PRESIDENT, LONE STAR COLLEGE-UNIVERSITY PARK SEARCH PROSPECTUS
Welcome Message 03 LONE STAR COLLEGE The Opportunity 04 About Lone Star College 05 TABLE OF CONTENTS Mission and Vision Statement 10 Chancellor’s Bio 06 Board of Trustees and Chancellor’s Cabinet 07 College and Center Locations 12 Academics and Student Life 16 Lone Star College-University Park 13 City of Houston Profile 14 Chancellor’s Goals 11 Compensation and Benefits 21 Application and Hire Process 22 How to Apply and Contact Information 23 The Ideal Candidate 18 Roles and Responsibilities 19 Desired Attributes 20
Welcome to Lone Star College President, Lone Star College-University Park Search Prospectus page 03 Welcome to your first step in the journey toward a leadership opportunity at Lone Star College-University Park that will both challenge your ideas of excellence as well as tap into your personal strengths. Lone Star College-University Park is known for its innovative environment. Lone Star College (LSC) is nearly twice the size of the average community college in Texas, yet we remain small enough to foster connections and relationships throughout the campus. We benefit from being part of a large, multi-college system while cultivating our unique culture and identity as Lions. At LSC-University Park, we prioritize the student experience and seek leaders who recognize the crucial role experience plays in the success of our students and the fulfillment of our employees. See what sets us apart by watching the LSC-University Park 10-year Ceremony movie here.
THE OPPORTUNITY President, Lone Star College-University Park Search Prospectus page 04 Lone Star College, recently honored as a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® for the 10th time and 7th consecutive year, is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the President of Lone Star College-University Park. This pivotal role demands an individual who embodies both exceptional leadership capabilities and a deep-seated passion for fostering student success and driving campus initiatives. Reporting directly to the System’s Chancellor, the LSC-University Park President will function as the chief executive leader of their assigned campus, steering the institution towards its strategic goals and ensuring the highest standards of academic and operational excellence.
Lone Star College (LSC) has changed the perception of what it means to attend a community college by offering campuses with beautiful grounds and buildings, state of the art Workforce Centers of Excellence and professors who are committed to your success. The moment you first step on to a Lone Star College (LSC) campus you know you are at a special place. LSC offers access to educational opportunities for residents in the greater north Houston area. Starting with 613 students in 1972, LSC now enrolls over 80,000 students each semester providing high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. LSC is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area which has been recognized as a top institution for Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook on Education and named a top degree producer for minority students by Diverse Issues in Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence, five satellite centers, and two University Centers. Lone Star Corporate College offers technical training for businesses customized to fit their needs. ABOUT LONE STAR COLLEGE President, Lone Star College-University Park Search Prospectus page 05
