Academic Affairs
Academic Initiatives & Partnerships
Dual Credit Partnerships
Academic Initiatives & Partnerships collaborates with LSC Dual Credit campus teams and instructional leaders to continuously enhance dual credit partnerships and programs. The department provides comprehensive support to dual credit teams throughout every phase of the instructional process.
Contacts: Jason Curley, Jason.Curley@lonestar.edu
Alison Ketterer, Alison.K.Ketterer@lonestar.edu
LSC Webpage: Dual Credit & Early College High School Programs
Strategic Initiatives
Strategic Initiatives provides facilitation and data-driven support for strategic planning and implementation across the academic system. This includes the development and monitoring of AIP's project proposals, frameworks, and tracking metrics.
Contacts: Christina Todd, Christina.C.Todd@lonestar.edu
Butch Juelg, butchj@lonestar.edu
University Partnerships
University Partnerships works with higher education institutions to establish strategic alliances that benefit students through transfer pathways, dual enrollment opportunities, and innovative academic programs. The department facilitates partnership negotiations and agreements, with four-year universities to maximize student success.
Contact: Karen Vance, Karen.K.Vance@lonestar.edu
LSC Webpage: Transfer Partners and Degree Plans
Academic Data Analytics Team
The Academic Data Analytics team supports Academics by providing analytical expertise, reporting solutions, and strategic insights to facilitate data-informed decision-making and foster student success.
Contacts: Chris Tkach, Christopher.T.Tkach@lonestar.edu
Elvin (Sonny) Musick, Elvin.Musick@lonestar.edu
Cris Becerra, Cristopher.S.Becerra@lonestar.edu
Academic Support
The Academic Support division, housed within the Office of Academic Affairs, advances the college’s mission by fostering lifelong learning and workforce readiness through innovative, high-quality educational pathways. Guided by national best practices, Academic Support explores high-impact, future-ready learning experiences—supporting the development of microcredentials and other alternative credentialing programing to empower learners with career-enhancing skills.
Curriculum & Instruction
Curriculum Management/Developmental Education
Curriculum Management collaborates with LSC curriculum teams and instructional leaders to strengthen academic and workforce programs, including both credit-bearing and continuing education opportunities. The department supports all stages of curriculum development and coordinates the annual review of the college catalogs. Curriculum Management also leads the implementation of the College’s Quality Enhancement Plan - LSC-CORE (Commitment to Online Resources and Equity) - which is designed to enhance student success and promote high-quality online learning.
Developmental Education provides the coordination of policies and practices designed to fulfill the requirements of the Texas Success Initiative (Texas Education Code §51.3062). This includes the assessment, advisement and placement of students into appropriate courses and services designed to prepare students for college-level coursework.
Library Technical Services
Library Technical Services connects students, faculty, staff, and the community with knowledge by ensuring seamless access and discovery of library resources. Through acquisitions, cataloging, interlibrary loan, and library technology, the department supports teaching, research, and lifelong learning.
Adult Education and Literacy
The Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) department offers no-cost grant funded courses designed for students who are seeking a new or better career, or to gain the foundational skills they need to successfully enroll in college. Prospective students must verify eligibility and demonstrate via an assessment they are currently below college readiness in math, language arts, and/or English language fluency.
AEL primarily provides services to:
- Students that did not complete high school, and need support in one or more topics to obtain a Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency
- Students seeking English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) courses
- Students who have already achieved 1 and 2 above but need additional academic and financial support to be successful in a college workforce training program
Across all groups, AEL’s ultimate mission is to provide skills that will help students enter the workforce, advance in their current jobs, or enroll in post-secondary education.
Please visit Lonestar.edu/adult-education to learn more about the eligibility assessment and enrollment process.
Health Occupations
Health Occupations supports LSC health programs through management of clinical agreements and coordination for various health programs’ application processes.
Alternative Teacher Certification Program
Alternative Teacher Certification Program provides a pathway for individuals with a bachelor’s degree to earn Texas teacher certification. The program supports future educators by offering coursework, field-based experiences, and mentoring designed to meet Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards. Responsibilities include preparing candidates for certification exams, maintaining compliance with state regulations, and ensuring high-quality training that equips candidates to be effective teachers in the classroom.
Baccalaureate Programs
The Bachelor's Programs at Lone Star College oversees administrative operations and academic instruction for all applied bachelor's degree programs across the college system.
Current Program Offerings:
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Emergency Management (North Harris Campus - Hyflex/Online)
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy, Manufacturing and Trades Management (North Harris and University Park Campuses - Hybrid/Online)
- Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cybersecurity (Cyfair-Westway Park Campus - Hybrid/Online)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN (Montgomery Campus - Hybrid)
Program Features:
Our bachelor's degree programs cater to working professionals, parents balancing multiple responsibilities, and dedicated students seeking high-quality education without compromise. We offer:
- Flexible delivery formats including Hybrid, Online, and Hyflex modalities
- Competitive tuition rates designed for accessibility
- Seamless transfer pathways to graduate programs in related fields
All bachelor's programs operate under the Academic Affairs division and maintain rigorous academic standards while accommodating diverse student schedules and learning preferences.
