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LETTER FROM THE

BOARD CHAIR AnD CHAnCELLOR

To community leaders and supporters,

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we are grateful for your continued support of Houston Community College

as we work together to play a vital role in our community through developing an educated and skilled workforce,

thereby contributing to the region’s robust economy. Our role is equally, if not more, important for our students.

They are our future and represent our investment in the continued quality of life we want to enjoy and protect.

As we review the achievements of 2009, we recognize there has never been a more important time in the history of

community colleges than now. We are proud of how HCC has matured both for and with our community.

We are at the forefront of what is working in community colleges and higher education. And that is evidenced in

HCC’s record numbers – more than 69,000 students in 2009, #1 in the region transferring students to the college

of their choice, the largest number of exemplary workforce programs in the state (26), as well as more than $5.10

returned for every tax dollar received. And we are still able to maintain among the lowest tax rates and costs ($57

per credit hour) in the state.

We are proud of these accomplishments and the contributions we make to our city and our students. We recognize

we still have important goals yet to accomplish. We will continue to strive for an unequalled level of educational

excellence because we want to be the standard by which community colleges are measured.

As we boldly state in our vision, we are working hard to become “the most relevant community college in the

country.” To do that we must meet the needs of all our students and the communities we serve. We hope that you,

our community leaders and supporters, will recognize the progress we are making toward achieving this vision as

you read our annual report.

We look forward to continuing to partner with you to make Houston the opportunity city for the future.

Sincerely,

Dr. Michael P. Williams Mary S. Spangler, Ed.D.

Board Chair, HCC Chancellor, HCC

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Our Mission

Houston Community College 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

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college in the country. We will be the institution for every

student we serve – to our community’s success.

Our Goals

Our goals are those things that we must execute at a consistently high

level to accomplish our vision. Our six goals focus on:

• Student Learning

• Effective Leadership

• Resource Development and Enhancement

• Global Perspective

• Effective Communication

• Accountability and Strategic Decision-Making

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Institutional Growth

• HCC has placed a high priority on increased access due to the value a higher education holds

both for individuals and our community.

• Our total enrollment increased from 55,000 in 2007 to 69,718 this fall, the highest in our history.

• HCC is proud of its significant partnerships with school districts to provide Dual Credit and

Early College Program opportunities for high school students. Dual Credit enrollment is up by

more than 25% over 2008, with 7,701 students.

• With 6,152 international students, we are the #1 community college in the nation for

international students.

• HCC has an innovative partnership with the Saigon Institute of Technology in Vietnam and provides

technical expertise to Riyadh Community College in Saudi Arabia.

• HCC is among five U.S. community colleges competitively selected and financed by USAID,

the US State Department, and the Brazil Ministry of Education to develop job training programs to

be used both here and in Brazil.

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HIgHLIgHTs OF 2009 ACCOMpLIsHMEnTs

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Institutional Influence and Effectiveness

• For the first time in the college’s 38-year history, we now have a complete accounting of our facilities, which are

comprised of 22 locations with 38 buildings. Master planners are working with the college presidents to develop a

comprehensive plan – driven by the instructional program – to chart the direction of our facilities development for

the next 25 years.

• This year we published HCC’s Report to the Community: Capital Improvement Projects, which highlights the

major facility improvements that not only fulfilled the original vision but also exceeded original expectations by

creating enhanced learning environments throughout the HCC District.

• The Innovation Fund was created to encourage and support innovative thinking and ideas with the potential forsignificant impact on the college’s six strategic goals.

• HCC received over 2.3 million visitors to the website in 2009, a significant increase of 34% over 2008.

• HCC has developed innovative partnerships in energy, health, and science, technology, engineering, and math

(STEM) programs. This year’s Chancellor’s Symposium on Energy focused on careers and education in this critical

and broad field.

• The Chancellor’s Eagle Awards is a district-wide appreciation effort that acknowledges annually those who help

advance the institution toward our vision for the future by making it more relevant to our community.

