san jacinto college 2016 report to the community

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Table of ContentsBoard of Trustees ..................................... 2

Message from the Chancellor ................. 3

2016 in Review .......................................... 4

Aspen Prize ............................................... 6

San Jac Tomorrow .................................... 7

Spotlights .................................................. 8

Fine Arts ...................................................14

San Jacinto College Foundation ...........16

Donor Spotlight .......................................18

Veterans ...................................................20

STEM ......................................................... 22

Pathways .................................................. 26

Leadership Team .................................... 27

Quick Facts .............................................. 28

Financial Report .....................................30

Mission, Vision and Values .................... 32

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SAN JACINTO COLLEGE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mr. Keith SinorAssistant Secretary

Mr. John Moon Jr.Secretary

Mr. Dan MimsChairman

Mr. Larry WilsonVice Chairman

Mr. Ben MeadorTrustee Emeritus

Dr. Ruede WheelerMember

Mrs. Marie FlickingerMember

Mr. Brad HanceMember

message from the

chancellor

As I reflect on the past year at San Jacinto College, I am

humbled and awed by all that our students and employees have

accomplished. It is because of each of them, along with our

Board of Trustees and community, that we are a national top 10

community college and a finalist for the prestigious Aspen Prize

for Community College Excellence.

It is an exciting time to be at San Jacinto College! An incredible

transformation is happening at our institution, and I witness that

every day. Student success is at the heart of everything we do, and

that is evident by an increase of 161.7 percent in the number of

certificates and associate degrees we have awarded since 2007.

This past academic year we awarded 7,019 credentials

to San Jacinto College students. Community College Week ranked

us 15th in the nation in the number of associate degrees awarded.

Behind those degrees and certificates are the faces of our students

and the stories of their journeys, some of whom you will read

about in this year’s Report to the Community. We are changing lives

every day, and it’s a great feeling to be a part of that!

I thank each of you for your continued support of San Jacinto

College. It is because of our focused efforts that we are helping

more students earn their credentials and move on to the next

step in their journeys, whether that is transferring to a four-year

university to pursue higher education, or entering the workforce

with the skills they need to begin a rewarding career.

Best,

Brenda Hellyer, Ed.D.

Chancellor, San Jacinto College

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JANUARY The Texas Workforce Commission awarded San Jacinto College, DuPont Bayport Plant and PolyOne Corp more than $135,000 to train 148 new and incumbent workers.

1 Dr. Eddie Weller, Honors program director, was elected to the Great Plains Honor Council executive board.

FEBRUARY2 An official groundbreaking

ceremony was held for the Center for Industrial Technology.

2016 in review

MARCHA grand opening for the Maritime Campus, the College’s fourth campus, was held, with more than 300 people attending the celebration.3 Barbara Schumacher, Betty Woodfill

and Imelda Umansor were recognized for their outstanding service to the institution and higher education.

APRIL4 San Jacinto College students competed

as one of 12 teams in a national robotics competition at the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

The San Jacinto College engineering associate degree program was recognized as a leader in Texas in retention and transition.

MAY5 The process technology

program was named best in the state by the Texas Association of College Technical Educators.

Walmart donated $10,000 to San Jacinto College veteran centers as part of its “Veterans Welcome Home” commitment.

The San Jacinto College gala raised nearly $250,000 for student scholarships.

JUNE6 San Jacinto College announced

plans to pilot an “open educational resources” degree program to trim expenses for students by using low cost digital instructional materials.

A $100,000 donation aided in the purchase of a digital church organ for the San Jacinto College music program.

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JULYThe San Jacinto College Board of Trustees approved the purchase of an engineering simulator in order for the maritime program to meet U.S. Coast Guard changes.

AUGUST7 ExxonMobil awarded $45,000

in scholarships to 34 students from across the Gulf Coast, including five students from San Jacinto College.

SEPTEMBER8 The Aspen Institute named San

Jacinto College a national top 10 finalist for the prestigious Aspen Award for Community College Excellence.

Community College Week ranked San Jacinto College 15th in the nation for awarding associate degrees, second for awarding associate degrees in science, and eighth for awarding associate degrees to Hispanic students.

OCTOBER9 San Jacinto College was one of

nine community colleges to host “Date with Destiny,” a conference to empower women seeking careers in the petrochemical industry.

NOVEMBER Dr. Brenda Hellyer, San Jacinto College Chancellor, delivered the State of the College address to 200 elected officials and community partners.

San Jacinto College and G&H Towing officially christened the new training and crew change dock at the Maritime Campus.

DECEMBER10 Nearly 3,500 students received free eye exams through the See to Succeed program, the San Jacinto College eye care technology program and its partners.

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A national top 10 collegeAt San Jacinto College, student success is at the heart of everything

we do. So, it’s an amazing honor that the Aspen Institute has

named us as one of 10 finalists for the prestigious Aspen Prize for

Community College Excellence.

The focus of the Aspen Prize – which comes with a cool $1 million

in prize funds – is to assess the College’s achievements in student

learning, certificate and degree completion, employment and

earnings for graduates, and access and success for minority and

low-income students.