Castillo’s focus is the College’s students. He has reshaped processes and procedures to be student centric and student informed. He understands you cannot be what you cannot see, and therefore ensures he meets students where they are at. Castillo provides numerous student scholarship and internship opportunities and regularly meets with students to offer career advice. He prioritizes student speaking engagements and student outreach. Prior to joining the College, Castillo served as a Partner at Monty & Ramirez, LLP practicing Labor and Employment Law, earning Board Certification in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. During this time, he represented the College as outside counsel in various matters. His legal experience includes litigation on cases in state and federal courts, various appellate courts and the Texas Supreme Court. He also served as a briefing attorney for the Honorable Felix Recio of the Southern District of Texas and was an adjunct professor. Castillo’s peer-reviewed articles have been published by the Baylor School of Law and the University of Houston Law Center. Castillo received his Juris Doctorate from the Maurer School of Law at Indiana University in Bloomington and received his Bachelor of Arts in Government from The University of Texas at Austin. Castillo is a firstgeneration high school (on his mother’s side), college, and law school student as well as a first generation American. He enjoys overly ambitious home improvement projects, recently completed Ironman Texas, and is an avid reader. OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR Mario K. Castillo, J.D. Castillo was named the fifth Chancellor of Lone Star College in August 2023. Prior to that, Castillo served the College as Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. His responsibilities have progressed through the years; starting as the College’s General Counsel in 2015, he was promoted to Vice Chancellor and General Counsel in 2016 and again promoted to Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel in 2017. Additionally, he served as Interim President at the Kingwood campus for the 2020 to 2021 academic year. President, Lone Star College-University Park Search Prospectus page 06
President, Lone Star College-University Park Search Prospectus page 07 Michael Stoma District 1, Chair Term expires November 2024 Ernestine Pierce District 2, Trustee Retired Educator Term Expires November 2024 Resident of Spring Iesheia Wilson District 3, Trustee Term expires November 2026 Resident of Houston Art Murillo District 4, Vice Chair Houston METRO Term expires November 2026 Resident of Aldine Area David A. Vogt District 5, Trustee Owner - Vogt Engineering, L.P. Term expires November 2028 Resident of The Woodlands Myriam SaldÍvar District 6, Trustee Term expires November 2028 Rebecca Broussard District 7, Trustee Term expires November 2028 Resident of Willis Mike Sullivan District 8, Secretary Director of Governmental and Corporate Affairs, Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI) Term expires November 2024 Resident of Kingwood Jim Cain, Ed.D. District 9, Assistant Secretary Term expires November 2026 Resident of Klein BOARD OF TRUSTEES
President, Lone Star College-University Park Search Prospectus page 08 CHANCELLOR’S CABINET EXECUTIVE VICE CHANCELLOR, CEO LSC-ONLINE Seelpa Keshvala, Ph.D. EXECUTIVE VICE CHANCELLOR, OPERATIONS Bridgett N. Johnson VICE CHANCELLOR FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Kristy Vienne, Ed.D. VICE CHANCELLOR, LEGAL AFFAIRS AND GENERAL COUNSEL Nancy Molina J.D. VICE CHANCELLOR, ACADEMIC AND WORKFORCE SUCCESS Dwight L. Smith, III, Ed.D. VICE CHANCELLOR, STUDENT SUCCESS Gerald F. Napoles, Ph.D. VICE CHANCELLOR, STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS Ben Melson
President, Lone Star College-University Park Search Prospectus page 09 CHANCELLOR’S CABINET PRESIDENT, LONE STAR COLLEGECYFAIR Valerie Jones, Ed.D. PRESIDENT, LONE STAR COLLEGEHOUSTON NORTH Quentin Wright, Ed.D. PRESIDENT, LONE STAR COLLEGEKINGWOOD Melissa N. Gonzalez, Ph.D. PRESIDENT, LONE STAR COLLEGEMONTGOMERY De' Reese Reid-Hart, Ed.D. PRESIDENT, LONE STAR COLLEGENORTH HARRIS Bennie Lambert, Ph.D. PRESIDENT, LONE STAR COLLEGETOMBALL Lee Ann Nutt, Ed.D.
