Monday, March 15, 2021 | Volume 3 Issue 3 |
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Greetings, Community Partners –
I hope all is well with each of you.
As we begin spring break, is hard to believe that at this time a year ago, we had begun the process of closing our locations temporarily due to the pandemic. In the midst of a situation unlike anything we have seen in higher education, our faculty, staff, and administrators worked diligently to convert most of courses to an online format, implement new campus procedures, and identify new ways to support students. Despite the challenges, our students had lower withdrawal rates than the previous spring and ultimately completed the semester with one of the highest success rates the system have seen in years. While the college has not been unscathed from the pandemic, the fact that our students continue to perform well is a testament to how special of a place Lone Star College is.
It is important to note that this success has been a collective effort. Not only have our faculty and staff been outstanding, but your ongoing support, as community partners, have provided a network of resources that have made a significant impact upon the lives of many of our students. We are thankful for you.
As you continue through the month, I wanted to share with you several updates.
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Lone Star College Will Continue COVID-19 Protocols |
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As you may have seen, Governor Abbott lifted the state’s COVID-19 mandates. However, he did allow all businesses and institutions to develop and enforce their own protocols. With that stated, LSC will continue with our current safety procedures. These procedures include wearing masks, requiring health declaration forms at the check-in, and enforcing social distancing.
In addition, at this time, LSC has not determined how vaccinations will factor into protocols for gatherings, or in the case of close contact with confirmed positive cases, quarantining. However, the current plan is to maintain current procedures through the fall with an expectation to fully open in Spring 2022. However, the college will continue to pay close attention to the service area’s new cases, hospitalization rates, and the percentage the population that is vaccinated. Please continue to follow us on social media, as any changes to our current plans will be announced by our Chancellor or our Office of Governmental Relations.
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Special Thank You to City Council Member Tarsha Jackson |
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We have had several incidents of cars crashing into the gates of our LSC-Houston North Greenspoint location. With the help of our campus officers, the North Houston District, and Precinct 1, we have identified excessive speeding down Greenspoint Rd as the main reason for these issues. While thus far, the damage has just been property related, many of the accidents have happened where our students often stand to catch the metro bus.
Fortunately, City of Houston City Council Member Tarsha Jackson of District B, has taken steps to address this issue. She started the process of getting speed bumps strategically placed to disrupt the dangerous traffic patterns that is the root cause of the aforementioned issues. We are very grateful to her commitment to serving our community and protecting our students.
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Second Eight Week Term begins March 24 |
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It is not too late to enroll in Spring 2021 classes. One of the great advantages to the LSC-Houston North shortened semesters is that there are multiple opportunities throughout the year to enroll in college. If you are interested, please contact us at HN-Outreach@LoneStar.edu.
Also, later in this newsletter, you will read about our new initiative, Panther Strong. This program, started by Dr. Kimberly Lowry, our Vice President of Instruction and Student Services, will allow students to attend classes on Saturdays for two years and earn degrees in multiple fields including, but not limited to Teacher Preparation, Criminal Justice, Mechanical Design, Logistics Management, and Business Management. Please read further in this newsletter for more information.
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While I admit that fundraising is not my greatest strength, I do want to encourage each of you to contribute our foundation fund. The great thing about LSC is that we provide a quality education at an affordable price. Therefore, while donations to colleges are often associated with large contributions, the truth is that gifts of any size can go a long way. For instance,
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A $300 gift will pay for a student to take a class.
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An $1,200 gift will cover an entire semester of tuition and fees for student.
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A $6,000 gift will cover the tuition and fees for an entire degree for a student.
In addition, donations can also help us help students with outside-of-class supports. For instance,
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• A $60 gift will help a student that qualify for Internet Essentials to have Internet at their homes for 6 months.
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• A $50 gift will pay for an Instacart food delivery to a student.
This fund also allows us to help students with emergency funds, clothing assistance, and other types of services that enables students to focus upon their education. The great thing about our foundation is that Dr. Head has set it up where 100% of the donations go to students. All overhead costs for the foundation is covered by the college.
Please see below for more information about the Panther Pact fund.
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Our student emergency fund, Panther Pact, has been a tremendous help to our students. We have been able to provide Internet assistance, grocery deliveries, laptops, and emergency aid to students. Learn more at LoneStar.edu/PantherPact.
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This assistance has played a significant part in the increased retention at our locations.
