Lone Star College programs cater to growing Hispanic populations

In August, LSCS was awarded a $4.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education in recognition of its efforts to assist first-generation, low-income Hispanic students, according to college officials. The funds will be divided between the North Harris and Tomball campuses to improve the academic achievement of their Hispanic students.

The Title V grant, which will be distributed during the next five years, is intended to be used to expand educational opportunities for Hispanic students and help traditionally underserved students complete postsecondary degrees.

As part of LSC-North Harris’ new “Mi Casa Es Su Casa” program, a parent academy educates parents on how to finish their own high school equivalency requirements, search for jobs and access classes on campus.

Advisers at LSC-Tomball will provide career awareness and extended one-on-one time with students to cater to their needs better. A hybrid English for Speakers of Other Languages course at LSC-Tomball will help students spend less money by completing courses in less time.

“The project employs a variety of resources and programming to design and create a positive learning community specifically targeted toward Hispanic and traditionally underserved students,” Head said. “The project empowers all students to understand that they do belong in college and pushes them to take ownership in their college and campus community.”