Corporate College
Lone Star Corporate College partners with businesses across our community and service area to deliver customized training, industry certifications, and professional development that upskills and reskills the local workforce. By supplementing traditional programs with flexible, employer-driven solutions, Corporate College strengthens regional industries, supports company growth, and creates opportunities that connect students, faculty, and employers.
Honors and International Education
Honors and International Education (HIE) at Lone Star College provides a unique, integrated model that enriches student lives through exceptional academic and global opportunities. The division supports the LSC mission to be nationally recognized, globally connected, and locally focused by empowering students to achieve academic success, degree completion, and global workforce readiness in an increasingly interconnected world.
The Honors College
With a focus on undergraduate research, The Honors College at LSC offers a wide range of opportunities—from incoming freshmen pursuing Honors AA or AS degrees, to high-achieving students seeking Honors distinction, to those earning individual honors course credit. Honors Centers are located at each campus and provide:
- Specialized undergraduate research coursework
- Research mentorship
- Intensive academic advising and transfer support
- Leadership development
- Internships
Research course development is led by our Undergraduate Research Curriculum Team. Housed within The Honors College, the Global Scholars pathway provides dynamic intercultural experiences and an International Studies core curriculum, preparing students to live, work, and lead in a globalized world.
International Education
International Student Services
Serving students from over 120 countries, International Student Services provides comprehensive support including F-1 visa processing, SEVIS compliance, cultural orientation, and academic pathway advising. Dedicated International Student Officers are located across campuses to deliver direct student support.
International Studies
International Studies reaches over 15,000 students across disciplines through IS-designated courses and Area of Concentration options. The curriculum is supported by HIE staff and International Faculty Fellows who contribute to course development and global programming. Signature events include the open-access International Education Biennial Conference, available to all LSC students.
Study Abroad
LSC’s study abroad programs offer academic credit through faculty-led experiences across diverse regions and disciplines. Programs are tied directly to degree pathways and emphasize cross-cultural skill development.
Global Partnerships
HIE leads initiatives such as Fulbright program engagement, international university/government partnerships, faculty and virtual exchanges, and collaborative international programming. LSC also serves as the host college for Community Colleges for International Development.
Honors and International Education Service Learning
Service learning is embedded across multiple HIE programs, including:
- Honors College Leadership Program
- Honors Academic Service Learning courses
- Global Scholars Leadership Program
- International Student Emissaries
These experiences foster leadership development and community engagement both within LSC and beyond.
Institutional Effectiveness
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness, along with its three supporting branches (Academic Program Review, Accreditation and Compliance, and Institutional Assessment) supports Lone Star College, its campuses, programs, faculty, and staff in a variety of activities and initiatives in response to institutional, state, and federal requirements.
Academic Program Review
Academic Program Review oversees and supports the implementation of a comprehensive academic program review process for all educational programs at LSC. The Academic Program Review Process is currently in a pilot phase for the 2025-2026 academic year. Once fully enacted, all academic programs at LSC will participate in this comprehensive program review process on a four-year cycle. Additionally, the Academic Program Review area also supports advisory committee processes for LSC’s workforce education programs through providing resources and best practices.
Accreditation and Compliance
Accreditation and Compliance support LSC's continued accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and collaborates with the campuses and programs to prepare and submit necessary Substantive Change documentation related to new sites and educational programs, program modifications, and related requirements. Additionally, Accreditation and Compliance monitors and ensures ongoing institutional compliance with numerous internal, state, and federal laws, rules, and requirements.
Institutional Assessment
Institutional Assessment works collaboratively with the College’s administration, support services, and educational programs to ensure ongoing and effective assessment for the purposes of continuous improvement. These assessment processes are inclusive of:
- Educational Program Assessment through LSC’s SLO/PLO assessment processes
- Academic and Student Support Services Assessment through LSC’s ACE assessment process
- General Education/Core Objective Assessment
Online Services
Online Services serves as the centralized unit for digital teaching and learning at Lone Star College, providing both strategic leadership and operational management of the College’s online learning ecosystem. The department’s instructional technologists, developers, and instructional designers support the academic mission by administering the Learning Management System (D2L Brightspace), which facilitates learning for more than 80,000 users each term, while ensuring accessibility, reliability, and system optimization. The team also manages over 100 instructional software applications and integrations, evaluating each for compliance, pedagogical value, and interoperability to enhance the digital learning environment.
In addition to technical oversight, Online Services advances instructional design and course development by partnering with academic departments to design, evaluate, and refine online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses. Faculty and students are further supported through the Virtual Teaching Assistance Center (VTAC) and the Virtual Learning Assistance Center (VLAC), which provide instructional resources and learner-centered guidance.
Through this comprehensive scope of services, Online Services ensures that faculty are equipped with evidence-based pedagogical strategies and that students have equitable access to the digital tools, training, and support necessary for success in an evolving educational landscape.
