LSC-Houston North Office of Student Life
Welcome, Panthers!
Student Life Vision Statement
To cultivate an environment dedicated to the holistic development of our students through personal, professional, emotional, social, and cultural engagement initiatives.
Student Life Mission Statement
The Office of Student Life endorses our vision by implementing co-curricular enrichment opportunities and establishing engaging relationships across our college. This affords our students a direct connection to institutional and community resources which bestows experiential learning opportunities to ensure our students success beyond the classroom.
Spring 2021 Office of Student Life events
January 19 – 22
Welcome Week • Houston North L.I.V.E. (Leadership, Innovation, Vision, Engagement)
Tuesday, January 19
What’s the Scoop on Leadership
The semester’s just begun, so join us for some Ice Cream fun, and learn about the different leadership opportunities for student’s with SGA.; Take a selfie to kick of the new semester and grab a scoop of your favorite flavor with Student Life. WebEx and live stream hybrid class
Wednesday, January 20
Way to Innovate!
Meet with Student Organization leaders and learn how their programs create opportunities to improve our campus culture and the community Grab a snack while your here. WebEx and Live Stream hybrid class
Thursday, January 21
What in the Why??
Help the Office of Student Life create a mural of our college’s dream.Share your goals, and motivations to inspire your fellow students. Light lunch available for participants. Post videos on Lone Star College-Houston North Social Media
Friday, January 22
WOW that’s Panther Pride!
Grab some cool Houston North Swag and get a head’s up on the semester’s upcoming events by picking up an agenda from Student Life. Post selfies on Lone Star College Houston-Houston North Social Media
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Wednesday, January 27 |
National Chocolate Cake Day |
Got a sweet tooth? Well we’ve got Chocolate Cake! Join Student Life and share your sweet selfies. |
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Monday, |
Don’t Sleep on My Culture |
Join the Office of Student Life as we kick of Black History Month on WebEx and get filled with knowledge of black cultures from around the world. WebEx and Live stream hybrid class |
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Wednesday, |
Bingo for Books |
Join the Office of Student Life for a fun filled Hour of Bingo and the opportunity to Win gift cards for the Barnes & Noble bookstore. WebEx |
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February 9 |
Leave a Love Note |
Join Communities in Schools for a discussion on ways to express love and support for those in need. Create cards and keepsakes while partaking in a Valentine treat. WebEx and live stream hybrid class. |
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February 10 |
#OneLSC Black History Month |
In recognition of Black History Month, the Office of Student Life across the system would like to share an inspirational word from Preacher Moss on the "End of Racism". |
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February 11 |
Lunar New Year Celebration |
Join Student Life as we prepare for the first new moon of the lunar calendar and pay homage to the Asian culture with traditional Kahoot game. WebEx and live stream hybrid class |
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February 16
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Fat Tuesday Turn Up |
Join Student Life Fat Tuesday Getting lit with Uma Hip Hop exercise video |
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February 17 |
What’s the Relevance? |
This interactive workshop will focus on a discussion of why the inception of Black History month is still relevant to today’s society and its role in higher education. WebEx and live stream |
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February 23 |
#OneLSC Virtual Cooking |
The Office of Student Life system wide presents an in-home tutorial on some fast and fun dishes.
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February 24 |
Black by Popular Demand |
After a fun filled month of educational insight on black history, the Office of Student Life would like to close out the month with a taste of some of the culture’s exquisite and encourage the college community to wear all black. Live stream and post selfies on Houston North Social Media |
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February 25 |
Houston North |
Acknowledgment of the city-wide celebration of Go Texan Day. Student Life will hold a virtual raffle for Student Participants for a chance to win gift cards to local steak house. |
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March 3 |
Blast from the Past: |
Uncover and discover the contributions of many great predecessors of the feminine species. The Office of Student Life invites you to join us in a spotlight session featuring women who helped build our nation to what it has become today. WebEx |
March 8 – 11
Let’s Rap About DAAPP!! • Drug Abuse and Alcohol Prevention Program Week
Monday, March 8
Operation Simulation
Join the office of student life in a Presentation about Lone Star College Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program. Students can pledge to live a drug and alcohol-free life.
Tuesday, March 9
Peer Pressure Prevention
Join the office of Student and CIS, and a special guest speaker in a round table discussion on the fatal choice of peer pressure. Participants will learn about the effects of peer pressure and the heavy role that social engagement environments play on individual decision making.
Wednesday, March 10
Intervention Awareness: Guest Speaker Brittani Clarkson
Participants will learn ways to recognize alcohol use awareness presentation that focuses on harm reduction and bystander intervention. Presentation to include the real-life consequences that accompany high-risk drinking (drunk driving, altercations, sexual activity, etc.).
Thursday, March 11
Quiz yourself: Lets Kahoot!
Join the office of student life in a fun trivia game test your knowledge. WebEx and Hybrid
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Wednesday, March 24 |
#OneLSC Presents: |
The Office of Student Life across the system is proud to present an awesome duo of Mentalist and Illusionist to empower our student body. |
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Thursday, |
W.C.W: Women |
Today’s world is filled with so many hidden gems, so allow us to introduce you to those within our community. The Office of Student Life will host a series of female activists to share their stories of success through overcoming many barriers usually placed on woman within particular industries. WebEx |
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Tuesday, |
Sip and Say with |
With the new academic year’s elections approaching, we would like to give interested students the opportunity to have a chat with SGA officers on the experience and expectations of serving within the executive board. Learn more about each position, the expectations and the opportunities for those who serve in leadership. WebEx and live stream |
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Tuesday, |
#OneLSC Presents: |
The Office of Student Life across the system would presents to you Jeff Mandell’s Virtual ZoomToons. Enjoy an evening of virtual caricatures with your peers across the system.
