Lisa Alcorta

The board meeting included the recognition of the former chairman of the HCC Foundation Board of Directors for his leadership in fundraising and student success initiatives. A check presentation was held to establish the Center for Entrepreneurship at Braise Oaks, supported by a donation from PNC. Additionally, recipients of the 2025-2026 NISAD Excellence Awards were honored for their service, leadership, innovation, and teaching. Trustees provided reports on various district activities, including the AI innovation symposium, a new partnership with the Tesla Brookshire battery manufacturing facility, and the advancement of landscaping education and film programs.

HCC's strategic plan, 'Vision 2019,' is a forward-looking initiative focused on defining the ideal student outcome and its connection to community needs. Key priorities emerging from the planning process include fostering innovation in teaching and learning, and cultivating a culture of responsibility and empowerment. The plan underscores the essential role of community involvement in its development and implementation.

This document captures a Chancellor's Listening Tour for Houston Community College, outlining the ongoing strategic planning process focused on continuous improvement and institutional transformation. The plan emphasizes increasing student success, developing 'Centers of Excellence,' and promoting Innovation, Performance Excellence, and Organizational Stewardship. It aims to foster fiscal responsibility, data-driven decision-making, and adaptability to evolving educational and workforce needs, with a focus on student experience to ultimately become a recognized leader.

This document outlines HCC's strategic planning process for 'Vision 2019', aimed at defining the optimal student outcome and its integration with community needs. Key priorities emerging from this process include fostering innovation in teaching and learning, and cultivating a culture of responsibility and empowerment. The plan emphasizes comprehensive stakeholder engagement to ensure student success, address educational disparities, and contribute to broader workforce development objectives, aligning with the state's '60x30TX' initiative, which targets 60% of Texans aged 25-34 to hold a certificate or degree by 2030.

The administration and student government discussed the future vision of the college, focusing on active learning and project-based approaches. Key topics included ensuring teaching quality through student evaluations, addressing challenges in academic advising and student-advisor communication, and strengthening institutional partnerships to support transfer students. The panel also highlighted unique features of the institution, such as its student-oriented culture and diverse program offerings.