Over the last 10 years, San Jacinto College has increased the

number of certificates and associate degrees awarded by 161.7

percent. This is due to a laser focus on student success and the

support students receive along their pathways from when they

first arrive at San Jacinto College through graduation. The College

concentrates its efforts on initiatives that show results in student

achievement and progress.

To read more about the Aspen Prize,

visit sanjac.edu/aspen-prize.

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2015 Bond: san jac tomorrowNOTE: SIGNIFICANT PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT IS UNDERWAY FOR THE 2015 BOND PROGRAM. THE TIMELINES BELOW ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS THE PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT PROCESSES CONTINUE.

NEW CONSTRUCTION

renovations

NORTH CAMPUSCosmetology/Culinary Center Projected Completion Date: 3/19

SOUTH CAMPUSCenter for Engineering and Technology Projected Completion Date: 4/19

Cosmetology Center Projected Completion Date: 1/19

Expansion of Building 23 (Fire House) Projected Completion Date: TBD

CENTRAL CAMPUSDavison Technical BuildingBuilt in 1981 Projected Completion Date: 3/20

McCollum (Center Section)Built in 1964 Projected Completion Date: 10/20

McCollum (North Wing)Built in 1964 Projected Completion Date: 9/20

NORTH CAMPUSWheeler BuildingBuilt in 1989Projected Completion Date: 8/21

Brightwell BuildingBuilt in 1975Projected Completion Date: 9/20

Spencer BuildingBuilt in 1975Projected Completion Date: 10/19

SOUTH CAMPUSJones BuildingBuilt in 1983 Projected Completion Date: 8/20

Longenecker Administration BuildingBuilt in 1979 Projected Completion Date: 8/21

Bruce BuildingBuilt in 1989 Phase 1 Projected Completion Date: 7/17Phase 2 Projected Completion Date: 8/21

CENTRAL CAMPUSCenter for Petrochemical, Energy, and TechnologyProjected Completion Date: 1/19

Welcome Center Projected Completion Date: 4/19

Classroom Building Projected Completion Date: 11/20

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In their ShoesCaring for tiny patients and their families in Texas Children’s Hospital’s neurosurgery unit

is something Laura Soto says she’s not quite ready to give up. A graduate of San Jacinto

College’s CNA (certified nursing assistant), LVN (licensed vocational nursing) and LVN/

Paramedic transition to ADN (associate degree nursing) programs, Soto’s foundation

in nursing led her to discovering her ultimate passion - teaching nurses.

Last year, Soto completed her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington.

She returned to San Jacinto College in the fall as an adjunct faculty in the College’s ADN program.

“Teaching is a great middle ground for nurses,” she said. “You’re still helping people, just in a different

way. There’s a lot of psychosocial and emotional components you have to incorporate in order to

provide the best care for your patient. Bedside nursing is such an integral function of successful patient

care, and that’s something I emphasize to my students in the classroom and in their clinicals.”

Having stood in the same shoes as her ADN students, Soto uses that to her advantage.

“I have more insight on what they’re meant to get out of this program, so I make

sure they’re getting the most out of their educational investment.”

As a practicing pediatric neurology nurse, Soto added that being aware of the city’s rich diversity

also serves as a great training ground for nurses. “Since Houston is one of the most diverse cities

in the country, chances are your patients will come from many different cultures. You have to be

willing to respect and adapt to that. There’s something new and interesting to learn every day.”

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Emmalee Lopez, Maritime Technology and Training Center on the Maritime Campus

Our campus by the sea!Imagine training for a maritime career right next to the water! That was the vision of

San Jacinto College that came to fruition in 2016 with the Maritime Technology and

Training Center on the Maritime Campus.

As the College’s fourth campus, and the first by the water, the 45,000-square-foot

Center received a 2016 Landmark Award from the Houston Business Journal. The

Center showcases a suite for three full-mission ship bridge simulators, donated by

the Houston Pilots, as well as engineering simulators. There are stations for Global

Maritime Distress and Safety System training, automatic radar plotting aid training,

radar training and liquid cargo handling training. The Center has an aquatic training

facility, in addition to 15 classrooms, a multipurpose room and a dining area.

Recently, a separate industry dock was added for crew changes and mariner

training in partnership with G&H Towing.

What San Jacinto College offers in maritime:

• The state’s first and only maritime

transportation associate degree.

• A program that offers a variety of

courses for professional mariners that

enable them to test for U.S. Coast

Guard certifications. All courses are

approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.

• An associate degree for cargo

handling/logistics, transferable to

the University of Houston College

of Technology logistics program.

• An Introduction to Ships and Shipping

course in the business administration

associate degree program, transferable

to Texas A&M University in Galveston

through an articulation agreement.

Average annual starting salary of

San Jacinto College maritime graduates is

approximately $44,000. Source:

brownwateruniversity.org

There are more than 6,000 towing vessels

and more than 28,000 barges in the U.S.

30,000 crewmembers crew these inland

tow vessels.

There are 12,000 miles of navigable

waterways in the U.S.

One loaded tank barge carries 27,500 barrels of gasoline- enough

to keep 2,500 cars running for a year!

One 15-barge tow equals 216 rail cars or 1,050 trucks. It’s the

most energy-efficient way to move cargo.

DID YOU

KNOW?

