David! I heard the Board bought out the Chancellor’s contract! Incorrect. The Board failed to vote him an extension of his current contract, which expires August/September. But they voted to hire a search firm! Yes, they did. Searches take time, and search firms are VERY busy. Even if they come back later and vote him
In October, the Senate will be reminding the Board of the existence of the Faculty Bill of Rights. If you don't remember it, or have never seen it at all, here it is: (adopted March 11, 2022) We, the Faculty of the Houston Community College System (HCCS), pronounce and establish that we have rights inherent
Good afternoon, Chancellor, Trustees, colleagues, ladies and gentleman. The Faculty Senate would like to join in congratulating all of the NISOD Award winners and Dr. Michael Botson. We would also like to recognize two of our own: Linda Comte will serve as this year’s Treasurer for the TCCTA and Dr. Helen Graham will be
Good afternoon, Chancellor, Honorable Trustees, colleagues, ladies and gentleman. On behalf of the entire Senate, I would like to express our thanks to Trustee Loredo, Trustee Glaser, Trustee Oliver, and Trustee Evans-Shabazz for battling the rodeo traffic and stopping by our Annual Faculty Conference which was held in early March. Further, we would like
Good afternoon, Chancellor, Honorable Trustees, colleagues, ladies and gentleman. On behalf of the entire Senate, I would like to express our appreciation to Chancellor Maldonado for his visit to our February Faculty Senate Meeting. He introduced us to the new Vice Chancellor for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness. The senators appreciated the Chancellor’s full-throated endorsement
(NB the following comments were delivered by President-elect Mohamad Tlass, who was present in the absence of President Melissa Miller-Waters) Good afternoon, Chancellor, Honored Trustees, colleagues, ladies, and gentleman. Faculty Senate President Melissa Miller-Waters regrets being absent today but is honored that, as President Elect, I am able to present her remarks for her.
Senate President Dr. Melissa Miller-Waters: Good afternoon, Chancellor, Honorable Trustees, colleagues, ladies and gentleman. On behalf of the entire Senate, I would like to express our appreciation for Trustee Tamez’s leadership as chairperson of the board this past year. We very much appreciate your dedication to our institution and to our shared mission, and
Senate President Dr. Melissa Miller-Waters: Good afternoon, Chancellor, Honored Trustees, colleagues, ladies and gentleman. The Faculty Senate has been busy this month, and I have few key updates. I am proud to report to you that the donations to our Bedichek-Orman fund from our annual auction have continued to grow; the Foundation has informed
HCC Senate President Dr. Melissa Miller-Waters: Good afternoon, Chancellor, Honorable Trustees, colleagues, ladies and gentleman. I am proud to report to you the record breaking success of our annual Bedichek-Orman Auction, held last Friday evening at the West Loop campus. Together, we raised over $13,000 which will be used as professional development grants to
Good afternoon, Chancellor, Honorable Trustees, colleagues, ladies and gentleman. Thank you, Chancellor Maldonado and Vice Chancellor Beatty for attending all—every one—of the pre-semester meetings for both full-time and adjunct faculty. That kind of visibility and engagement is crucial for effective team-building. Thank you, Trustee Sane, for approaching the Senate and visiting with us earlier
An HCC education has a profound and direct impact on both the city of Houston and its citizens. At one-fifth the cost of Texas universities, HCC makes higher education a reality for tens of thousands of Houston-area residents every year.
**HCC Foundation is not associated with Bedichek-Orman Auction
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