GENERAL INFORMATION General Information Lone Star College System Vision Lone Star College System is recognized globally as the premier community college for student success, innovation and partnerships. Lone Star College System Mission Lone Star College System provides comprehen- sive educational opportunities and programs to enrich lives. Lone Star College System Value Statements administrators and staff and that our System programs, services and personnel reflect the Affordable Access communities we serve. We believe that the Lone Star College System provides an affordable and accessible edu- Economic and Workforce Development cational experience which meets the needs of We believe that the Lone Star College System its diverse communities. serves as the critical link for economic and workforce development to provide prosperity Building Communities and Partnerships through partnerships with business, govern- We believe that the Lone Star College System ment and community organizations. is the catalyst for promoting a seamless educa- tional journey and for nurturing the intellectual Ethics/Integrity and cultural life of the community. We believe that it is essential that all Lone Star College System employees adhere to GENERAL Commitment to International Education the highest standards of ethics and integrity. INFORMATION We believe that the Lone Star College System demonstrates its commitment to international Evaluation/Accountability education by embracing multiple perspectives, We believe that it is essential that the Lone promoting understanding and educating stu- Star College System employ data-supported dents to become contributing members in a decision making and regularly assess the im- culturally and ethnically diverse world. pact and outcomes of our efforts for continuous improvement. Communication We believe that the achievement of the Vi- Human Resources sion and Mission of the Lone Star College We believe that the most important resources of System requires an effective system of com- the Lone Star College System are the individual munication among both internal and external faculty and staff members, who are entitled to constituencies. a supportive collegial work environment which rewards excellence and innovation, creates Diversity opportunities for professional development, We believe the Lone Star College System fosters meaningful involvement in shared gov- provides an inclusive learning and working ernance and provides excellent compensation. environment for our diverse students, faculty, 10 LSCS Catalog 2014/2015 GENERAL INFORMATION Leadership a competitive work environment and to be We believe that the Lone Star College System, effective lifelong learners. building on a solid foundation of growth and Stewardship service, is a recognized leader in the com- We believe that the Lone Star College System munity college movement, making important is committed to rigorous stewardship of the contributions to the profession through part- resources entrusted to its care to ensure max- nerships, innovation, scholarship, creative imum benefit for the community. services and integrated technologies. Technology Learning Environment We believe that technology is a critical resource We believe that the Lone Star College System in supporting and achieving instructional, is a dynamic learning environment, distin- operational and strategic goals of the Lone guished by academic freedom and excellence Star College System. in teaching, allowing citizens to develop to the full extent of their ability, to succeed in Lone Star College System at a Glance LoneStar.edu each semester with a total enrollment of more Known for its innovation and the visionary than 90,000 students. Student enrollment has thinking of its leaders, the Lone Star College doubled each of the last two decades. System is the largest institution of higher edu- Lone Star College has many student groups cation in the greater Houston area and one of and organizations that welcome participation the fastest-growing college systems in the U.S. and encourage student involvement, which is INFORMATION The multi-college system, located across the part of the LSCS Best Start program initiated GENERAL north Houston region, is comprised of six col- in 2011 to help students succeed. Best Start leges, seven satellite centers, and two university is Lone Star College’s Quality Enhancement centers: Lone Star College-University Center at Plan, an important required component for Montgomery and Lone Star College-University the college’s accreditation process with The Center at University Park. Student success is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools the core mission of this publicly-supported, two- Commission on Colleges, the regional body year, comprehensive community college system for the accreditation of degree-granting higher and it is committed to helping students complete education institutions in the Southern states. their education and reach their goals. From The Best Start plan involves a specific set of associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees to instructional activities designed to enhance certification in high-demand careers, Lone Star Lone Star College’s current efforts to help more College and its progressive partnerships with students succeed. The four steps of the plan are: many universities provide quality educational • Set a goal. opportunities for the successful development • Make a plan. of knowledge, skills and attitudes for a rap- idly-changing world. • Get connected (with faculty, advisor or counselor). The college system encompasses more than 1,400 square miles and serves a population • Get involved (join campus organizations of more than 2 million. As the largest com- and volunteer). munity college system in the Houston area, The plan was introduced in fall 2011 and it enrolls more than 78,000 credit students continues in 2014-15. LSCS Catalog 2014/2015 11 GENERAL INFORMATION About LSC-CyFair Cypress-Fairbanks residents voted to become part of the Lone Star College System in August 2000 and the new Lone Star College-CyFair opened in August 2003 as the fifth Lone Star College. LSC-CyFair now has three locations to help make education accessible and convenient for the rapidly- growing Cypress-Fairbanks area: 1) The LSC-CyFair campus on Barker Cypress Road at West Road, a 200-acre, state-of-the-art campus centered around beautiful ponds; 2) The LSC-Fairbanks Center at U.S. Highway 290 and West Little York Road, which is strategically designed for students who live or work in the southeast portion of the Cy-Fair community, and; 3) The LSC-Cypress Center, which opened last fall at Clay and Fry Roads, to serve residents in the southwest area of Cypress-Fairbanks. Hwy. 249 Hwy. 290 Highlights • LSC-CyFair offers more than 60 areas of study LSC-CyFair FM 1960 for the traditional, full- or part-time student; uni- versity partnerships, academic transfer courses West Rd. and degrees; and workforce development and continuing education. • Leading-edge technology to promote relevant Spencer Rd. Hwy. 529 W. Little York job skills in CISCO, Visual Communications LSC-Cypress Center and more. • State-of-the-art advanced manufacturing center, Sam Houston Pkwy. LSC- preparing students for degrees in welding, Barker Cypress Fairbanks Clay Rd. manufacturing, machining, electronics, drafting, Center engineering technology and more. Hwy. 6 Hwy. Fry Rd. • Exceptional health care programs including nursing, medical radiologic technology, medical GENERAL I-10 assisting and sonography. INFORMATION • Access to a comprehensive library system via a collaborative community partnership with the LSC-CYFAIR Harris County Public Library and LSC-CyFair. 9191 Barker Cypress Road • Training for Emergency Medical Services and Cypress, TX 77433-1383 fire science students at the Emergency Services 281.290.3200 Education Center via a collaborative community LoneStar.edu/CyFair partnership with LSC-CyFair and the Emergency LSC-FAIRBANKS CENTER Services District. 14955 Northwest Freeway • The Center for the Arts houses the visual and Houston, TX 77040 performing arts featuring artistic talent in many 832.782.5000 mediums displayed in the Bosque Gallery as LoneStar.edu/Fairbanks-Center well as choral, instrumental and theatrical per- formances year round. LSC-CYPRESS CENTER 19710 Clay Road Katy, TX 77449 832.782.5000 LoneStar.edu/CypressCenter 12 LSCS Catalog 2014/2015 GENERAL INFORMATION Selected Program Highlights Logistics Management – This program of Oil Field Service Technician – The Oil Field study involves the planning, implementing and Service Technician program prepares students to controlling the flow and storage of goods, services enter the oil and gas industry as an entry level field and related information from point of origin to point service technician. of consumption. Machining Technology – The Machining Echocardiography – Echocardiography (Cardiac Technology Program prepares students to enter the Sonography) is the use of continuous ultrasound manufacturing industry as entry level manual machinist waves to diagnose cardiovascular diseases. This and CNC operators. The certificates can be completed degree program is designed to prepare graduates in two semesters allowing for job placement within for employment in the healthcare industry as one year of starting the program. echocardiographers. Welding Technology – The Welding Technology CISCO – Covering a wide variety of technologies from program prepares students to enter the manufacturing routing and switching, security, voice