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Igniting the sparkEmily Choate and Amber Tyler demonstrate that

women can excel in the male-dominated welding

industry. The education and career paths of the two

are remarkably similar.

Both earned welding associate degrees from San Jacinto

College and now work as full-time welding instructors

for the College. They both had successful welding careers

before returning to their alma mater to teach. The

“dynamic duo” of San Jac Certified graduates describe the

benefits they find the most rewarding.

“To me, welding is like going to the gym,” said Choate.

“Yes, it is work, but when you get done, you feel good

about what you accomplished.”

Tyler says women have certain traits that can help them

to excel as welders. “Women are good at communication,

have a lot of patience, and tend to have an eye for detail,”

she said. “Those qualities are important for anyone who

wants to consistently make quality welds.”

Amber Tyler (left) and Emily Choate (right)

Challenge acceptedDr. Rachel Garcia once defied the odds to find success

in her science career, so she says she gladly “accepts the

challenge” to help others do so as well. That is one of

the reasons why she is this year’s Minnie Stevens Piper

nominee and Faculty Excellence Award Recipient.

Garcia understands that many students have

obligations outside of school, much like she did,

so she shares with them her story of navigating

her own path. “I have been in their shoes, and I

encourage them to never give up,” Garcia said.

Each year, Garcia submits a report on science outreach

and receives a grant from the Greater Houston

Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS)

to purchase supplies for chemistry demonstrations.

The ACS has also awarded her a grant to fund

a STEM Expo for young children. She annually

presents to sixth grade girls at the Expanding

Your Horizons conference. This past October, she

organized a chemistry conference to address the cost

of textbooks and other instructional resources.

“I often hear from students that they ‘never got

chemistry’ in high school,” said Garcia. “I take those

statements to heart and accept the challenge of getting

the students to love chemistry as much as I do.”

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Students shine bright2016 was a banner year for the arts at San Jacinto College.

From theater and music to dance and art, all spotlights

were on the students.

In fact, San Jacinto College students wrote the original

scripts for the play “Stories,” which told audiences of their

childhood experiences. Student talent also took center stage

with performances of the plays and films “The Internet is

Distract-OH LOOK A KITTEN!,” “Red” and “Disturbed

Love.” In music, the College installed a new digital teaching

organ, funded by a donation from Dr. B.J. Westbrook.

In dance, professors and students presented their self-

choreographed performances for “Kaleidoscope.”

Also, there was no shortage of thought-provoking art

throughout the North, South and Central Campuses. One

notable exhibit was “Perm,” an exhibition that showcased

a wide-range of artwork by San Jacinto College alumni.

The fine arts programs for 2017 are just gearing up. If

you’re looking for entertainment, San Jacinto College has

your ticket!

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Thank youSan Jacinto

College Foundation Top Donors for 2016

You are key to our success in

helping students achieve their

dream of an education!

GIFTS OVER $100 RECEIVED FROM CORPORATIONS/FOUNDATIONS FROM JANUARY 1, 2016 TO DECEMBER 31, 2016

ACR Engineering, Inc.Air Product Foundation Albemarle CorporationAlbemarle FoundationAlbert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable FoundationAmegy BankAndrews Kurth LLPARG Real Estate LLCASA Dally, Inc. Balfour Beatty Construction Bank of America Charitable FoundationBarnes & Noble College BooksellersBayshore Medical Center VolunteersBrooks & Sparks, Inc.Capital Bank PasadenaCapital Bank West Pearland Certified Administrative Professional SocietyChevron Phillips Chemical CompanyChipper Holt State Farm Insurance

Coca-Cola Commit 2 Excellence Community Hospital FoundationConstellation New Energy, Inc.Construction Masters of Houston, Inc. Covestro LLCDBR Engineering Consultants, Inc. Deer Park Masonic Lodge #1362Diamonds & Dollars DuPont BayportDurotechEast Harris County Manufacturers Association (EHCMA)Enterprise Holdings FoundationEsponsor Now, Inc. Facility Programming and ConsultingFurniture Marketing Group, Inc. Generation Park-McCord Development, Inc.GenslerGeorge A. Davenport Charitable FundGeorge and Mary Josephine Hamman FoundationGoldman, Sachs & Co.Gulfspan Industrial, Inc.

Higman Marine ServicesHold’Em & Hit’Em ClubHouston Chemical Association Houston Livestock Show and RodeoHTS Inc. ConsultantsIBI-GroupI-Cut Cosmetology ClubJE Dunn Construction CompanyJerry and Sue ChapmanJohn O. Harris Holdings L.C.John P. McGovern FoundationJohn S. Dunn FoundationKirby Inland MarineKirksey ArchitectureLaw Offices of Manuel E. SolisLewis and Joan Lowenstein FoundationLifetouch National School StudiosLubrizol CorporationLubrizol FoundationLyondelBasellMcGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc.Michael Keith Sinor and FamilyMorris Architects, Inc. a Huitt – Zollars Co.