Lone Star College will be a model college globally recognized for achieving exceptional levels of success in student learning, student completion, gainful employment, parity, and affordability. OUR VISION OUR MISSION Lone Star College provides comprehensive educational opportunities and programs to enrich lives. Lone Star College delivers excellent and uniform customer service, providing consistent information, and uniformly helping every student regardless of physical location, modality, college, campus, center, or medium. ONE LSC PHILOSOPHY President, Lone Star College-University Park Search Prospectus page 10
The Chancellor developed five goals for Academic Year 2023–2024 to support the College’s strategic goals. The goals are as follows: 1. Implement performance-based, LSC-specific budgeting and allocation models based on House Bill 8 for iterative testing by Spring 2024 to ensure the College maximizes new revenue and maintains current reserves. 2. Implement benchmarks for measuring First-Year Retention Rates, Graduation Rates, FullTime Outcomes, Part-Time Outcomes, Underrepresented Graduation Rates, and Pell Graduation Rates under the One LSC model by Spring 2024. 3. Implement benchmarks for employees’ attitudes and culture on a business-unit-level-bybusiness-unit-level basis by Spring 2024. 4. Implement benchmarks and service level agreements for advising and financial aid functions under the One LSC model consistent with the new One LSC policy by Spring 2024. 5. Implement benchmarks for measuring employment rates and post-program salaries for each workforce student that completes a credential of value by Spring 2024. Financial Responsibility & Accountability Academic Program Quality & Student Success Leadership & Culture Student Services (a subdivision of Student Success) Workforce Program Quality & Partnerships President, Lone Star College-University Park Search Prospectus page 11 CHANCELLOR’S GOALS
President, Lone Star College-University Park Search Prospectus page 12 COLLEGE AND CENTER LOCATIONS LSC Map
Opened in January 2010, Lone Star College-University Park is the sixth campus of the Lone Star College System (LSCS). This state-of-the-art campus features academic classrooms, science labs, offices, full-service conference facilities, and premier commercial leasing opportunities. Spanning 71 beautiful acres with sky bridges connecting the buildings, LSC-University Park embodies the college of the 21st century, inspiring students with its unique design and endless opportunities for new and innovative programs. The vision for LSC-University Park began on April 30, 2009, when LSCS acquired five major office buildings and support facilities from the former Compaq Computer Corporation and Hewlett Packard’s world headquarters, aiming to provide the surrounding area with an affordable college facility and establish the LSC-University Center at University Park. This learning space of the future includes partnerships unique to LSC-University Park. iSchoolHigh, a public, early college, charter high school adheres to the college’s mantra of providing diverse opportunities and challenges. Lone Star Corporate College and Lone Star Conference Center are on site as well. The Corporate College partners with Houston-based, global corporations to identify and meet their workforce training needs. The Lone Star Conference Center boasts 19 meeting rooms, exhibition space and state-of-theart technical support. Since its opening, LSC-University Park has received national recognition for its innovative programs while attracting, retaining and inspiring students from all over the world. LSC-University Park has kept its promise to the community to become a leading model of the “innovative college” for the 21st century by redefining complete and affordable access to quality education through partnerships, entrepreneurship and community enrichment. President, Lone Star College-University Park Search Prospectus page 13 LSC-UNIVERSITY PARK
The Lone Star College System serves an area of more than 2,700 square miles with a total population of 2.7 million residents. If Lone Star College were a state, its service population would rank 37th in the nation between Kansas and New Mexico. Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States and the most populous city in Texas resulting in a diverse community, and our faculty, staff, and students reflect that. Houston boasts one of the youngest, rapidly expanding, and most diverse populations in the world. From 2010 to 2018, Houston added 1.1 million new residents, an 18.2 percent increase, the fastest rate of population growth among the 10 most populous U.S. Metros. Source: Greater Houston Partnership, https://www.houston.org/why-houston According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Population and Housing, the population of Houston is just over 2.3 million. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/houstoncitytexas /PST045223 Economic Impact Lone Star College is a major contributor to the local, regional and state economy and is a sound economic investment. Lone Star College adds nearly $3 billion annually to the Houston economy with higher student incomes and increased business productivity. LSC expands the Texas tax base by about $2.1 billion in future tax revenue and government savings stemming from the students' higher lifetime earnings and increased output of businesses. LSC students generate $312.5 million in social savings to the Texas public related to reduced crime, lower welfare and unemployment, and increased health and well being across the state. CITY OF HOUSTON PROFILE President, Lone Star College-University Park Search Prospectus page 14