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HIgHLIgHTs OF 2009 ACCOMpLIsHMEnTs

• During 2009, HCC had its bond rating increased from AA to AA+ as evaluated by Standard and Poors, denoting a very

substantial level of confidence in HCC’s financial and operational excellence during challenging economic times.

• The College has worked hard to attract new resources in support of our growing enrollment. External grants more than

doubled in 2009 to a record $25 million and the HCC Foundation experienced a series of rsts, including its rst $1 million grant.

• The HCC Foundation awarded 432 scholarships for academic year 2009/2010 to deserving students, totaling more than

$323,000 in scholarship funding. It awarded an additional $158,500 in Opportunity 14 Scholarships between fall 2008

and fall 2009. The HCC Foundation Board of Directors launched the Foundation’s Opportunity 14 endowment campaign,

which raised $1.4 million in its first year alone.

• HCC received a $3.9 million grant from the Department of Energy to establish a network of educational, industry, and

state partners to ensure the availability and effectiveness of solar installation training throughout the 6-state region.

• Through an innovative cost-saving initiative involving the entire HCC family, the institution has reduced operating costs

over the last two years by $4 million and added revenue, including that from competitive grants, in excess of $14 million,

all of which were derived without additional taxes, tuitions, or fees.

• The HCC Board commissioned an energy audit of 38 buildings and 2.3 million square feet of floor space to reduce

utility costs and identified 28 projects that will save approximately $1 million annually for each of the next 15 years.

• HCC was selected as an Achieving the Dream Leader College and was one of only 15 colleges nationwide to be

awarded a Developmental Education Initiative Grant by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, MDC Inc., and the

Lumina Foundation for Education. HCC will receive $743,000 over the next three years to expand our programs to Houston

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An electronic Suggestion Box was created in 2007 to engage the entire institution in submitting ideas to save money.

Ideas were compiled, aggregated, assessed for greatest potential, assigned to teams for implementation, and reported

on upon completion. Phase 2 realized a net total cost savings of $1,561,012. Throughout these efforts, the outcomes

have been shared with the college community.

• We have worked hard across the institution to implement best ideas, report the outcomes, and return the

savings to the college community. The Board used these savings to fund salary increases and reduce

property taxes for the last two years.

• In 2009, HCC received added value from our media partners amounting to $1,203,198, providing

increased visibility while leveraging dollars and securing extra spots and added exposure throughout

various registration campaigns.

• The Phase 3 Suggestion Box was opened during September 2008 and January 2009 to gather more good

ideas and ensure all employees had the opportunity to submit recommendations. 230 ideas were edited

to 198 non-duplicative ones. The Cabinet considered all ideas and then ranked those with the highest

likelihood to conserve or attract resources, identified a leader and team members, and began implementation

of 11 new ideas in October 2009.

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FIsCAL REspOnsIBILITy

HCC attracted new resources and revenue streams through competitive grants and external funds:

• HCC received a significant increase in Teaching and Learning grant awards in 2009, totaling $24,981,140.

This represents a 103% increase in grants from calendar year 2008 to calendar year 2009, or almost $13 million

increase in grants received.

• The Bank of America Charitable Foundation donated a $250,000 grant to the HCC Foundation in Fall 2009 to

establish a Safety Net Scholarship for HCC students. The scholarship targets unemployed and underemployedstudents, age 25 or older, who have returned to college to upgrade their job skills.

• The HCC Foundation received the largest donation in its history, a $1 million gift toward the Opportunity 14

endowment from the John P. McGovern Foundation. The Opportunity 14 Scholarship is designed to improve

Houston students’ access to higher education by eliminating the financial barriers so many local families face.

• Department of Energy grant of $3.9 million for Solar Installation Training to establish a network of education,

state and industry partners to ensure the availability and effectiveness of solar installation throughout region.

• Texas Workforce Commission grants totaling $3.1 million.

• Successfully secured a Gates Grant—Developmental Education Initiative (DEI)—with HCC being one of 15

community colleges in the country to receive the $743,000 grant.

• Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Green Jobs Training program grant of $1.2 million.

• Higher Education for Development (HED) – Further advanced international relationships which resulted

in receiving funds for the U.S./Brazil Exchange to explore an International Center for Education,

Language and Technology.

• Gulf Coast Community Services Agency grant of $150,000 for the Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) program.

• Gulf Coast Community Services Agency grant of $100,000 for A+ Certification program,

(scholarship funding for our students through an award to the READ Commission).

New Resources

Achievements from 2009

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HCC is one of only 15 colleges nationwide to be awarded a Developmental Education Initiative (DEI) Grant by the

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, MDC Inc., and the Lumina Foundation for Education. We will receive $743,000

over the next three years to expand our programs to Houston students who need assistance. Two strategies to

earn HCC this distinction are Freshman Success Courses and Learning Communities:

• The rst strategy teaches students cognitive strategies for academic success as well as the expectations and

responsibilities they will face today as college students and later as employees in the workforce. Students who

begin their HCC experience with this course have dramatically improved persistence rates versus those who started

without it. For example, Hispanic students completing this HCC course improved their fall to spring persistence

rates by 15.4%.

• The second strategy links two or more courses with coordinated learning objectives, strategies and activities. This

strategy has allowed new HCC students to gain a greater sense of both academic and social engagement, the

factors most often cited in research as key to improved student persistence. African-American students in these

courses had the highest gains in course completion rates – 14.1% higher than other African-American students in

similar non-linked courses.

Named an Achieving the Dream Leader College

FIsCAL REspOnsIBILITy


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• Purpose: to use new technology in a new way to deliver classroom instruction and

determine whether there are notable differences in how students respond.

• First community college in the country to create M-curriculum designed for the iPhone.

• More studying time logged compared to use of computers or text.

• More interaction among students than control class.

• Better retention of students in class.

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• Purpose: to create an organization to support student entrepreneurship and develop partnerships with businesses.• 700 students participated in chamber events.

• Trade mission with nine students traveled to Turkey in June 2009.

• 25 business partnerships established.

• Business plan competition with 10 plans developed.

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• Purpose: to target 3-peater developmental English and math students and provide tutoring opportunities to

ensure they move to next level classes.

• Challenge: difculty of identifying repeaters—college-wide report to identify population created.

• Project will connect with Developmental Education Initiative which works on challenges related to persistence.

• Has provided resources for “grassroots” effort to build more comprehensive academic support/tutoring program.

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• Purpose: to develop curricula necessary to facilitate enrollment of students who are English language learners

or basic education learners into technical skills training programs.

• Developed curriculum and a training manual for Workplace English.

• Development of VESL curricula favorably positions HCC to apply for government-sponsored training programs.

• Secured $370,000 in grants to implement training as a successful project outcome.

• Curriculum and techniques shared with representatives of international educational partners.

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• Purpose: to serve those not served by traditional pathways and workforce training to college.

• Reach students through faith-based institutions, most powerful agencies in their neighborhoods.

• Expanded to provide services to a broader range of church partners and generated community activity.

• Carried forward into second cycle of funding.

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• Purpose: to create a system-wide professional development program specically for adjunct instructors

because of their unique challenges in being integrated into the college teaching and learning experience.

• Focus on STEM professors.

• Created 32-hr workshops.

• Implemented a distance learning format to reach a wide audience of part-time faculty.


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William Harmon, Ph.D., President, Central College

Betty Young, Ph.D., President, Coleman College for Health Science

Margaret Ford-Fisher, Ed.D., President, Northeast College

Zachary Hodges, Ed.D., President, Northwest College

Irene Porcarello, Ed.D., President, Southeast College

Fena Garza, Ph.D., President, Southwest College

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Mary S. Spangler, Ed.D.

Deputy Chancellor

Art Tyler, D.M.

Vice Chancellors Charles Cook, Ed.D., Vice Chancellor for Instruction

Daniel Seymour, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor Planning & Institutional Effectiveness

William Carter, Vice Chancellor for Information Technology Diana Pino, Ed.D., Vice Chancellor for Student Services

Presidents

Central College William Harmon, Ph.D.

