Linda L. HeadSenior Associate Vice Chancellor

Office of External & Employer Relations

Vice Chancellor, Academic SuccessDwight L. Smith, III

• Academic Success Administration• Academic Affairs• Office of External and Employer Relations• Honors & International Education• Instructional Quality• LSC-Online

Office of Academic Success

Senior Associate Vice ChancellorLinda L. Head

• Workforce Program Development• Veterans & Military Affiliated Services• Lone Star Corporate College• Career & Technical Education• Leadership & Economic Development• Workforce Marketing & Outreach• Student Job Development• Economic Development

Office of External & Employer Relations

Senior Associate Vice Chancellor (EER Administration) Workforce Marketing

Workforce Program Development Student Job Development

Career & Technical Education Economic Development

Veterans & Military Affiliated Services Lone Star Corporate College

Leadership & Economic Development Outreach & Communications

Office of External & Employer Relations

• Over 370 employees• Almost 150 staff members • Over 220 adjunct faculty & part-time instructors• 25% staff increase each summer for Discovery Youth

Mission StatementOur mission is to impact the economic vitality and continued success of corporations and small businesses in the greater Houston area by developing a highly skilled talent pool for employers.

We share one vision—that citizens of our community will find the training and education to be eligible for jobs that provide a livable wage and that businesses in our community have the workforce pool available to remain viable and competitive.

Office of External and Employer Relations

LSC-Energy & Manufacturing Institute (April 2015)LSC-University Park

LSC-Process Technology Center (January 2018)LSC-Kingwood

LSC-Construction & Skilled Trades Technology Center (August 2017)LSC-North Harris

Workforce Centers of Excellence – Master Plan Bond 2014

LSC-Westway Park Technology Center (January 2019)LSC-CyFair

LSC-Transportation and Global Logistics Technology Center (March 2020)Lone Star Corporate College

LSC-Drilling Services Technology Center (September 2021)Lone Star Corporate College

Workforce Centers of Excellence – Master Plan Bond 2014

Areas of Study - Workforce Education

LoneStar.edu/Programs

Over 200+ Workforce degrees, certificates and fast track training in the following Areas of Study

• Arts, Humanities, Communication & Design

• Business & Professional Services

• Computer/Digital Technology

• Energy, Manufacturing & Construction

• Health Sciences

• Public Safety & Human/Consumer Services

• Social/Behavioral Sciences & Education

Office of External & Employer RelationsExecutive Director, Chief of Staff, Workforce OperationsChristina Todd

Workforce Program DevelopmentThe development of Associate of Applied Science degrees, certificates and fast track training• Program Development (new, modification, expansion, deactivation)• Program Evaluation (annual report cards, and yearly program review)• Workforce Council and Areas of Study facilitation

Workforce Grants AdministrationThe development, financials, reporting, tracking of deliverables for grants• TWC grants administration (SDF’s, College Credit for Heroes, AEL)• THECB grants administration (Perkins Basic, Perkins Leadership, Perkins CLNA)• Private grants administration (Metallica AWMH/AACC)

General Workforce OperationsFormulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials that are general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration services• Workforce Dual Credit• Internal Compliance Tracking for the Division• Equipment tracking• Special Projects

• Associate of Applied Science degrees (AAS)

• Credit certificates

• Career & Technical Education certificates (non-credit)

• Customized contract training

Workforce Program Development

Financials• Budget management and overview / Roughly $12M• Grant budget overview / Roughly $5M• Serve as liaison between division and procurement office for purchase approvals,

purchase reviews, and communications• Enforce procurement process/procedures and compliance for division

Human Resources• Job posting management and overview division wide• Management of HR processes/procedures/compliance for division• Estimated 400 employees division wide• Review and manage job descriptions as needed to ensure all have Sr. AVC approval

and are in-line with EER goals

Human Resources• Contract management and tracking for the entire division• Serve as liaison between division and Office of General Counsel• Responsible for contract submission, manage renewals, and terminations with Sr.

AVC review and approval• Responsible for notifying if items need to go to the board for review and approval

Office of External & Employer RelationsSenior Business ManagerJanie Garcia

Office of External & Employer RelationsExecutive Director, Career & Technical EducationConnor O’Sullivan

Career & Technical EducationFast track, non-credit entry level training and professional development; 2,126 students in FY19• Healthcare• Truck Driving (CDL)• Texas Alternative Teacher Certification• Business and Admin Services• Computer Technology• Construction and Skilled Trades

Academy for Lifelong LearningLeisure learning classes for students 50+; 3,613 students in FY19• Annual $25 flat fee• Volunteer-taught classes in 24 different categories

Adult Education and LiteracyGrant funded learning for students 19 and up; 2,034 Students in FY19 • English for Speakers of Other Languages• High School Equivalency Test Preparation• Workforce Skill Training• Civics and Citizenship Classes• Free to qualifying students

