College Brochure Madness
If you have a high school junior, soon your mailbox will become inundated with college brochures. If you are trying to beat the battle against incoming junk mail, this definitely does not help the situation now does it?
When my son was a junior, I came up with a plan that worked wonders for us, and maybe these tips will help you decide how to get a handle on the ‘college brochure dilemma’what to keep and what to toss.
Thinking ahead:
Dorm, ‘Re’ality & Me
Last year I surprised myself. I really envisioned I would be going nuts assisting my son with packing to go off to college. Quite the opposite – things had moved so easily, I was cautiously waiting for the ball to drop. Horror stories abound in regards to dorm room organization, and there are countless articles about the subject, so I was dreading the whole process. But I can assure you that it really wasn’t that bad.
Maybe it’s because I am a Professional Organizer and look at things from a different angle, or that I possess the gift of figuring it out. In either case, obviously I have time to sit and post this, so this year I have extra time on my hands to sit and relax. I didn’t move at break neck speed to get everything done last year. That is how I planned it. What is my secret? I had a plan. So, here are a few basics of what got me through: Read more
HCC Faculty Member Receives Second Fulbright Scholarship
Bryant Evans, a Houston Community College geography professor, will travel with thirteen others from across the country to the Middle East this summer as a recipient of the Fulbright-Hays Scholarship. The Fulbright-Hays travel seminar is a short-term study abroad program for primary through postsecondary instructors. Mr. Evans, who has taught at HCC for six years, is expected to depart in mid-June for Washington D.C. where he will undergo an orientation to the Middle East prior to departing to Oman and Jordan. Read more
University Model Schooling Options: Parent Perspectives
By Brandi Crawford.
This coming fall, a new educational alternative will become available locally for parents who are interested in the concept of homeschooling, but who also desire the structure and built-in elective/extracurricular opportunities that come with being a part of a traditional or private school program. In August 2009, Trinity Classical School (serving families in Katy, west and central Houston) will open as a K-5 campus with plans to expand by at least one grade level each year.
An informational meeting for interested parents will be hosted in the Katy area on Saturday, May 9th by local residents Rob and Brandi Crawford, who plan to enroll their children at TCS. Read more
Marketing Strategist Ward Pennebaker’s Free Seminar on Enhancing Business Presentation Skills
One of the principals of a Houston-based marketing communications firm and a graduate of Harvard University will talk about how to enhance business presentation skills on April 29. The free presentation by Ward Pennebaker of Pennebaker Fifth Ring will be from 6 to 7 p.m. at the University of Houston System at Cinco Ranch, 4242 S. Mason Road.
Pennebaker graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Harvard University. He has experience in design and art direction at advertising agencies and Exxon Co., USA. He formed Pennebaker Fifth Ring in 1984 and acts as the chief branding, marketing and positioning strategist at the firm. His proprietary messaging and positioning process is used in companies throughout the world. Read more
Katy ISD Students Consider Options for Life after High School
Post-secondary education is strongly encouraged throughout Katy ISD, especially to high school students, which was a contributing factor to the crowd of about 2500 at the district-sponsored College and Career Night held earlier this month at the Leonard E. Merrell Center.
One hundred and eighty-five colleges and universities were available to answer questions and provide information about their programs to students who were considering options after graduation. There were also many post-graduate opportunities for those not interested in college, such as the military, modeling school, funeral services, among others. There will also be a financial information session held at three different times during the evening.
Contact Anita Horton, instructional officer, counseling and psychological services, 281-396-6229 for more information.
Houston Comets Inspire HCC Students
The Houston Comets presented a basketball skills clinic for the Houston Community College and Spring Woods High School girls basketball teams on Friday, August 22 at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church. Assistant Coach Laurie Byrd and guards Roneeka Hodges and Erica White led the two teams through a series of training exercises to help improve their playing ability and show them the importance of teamwork.
Coach Byrd, a first year coach with the Comets, emphasized the importance of repeating the same drills to help the players perfect their game. She also spoke to the group about the necessity of communication to help the girls learn more about one another’s abilities and to ensure that the team has players that complement one another. Read more
Katy Coogs Award Student Scholarships
Pictured are the winners of the 2008 Katy Coogs Alumni Club Scholarship: Brenda Yoo from Katy Taylor High School (Left), Lananh Van from Cinco Ranch High School (Right) and Rom Crespo, President/Founder of the Katy Coogs Alumni Club (center). The Katy Coogs Alumni Club is a charter club of the University of Houston Alumni Organization that serves UH alumni in the West Houston area (Katy, Cy-Fair, Spring Branch, Alief, Memorial, etc.) to promote the University of Houston and to raise funds for scholarships to local high school seniors attending UH after graduating high school. For more info about joining the Katy Coogs or donating to the Katy Coogs Scholarship Fund, visit our website: www.katycoogs.com
Houston Community College Katy Campus Now Registering Students for Fall
College bound students can now enroll at the Houston Community College Katy Campus for the fall semester. On-campus registration starts on Monday, August 11, and classes begin Saturday, August 23. Click here to search the Katy Campus class schedule.
New HCC students will want to meet with a counseling staff member prior to registering for classes. Counseling is available Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The counseling office will also be open on two successive Saturdays, August 16 and August 23, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. to accommodate students for fall registration.
Serving the Katy area since 1979, the HCC Katy Campus delivers quality academic programs and exemplary workforce training at an affordable price. With tuition costing less than half of a university and core classes guaranteed to transfer to Texas public institutions, the Katy Campus presents students the ideal “first step” into higher education. In addition to academics, several exemplary-rated workforce programs are offered at the Katy Campus including Drafting and Design Technology, EMS, Cosmetology, Horticulture, Business Administration, and Business Technology.
The HCC Katy Campus is located at 1550 Foxlake Drive, just east of the intersection of Fry Road and Park Row. Visit HCC online at northwest.hccs.edu to learn more about the exciting opportunities in your area!
We want to hear from you! Email community.outreach@hccs.edu, and let us know what programs interest you and how we can better meet your needs.
For more information about registering with HCC, call 713-718-5757.
Photo by Tom Haymes.
College Funding Workshops at Cinco Ranch
By Katy ISD Communications.
College Financial Aid Parent Workshops for the classes of 2009 and 2010 will be held at Cinco Ranch High School July 15 and again on Aug. 19, beginning at 7 p.m. Classes are sponsored by Katy ISD Community Education and are open to the public and without cost. Read more