Naegeli Transportation, Inc. National Association for Developmental Education Network Cabling Services, Inc. Niday Public Storage, Inc. North Channel Beta Sigma Phi North Shore Rotary Club Charitable FoundationOxyChem–Occidental Chemical CorporationPagePasadena Chamber of CommercePopular Embroidery Design PVF RoundtableRick Tinker InsuranceRizzo & Associates LLCShell Oil CompanySiemens Building Technologies, Inc. SpawGlass State Farm InsuranceState Farm Foundation Structure Tone Southwest, Inc.Sure Foundation, Inc.Swett & CrawfordSysco Houston, Inc. Tellepsen

Texas Citizens BankTexas First Bank Texas Gulf Coast Community Colleges The Bill and Helen Crowder FoundationThe Kaneka FoundationThe Simmons FoundationThompson & Horton LLP TootsiesTPC GroupUBS Financial Services, Inc.United Community Credit UnionUSI Southwest Insurance Services Walmart, Store #3500Walter P Moore

Student Success is Our Top Priority Thousands of students achieve their goals, earn their certificates or degrees, and become positive and productive leaders in our

community through the assistance of the San Jacinto College Foundation. Founded in 1996 by community members of East

Harris County, the Foundation’s mission is to ensure that no one is denied a college education due to a lack of financial means.

Over time, the Foundation has expanded its role to include a wide variety of programs and services.

Individuals, foundations and corporate partnerships assist in achieving this goal, but there is so much more to do. With your

help, the Foundation can grow to meet the needs of more students in our community.

Give the gift of education by supporting one of our innovative programs. Be a partner with the San Jacinto College Foundation and

help a student. By helping one student, you are helping a family and a community, while creating a legacy of success.

Give a scholarship. Support a veteran.

Arrange a planned gift. Provide program

funding. Make an annual donation. Join

the alumni association. Volunteer.

Your tax deductible gift will change

lives. Contact us at 281-998-6104 or

go online at sanjac.edu/foundation.

2016 San Jacinto College Foundation gala

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Mr. Matthew James Albers Mr. Stephen F. AlexanderMr. Samuel L. Alix Ms. Jeanna BarnardMr. Peter BeardMs. Pamela BettsMr. Chris Bezdek Ms. Alberta BirkDr. Monte BlueMr. Randall J. BoedingMr. Joseph Brysch Mrs. Jeannie Bub Ms. Valerie BucknerMr. Sam BurtonMr. Jimmy and Mrs. Peggy BurkeMr. Dominic and Mrs. Margie CantalamessaMs. Frankie Jo CatoeMs. Kelly N. CleaverMr. Robert and Mrs. Sabrina ColginMr. Steven CowartMr. Kevin and Mrs. Teri Crawford

Mr. Fred Dally Mr. Moises Davila Ms. Joyce DeLoach Ms. Anita DeweaseDr. Allatia Harris and Mr. Wayne DickersonMr. William DickersonMr. William E. DowellMr. Scott DufreeMr. Michael S. Ewer Mr. Jay and Mrs. Amanda FenwickMr. David and Mrs. Marie FlickingerMr. John FlournoyDr. Stephen FosterMs. Hollie FulsomMr. Gerald Gehm Ms. Jessica GonzalesDr. Charles and Mrs. Gail GrantMs. Dannette S. GrantMs. Laurie D. GreenMs. Denise GregoryMr. Paul Gulski

Mr. James and Mrs. Pam GuthrieMs. Kelly HaasMr. David HaglundMr. Michael HalliburtonMr. Brad and Mrs. Evelyn HanceMr. Raymond HaranoMs. Sandra L. HaysMr. Rusty and Dr. Brenda HellyerMs. Kimberly HicksonMs. Merrily J. HoffmanMr. William HoysicMr. Clinton L. Hubbard IIIDr. Sandra Hughes Sgt. James JacksonMr. Mehr. A. JahangiriDr. Sarah P. JanesMs. Andrea JohnsonMr. John and Dr. Brenda Jones Mr. Gordie and Mrs. Ruth KeenanMr. Thomas and Mrs. Jessica Rose KeenanMs. Jessica C. KeenanMs. Jo Elaine KeyMr. Kory KoehlerMr. Walter and Mrs. Gail Kristiansen

Mr. David LadewigMr. Jerrold E. LandonMs. Dovie Jo LehrMr. Chet Lewis Mr. Maymo LewisMs. Diane ListerMs. Allison LockeMr. Larry W. LogsdonMs. Jennifer Luke Ms. Roxie LyonsMrs. Janet Marshall Ms. Gail Anne MasonMs. Susan MaukMr. John and Mrs. Tookie McMahanMr. Roy and Mrs. Sue MeaseMr. Dan and Mrs. Mary Mims Ms. Argie Mims Dr. Kerry MixMs. Rene MoaratiMr. John and Mrs. Rose MoonMr. John “JR” and Mrs. Sheressa Moon Mr. Jonathan MoreauMs. Terrie MorganMr. Stuart Moss

GIFTS OVER $100 RECEIVED FROM INDIVIDUALS FROM JANUARY 1, 2016 TO DECEMBER 31, 2016

Renee Ydelle Westbrook, Rosalie Westbrook, Mickie Westbrook (top photo)Marcie Westbrook (bottom photo)

Dr. B.J. Westbrook (center) with daughters Renee Westbrook (left) and Mickie Westbrook (right)

