The Greater Houston P-16 Council Laurie Bricker, THECB Elaine Barber, GHP Charles Cook, HCC Michele Pola, A+ Challenge Laurie Bricker, THECB Elaine Barber,
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The Greater HoustonP-16 Council
The Greater HoustonP-16 Council
Laurie Bricker, THECB
Elaine Barber, GHP
Charles Cook, HCC
Michele Pola, A+ Challenge
Laurie Bricker, THECB
Elaine Barber, GHP
Charles Cook, HCC
Michele Pola, A+ Challenge
Greater Houston PartnershipGreater Houston Partnership
Mission
The Greater Houston Partnership is the primary advocate of Houston’s business community and is dedicated to building regional economic prosperity.
Partnership Operates Four Divisions
Partnership Operates Four Divisions
Business Development Economic Development and World Trade Public Policy
a. Government Relationsb. Regional Planningc. Regional Issues
Member Services Support Services
Partnership OverviewPartnership Overview
Annual Operating Budget of 7.8 Million
2,500 Member Companies
78 Full-Time Employees
60 Standing Committees
The Partnership has maintained a strong level of commitment from Houston’s business leaders
The Board of Directors represent a broad cross section of over 135 Business Chief Executive Officers
Historical ReferenceHistorical Reference
Advised HISD on Matters of Governance, operation and maintenance of the District (Decentralization and Bond Recommendation)
Conducted Assessment of HISD’s organizational structure
Policy Generation
Provide a forum for dissecting complex education issues
Improve dialogue between the education and business communities
Education and WorkforceEducation and Workforce
Mission:
To develop initiatives that impact the quality and financing of public and higher education (P16+) to improve the Houston region’s ability to produce a work-ready labor force prepared to compete in a global economy.
Committees:a. Strategic Planning/Emerging Issues/Public Policyb. Principal Qualityc. Increasing Student Achievement/Texas Scholarsd. Workforce Development
Link to P16+ CouncilLink to P16+ Council
Strategic Visioning
600,000 New Jobs by 2015
Relationship Building
Policy Implications
Serves as a vehicle to publicize and promote successes in education—at all levels
Example: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Star Awards
Star Award RecipientsStar Award Recipients
GHP honored four local institutions and one finalist for their outstanding contributions to higher education.
Houston Community College System
North Harris Montgomery Community College District
University of Houston
Gulf Coast Consortia/Keck Center
Texas Southern University (Finalist)
Houston A+ Challenge
Focus – Quality Education For All Imperatives
Reduce Isolation (Collaborate) Personalization Quality Teaching and Learning
Intermediary Resources Fiscal Agent Accountability
Link to P16+ CouncilLink to P16+ Council
Common Focus Alignment Of Effort/Resources Closing The Gaps College-Bound Culture Impact
– Convocation
– Shared Learning
– Networking
– Resources
Policy Implications
1415 Louisiana, Box 9
Houston, Texas 77002
713-658-1881
www.houstonaplus.org
Local Participation Strategies:Houston Community College Local Participation Strategies:Houston Community College
Participation in the P-16 Council Hosting of Mobile Go Center and P-16 Field
Representatives Aggressive marketing of Tech-Prep and Dual Credit
courses Implementation of the College Connection Program Establishment of Early College High Schools Increased resources through grant programs –
Achieving the Dream, Title V, etc. Emphasis on data to improve programs and services
College Connection ProgramCollege Connection Program
On-line application by students to HCC On-line application by students for federal
financial aid Assessment of college-level skills Career exploration Academic advising College orientation (information on college
programs and services available at HCC) College tour/visit
Early College High School (ECHS) Core Principles
Early College High School (ECHS) Core Principles
College preparation with use of the new 3Rs – rigor, relevance, relationships
Small, personalized learning environments Incorporation of dual credit courses Technology as tool for design/delivery of
engaging curricula Incorporation of external experiences –
internships, service learning, etc.
What challenges remain to ensure on-going success?
What challenges remain to ensure on-going success?
Curriculum alignment
State inventory of dual credit courses; provision of textbooks
Testing – need for greater coordination between secondary and higher education testing needs (e.g., use of the ACT model).
Other details require agreement/alignment: tuition/fees, calendars, GPAs, etc.
Financial aid for students if tuition/fees are not waived by colleges
Achieving the Dream:HCC Strategies
Achieving the Dream:HCC Strategies
1. Increase Financial Aid - need for more aggressive outreach, better processes
2. Improve Results in Developmental Math – better design and delivery – better faculty training (in coordination with a Title V grant)
3. Implement Learning Communities – shown by research as most effective strategy
4. Enhance Student Tracking – identify and track benchmarks for early interventions/actions
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