subject: Overview Of Houston Community College System [print this page] The Houston Community College System is made up of seven community colleges within the Houston, Texas area working together to make sure that every student attending the college is given the tools that they needs to succeed.
The colleges work collaboratively to design curricula that meet the needs of the diverse population of students who attend. The entrance standards for the colleges are very lenient so that students who may have difficulty in an area are able to take courses to help them reach the college academic level they need in order to attain their certification or degree.
Education programs have been designed to meet the diverse population's needs. Some students attend college through the Distance Learning Program. Other students attend ESL courses and are provided with tutors for their college courses. An individual wishing to finish high school will find high school programs at HCCS.
A simple questionnaire walks every individual wishing to attend Houston Community College System through a set of questions that helps them to recognize their major interest. Students find that they may be interested in a field that they had not thought about before. One of the parts of the questionnaire asks the individual if the education is for immediate entry into the workforce or if it for higher education. Upon making a selection the individual is walked through the steps to establish a plan for meeting their objectives.
For people who want to transfer to a university from the HCCS there are programs designed for majors that include college transfer credits for each course. A student meeting with their advisor is provided with a worksheet and objective report that guides them through the entire educational process and tells them what they need to complete to enter the University.
A College Connection Center is designed for students who are leaving high school and entering the collegiate environment. Students are provided with training on how to study and learn. They also are introduced to their advisors who will assist them through the application process and help them to find funding sources if they need them.
The Ongoing Education Program offers workshops and classes which are geared towards individuals who are working or changing careers. The classes for focused on the specific needs of the students and encourage students to pursue further academic goals when they have completed the program.
Through the collaboration of the seven colleges that comprise the Houston Community College System and private sponsors there are several scholarships programs available for students. Unlike many colleges many of the scholarships are broad based and do not have a residential requirement to meet qualification for funding. In addition advisors assist all students in getting necessary resources to further their education.