Lone Star Discovery College• Focus on STEM related classes and activities for youth ages 6-17; 1200 students in FY19

Office of External & Employer RelationsCareer & Technical Education / Lone Star Corporate College

Business & Professional• Accounting & Bookkeeping• QuickBooks • Payroll Professional

Computer Information• Drone Training• Google IT• Amazon Web Services

Energy & Manufacturing• Truck Driving• Welding• Work Skills for the Workplace

Healthcare• EMS• EKG• Dental Assisting

Online and hybrid course offerings

Professional Development and Certification Prep / Technical Training• 160+ standard training classes that can be customized to meet individual company needs• Direct relationship with industry to create specialized training for individuals or teams• Practical knowledge and skills that can readily be applied in the workplace• Training provided onsite, at an Lone Star College campus or online

Employer Services & Conference Centers• Consulting Services / Instructional design for online and F2F• Technical Lab Design• Skilled Workforce Recruitment / Career Star• Train-the-Technical Trainer• Conference Center

Corporate & Community Partnerships• Chancellor Advisory Councils• Employer Advisory Councils

LSC-Transportation & Global Logistics Technology Center• Houses the Commercial Driver License (CDL) Third Party Testing Center for TxDPS

Texas Workforce Commission Skills Develop Fund provides grant training projects.

U.S. Department of Apprenticeships for Machining Technology, Cybersecurity, Mechatronics Technician and Petroleum Field Service Technician programs

Office of External & Employer RelationsExecutive Director, Lone Star Corporate CollegeKen Kral

Veterans Advising & Financial Services• Coordination of system-wide Financial Services and Advising for veteran students• Oversight and leadership in the development, integration, and execution of all

communication activities, including public media. In conjunction with System and college staff, administers a comprehensive Veteran’s assistance program, and develops, implements, and ensures consistency and compliance in such services

Veterans Communication • Partner with the Armed Services Houston Area and Texas community to expand relationships

while sharing the LSC vision • Responsible for Veterans and Military Affiliated student financial aid, lead the Department of

Defense and Texas Veterans Commission contract development and implementation for all monies used to fund a VA student in education

Veterans Partnerships & Strategic PlanningWork closely with the Senior AVC and Executive Directors to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for student recruitment.

Office of External & Employer RelationsExecutive Director, Veterans AffairsVickie Johnson

Director, Workforce MarketingOffice of External & Employer Relations

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees, certificates and fast track programsServe as the liaison between system office marketing and campus relations serving workforce education and corporate training. • Develop printed materials for 200+ AAS degrees, certificates and fast track programs • Revise landing pages for 200+ AAS degrees, certificates and fast track programs• Revise landing pages for External & Employer Relations departments • Lead Workforce Council marketing sub-committee• Design additional specialty materials as needed per area of study

Lone Star Career & Technical Education (CTE)• Develop Career & Technical Education publications for Fall and Spring/Summer• Manage system wide Career & Technical Education landing page• Support campus department pages

Lone Star Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) • Develop Academy for Lifelong Learning publication for Fall and Spring/Summer• Manage system wide Academy for Lifelong Learning landing page • Support campus department pages

Lone Star Discovery College • Develop Discovery College publication for Summer• Manage system wide Discovery College landing page • Support campus department pages

Special Events and Meetings• Manage a variety of special events & meetings in partnership with EER outreach and SO leadership

Leadership North Houston• Focuses on established business professionals looking for the next level of engagement• Network of over 700 leaders since 1995 linking the business community to LSC programs• Collaboration with 8 area chambers of commerce and community organizations

Lone Star Leadership College• Elevates the leadership capacity of LSC students through peer-to-peer learning • 445 student participants since 2005; 36% increase in applications from 2018-19• Builds additional skills and credentials for LSC students beyond the classroom experience

Leadership High School• Prepares emerging generation to step up and lead as they prepare for college and careers• 1,400+ student participants since 2004 from 59 high schools within LSC service area• Exposure to Lone Star College programs and certifications

CDI Texas• Builds leadership and management capabilities of professionals developing communities • National network of 6 sites endorsed by the Community Development Council• Preparation for Professional Community and Economic Developer (PCED) certification

North Houston Economic Development Center• Provides economic development support for the unincorporated areas of the region • Collaboration with chambers of commerce, economic development stakeholders and political leaders• Demographic data, labor force, industry, and community assessment research and reporting

Office of External & Employer RelationsExecutive Director, Leadership & Economic DevelopmentKay Fitzsimons

Office of External & Employer Relations

Student Recruitment• Participate in College Days at local high schools

Lone Star College Promotion• Participate in events for workforce education and corporate training

Special Event Coordination• Bus Tours• Workforce Open Houses• Retiree Luncheon• Advisory Councils• Check Signings• VIP Visits/Tours

Director, Outreach & CommunicationLatasha Jones

Thank you!