tourney Tuesday, Oct 28 from 10am
Practice sessions: Oct 7, 14, & 21 – 10-11am
Practice and Tourney in LRNC 131
Free, no registration required and Prizes!!!
22. Harris County CyFair Library
LIFE
Wed at 10am in Library Meeting Room 131
Computer Workshops
Learn e-mail, word process, spreadsheets,
internet searching and more
No registration required
Every Tuesday at 7pm, Saturdays check
schedule
23. Center for the Arts
Bosque Art Gallery – rotating exhibits
Two venues, Main Stage Theater and Black
Box Theater, for theater, choral and music
productions
Music productions from Symphonic Band,
String Orchestra and Jazz Band
Society for the Arts – Membership group
that supports Fine Arts at college through
scholarships, visiting artists and performers
24. Center for the Arts
Fall 2014
The Glass Menagerie – Oct 17-19 & 24-26
Symphonic Band and String Ensemble – Nov 14
Jazz Ensemble – November 19
Pop Songwriting Concert – Dec 1
Pop Singers Concert – December 4
Chamber Singers Holiday Concert – Dec 6
Volunteer Opportunities
Wardrobe and stagecraft
Ushers
25. Fitness Center
Weight room and dressing facilities
Free weights, machines and cardio equipment
Open student use when classes not in session
Free classes for students and faculty, check
schedule - http://www.lonestar.edu/fitness-cyfair.htm
Must show ID card to sign in
Location - CENT 114
28. Online ALL Information
ALL Blog for latest class information:
http://allcyfair.blogspot.com
ALL Blog for previous classes:
http://lsccyfairall.blogspot.com
Library Blog:
http://lsccyfairlife.blogspot.com
29. Campus Tour
Tour Guides: Student Ambassadors
Note: Courtesy Transport available
to/from parking lots (832-813-6800)