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• The Health Care Career Academy level-one certicate was developed and

implemented. It is designed for students with the desire to enter a health career

who are seeking a basic skill for entry-level employment to support them while they continue in a health career program.

• The Nurse Prociency Center opened with a U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services grant of $190,000 and, as a result, our

retention rate increased from 58% to 72% and we graduated 175 students. The nursing program received recognition by Texas

Board of Nursing for the increase and the licensure pass rate of 94.6%.

• The Pharmacy Technician facility opened in January 2010 at the McGovern Center. This new state-of-the-art learning center willsimulate a retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, and IV/home health pharmacy to

expand enrollment including a retail certicate. An MOU with Texas State

University shares space and learning activities.

• The Dental Hygiene program completed the initial accreditation visit; the facility plan

is completed and construction began in January 2010.

• We received a Title III grant of $1,500,000 to support the development of

teleconferencing as a strategy for delivering a signicant portion of nursing and

other health career programs to multiple sites around Houston. One goal is to

increase 500 seats in the ADN program in 5 years.

• The Honors College, now in its third class, boasts graduates who attend Rice,

Stanford, USC, and Columbia.

• The ESL/GUST Division experienced exponential growth in 2009 with a 17% leap in enrollment. iPod, software technologies,

along with the Hybrid 1270 course and dedicated faculty are primarily responsible for the increase.

• The Student Chamber of Commerce, funded by a Chancellor’s Innovation

Fund Program, focuses on promoting entrepreneurship and student participation in

business. The Chamber had its ofcial launch with a hugely successful conference

and held a business plan competition.

• At the Intercultural Services United Nations Day, students marked a spirit of

global connectivity across ethnic boundaries. The Houston UN Director

addressed the students and shared contributions to help make a difference.

• The Fine Arts 30th Anniversary week culminated with an art exhibit representing

30 years of faculty work, plays by local playwrights, faculty recitals featuring new

compositions and choreography and the dedication of an historical marker for

the Heinen Theatre.Central Campus Learning Hub & Science Center

Coleman College for Health Sciences

Coleman College for Health Sciences Betty Young, Ph.D.

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Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Assets

FInAnCIAL suMMARy



Liabilities

Fiscal Year 2009

Overall liabilities decreased by approximately $6.4 million from fiscal 2008 to fiscal 2009. Notes

payable decreased by $0.3 million due to the assurance of a three-year note for computer licenses

of $2.0 million and principal payments of $2.3 million on Maintenance Tax Notes. Capital lease

obligations increased by $6.5 million due to the purchase of a telecommunications system for

$7.8 million less principal payments of $1.3 million. There was a net increase in accounts payable

and accrued liabilities of $1.5 million. Bonds payable decreased by $19.0 million due to principalpayments. Unearned revenues increased by $6.1 million due to the increase in student enrollment.

The Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Assets depicts the operating results of the System, as well

as the non-operating revenues and expenses. Ad valorem taxes and State of Texas appropriations, while budgeted for

operations, are classied as non-operating revenues according to accounting standards.

Operating and non-operating revenues have been reclassied for all years presented to comply with Governmental

Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirement that Title IV funds be reported as non-operating revenue.

Operating Revenues

Operating Expenses

Operating Loss

Non-operating Revenue, Net

Increase in Net Assets

2008

Change

2009

$ 90,770,009

288,375,601

(197,605,592)

205,171,881

$ 7,566,289

$ 83,618,561

257,617,114

(173,998,553)

197,132,934

$ 23,134,381

2007

$ 78,843,861

249,887,635

(171,043,774)

193,609,820

$ 22,566,046

2008 to 2009

$ 7,151,448

30,758.487

(23,607,039)

8,038,947

$ (15,568,092)

2007 to 2008

$ 4,774,700

7,729,479

(2,954,779)

3,523,114

$ 568,335

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Statement of Net Assets The Statement of Net Assets includes all assets and liabilities using the accrual basis of accounting. The accrual

basis of accounting is similar to the accounting basis utilized by most private-sector institutions. This statement

denes the nancial position of the System and includes a comparison for scal years 2007, 2008 and 2009.