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Ms. Jeanne MullicanMr. Frank and Mrs. Carmen NadolneyMrs. Joy Niday Mrs. Patricia NidayDr. Donald R. NinoDr. Catherine O’BrienDr. Alexander C. OkwonnaMrs. Allison Orchid Mr. Pete OroscoMr. Richard OusmanMr. William and Mrs. Debbie Palko Ms. Angela PerkinsMr. Stephen and Mrs. Jana Phelps Mr. Ken and Mrs. Alicia PhelpsMr. Wyndell Phillips RADM William (U.S. Navy, Ret.) and Mrs. Nancy Pickavance Mr. William Plant Ms. Pamela PoggioliMr. Calvin and Mrs. Patricia PowitzkyMr. Fred and Mrs. Ellen Prelle Mr. Dan PresleyMs. Kathy Pope Dr. William and Mrs. Katherine Raffetto

Dr. David and Mrs. Roxanne RainwaterMr. Henry L. RammMs. Allison RhodesMs. Wendy RepsherMs. Shirley RevakDr. Lyn RobertsonMs. Lynn Rodriguez Ms. Rebecca A. RoofMs. Kelly R. SaenzMs. Maxine Sanders Dr. Dawn SchwabMs. Vivian SharitMr. Kenneth ShaverMr. Kyle Shaw Dr. Shawn SilmanMr. Keith and Mrs. Rae SinorMs. Sharon K. SledgeState Representative Wayne Smith Mr. Daniel J. SnooksMr. Ernest Speed, Jr. Mr. John and Mrs. Marjo StachMr. Robert and Mrs. Kara StanicicMs. Patricia SteinkeSenator Larry Taylor

Mr. Robert and Mrs. Johana ThomasMr. Robert Trabanino Ms. Dora TrevinoMr. Stephen TrncakMrs. Connie ValeriusMs. Kerry WalshMr. Mike and Mrs. Cecilia WarthMr. Roger T. WatkinsMs. Julia WebbMr. Wayne and Mrs. Liz Webb Ms. Carita Hayes WebsterMr. Bill and Mrs. Jackie Welch Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Janice WendtMs. Neil and Mrs. Eloise WestDr. B.J. Westbrook, D.D.S.Dr. Ruede and Mrs. Charlcya Wheeler

Mrs. Robert WhitmarshMr. Van Allen WiggintonMs. Marilyn WilkinsMr. Larry and Mrs. Carol WilsonMr. Dennis and Mrs. Kathy WinklerMr. Gregory Scott WilliamsMr. Herman Williams, Jr. Ms. Susan K. Williams Dr. Laurel V. WilliamsonMr. Lane and Mrs. Carter WimberlyDr. Mary E. WisgirdaMr. James WoodMs. L. Woodard Ms. Man YaningMs. Catherine YendellMr. Joseph Zwiercan

A Life of ServiceDr. B.J. Westbrook served his country in the United States Army during World War II. As a member of

a generation that persevered through one of the hardest times in American history, it is no surprise that

he continues a life of service through funding scholarships for San Jacinto College students, ensuring

that students have access to a quality, affordable education.

A longtime resident of the North Channel area, Westbrook has seen the College evolve along with the

surrounding community. Over those years, he noted how the educational and workforce training needs

also evolved. With an eye to the future, Westbook has established an endowment through planned

giving with the San Jacinto College Foundation. By including the Foundation in his will, Westbrook’s

legacy will support student success for countless students embarking on their educational and

professional journeys who might otherwise have found finances a barrier to college.

San Jacinto College does everything possible to help students succeed in reaching their goals. The Foundation shares this mission and plays a vital role in fulfilling it. Often, the barrier standing in the way of a student’s goal is money. The San Jacinto College Foundation exists to help remove that barrier. To donate to the San Jacinto College Foundation, call 281-998-6104 or visit sanjac.edu/foundation.

Staying the CourseAfter serving 20 years in the U.S. Navy,

working on the water is second nature to

Shamez Davis. Wanting to incorporate his

Navy experience into a civilian career, Davis

enrolled in the College’s maritime program.

“There are quite a few veterans in my classes,

ranging from all ages,” said Davis. “At 40,

I’d say I’m the second-oldest in my cohort.

We also have some students that are in the

program right out of high school. We’re all

learning from each other, and that’s something

I like about the maritime program.”

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Special thanks go to former Texas State

Representative and U.S. Army veteran Wayne

Smith, who coordinated two $10,000 donations

from Walmart to the San Jacinto College Centers

of Excellence for Veteran Student Success and Lee College’s veteran student programs. The donations

are part of Walmart’s Veterans Welcome Home

Commitment program that launched on

Memorial Day 2013. Since then, more than 100,000 new veteran associates

have been hired and more than 9,000 have

been promoted.

Along with being a maritime student, Davis

also works part-time in the Central Campus

Veteran Student Success Center. “The first

time I came to campus to get information

on the maritime program, the veteran

center staff members were very welcoming

and helpful, and that stood out to me. I felt

comfortable talking to them. It impressed

me so much that I applied for a part-time

position in the veteran center. Now that I’ve

been working here, I feel fortunate to be that

same helpful resource to veterans and their

dependents who come to the veteran center.”

