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HCC Provides Opportunity and Education for the Community

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1. Conducted a comprehensive inventory of all campus buildings andfacilities 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

Steps We Have Taken to Develop the Long-Range Plan

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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.

HCC’s Mission & Vision

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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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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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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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• 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

Trends and Today’s Realities

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• 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/

Texas Ranks Among the Lowest in Education Statistics Compared to Other States

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• 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/

Texas Ranks Among the Lowest in Education Statistics Compared to Other States

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“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

Education is the Key to Our Future

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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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Over the past 5 years

HCC has served 40% more students and the

college is currently at 92% capacity.

College at Capacity: Needs Outpace College Growth

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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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• 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 withlatest technology

• Need to ensure that campuses are as conducive to student learning as possible

• State funding has decreased by $64 million over the lastbiennium, and further decreases are expected

Our Current Long-Range Look

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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 andthe HISD Early College, will bringexpanded needs to the area

 Blueprint• Enhanced workforce programming• New science labs• Facility to train students in sports

medicine

Central College Blueprint

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Central Campus

Needs• HCC’s original structure is

outdated• Campus at capacity Blueprint• New classrooms and labs

equipped with 21st century technology

Central College Blueprint

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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

Coleman College Blueprint

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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

Northeast College Blueprint

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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

Northeast College Blueprint

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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

Northeast College Blueprint

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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

Northwest College Blueprint

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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

Northwest College Blueprint

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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

Southeast College Blueprint

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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

Southwest College Blueprint

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Sienna Plantation Campus

Needs• Community has expressed

needs in areas of entrepreneurship and small business training

 Blueprint• Develop entrepreneurship

and small business training center

Southwest College Blueprint

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Proposed Total Phase I Facilities and Financing Needs

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We welcome your questions,suggestions and input.

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Visit hccs.edu/forums to learn about our Long-Range Plan and provide input.