If you are interested in donating, please visit our foundation page at LoneStar.edu/giving and take the following steps:
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Click “Donate” at the top of the page.
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Click “Donate Now” at the top of the next page.
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Choose the option “Give to College Programs”
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From the drop-down menu, select “LSC-Houston North Presidential Support Fund (Panther Pact)”
100% of all donations are given directly to students.
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As always, we appreciate each of you. We are a strong colleges because of your support. Thanks for being supportive community partners.
Sincerely,
Quentin Wright, Ed.D.
President, Lone Star College-Houston North
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March 25: Food Distribution at LSC-HN Greenspoint location |
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Lone Star College-Houston North will continue hosting The YMCA and The Houston Food Bank at our HN-Greenspoint location. If you or your family could benefit from fresh food, please join us and spread the word!
Distribution will begin at 11 a.m. on the following dates: March 25, April 8 and 22, May 13 and 22, June 10 and 24.
LSC-Houston North Greenspoint is located at
250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. E. Houston, TX 77060
Please see a map below on flow of traffic, and we hope to see you there! Available while supplies last!
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Summer Registration is open! Our small class sizes and wraparound services allow you to have the attention you deserve and the study time you need while still balancing outside responsibilities. Classes start every eight weeks at four campus locations near you. Apply now! Visit LoneStar.edu/HoustonNorth, and contact us at HN-Outreach@LoneStar.edu.
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LSC-Houston North distributing food to those in need
Vehicles were lined up to receive food in the Lone Star College-Houston North parking lot hours before the drive-thru distribution was scheduled to begin. "When I arrived at campus around 8:30, we already had cars lined up and snaking around the...
Read more
www.houstonchronicle.com
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Introducing our new program, Panther Strong! |
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Continuing Education 2021 Information Session
We will provide information and answer questions about non-credit fast track workforce programs in Construction Trades, Computer Technology, Business, Healthcare, Teacher Certification more. Additionally, cover Financial Aid opportunities that is available for these programs. Also we provide information for GED and ESOL classes.
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Date: Thursday, May 6
Time: 12 - 1 p.m. & 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: LSC-Houston North Fallbrook Location
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Academy for Lifelong Learning (50+)
The Academy for Lifelong Learning is a membership community that offers free and low-cost classes, events and activities for adults age 50 and older.
Annual memberships at $25 (includes all Lone Star College campuses). No educational prerequisites. Membership fees are non-refundable.
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Learn English • Aprende Inglés |
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Do you know anyone who wants to learn English? |
The LSC-Houston North ESOL program at our Fairbanks location provides an introduction to the language and culture of the English-speaking world, preparing students to successfully speak and write English for college or work. We offer courses in reading, writing, oral communication, and grammar.
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Start new or advance your career with us! Workforce programs offer buildable certifications leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree. 16-week certificates available! |
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Lone Star College-Houston North • Wraparound Services |
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Eliminating Food Insecurities
With the right structure and adequate support, our students are capable of succeeding academically and professionally.
For this reason, we have Community Assistance Resource for Everyone (C.A.R.E.) Centers that are located at all LSC-Houston North locations.
The CARE Center is open to any currently enrolled LSC-Houston North student and provides CARE bags and CARE packages that include food, toiletries, and other essentials.
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Mentor Program \\ Student Testimony
“I believe it is great because my Mentor seemed genuinely concerned about how I was doing on a week to week basis in the course. She was always there for me if I had any questions or concerns. I gained her support in achieving my future plans, which she also helped me figure out.”
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Did You Know?
At LSC-Houston North we put students first. Each first time in college student receives a faculty mentor to help guide them through their first year of college. Research indicates that effective mentoring is one of the most powerful relationships for influencing human behavior.
Sometimes, all a student need is someone to lend a caring ear. Just being able to speak to someone and share troubles, feelings, emotions and fears has a way of making these issues seem smaller. Our mentors are in place to provide guidance for our students and steer them in the right direction.
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Lone Star College-Houston North • Community Spotlight |
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We love to hear about what is going on in our community.
Do you have any upcoming events, partnerships, internships, volunteer opportunities, or inspiring stories you would like to share with us or our students?
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We encourage our community members to follow us and tag us in any activities we may share with students.
Visit us on our various social media platforms.
You can find us by searching @LSCHoustonNorth
or clicking the direct links below.
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Lone Star College-Houston North |
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