Faculty & Staff Resources
Faculty Online Resources
Click the link below for faculty resources to help assist with online class conversion. Note that you can request one-on-one instructional support scheduling through Virtual Teaching Assistance Center (VTAC).
LSC-Houston North Instructional Designer, Cynthia Shade is available for a 30-minute individual support sessions via WebEx. Please make only one appointment in order to leave times for others.
There are D2L Open Labs (via WebEx) scheduled all week. Look on the VTAC Event Calendar for days/times.
Professional Development
Lone Star College-Houston North full-time employees are eligible to apply for funding for workshops, conferences, symposiums or related events. For more information, contact HN-ProfDev@LoneStar.edu
Professional Development Summer 2021 Calendar All sessions are virtual on WebEx
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Date |
Time |
Session and Facilitator |
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Mon, June 21 |
23 p.m. |
HR Session: Progressive Discipline Procedures |
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Tue, June 22 |
121 p.m. |
D2L Open Lab |
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Wed, June 23 |
12 p.m. |
Self-Love, Self-Care |
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Thu, June 24 |
12 p.m. |
Personal Development and Me |
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Tue, June 29 |
121 p.m. |
D2L Open Lab |
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Wed, June 30 |
121 p.m. |
Feedback for Students using D2L |
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Thu, July 1 |
12 p.m. |
Its All About Me, Me, Me Making it an Experience, Not Just Customer Service, for our Students and Colleagues |
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Tue, July 6 |
121 p.m. |
D2L Open Lab |
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Wed, July 7 |
12 p.m. |
The Struggles of First-Generation Students in Higher Education |
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Tue, July 13 |
121 p.m. |
D2L Open Lab |
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Tue, July 14 |
12 p.m. |
Positive Mindset |
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Wed, July 15 |
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SUMMER II TERM BEGINS |
| Mon, July 19 | First-Generation Undocumented Students Presented by: Adriana Gonzalez |
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| Tue, July 20 | D2L Open Lab Presented by: Cynthia Shade |
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| Wed, July 21 | The Four Pillars of the ADA Presented by: Disability Services |
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| Thu, July 22 | Webex Meetings & New Extended Learning Classrooms With Webex Presented by: Alex Mai |
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| Mon, July 26 | HR Session: How to Navigate Job Aids on the UPK (User Productivity Site) Presented by: Ruth Hutyra and SOUP HR Team |
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| Tue, July 27 | D2L Open Lab Presented by: Cynthia Shade |
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| Wed, July 28 | The Ultimate Goal Setting Process Presented by: Chanel Provost |
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| Thu, July 29 | Library Services, Tell Me More Presented by: Shawne Wilson |
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| Tue, Aug 3 | D2L Open Lab Presented by: Cynthia Shade |
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| Tue, Aug 3 | Puente Texas Institute - Part II Presented by: Puente Group |
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| Wed, Aug 4 | D2L Gradebook Setup Presented by: Cynthia Shade |
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| Thu, Aug 5 | Debunking the Course Textbook and Redesigning Your Scheduled Assignments Presented by: Dr. Jerica Nickerson |
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| Tue, Aug 10 | D2L Open Lab Presented by: Cynthia Shade |
Student/Mentee Alert
In the event that your student/mentee is in need of immediate assistance beyond what you can provide as a Mentor or is showing signs of disengagement, please continue to submit a mentee alert.
Student/Mentee Alert
Professional and Support Staff Association
All full-time staff are eligible to participate in PSSA events and activities with supervisor approval.
Click Here to view PSSA Information >>
LSC-Houston North Campus Committees
Below is a current list of the LSC-Houston North committees and its membership for Spring 2021 There are a couple of committees that will be reactivated Fall 2021 and considerations for additional ones. If you are interested in serving on a campus committee or have question please contact Amanda Benavides Amanda.M.Benavides@LoneStar.edu
Campus Art: To provide recommendations for improving the aesthetics of LSC-Houston North locations.
Set standards for paint colors on walls, artwork, and other factors that impact the attractiveness of the locations.
Executive Lead Ashley Turner
Chair Lauren Shafer
- Irina Patten
- Dr. John Maynard
- Donna Kroll
- Chanel Provost
- Reenie Stallings
- Fredrick Antwine
- Justin Owens
- Debra Britton
C.A.R.E.: To identify, review, and recommend practices and procedures for the LSC-Houston North Care Center to ensure students needs are recognized and potential resources are integrated into the campus culture
Executive Lead Asley Turner
Chair Brandi Ford
- Denise Thompson
- Dr. Hilton Lasalle
- Joumana Azzam
- Nirsi Maravilla
- Dr. Debra Britton
- Gabriela Sepulveda
- Sam Harazin
- Dana Jones
- Ashley Bryant
Grants: To identify, review, and recommend grants for LSC-Houston North.
Executive Lead Dr. Sheldon Moss
Chair Ernesto Valenzuela
- Dr. Angela Powell
- Sara Azarpanah
- Kisha Thomas
- Jane Hakala-Buckner
- Mark Barnes
- Raymond Craft
- Dr. Kelly Jacobs
- Sheremetria Taylor
- Ilse Granizo
- Marilyn Martin
- Scarlett Narvaez
Mentor: To identify, review, and recommend best practices for the LSC-Houston North mentor program
Executive Lead Dr. Sheldon Moss
Chair Ernesto Valenzuela
- Kelly Schimmel
- Dr. Hilton Lasalle
- Dr. Stephen Washington
- Julayne Salley
- Damain Davis
- Melvin McGowen
- Shanna Keene
- Cliff Johnson
- Hiam El Dahouk
- Dorothy Turner
- Dr. Debra Britton
- Hector Rubio
- Dr. Jerica Nickerson
- Dr. Rebecca Malter
Professional Development: To develop a culture of professional development by (1) setting professional development themes for each academic year, (2) reviewing professional development requests and providing recommendations for approval, and (3) identifying and assisting in the creation of professional development activities (including return week activities).
Executive Lead Dr. Sheldon Moss
Chair Dr. Sheldon Moss
- Ernesto Valenzuela
- Sylvia San Pedro
- Mignette Y. Dorsey
- Dr. Debra Britton
- Ben Gregersen
- Chris Hinajosa
- Shawne Wilson
- Dr. Jack Hernandez
- Alice Long
- Roxanne Williams
- Kerri Barnes
- Hector Rubio
- Denise Flores
Student Engagement: To work with Student Services on developing various engagement opportunities for students.
Executive Lead- Dr. Kimberly Lowry
Chair- Dana Jones
- Tony Diaz
- Mark Fisher
- Sophia Mrouri
- Woody McLendon
- Dr. Chris Trevino
- Dr. Kathy Hughes
- Gina Oanh Dinh
- Sam Harazin
- Itzel Pescador
- Dr. Rebecca Malter
- Chanel Provost
- Denise Johnson
Fall Return Week Schedule TBA
We are excited to present our Return Week activities, and virtually reconnect with our colleagues. As we conclude our inaugural year, let us reflect and move forward with excitement as we plan to best serve our students and promote our Lone Star College-Houston North culture.
Fall Schedule TBA.
Schedule below.