Center for Organizational and Teaching Excellence
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About Us
Welcome to the Center for Organizational and Teaching Excellence at Lone Star College-Tomball! We support the Lone Star College-Tomball vision by providing responsive, innovative, and collaborative learning opportunities and resources that prepare our faculty and staff for a lifetime of learning and change.
Our Mission
To provide professional and organizational development opportunities for the purpose of supporting all Lone Star College-Tomball faculty and staff in their roles at the college.
Our Vision
To be a nationally known Center for Organizational and Teaching Excellence that is recognized for its innovation, creativity, collaboration, and support for faculty, staff, and administrators.
Our Purpose
COTE connects people to each other, connects various functions across campus, and connects college initiatives to ensure meaning and sustainability.
Our Services
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Our Team
Kentrie LeDee • Director for Strategy and Innovation • Phone: 281.401.1813 • [ About the Director]
Isabelle Chen • Coordinator III, Research and Innovation • Phone: 281.401.1871 [Research and Innovation Center]
Gracia Talbott • Coordinator III, Professional Development • Phone: 281.351.3345
Terri Garcia • Manager, Title III Grant • Phone: 281.351.3375
Jennifer Javier • Coordinator II, Title III Grant
Wendy Palmgren • Coordinator III, Division of Strategy and Innovation • Phone: 281.357.3660
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