As he continues in his first year at San Jacinto

College, Davis said that he hopes to be a part

of any plans to expand the veteran center

services to the Maritime Campus. “The

College has done such a tremendous job

with their veteran centers and the services

they provide,” he said. “Because there are so

many veterans at the Maritime Campus, if

they decide to have a veteran center there,

I definitely want to be a part of that.”

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Feeding curiositySTEM is big news at San Jacinto College. The College is a powerhouse in preparing

students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). With a robust

STEM Council that meets monthly and draws ideas from administrators, faculty and

staff, San Jacinto College offers students opportunities in prestigious research internships

at places such as NASA and Rice University. The College also has scholarships to

fund students’ education, such as the successful Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority

Participation Scholarship program. Additionally, there are service learning activities such

as STEM Expos that allow students to apply their knowledge and benefit others in the

community. The College also has plenty of undergraduate research opportunities that

place San Jacinto College students side-by-side with university students. They even talk

“STEM” with astronauts, medical researchers and engineers.

San Jacinto College STEM students are well prepared for transfer, and those who

choose a STEM path in technical education enter the workforce with additional skills

that place them ahead of others in the job market. Take a look at all that San Jacinto

College is doing to prepare graduates in the science, technology, engineering and

mathematics fields by visiting sanjac.edu/stem-council.

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Not Your Average ProfCan a nationally recognized, award-winning math professor who didn’t finish high school

change students’ lives? Yes. And that’s exactly what math professor Matt Lewis is doing.

“Since I was 15, I wanted to be in college,” said Lewis. When other kids headed to the beach for

spring break, he headed to college. “I had some college friends, and during spring break of my

sophomore year of high school, I went to school with them. I was amazed. I wanted to learn

everything, and still do,” he laughed. “The following year I convinced my parents to let me take

the GED. I passed with no problems, and instead of returning to high school after Christmas

break, I started college. Since then, teaching has allowed me to stay where I always wanted to be.”

Math is often a barrier that hinders students from successfully completing their higher education

credential. Lewis worked on a team of San Jacinto College math faculty that developed the

AIM (Acceleration in Mathematics) program, a corequisite course that incorporates remedial

math with college algebra. “AIM students are usually one to two math levels below college

algebra,” Lewis said. “But because of AIM’s reputation, students have this hope that you don’t

see in a regular college algebra class. Their optimism is an incredible resource. If you can get a

student to feel optimistic, you can use that to help them. They become resilient because of it.”

Lewis added that the College itself is changing the educational landscape of community

colleges. “What works at San Jacinto College is our culture. This isn’t a place where you can

easily be complacent because there’s always passionate people around you trying to innovate

and do better for our students. Without that climate I don’t think any one of us would be

succeeding. There’s no better place to be in community college education right now.”

The pathway to Student SuccessStudent success is at the heart of everything we do. In recognition of our continuous effort to improve student success, San

Jacinto College has been selected as one of 30 colleges nationwide to participate in the American Association of Community

Colleges Pathways Initiative. This work aims to create a student-ready college that promotes completion of student

educational goals through well-defined pathways and customer-service focused support.

The San Jacinto College vision for Pathways is that a student should never fail because of a barrier we overlooked or

created. Our faculty and staff are working together, examining processes and procedures, and determining if they present

unintended barriers to student success and completion. With the help of faculty, we are getting student input on what

barriers they encounter along their educational pathway. As a result, a group of leaders in student support services, faculty,

financial aid and administration has begun the job of examining and redesigning the student experience from enrollment

through the last semester. The intended result is for students to complete their certificate or degree in a timely manner to

transfer to a four-year university as a junior or move into a career in their chosen field.

This hard work will result in well-defined pathways that support our students in the quest for a brighter future for

themselves and their families. To find out more about the San Jacinto College Pathways Initiative, visit sanjac.edu/pathways.

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SAN JACINTO COLLEGE

Leadership teamBrenda Hellyer, B.S., M.B.A., C.P.A., Ed.D. Chancellor

Laurel V. Williamson, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Deputy Chancellor and College President

Teri A. Crawford, A.S., B.S., M.B.A. Vice Chancellor, Marketing, Public Relations and Government Affairs

Allatia Harris, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Vice Chancellor, Strategic Initiatives, Workforce Development, Community Relations and Diversity

Brenda Jones, A.A.S., B.A., M.S., Ph.D. Provost, San Jacinto College

Chester Lewis, B.S., M.S.Vice Chancellor, Fiscal Affairs

William Raffetto, B.S., M.S., Ed.D. Provost, San Jacinto College

Rob Stanicic, B.Com., B.Tech, M.B.A. Chief Information Officer

Stephen Trncak, B.S. Vice Chancellor, Human Resources

Van A. Wigginton, B.S., M.P.A., J.D.Provost, San Jacinto College

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sanjac.edu/strategic-leadership-team

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WHO WE SERVESan Jacinto College serves the communities and citizens of East Harris County, Texas. The San Jacinto College taxing area includes the Channelview, Deer Park, Galena Park, La Porte, Pasadena and Sheldon Independent School Districts. The College’s service area expands to include portions of the Humble, Pearland and Clear Creek school districts.

