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Dr. Desmond Lewis - HCC Associate Vice Chancellor, College Readiness
Casey Chavez - HCC Dean, Dual Credit Partnerships & Initiatives
Join us for the Dual Credit Institute for Teaching and Learning, an enriching educational experience designed to empower educators with the knowledge, tools, and strategies essential for effective dual credit instruction. This institute serves as a pivotal platform for educators, administrators, and stakeholders invested in enhancing the dual credit learning experience.
Jette Lott, ADA Counselor
This session provides an overview of the ADA services available to HCC students. The audience will learn about the process and implementation of reasonable classroom accommodations.
Corey Aeck - Success Coach, Dual Credit Northwest
Casey Chavez - Dean, Dual Credit Partnerships and Initiatives
This presentation aims to equip dual credit faculty with effective strategies for maintaining clear, professional, and timely communication with high school partners, P-16 Initiatives, and their academic departments at Houston Community College (HCC). The program covers essential touchpoints, including the roles of high school liaisons and their P-16 team, as well as practical guidance on handling roster discrepancies, grade reporting, and classroom concerns.
A portion of the presentation focuses on FERPA compliance, emphasizing the importance of protecting dual credit students' privacy while collaborating with the high school liaisons in ensuring their academic success. By the end of the session, faculty members will have a comprehensive understanding of how to foster positive communication, ensure adherence to institutional and legal protocols, and contribute to the success of dual credit programs.
Laura Ayers - Director, Faculty Acdemy
We want students to connect with our material, and we want to connect with our students. In this workshop, we’ll explore practical and effective methods for incorporating student reflection into various teaching formats, including lectures, discussions, and assignments. Participants will leave with a toolkit of strategies and resources, as well as a renewed enthusiasm for building stronger connections with their students through the intentional integration of reflective practices.
Toks Alonge - Director, State and Federal Reporting
Christopher Burnett - Director, Research, Assessment & Evaluation
HB8 fundamentally transformed how the state of Texas funds its community colleges. While almost all of the funds are tied to student outcomes such as obtaining a credential, transferring to a four- year university, or earning 15 credit hours in Dual Credit, it also created Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) funding. The goal of the funding is to ensure finances do not prevent eligible high school students from participating in dual credit offerings. This presentation will provide information on FAST and what it means for HCC.
Dr. Samantha Rodriguez, PhD. - Co-Coordinator, Puente Program
Are you interested in learning more about culturally relevant and other practices that increase student success? This session will focus on the HCC Bridge (PUENTE) Program's core student success practices, including the importance of care in the classroom, incorporating a culturally relevant pedagogy that affirms students and builds upon their life experiences, and how to create a sense of belonging through learning communities.
Osvaldo Gomez - Director, EEO and Complience (Interim)
Marina Guerra, Outreach & Education Coordinator, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Practicing civil behavior establishes a safe and empathetic environment where individuals can contribute their best ideas, knowing they will be heard and valued. Civility is more than making others feel comfortable. It is about creating a dynamic, diverse, and productive workplace where everyone can thrive. To do so, employees need to be familiar with the policies and regulations that govern a discrimination and harassment-free workplace.
Jodie Khan - Director, P-16 Central
Mary Rodriguez - Director, P-16 Southeast
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) intends to assess a student's College Readiness for college level academic coursework by testing reading, writing, and math ability. This session will give you an update on what we have set up with our Dual Credit partners to assist with getting our students TSI ready for Dual Credit.
If you would like to learn more about our TSI Bootcamps and our EdReady platform, please join our link.
Amanda Guerrero - Director, Instructional Support
Come and learn more about the student and instructional support services at HCCS. One of the most caring acts an educator can do, is know what support services are available, how to connect students to them, and follow up as we partner for success.
Dr. Brenda Quintanilla - Regional Manager, Innovative Instructional Technology & Learning Services
Participate in this session to explore pedagogical strategies for incorporating AI into the learning journey. We will ask and answer: what is AI, how can it engage students, and what are some use-case scenarios?
Jette Lott, ADA Counselor
This session provides an overview of the ADA services available to HCC students. The audience will learn about the process and implementation of reasonable classroom accommodations.
