About Lone Star College
Known for its innovation and its visionary thinking, Lone Star College System is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and the fastest growing community college system in Texas.
LSCS offers associate degrees and certification in
many areas of study.Through its progressive partnerships with four-year universities, LSCS can also offer seamless opportunities to obtain bachelor's and master's degrees at one of its two University Centers.
Chancellor: Dr. Richard Carpenter
Founded: 1972
Student Enrollment: 85,000
Colleges: 6
University Centers: 2
Additional Centers: 6
Partner ISDs:11
2010-2011 Operating Budget: $250 Million
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LSC-CyFair |
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LSC-Kingwood 20000 Kingwood Drive Kingwood, TX 77339 281.312.1600 |
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LSC-Montgomery 3200 College Park Drive Conroe, TX 77384 936.273.7000 |
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LSC-North Harris 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive Houston, TX 77073-3499 281.618.5400 |
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LSC-Tomball 30555 Tomball Parkway Tomball, TX 77375 281.351.3300 |
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LSC-University Park 20515 SH 249 Houston, TX 77070 281.290.2600 |
LSCS has experienced tremendous growth since it began nearly 40 years ago and growth has compounded in recent years. Students are turning to community colleges like LSCS more and more for exceptional educational opportunities with affordable tuition.
Formerly known as the North Harris Montgomery Community College District, the Lone Star College System is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts in Teaching, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science Degrees.
Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of The Lone Star College System, to file a third-party comment at the time of the ten-year review, and to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. Normal inquiries about Lone Star College System such as admissions requirement, financial aid, educational programs, etc. should be addressed directly to Lone Star College System and not to the Commission's office.
Accredited since 1976, Lone Star's accreditation was reaffirmed in 2002 and is scheduled for reaffirmation of accreditation in 2012.
Board of Trustees
Position 1: David Holsey, D.D.S., Vice Chair
Position 2: Thomas J. Forestier, JD
Position 3: Stephanie Marquard
Position 4: Robert J. Adam, JD
Position 5: David A. Vogt, Assistant Secretary
Position 6: Bob Wolfe, JD, CPA
Position 7: Linda S. Good, JD
Position 8: Randy Bates, JD, Chair
Position 9: Priscilla Kelly, Secretary
Executive Council
Chancellor
Dr. Richard Carpenter
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Senior Vice Chancellor/COO
Rand W. Key
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Interim Vice Chancellor, Technology Services/CIO
Link Alander
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Special Assistant to the Chancellor/Board Liaison
Helen Clougherty
Vice Chancellor, Administration & Finance/CFO
Cynthia Gilliam
Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs & Student Success
Dr. Donetta Goodall
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Vice Chancellor, External Affairs
Ray Laughter
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General Counsel
Brian S. Nelson
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President, Lone Star College-North Harris
Dr. Stephen Head
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President, Lone Star College-Tomball
Dr. Susan Karr
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President, Lone Star College System-Montgomery
Dr. Austin Lane
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President, Lone Star College-CyFair
Dr. Audre Levy
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President, Lone Star College-Kingwood
Dr. Katherine Persson
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CEO, Lone Star College-University Park
Shah Ardalan
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Budget 2010-2011 - $250,700,000
Funding Sources 2010-2011
Property Tax - $97,600,000
State Funds - $58,530,000
Other -$4,983,500
Auxiliary -$8,000,000
Tuition & Fees - $81,586,500
Property Tax Rates
Maintenance and Operations - $0.0841
Interest and Sinking - $0.0335
Tax Rate Total - $0.1176
BOND RATING - STANDARD & POOR'S AAA
Lone Star College Selected by Bill & Melinda
Gates Foundation as a National Leader in
Student Completion
Lone Star College System provides comprehensive educational opportunities and programs to enrich lives.
Lone Star College System is recognized globally as the premier community college for student success, innovation and partnerships.
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The original three school districts have been joined by eight others: New Caney in 1981, Tomball in 1982, Conroe in 1991, Willis and Splendora in 1996, Klein in 1998, and Cypress-Fairbanks and Magnolia in 2000. The number of students we serve has grown from the original 613 to more than 85,000 per semester. The Lone Star College System district offices were relocated to their current location in The Woodlands in 2003. The Training and Development Center was added to serve as the home of the district's monthly board meetings as well as create ideal learning facility for the district and the community. LSC-Cyfair History |
In 1972, residents in the Aldine, Humble and Spring Independent School Districts elected to create a junior college district, which became known as North Harris County College. We opened our doors in the fall of 1973 and our 16-member staff welcomed 613 students to the first classes held at Aldine High School. 