ASSETS:

Other Assets

Capital Assets

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES:

Current Liabilities

Long-term Liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIES

NET ASSETS:

Investment in Plant, Net

Restricted-Expendable

Unrestricted

TOTAL NET ASSETS

FInAnCIAL suMMARy

Assets

Fiscal Year 2009

In comparing fiscal year 2009 to fiscal year 2008, there was a decrease of $75.9 million in cash and cash

equivalents, short-term investments, and long-term investments. This decrease is due mainly to $82.7 million

of funds spent on capital assets less $3.8 million of interest income.

Overall returns on investments decreased by 1.8% in fiscal 2009 due to adverse market conditions and the

economy. The investment portfolio is highly liquid with 98% of the assets invested in United States treasuries,

local government pools, money market funds and short-term certificates of deposit. Certificates of deposit

are collateralized by United States treasuries or United States agencies which have the full faith and creditof the United States government. The balance of the portfolio is invested in government-sponsored

entities/agencies with “AAA” credit ratings.

2009

$ 268,684,993

617,394,388

$ 886,079,381

$ 104,669,477

520,976,690

$ 625,646,167

$ 197,253,199

449,237

62,730,778

$260,433,214

2008

$ 330,016,933

554,973,366

$ 884,990,299

$ 94,301,890

537,821,484

$ 632,123,374

$ 190,084,132

449,237

62,333,556

$ 252,866,925

2007

$ 368,352,945

415,816,216

$ 784,169,161

$ 76,482,912

477,953,705

$ 554,436,617

$ 173,411,628

449,237

55,871,679

$ 229,732,544

2008 to 2009

$ (61,331,940)

62,421,022

$ 1,089,082

$ 10,367,587

(16,844,794)

$ (6,477,207)

$ 7,169,067

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$ 7,566,289

Change

2007 to 2008

$ (38,336,012)

139,157,150

$ 100,821,138

$ 17,818,978

59,867,779

$ 77,686,757

$ 16,672,504

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$ 23,134,381

Source: Houston Community College, Financial Statements and Single Audit Reports, August 31, 2008 and 2009, Gainer Donnelly & Desroches28

Operating Expenses byNatural ClassificationA g st 31 2009

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Operating expenses increased in fiscal year 2009 by $30.7 million or 11.9% compared to fiscal year 2008, namely due to the following:

• Increase in faculty and staff salaries expense due to across-the-board salary increases of 4.2% and HCC’s ongoing review of salaries.

• Increase of 32.6% in utility expenses due to the opening and expansion of new facilities, as well as the growing price of electricity.

• Increased use of the Auxiliary funds is reflected in their expenditures.

• Continuing increase in Scholarships of $6.5 million is due to increases in Title IV Pell.

The schedules below provide a three-year historical record of the use of funds by functionality and natural classification. The expenses

reported include both restricted and unrestricted funds, and are on the accrual basis.

Expenses

2008

$ 159,358,071

18,201,589

69,960,741

10,096,713

$ 257,617,114

Change

2008 to 2009

$ 16,001,116

6,595,058

7,160,940

1,001,373

$ 30,758,487

2007 to 2008

$ 5,471,764

1,727,104

958,029

(427,428)

$ 7,729,469

Operating Expenses by Natural Classication

2007

$ 153,886,307

16,474,485

69,002,712

10,524,141

$ 249,887,645

61.6%

6.6%

27.6%

4.2%

100%

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61.9%

7.1%

27.2%

3.9%

100%

% ofTotal

60.8%

8.6%

26.7%

3.8%

100%

2009

$ 175,359,187

24,796,647

77,121,681

11,098,086

$ 288,375,601

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Salaries and Benets

Scholarships, Net

of Discounts

Departmental Expenses

Depreciation

61%

27%

8%4%

Salaries andBenefits

DepartmentalExpenses

Depreciation

Scholarships,Net of Discounts

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Revenues

Operating revenues increased 8.6% in 2009 as compared to 2008 namely due to

increases in tuition and fees as a result of increases in enrollment. Non-operating

revenues increased by 5% over the previous year due to increases in Pell grants.