Corey Aeck - Success Coach, Dual Credit Northwest
Casey Chavez - Dean, Dual Credit Partnerships and Initiatives
This presentation aims to equip dual credit faculty with effective strategies for maintaining clear, professional, and timely communication with high school partners, P-16 Initiatives, and their academic departments at Houston Community College (HCC). The program covers essential touchpoints, including the roles of high school liaisons and their P-16 team, as well as practical guidance on handling roster discrepancies, grade reporting, and classroom concerns.
A portion of the presentation focuses on FERPA compliance, emphasizing the importance of protecting dual credit students' privacy while collaborating with the high school liaisons in ensuring their academic success. By the end of the session, faculty members will have a comprehensive understanding of how to foster positive communication, ensure adherence to institutional and legal protocols, and contribute to the success of dual credit programs.
Laura Ayers - Director, Faculty Acdemy
We want students to connect with our material, and we want to connect with our students. In this workshop, we’ll explore practical and effective methods for incorporating student reflection into various teaching formats, including lectures, discussions, and assignments. Participants will leave with a toolkit of strategies and resources, as well as a renewed enthusiasm for building stronger connections with their students through the intentional integration of reflective practices.
Andrew Lofters - Program Director, (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board)
This presentation examines the recent changes to dual credit rules effective May 16, 2024. It reviews the modifications made to dual credit courses and student eligibility criteria, providing a comprehensive overview of the new guidelines. The presentation details the enrollment criteria for dual credit students, identifies the courses now eligible for dual credit, and outlines the criteria by which students will be deemed eligible for participation in dual credit programs.
Toks Alonge - Director, State and Federal Reporting
Christopher Burnett - Director, Research, Assessment & Evaluation
HB8 fundamentally transformed how the state of Texas funds its community colleges. While almost all of the funds are tied to student outcomes such as obtaining a credential, transferring to a four- year university, or earning 15 credit hours in Dual Credit, it also created Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) funding. The goal of the funding is to ensure finances do not prevent eligible high school students from participating in dual credit offerings. This presentation will provide information on FAST and what it means for HCC.
Dr. Samantha Rodriguez, PhD. - Co-Coordinator, Puente Program
Are you interested in learning more about culturally relevant and other practices that increase student success? This session will focus on the HCC Bridge (PUENTE) Program's core student success practices, including the importance of care in the classroom, incorporating a culturally relevant pedagogy that affirms students and builds upon their life experiences, and how to create a sense of belonging through learning communities.
Osvaldo Gomez - Director, EEO and Complience (Interim)
Marina Guerra - Outreach & Education Coordinator, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Practicing civil behavior establishes a safe and empathetic environment where individuals can contribute their best ideas, knowing they will be heard and valued. Civility is more than making others feel comfortable. It is about creating a dynamic, diverse, and productive workplace where everyone can thrive. To do so, employees need to be familiar with the policies and regulations that govern a discrimination and harassment-free workplace.
Jodie Khan - Director, P-16 Central
Mary Rodriguez - Director, P-16 Southeast
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) intends to assess a student's College Readiness for college level academic coursework by testing reading, writing, and math ability. This session will give you an update on what we have set up with our Dual Credit partners to assist with getting our students TSI ready for Dual Credit.
If you would like to learn more about our TSI Bootcamps and our EdReady platform, please join our link.
Amanda Guerrero - Director, Instructional Support
Come and learn more about the student and instructional support services at HCCS. One of the most caring acts an educator can do, is know what support services are available, how to connect students to them, and follow up as we partner for success.
Dr. Brenda Quintanilla - Regional Manager, Innovative Instructional Technology & Learning Services
Participate in this session to explore pedagogical strategies for incorporating AI into the learning journey. We will ask and answer: what is AI, how can it engage students, and what are some use-case scenarios?
Jette Lott, ADA Counselor
This session provides an overview of the ADA services available to HCC students. The audience will learn about the process and implementation of reasonable classroom accommodations.
