HCC’s Blueprint for Our Community’s Future 1 Revised October 1, 2012
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HCC’s Blueprint for Our Community’s Future
Revised October 1, 2012
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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
“The most important institution 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 KlinebergCo-Director, Kinder Institute for
Urban Research at Rice University 3
Postsecondary Education is the Key to Our Future
Highlights of Previous HCC Bond Election
• In 2003, voters provided the college
with approximately $151 million
• HCC built almost 1 million sq ft of facilities by using growth dollars
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Over the past 5 years
HCC has served 40% more students, and the
college is currently at 92% capacity.
Note these numbers are
unduplicated headcount for Fall semesters.
College at Capacity: Growth Outpaces Facilities
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• HCC lowered taxes in 2007, 2008, and 2009
• Increased efficiencies and effective use of tax dollars• Saved over $79M in utility costs during
the past 5 years (Report from Reliant Energy, July 2012)
• Increased non-tax revenues to off-set taxation through a variety of innovative, entrepreneurial efforts
Assessment of HCC’s Stewardship of Resources
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• State funding has decreased by $64 million over the lastbiennium, and further decreases are expected
• HCC’s 53 square feet per student in a classroom is only 66% of the national average of 80 square feet per student*
• Unable to meet students’ needed scheduling demands
• Need to upgrade classrooms and labs with latest technology to create the learning space of the future
• Need to ensure campuses are as conducive to student learning as possible
Our Current Long-Range Outlook
* Recommended by the Texas Higher Education Standards Board
Facilities 2012 Bond Program
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• HCC Board of Trustees voted in August to put a $425 million bond referendum on the ballot in November
• The funds will be allocated for new facilities, improvements and acquisitions needed to prepare the workforce of the future
• This will ensure that HCC can meet student needs especially in high-demand areas such as health sciences, as well as science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.
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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
Central College Blueprint
Central Campus
Needs• HCC’s original structure is outdated• Campus at capacity• Parking Garage Blueprint• New classrooms and labs
equipped with 21st century technology
• Meet educational demand, safety, and security
Amount Allocated$48 million
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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
• Currently unable to offer new programs in emerging health careers due to space limitations
Blueprint• New medical center building to
meet educational and healthcare workforce demand
Coleman College Blueprint Amount Allocated$120 million
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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
North Forest
Needs• Significant need for economic
and educational opportunities in the North Forest community
• Recently annexed area has developed increased demand in the community
Blueprint• New academic center with a
small business component• Expanded student services• Fulfill annexation commitment
Amount Allocated$73 million
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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 new learning space
based on community needs• Campus improvements to enhance
technology and classrooms
Northwest College Blueprint
Alief Campuses
Needs• Recent Alief annexation has
created increased demand in area• Growth in West Houston will
continue to increase need for higher education and training
Blueprint• Complete building improvements• Complete remaining 1/2 of
Alief campus• Enhance workforce training center
Amount Allocated$63 million
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Southeast Campus
Needs• More than half of Southeast
college students elect to take classes online due to full classeson campuses
• Students would prefer to take classes on campus instead of online
Blueprint• Expand Southeast Campus
to enhance academic and workforce programs such as advanced manufacturing to meet community needs
Southeast College Blueprint
Felix Fraga
Needs• Facility Improvements & Site Acquisition Blueprint• Complete Felix Fraga Campus
Amount Allocated$42.5 million
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West Loop Campus
Needs• One of HCC’s most popular
campuses due to proximity to downtown and the Galleria
Blueprint• Campus wide improvements to
meet student demand
Southwest College Blueprint
Brays Oaks
Needs• New campus and building
Blueprint• Develop workforce/trades skill
center
Amount Allocated$78.5 million
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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
Southwest College Blueprint
Missouri City Campus
Needs• Community has expressed needs in
areas of entrepreneurship and small business training
Blueprint• Develop entrepreneurship and
small business training center
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We are proud of the role that HCC plays in providing access to quality higher education and in significantly impacting our region’s economy.
#1 in Texas for 2-year degrees and technical certificates (Community College Week, July 9, 2012)