The Greater HoustonP-16 Council

The Greater HoustonP-16 Council

Laurie Bricker, THECB

Elaine Barber, GHP

Charles Cook, HCC

Michele Pola, A+ Challenge

Laurie Bricker, THECB

Elaine Barber, GHP

Charles Cook, HCC

Michele Pola, A+ Challenge

Greater Houston PartnershipGreater Houston Partnership

Mission

The Greater Houston Partnership is the primary advocate of Houston’s business community and is dedicated to building regional economic prosperity.

Partnership Operates Four Divisions

Partnership Operates Four Divisions

Business Development Economic Development and World Trade Public Policy

a. Government Relationsb. Regional Planningc. Regional Issues

Member Services Support Services

Partnership OverviewPartnership Overview

Annual Operating Budget of 7.8 Million

2,500 Member Companies

78 Full-Time Employees

60 Standing Committees

The Partnership has maintained a strong level of commitment from Houston’s business leaders

The Board of Directors represent a broad cross section of over 135 Business Chief Executive Officers

Historical ReferenceHistorical Reference

Advised HISD on Matters of Governance, operation and maintenance of the District (Decentralization and Bond Recommendation)

Conducted Assessment of HISD’s organizational structure

Policy Generation

Provide a forum for dissecting complex education issues

Improve dialogue between the education and business communities

Education and WorkforceEducation and Workforce

Mission:

To develop initiatives that impact the quality and financing of public and higher education (P16+) to improve the Houston region’s ability to produce a work-ready labor force prepared to compete in a global economy.

Committees:a. Strategic Planning/Emerging Issues/Public Policyb. Principal Qualityc. Increasing Student Achievement/Texas Scholarsd. Workforce Development

Link to P16+ CouncilLink to P16+ Council

Strategic Visioning

600,000 New Jobs by 2015

Relationship Building

Policy Implications

Serves as a vehicle to publicize and promote successes in education—at all levels

Example: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Star Awards

Star Award RecipientsStar Award Recipients

GHP honored four local institutions and one finalist for their outstanding contributions to higher education.

Houston Community College System

North Harris Montgomery Community College District

University of Houston

Gulf Coast Consortia/Keck Center

Texas Southern University (Finalist)

Houston A+ Challenge

Focus – Quality Education For All Imperatives

Reduce Isolation (Collaborate) Personalization Quality Teaching and Learning

Intermediary Resources Fiscal Agent Accountability

Link to P16+ CouncilLink to P16+ Council

Common Focus Alignment Of Effort/Resources Closing The Gaps College-Bound Culture Impact

– Convocation

– Shared Learning

– Networking

– Resources

Policy Implications

1415 Louisiana, Box 9

Houston, Texas 77002

713-658-1881

www.houstonaplus.org

Local Participation Strategies:Houston Community College Local Participation Strategies:Houston Community College

Participation in the P-16 Council Hosting of Mobile Go Center and P-16 Field

Representatives Aggressive marketing of Tech-Prep and Dual Credit

courses Implementation of the College Connection Program Establishment of Early College High Schools Increased resources through grant programs –

Achieving the Dream, Title V, etc. Emphasis on data to improve programs and services

College Connection ProgramCollege Connection Program

On-line application by students to HCC On-line application by students for federal

financial aid Assessment of college-level skills Career exploration Academic advising College orientation (information on college

programs and services available at HCC) College tour/visit

Early College High School (ECHS) Core Principles

Early College High School (ECHS) Core Principles

College preparation with use of the new 3Rs – rigor, relevance, relationships

Small, personalized learning environments Incorporation of dual credit courses Technology as tool for design/delivery of

engaging curricula Incorporation of external experiences –

internships, service learning, etc.

What challenges remain to ensure on-going success?

What challenges remain to ensure on-going success?

Curriculum alignment

State inventory of dual credit courses; provision of textbooks

Testing – need for greater coordination between secondary and higher education testing needs (e.g., use of the ACT model).

Other details require agreement/alignment: tuition/fees, calendars, GPAs, etc.

Financial aid for students if tuition/fees are not waived by colleges

Achieving the Dream:HCC Strategies

Achieving the Dream:HCC Strategies

1. Increase Financial Aid - need for more aggressive outreach, better processes

2. Improve Results in Developmental Math – better design and delivery – better faculty training (in coordination with a Title V grant)

3. Implement Learning Communities – shown by research as most effective strategy

4. Enhance Student Tracking – identify and track benchmarks for early interventions/actions