Corey Aeck - Success Coach, Dual Credit Northwest
Casey Chavez - Dean, Dual Credit Partnerships and Initiatives
This presentation aims to equip dual credit faculty with effective strategies for maintaining clear, professional, and timely communication with high school partners, P-16 Initiatives, and their academic departments at Houston Community College (HCC). The program covers essential touchpoints, including the roles of high school liaisons and their P-16 team, as well as practical guidance on handling roster discrepancies, grade reporting, and classroom concerns.
A portion of the presentation focuses on FERPA compliance, emphasizing the importance of protecting dual credit students' privacy while collaborating with the high school liaisons in ensuring their academic success. By the end of the session, faculty members will have a comprehensive understanding of how to foster positive communication, ensure adherence to institutional and legal protocols, and contribute to the success of dual credit programs.
Laura Ayers - Director, Faculty Acdemy
We want students to connect with our material, and we want to connect with our students. In this workshop, we’ll explore practical and effective methods for incorporating student reflection into various teaching formats, including lectures, discussions, and assignments. Participants will leave with a toolkit of strategies and resources, as well as a renewed enthusiasm for building stronger connections with their students through the intentional integration of reflective practices.
Andrew Lofters - Program Director, (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board)
This presentation examines the recent changes to dual credit rules effective May 16, 2024. It reviews the modifications made to dual credit courses and student eligibility criteria, providing a comprehensive overview of the new guidelines. The presentation details the enrollment criteria for dual credit students, identifies the courses now eligible for dual credit, and outlines the criteria by which students will be deemed eligible for participation in dual credit programs.
Toks Alonge - Director, State and Federal Reporting Christopher Burnett - Director, Research, Assessment & Evaluation
HB8 fundamentally transformed how the state of Texas funds its community colleges. While almost all of the funds are tied to student outcomes such as obtaining a credential, transferring to a four- year university, or earning 15 credit hours in Dual Credit, it also created Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) funding. The goal of the funding is to ensure finances do not prevent eligible high school students from participating in dual credit offerings. This presentation will provide information on FAST and what it means for HCC.
Dr. Samantha Rodriguez, PhD. - Co-Coordinator, Puente Program
Are you interested in learning more about culturally relevant and other practices that increase student success? This session will focus on the HCC Bridge (PUENTE) Program's core student success practices, including the importance of care in the classroom, incorporating a culturally relevant pedagogy that affirms students and builds upon their life experiences, and how to create a sense of belonging through learning communities.
Osvaldo Gomez - Director, EEO and Complience (Interim)
Marina Guerra - Outreach & Education Coordinator, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Practicing civil behavior establishes a safe and empathetic environment where individuals can contribute their best ideas, knowing they will be heard and valued. Civility is more than making others feel comfortable. It is about creating a dynamic, diverse, and productive workplace where everyone can thrive. To do so, employees need to be familiar with the policies and regulations that govern a discrimination and harassment-free workplace.
Jodie Khan - Director, P-16 Central
Mary Rodriguez - Director, P-16 Southeast
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) intends to assess a student's College Readiness for college level academic coursework by testing reading, writing, and math ability. This session will give you an update on what we have set up with our Dual Credit partners to assist with getting our students TSI ready for Dual Credit.
If you would like to learn more about our TSI Bootcamps and our EdReady platform, please join our link.
Amanda Guerrero - Director, Instructional Support
Come and learn more about the student and instructional support services at HCCS. One of the most caring acts an educator can do, is know what support services are available, how to connect students to them, and follow up as we partner for success.
Dr. Brenda Quintanilla - Regional Manager, Innovative Instructional Technology & Learning Services
Participate in this session to explore pedagogical strategies for incorporating AI into the learning journey. We will ask and answer: what is AI, how can it engage students, and what are some use-case scenarios?
Spotlights (Student Achievements)
Questions/Answers
Closing Remarks
As the Dual Credit Institute for Teaching and Learning draws to a close, join us for a reflective and inspiring closing session that celebrates our collective achievements and sets the stage for future advancements in dual credit education.
Join us for a memorable and impactful closing session as we celebrate achievements, share insights, and chart the course for the future of dual credit education!