When Gilda Shayan moved with her family to Houston from Iran, she had just graduated high school and was looking for the right college to begin her pursuit of a degree in genetics, and possibly medical school.

Her father, who had colleagues at universities in the area, asked around and was directed to Lone Star College-

North Harris because of its reputation for preparing transfer students, particularly those from other countries.

Once enrolled, she discovered the college’s medical and health sciences preprofesssional program. The program, which was initiated in 1999, prepares students for the competitive admission process of university programs in medicine and health care fields.

“The diversity at the college, and the interaction between students and professors provided a very encouraging environment and really helped me to be a successful student, as I adjusted to college in the U.S.,” said Shayan.

After attending LSC-North Harris for two years, she was

accepted into the genetics program at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.

“When I mentioned my interest in an Ivy League school like Cornell, the professors were completely supportive and went above and beyond to help me reach my goal,” she said.

Recently, Shayan completed her Ph.D in biomedical engineering and is now studying treatments for neurodegenerative diseases at one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies.

“My experience at LSC-North Harris was truly wonderful, and it really touched my heart how much the professors cared. In addition to a valuable education, the college gave me lifelong mentors who have had a huge impact on my success.”

A message fromthe president

Lone Star College receives $4.3 million for STEM instruction

Community RESOURCESYOU CAN USEWe encourage the community to take advantage of the valuable programs and events that are available to them fromLSC-North Harris.

Health and Wellness Center – The LSC-North Harris Health and Wellness Center is available to the community as well as faculty, staff and students. A $100 individual, or $150 family membership fee per year, provides access to open aerobics classes, weight and cardio

rooms, a gymnasium and locker rooms. For

more information about a community membership or the facility hours, call

281.618.5659.

YMCA Child Care Center at LSC-North Harris – Finding quality, convenient and affordable child care can seem like an impossible task. Fortunately, the YMCA atLSC-North Harris offers child care to area residents. The program includes an all-day pre-school for children ages 18 to 35 months, and another for ages three to four. Both pre-schools

run from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Partial-day pre-school and after-school programs are available. For more information, call 281.765.7730.

Academy for Lifelong Learning – The Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) is a membership community providing classes and activities for seniors aged 50 and older. Membership costs are $20 per academic calendar year. Activities and courses available to ALL members include day-trips and tours, arts and crafts, and a book club. For more information, call 281.765.7947.

Fine Arts Events – LSC-North Harris is also home to a variety of fine arts performances and events. The fall and spring semesters are typically filled with student concerts, art exhibits and theatrical productions, as well as lecture series and workshops. We invite all of our neighbors to join us for any of these events, most of which are free to attend. For complimentary tickets to our paid events, please call 281.618.5442. A complete listing of upcoming events is available online at LoneStar.edu/arts-nharris or by calling 281.765.7812.

Lone Star College System was recently awarded the Hispanic Serving Institutions Program’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) grant for $4,349,500 over five years which will create a Math Success program at LSC-North Harris.

The HSI-STEM grant provides assistance to Hispanic-serving institutions to expand educational

opportunities for Hispanic students. It is part of the national Hispanic Serving Institution Program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The HSI Program grants also enable HSIs to expand and enhance their academic offerings, program quality, and institutional stability.

Students in the program will benefit from tutoring and peer assistance in conjunction with the University of Houston math department to encourage completion and transfer opportunities for students who want to get a degree from the University of Houston in mathematics.

The project also includes extensive faculty development, course revisions, increased access online, and installation of interactive instruction resources in a new Math Center being created at LSC-North Harris.

About LSC-North Harris Lone Star College-North Harris is many things to many people. For some, it is the first step toward a degree – associate, bachelor’s or master’s. For others, it offers career programs and certificates that lead to real jobs – in two years or less! Still others enjoy leisure learning opportunities, individual classes, artistic programs, library access, community events and more. Today it is one of the most diverse and fastest-growing colleges in the Lone Star College System. Visit and explore all of the opportunities awaiting you.

Fast Facts

74% of our students are under the ageof 30. 45% of our faculty are full-time professors.

18% of our students have never taken college classes before. 37% of our students are male. 63% are female. LSC-North Harris students enrolled in more than 7,400 online and hybrid classes last fall.

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Faculty & Staff

Gilda Shayan

In addition to general Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees designed for university transfer, LSC-North Harris offers more than 120 degrees and certificates in a wide range of fields, some unique within the Lone Star College System.