Also, there was a $6.9 million decrease in investment income in fiscal 2009 related to

a $75.9 million decrease in investments and a 1.8% decline in interest rates. Grants

(excluding financial aid) increased from $12 million in 2008 to $25 million in 2009.

Revenue by SourceAugust 31, 2009

33%8%

19%

25%

Title IV Grants

12%

3%

Gifts andOthers

Local PropertyTaxes

Grants, Contracts& Auxiliary

State Funds

Tuition & Fees,Net of Discounts

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HCC Enrollment Growth

HCC FAsT FACTs



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45,000

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55,000

60,000

65,000

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57,45757,364

52,443

55,090

53,682

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*Fall 2009 (as of January 11, 2010) enrollment increase of 13% over the previous Fall (or from 61,396 to 69,388 unduplicated headcount).

Source: HCC Ofce of Institutional Research, Data for Fall 2009 (Mid-Term)

2009 Fall Enrollment – Mid-Term

Semester Credit Hour (SCH)

CEU Credit

Noncredit

Adult Literacy

Total (Unduplicated)

Full-time Equivalent (SCH)

International Students (SCH)

2009 Average Class Size (SCH)

Fall 2009 Student Attendance – Mid-Term

Full-Time 30.6%

Part-Time 69.4%

Day 60.5%

Evening 19.9%

Weekend 4.6%

Distance Education 15.1%

SCH 2009 Student Body Characteristics

Percent

Male 41.2%

Female 58.8%

African-American 26.7%

American Indian 0.2%

Asian 9.6%

Caucasian 18.5%

Hispanic 28.9%

Nonresident Alien 10.5%

Unknown 5.6%

Age

17-Under 10.6%

18-21 33.3%

22-35 42.8%

36-50 10.7%

51-Over 2.6%

Average Age 25.5%

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• Over 69,000 students are educated at HCC each semester

• Associate degree graduates earn an average of $56,500 annually at the midpoint of their career*

• #1 in the country with 10% international students

• Trains the critical personnel – police, fire, EMT and healthcare workers – that keep Houston safe and healthy

• HCC’s Opportunity 14 Scholarship provides free tuition, fees and books for qualifying students

• #1 in transferring students to the college of their choice in Texas

• #1 with 26 workforce programs recognized as “exemplary” in Texas

• Every $1 tax invested in HCC returns $5.10 to the community in economic benefits*

• Small class sizes, with low student-to-teacher ratios of 20 to 1

• The HCC Foundation awarded 432 scholarships for academic year 2009/2010 to deserving students,

totaling more than $323,000 in scholarship funding. These amounts are making a real difference in the

lives of many HCC students seeking to earn a college education or reenter the workforce.

• Among the lowest tax rates in Texas, with decreases in the last three years

• Maintains stable tuition rates, at $57 per credit hour

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HCC BOARD OF TRusTEEs



Dr. Michael P. Williams

Chair, District IV

Sandie A. Meyers

Secretary, District VI

Yolanda Navarro Flores

District I

Neeta Sane

Vice Chair, District VII

Richard M. Schechter

District V

Christopher W. Oliver

District IX

Eva Loredo

District VIII

Bruce A. Austin

District II

Mary Ann Perez

District III

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10

59

8

8

610

610

290

Spring BranchCampus

ColemanCollegeforHealthSciences

SoutheastCampus

GulftonCenter

Alief Campus

Alief ContinuingEducation Center

District V

District VIII

District IIIDistrict IV

HCC Trustees Districts

34

District I

District II

District III

District IV

District V

District VI

District VII

District VIII

District IX



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