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Monday, April 19, 2021 | Volume 3 Issue 4
Greetings, Community Partners –

I hope all is well with each of you. For this month, I have several exciting updates to share. Through your continued support, we are taking several steps towards the fulfillment of our college’s overall mission. Please see below.
LSC-Houston North Inaugural Commencement
Our college’s first commencement is scheduled for May 15 at 1 p.m. and will be shown on YouTube. For the 2020-2021 academic year, we are expecting 136 graduates with associate degrees or workforce certificates and an additional 51 that will be earning GEDs. 
 
This is a milestone accomplishment for these students, but also for the college. Part of the vision for the college was for students to be able to start and finish degrees at each of our locations. Prior to Houston North, these sites were primarily supports for the larger campuses with most students only taking a few courses at each before either transferring, or in some cases, ending their educational journey. Now, we are having students graduate from a variety of programs including Human Services, Criminal Justice, Welding, HVAC, Business, as well as the general Associate of Arts degree. We hope you are able to attend our virtual commencement. 
Summer and Fall Registration
Registration is now open for the summer and fall. Our goal is to have a 20% increase in enrollment during the Fall 2021 semester. If you, or someone you know, are interested in enrolling and want to know more information, please reach out to HN-Outreach@LoneStar.edu. In addition, please note that we take our students first value seriously. Therefore, we have created a series of programs and supports to assist students no matter their circumstance. Below are a few that I want to highlight. 

  • Students entering college for the first time will be supported through our extensive mentoring program. Faculty or staff members will check in weekly with these students and offer support and guidance. 

  •  Individuals that once attended college, but stopped for some reason can benefit from our Panther Proud program. This is a program where we will help students pay for holds/fees that may prevent re-entry into college. Contact HN-Outreach@LoneStar.edu if you want more information.

  • For working students, we have the Panther Strong program which will allow students to earn an associate degree in two years by just attending on Saturdays. 
 
In addition, we are continuing to add new programs such as Esports and Game Design, starting this fall. For more information about the programs at LSC-Houston North, please see this link.
New Food Scholarship Program
I am excited to share that starting this fall, students enrolled in six hours at LSC-Houston North will be eligible to take part in our food scholarship program. These scholarships will allow students to “shop” twice per month for food such as meats, vegetables, fruits, and other items that can assist them and their families. This service is through a partnership with the Houston Food Bank. 
Panther Pact
Lastly, I do want to express my appreciation to everyone that has contributed financially to our college. Note that 100% of donations go directly to support students through emergency funds, food/technology assistance, or tuition/textbook support. Every contribution helps. See below to see examples of how certain donations amount are used. 

  • A $50 donation allow us to have groceries delivered to the homes of a student in need. 
  • A $60 donation will pay for six months of Internet service for a student living in zip codes supported by the Comcast Internet Essentials program. 
  • A $300 donation will cover the tuition for a student to attend on course at LSC. 
  • A $1,200 donation will cover a 12 hour semester (four courses) for a student. 
  • A $6,000 donation will cover the full tuition costs of a student to complete a 60 hour degree. 
For more information about how you can donate to support LSC-Houston North students, please visit LSC-Houston North Panther Pact site. 

Please see below for more information about the Panther Pact fund.
As always, we appreciate each of our partners and feel honored to be able to serve the Houston North communities. We look forward to continuing to build and provide more opportunities for students to advance their economic and career opportunities.

Sincerely,
Quentin Wright, Ed.D.
President, Lone Star College-Houston North
This Thursday: Food Distribution at LSC-HN Greenspoint
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 THIS THURSDAY, and spread the word on future dates!

Distribution will begin at 11 a.m. on the following dates: April 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!
Leap Into Dual Credit with LSC-Houston North!
Do you know a high school student with intentions of going to college or entering the workforce? The LSC-Houston North Dual Credit team is ready to help high school students Take the Leap into Dual Credit.
Join us at 10 a.m. on the following dates to learn how to make the Leap into Dual Credit: 

May 1 • June 5 • July 10
July 24 • August 7

Home School dates held at 7 p.m.:
May 24 • June 21 • July 26 • August 23
Face to Face Sessions are available. Email HN-DualCredit@LoneStar.edu for more information.

Planning to attend a Leap into Dual Credit session?
RSVP below and we will send you more information.
Have questions about our programming or Dual Credit in general? Email us! HN-DualCredit@LoneStar.edu.
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Working Together: Panther Strong helps students complete!
LSC-Houston North is proud to offer our new Panther Strong Program.

Designed for working adults or students who want to have a structured academic pathway and guaranteed schedule, Panther Strong offers you the opportunity to receive an associate degree in two years by attending school during the block of time that works for you. We also offer Panther Strong as a Saturday only program in case you cannot attend during the week! If you need college for job advancement or transfer to a four-year university, don’t just take a class—complete a program and earn a degree.
 
No more wasted coursework, as your entire schedule is mapped out over the two years that you are in the program. In addition, we offer you support in admissions, registration, academic advising and applications for financial aid. Free tutoring will be available on campus or online.
Convenient Class Schedule –
Classes are scheduled during a set block each week OR on Saturdays between 9-4 p.m. Classes are available in the Summer, Fall and Spring. Some classes are taught partially online and on campus face-to-face. 
 
Highly Affordable –
Tuition and fees are the same as other classes. Students are also eligible to apply for financial aid.
 
High Quality –
Outstanding faculty of the college, both full-time and part-time, teach in the program.
 
Start with us today and finish Panther Strong!

Visit LoneStar.edu/PantherStrong for details and Info Session Dates, or contact HN-PantherStrong@LoneStar.edu. for information.
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. 
Date: Thursday, May 6
Time: 12 - 1 p.m. & 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: LSC-Houston North Fallbrook Location
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.

More information can be found at LoneStar.edu/all or by emailing HN-CE@LoneStar.edu
Learn English • Aprende Inglés
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.

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!
Lone Star College-Houston North • Wraparound Services
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.
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.”
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.

To learn more about our Mentor Program, contact: HN-Retention@LoneStar.edu
Lone Star College-Houston North • Community Spotlight
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?

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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