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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)