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April 20 – 22 |
SGA |
Students will have the opportunity to campaign at each Houston North location. Tabling and promotion through social media will be strongly encouraged to introduce candidates to the student body. |
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April 26 – 30 |
SGA Elections |
Student body will be sent link to vote for SGA officers. Voting will be encouraged by the Office of Student Life as well with tabling, and snacks, providing access to voting link. Only one submission per student email will be accepted. WebEx and live stream |
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Wednesday, |
Puebla Panther |
The Office of Student Life commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the French Empire with a fun filled games fiesta! WebEx and Hybrid |
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Friday, |
Panther Proud |
Celebration and recognition of student excellence in and out of the classroom. |
May 10 – 13
Spring Finale’ Finals Relief
Monday, May 10
Express it Don’t Stress IT
Remind yourself of your purpose for pushing through by writing a motivational note to add to our De-Stress Padlet Wall. WebEx
Tuesday, May 11
Paws for a Break
Come enjoy a moment of relaxation with a furry friend and a grab and go treat. (F2F)
Wednesday, May 12
Finals are a piece of CAKE
Whoosah. Wednesday Join Student Life and catch up on the h9ghlights of the semester.
Thursday, May 13
A Mirror of Reflection
Join Student life on reflecting back on the spring semester, and .
Fall 2021 Office of Student Life events
August 30 – September 1
Welcome Week • Straight Out of Pantherland
Monday: Scoop There it Is!! - The semester’s just begun, so join us for some Ice Cream fun, and learn about the different leadership opportunities for student’s with SGA.; Take a selfie to kick of the new semester and grab a scoop of your favorite flavor with Student Life. F2F- Hybrid- Chance to win a gift card to local ice cream shop.
Tuesday: Tuesday Tunes Turn-Up- Join the Office of Student Life for our Houston North spin on “Name that Tune”. We will play 15-30 seconds of a song and the participants has one minute to respond either verbally or by chat with the next line of lyrics and the name of the song. All correct responders will be entered into the daily raffle to win a Panther Prize. WebEx and Live Stream.
Wednesday: Hump Day Happy Hour! – Meet your SGA Executive Board and other Houston North RSO leaders while grabbing some cool Houston North Swag from the Office of Student Life and get a head’s up on the semester’s upcoming events by picking up an agenda from Student Life. Post selfies on Lone Star College Houston-Houston North Social Media for virtual experience and chance to win raffle prizes.
Student Government Association (SGA)
The Student Government Association (SGA) is composed of dedicated student leaders who represent and express the needs of the Houston North student body experience, as well as creates the ideal sense of balance among education and social involvement. As student leaders, the Student Government Association will pursue peers by means of a variation of engagement activities with the definitive goal of enhancing their college experience while instilling school spirit, as well as building and strengthening the leadership mindset of their peers. All full-and part-time students with a minimum of 6 semester credit hours attending LSC-Houston North are eligible to be members of the student government association. Elections of the Executive Board of the Student Government Association are held at the end of the spring semester.
Executive Office Positions Include:
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Historian
- Parliamentarian
Students interested in holding an office within SGA must visit the Office of Student Life or make contact via email for an application at the beginning of each spring semester. Elections are held yearly in April to be selected for upcoming academic term.
Contact Information
HN-StudentLife@LoneStar.edu
HN-SGA@LoneStar.edu
College Activities Board (CAB)
Panther Pack
The College Activities Board (SAB) is a committed student-led institution programming association accountable for forecasting, organizing, directing and presenting various social, cultural, and educational events across the college campus. CAB supply’s resources that encourage communication, networking, and leadership among the student body. The board builds campus community through a diverse spectrum of extracurricular and co-curricular programs that contribute to campus life by promoting interactive and intercultural experiences.
In addition, CAB oversees all student clubs and organizations and serves as their liaison along with the Student Government Association (SGA) to provide other diversified programing.
Qualifications & Eligibility
Student must:
- Be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester
- Have a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Available to volunteer a minimum of 30 hours per semester (fall and spring) with some weekend and evening event flexibility.
Benefits of joining LSC-Houston North Panther Pack:
- Advance leadership abilities
- Develop communication and networking skills
- Create strong relationships with college administrators and staff
- Create professional portfolio through the collection of volunteer experiences
Contact Information
HN-StudentLife@LoneStar.edu
Student Fees Advisory Committee
SFAC Committee Members
Student Members
Mya Grant • two-year term
Jasmin Martinez • two-year term
Tametria Jones • two-year term
Said Loyola • one-year term
Meggan Foster • two-year term
Employee Members
Fredrick Antwine (2020-2023) Staff Member
Woodrow McClendon (Chair: 2020-2023) Faculty Member *Chair
Jerica Nickerson (2020-2023) Faculty Member *Vice Chair
Dominique Sampson (2020-2023) Staff Member
Contact Information
HN-StudentLife@LoneStar.edu
Notice of Meeting
Meeting will be held via WebEx and recorded for future retrieval if needed.
Meeting Agenda
Will be submitted within 48-72 hours of scheduled meeting date
April 30, 2020
May 28, 2020
Meeting Minutes
Will be submitted for upload within 48-72 hours of scheduled meeting conclusion
May 28, 2020
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