SAN JACINTO COLLEGE LOCATIONSAdministration Office4624 Fairmont ParkwayPasadena, Texas 77504

Central Campus8060 Spencer HighwayPasadena, Texas 77505

North Campus5800 Uvalde RoadHouston, Texas 77049

South Campus13735 Beamer RoadHouston, Texas 77089

Maritime Campus3700 Old Hwy. 146La Porte, Texas 77571

Onlinesanjac.edu/online

CITIES IN THE SAN JACINTO COLLEGE DISTRICTGalena ParkJacinto CityChannelviewHumble (portions)ShoreacresMorgan’s PointLa PorteSouth Houston

PasadenaDeer ParkSeabrook*El Lago*Taylor Lake Village*Nassau Bay*Webster*Pearland**

*Cities in the service area only**Portions of Pearland are in the taxing district. The remainder is in the service area.

TUITION AND FEES

General Service Fee is $150. Based on 12 credit hours which does not include course specific fees, books and other expenses. Fees are effective fall 2016 semester.

IN DISTRICT$750 ($50 per credit hour)

OUT-OF-DISTRICT$1,290 ($95 per credit hour)

OUT-OF-STATE$2,070 ($160 per credit hour)

quick facts

28,998 STUDENTS COLLEGE-WIDE**Unduplicated College-wide: Cross campus enrolled students are only counted once for College-wide purposes.

17,362 (59.9%) Associate Degree

2,191 (7.6%)Earn a Certificate

7,275 (25.1%) Earn Credits to Transfer

1,054 (3.6%)Improve Job Skills

385 (1.3%)Personal Enrichment

731 (2.5%)Did Not Respond

FALL 2016 HEADCOUNT BY INTENT

13,762 (41.5%)Central Campus

8,193 (24.7%) North Campus

11,228 (33.8%) South Campus

FALL 2016 CAMPUS ENROLLMENT

6,598 (22.8%)Full-time

22,400 (77.2%)Part-time

FALL 2016 STUDENT ATTENDANCETRANSFERS TO 4-YEAR INSTITUTIONS2,350

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*Average class size is computed by summing all enrollments in all courses and dividing by the total number of courses. **Full-time and part-time faculty.The student-to-faculty ratio is computed as follows: total unduplicated student headcount divided by total unduplicated faculty who taught a course in the fall semester.

GRADUATES BY DEGREE/CERTIFICATE (FALL 2015–SUMMER 2016)

1,302 (18.5%) Associate of Applied Science

2,290 (32.6%) Associate of Arts

99 (1.4%) Associate of Arts in Teaching

447 (6.4%) Associate of Science

1,367 (19.5%) Certificate of Technology

340 (4.8%) Level 2 Certificate of Technology

1,174 (16.7%) Occupational Certificate

7,019DEGREES/CERTIFICATES

FALL 2016 STUDENT CHARACTERISTICS

AGE

3,654 (12.6%)17 & Under

13,199 (45.5%) 18-21

9,711 (33.5%) 22-34

2,038 (7.0%) 35-49

396 (1.4%) Over 50

AVERAGE AGE: 23.1

ETHNICITY

7,398 (25.5%) White or Caucasian

15,839 (54.6%) Hispanic or Latino Origin

173 (0.6%) American Indian or Alaskan Native

567 (2.0%) International

2,981 (10.3%) Black or African American

1,647 (5.7%) Asian

57 (0.2%) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

336 (1.2%) Unknown or Not Reported

GENDER

16,337 (56.3%)Female

12,661 (43.7%)Male

San Jacinto College is proud to be ranked as one of the top 100 community colleges in the country for the number of degrees awarded.Among more than 1,100 two-year colleges nationwide, San Jac is ranked:

in granting associate degrees across all disciplines

#15

in granting associate degrees to Hispanic students

#8

in granting associate degrees in science technologies/technicians

#2

in granting associate degrees in precision production

#21in granting associate degrees in multi/interdisciplinary studies

#31

#17 in granting associate degreesin business

#17 in granting associate degreesin engineering technologies and engineering-related fields

FACULTY AND PERSONNEL*Administrators** 122Faculty*** 1,308Full-time support staff 676

Total 2,106*Unduplicated College-wide **Includes deans and directors ***Full-time and part-time

21.0AVERAGE CLASS SIZE*

25:1STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO**

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Financial ReviewThe following is an overview of the

College’s financial operations for the

fiscal year ended August 31, 2016

(FY 2016). Most of the information

contained within this Report to the

Community is extracted from the

financial information contained within

the FY 2016 Comprehensive Annual

Financial Report (CAFR). The CAFR is

a more detailed and complete financial

presentation prepared in conformance

with Generally Accepted Accounting

Principles (GAAP) and was audited

by the College’s independent auditors,

which resulted in the College receiving

an unmodified opinion. An unmodified

opinion is given when an auditor can

state that the financial statements are

accurately and fairly presented in all

material respects. The College’s CAFR

is available on the College’s website at

sanjac.edu/annual-financial-reports.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND NET POSITIONThe College’s financial position in FY 2016 continues to remain strong with total assets of $718 million, total liabilities of $560 million, and total net position of $166 million. Total net position decreased by $9.4 million in 2016, a 5.3 percent decrease. The decrease is primarily due to the decrease of $9.6 million in net investment in capital assets. The following is prepared from the College’s Statement of Net Position and provides a summary of its assets, liabilities and net position for the years ended August 31 (amounts expressed in millions):