AccountingAviation Management*Professional Office TechnologyComputer Information TechnologyNetworking – Cisco and MicrosoftComputer ProgrammingComputer ApplicationsPC HelpdeskVisual Communication

Integrated Technology*Emergency Medical Services ProfessionsHealth Information Technology*Medical AssistingNursingPharmacy Technology*CosmetologyInterpreter Training TechnologyParalegal Studies*

Automotive Technology*Engineering TechnologyHeating, Ventilation, AC & Refrigeration Technology*Machining TechnologyWelding and Inspection TechnologyTeaching

*unique to LSC-North Harris

Degrees and Certificates available in:Child Care Center at

Lone Star College-North Harris

LoneStar.edu/NorthHarris

We build strong kids,

strong families, strong

communities.

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Affirmative Action/EEO College

Parent Handbook

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From Lone Star College-North Harris to Cornell University

Steve Head

As we approach the end of the spring semester at Lone Star College-North Harris, we can look back at yet another year filled with record-setting enrollments and impressive accomplishments.

Last fall we surpassed 18,000 students at LSC-North Harris and our two satellite centers; LSC-Greenspoint Center and LSC-Victory Center. Our ability to serve such a large number of students was aided by the opening of LSC-Victory Center, the Health Professions Building in the Houston Northwest Medical Center, and a much-needed Student Services Building at the W.W. Thorne campus. Additional construction and renovation projects were also completed to add valuable classroom space at LSC-North Harris and throughout the Lone Star College System.

While many around the country continue to deal with the challenges of today’s economy, LSC-North Harris remains one of the best and most beneficial values for the community. Tuition and fees for a full-time credit student is less than $750 per semester. Career and technical training, leisure learning, adult basic education and Academy of Lifelong Learning classes also represent a great alternative for those whose education needs do not

require a credit program. As much as our value attracts

new students, it is our commitment to student success and ability to work closely with them toward their goals that has supported our incredible growth. Not only have we grown nearly 60 percent since the fall of 2008, currently more than 67 percent of our students have taken classes here previously. Their persistence speaks volumes

about the quality of our faculty and staff and the classroom experience we are creating.

I encourage you to continue reading about the exciting initiatives we have already begun and the impressive achievements that occur every day at LSC-North Harris. We have made great strides in our effort to be one of the premier community colleges for student success, innovation and partnerships. I thank each of you for your support.

Sincerely,

Steve HeadPresident, LSC-North Harris

2700 W.W. Thorne Drive · Houston, Texas 77073 · 281.618.5400 · LoneStar.edu/NorthHarris

Training the workforceof the future Community Report

LSC-North Harris • LSC-Greenspoint Center • LSC-Victory Center • Health Professions Building

Lone Star College-North Harris by the numbers

Lone Star College-North Harris and its centers offer an array of workforce training programs. These programs prepare students for careers ranging from construction and HVAC to healthcare and engineering technology. The recent opening of LSC-Victory Center and our Health Professions Building, along with upgrades to the Applied Technology Building at our main campus, has significantly enhanced our ability to train the community’s future workforce. We work closely with industry partners to ensure our students are prepared for their new

careers, and these new facilities and resources continue to impress both students and their potential employers.

In addition to providing students with the skills necessary to stand out in competitive fields, our programs also incorporate the flexibility many of our students rely on to reach their goals. A variety of degrees and certificates, as well as non-credit training courses, are available. In some cases, students can complete a certificate and be ready for entry-level employment in as little as six months. Opportunities for

financial aid and scholarships are also available to many of our students. These workforce options, combined with our academic classes and adult education offerings, such as GED courses and English for non-native speakers, open new doors for all.

LSC-North Harris2700 W.W. Thorne Drive

Houston, Texas 77073281.618.5400

LSC-Greenspoint Center250 N. Sam Houston Parkway E.

Houston, Texas 77060281.260.3500

LSC-Victory Center4141 Victory Drive

Houston, Texas 77088281.810.5602

Health Professions Building17200 and 17202 Red Oak

Houston, Texas 77090281.943.6900

For more information, please visitthe LSC-North Harris Web site at

LoneStar.edu/NorthHarris

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Sam Houston

State University

University of

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University of

Texas at Austin

$2,986

$3,684

$4,969

$4,209

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Aldine

5,992

Klein

2,312

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4,209

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5,795