Assets and Deferred Outflows

Current assets $ 98.3Capital assets, net of depreciation 416.1Other current assets and deferred outflows 217.2

Total assets and deferred outflows 731.6

Liabilities and Deferred Inflows Current liabilities 53.4

Noncurrent liabilities and deferred inflows 511.4

Total liabilities and deferred inflows 564.8

Net position:

Net investment in capital assets 124.8 Restricted - expendable 4.0 Unrestricted 38.0

Total net position $ 166.8

Revenues

Tuition and fees $ 41.8 Grants and contracts 9.9 Auxiliary, sales and other 5.5 State 44.0 Taxes 85.3 Federal 40.9

Total revenues 227.4

Expenses

Instruction $ 68.5 Public Service 6.9 Academic 15.5 Student 14.4Institutional 43.2Maintenance 16.7Scholarships 31.7Depreciation 18.8Interest, auxiliary and other 21.1

Total expenses 236.8

Decrease in net position * (9.40)

*The decrease includes $18.8 million in depreciation, which is a non-cash transaction.

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SAN JACINTO COLLEGE ANNUAL HIGHLIGHTS

FACILITY SERVICESBond Program 2015 ($425 million) and Revenue Bonds 2015 ($50 million)

The College received $50 million from the sale of combined fee revenue bonds (Series 2015) to fund the North Campus Center for Industrial Technology. This program is scheduled to be competed in the first quarter of 2017.

Design is underway for seven buildings included in the 2015 Bond program. New buildings include a petrochemical and energy technology training facility, a student services welcome center, a general classroom building, a new cosmetology/culinary training center on the North Campus, a cosmetology training center on the South Campus and an engineering and technology building. The 2015 Bond program also includes design of one building and renovation of nine buildings. Significant infrastructure projects are also included in the 2015 Bond program. These have not yet begun.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONThe College received a Landmark Award from the Houston Business Journal. The College was named the Texas Association of School Administrators and Boards’ Caudill Architectural Design Award for the Maritime Technology and Training Center on the Maritime Campus. The North Campus Center for Industrial Technology received the Tilt-Up Concrete Association Achievement Award.

BOND RATINGSOn Aug. 31, 2016, the College’s credit ratings were affirmed as follows:

Moody’s Investor’s Service (1) Standard & Poor’s (2)

General Obligation Bonds Aa2 AA

Maintenance and Tax Notes Aa2 AA

Revenue Bonds Aa3 Not Rated

1. Moody’s affirmed the General Obligation Bonds, Maintenance Tax Notes, and Revenue Bondsrating on Aug. 10, 2016.

2. Standard & Poor’s affirmed the General Obligation Bonds and Maintenance Tax Notes rating onAug. 15, 2016.

Operating Revenues

Operating Expenses

Tuition and fees Grants and contracts Auxiliary, sales and other

State Taxes Federal

38%

18%

18%

4%

3%19%

29%

3%

7%

6%18%

7%

13%

8%

9%

Instruction Public service Academic Student Institutional

Maintenance Scholarships Depreciation Interest, auxiliary and other

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san jacinto college Mission, Vision and ValuesMissionOur mission is to ensure student success, create seamless

transitions, and enrich the quality of life in the communities

we serve.

VisionSan Jacinto College will be the leader in educational excellence

and in the achievement of equity among diverse populations.

We will empower students to achieve their goals, redefine

their expectations, and encourage their exploration of new

opportunities. Our passions are people, learning, innovation,

and continuous improvement.

Values

Integrity: Ethical and Professional

“We act in ways which instill confidence and trust.”

Excellence: In Everything We Do

“We achieve quality results in everything we do.”

Accountability: It’s Up to Us

“We take responsibility for our commitments and outcomes.”

Innovation: Lead the Way

“We apply our knowledge, skill, insight, and imagination to

recognize opportunities, solve problems, and recommend

new solutions.”

Sense of Community: Caring for Those We Serve

and Ourselves

“We demonstrate genuine concern for the well-being of our

students, our community and ourselves.”

Student Success: Our Ultimate Measure

“We enable students to achieve their goals.”

Diversity: Celebrate the Differences

“We celebrate the diversity of ideas and cultures.”

Collaboration: We Work Together

“We work together for the benefit of the college.”

ACCREDITATION STATEMENTThe San Jacinto Community College District is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of The San Jacinto Community College District.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTThe San Jacinto College District is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. No person including students, faculty, staff, part-time and temporary workers will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination or harassment under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by the San Jacinto College District on the basis of the categories listed.

The following College officials have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College’s non-discrimination policies:

Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Services Joanna Zimmermann (students) - Co-Lead Title IX Coordinator8060 Spencer HighwayPasadena, Texas 77505joanna.zimmermann@sjcd.edu281-476-1863

Vice President of Human Resources Sandra Ramirez (employees) - Co-Lead Title IX Coordinator 4620 Fairmont Parkway Pasadena, Texas 77504sandra.ramirez@sjcd.edu281-991-2659

Vice Chancellor of Strategic Initiatives Allatia Harris (equity in athletics) 8060 Spencer HighwayPasadena, Texas 77505allatia.harris@sjcd.edu281-459-7140

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