Houston provides a high quality of life with world-class amenities at a low cost. The city has the third lowest living costs among the most populous U.S. metro areas with living costs 5.9 percent below the nationwide average and 29.2 percent below the average of the U.S.’s most populous metro areas. For more information on Houston’s cost of living and to see a comparison of the 20 most populous U.S. metropolitans, click here. To access a comprehensive cost of living calculator and compare living expenses in various cities to Houston, click here for a detailed analysis and comparison. Source: Greater Houston Partnership, https://www.houston.org/houston-data/cost-living-comparison Source: Forbes Advisor, https://www.forbes.com/advisor/mortgages/real-estate/cost-of-living-calculator/houstontx/ Houston is a great place to live and work! Whether you want to relax by a lake, stroll along the bayou, or have a family picnic, Houston has it all. With 366 parks, over 200 green spaces, and more than 125 miles of hike-and-bike trails, Houston ranks first in the nation for total green space among cities of comparable density and fourth for the total land devoted to parks. Source: Greater Houston Partnership, https://www.houston.org/living-in-houston/parks-outdoors As one would expect, given the size of Houston, there is an abundance of educational opportunities and options. LSC-University Park is bordered by three Texas Independent School Districts: Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Klein ISD, and Tomball ISD. Learn more about the districts and local schools in the area here. Source: Greater Houston Partnership, https://www.houston.org/living-in-houston/education CITY OF HOUSTON PROFILE President, Lone Star College-University Park Search Prospectus page 15
Today, LSC-University Park enrolls close to 13,000 students, employs more than 100 full-time faculty members and over 400 adjunct professors, and is home to one of two University Centers in LSCS – all in one convenient location. Along with its partner universities, the College offers more than 70 programs of study, including credit and non-credit courses, workforce training, and continuing education classes. Programs include education, corrosion technology, computer information technology, geology, journalism, law enforcement, nursing, philosophy, physics, music, teacher certification, and much more. LSC-University Park provides numerous opportunities for students to earn college credits through traditional and alternate scheduling. Minimesters permit students to take a typical 16-week course in just three or four weeks. The weekend college allows students to earn credits and degrees, including an A.A. in Business or Teaching by taking weekend courses online, face-to-face or hybrid. LSC-University Center at University Park also offers junior, senior and graduate-level classes through its university partnership with University of HoustonDowntown Northwest. President, Lone Star College-University Park Search Prospectus page 16 Students can enroll with partner university on site, and are able to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree (or teaching certificate) without traveling to the university campuses. Faculty are encouraged to try new teaching methods and to work with its diverse student body to find active learning paths that engage students and encourage them to try new approaches across the curriculum. The LSC-University Park Visual & Performing Arts Department creates educational opportunities for LSC students interested in art, drama, music, dance, and visual communications. ACADEMICS AND STUDENT LIFE
President, Lone Star College-University Park Search Prospectus page 17 ACADEMICS AND STUDENT LIFE Lone Star College prioritizes student success. At LSC-University Park, Student Life is the vibrant center that bridges academic learning with extracurricular experiences. It offers various co-curricular activities such as social, cultural, and wellness programs, community service initiatives, and leadership development opportunities. LSC-University Park is committed to the success of its students, both academically and professionally. GradUP, an innovative initiative aiming to increase graduation by 300% in three years, was launched in 2018. From 2022-2023 LSC-University Park has awarded 2,717 Certificates, 9,159 Associate Degrees, and 176 Bachelor’s Degrees. 10,856 85,277 Total Headcount for Lone Star College System Spring 2024 Total Headcount for LSC-University Park Spring 2024 Spring 2024 Enrollment Status for LSC-University Park 7,414 3,442 FT PT In an effort to address food insecurity among its community, LSC-University Park offers an on-site, free-of-charge resource with grab-n-go meals and snacks. Leo’s Shelf is managed by faculty and staff volunteers, and is stocked by donations. Nonperishable pantry items, personal hygiene products, and schools supplies can also be found on Leo’s Shelf. There are over 20 different clubs on campus to choose from, such as the UPRoar Club, International Culture and Engagement Club, Student Veterans of America, Artsy Lens, and Black Student Union.
The President, Lone Star College-University Park provides leadership and oversight for a large college campus in multi campus system, including off-site centers. The President develops new partnerships while maintaining and deepening existing external partnerships and community relations. In addition, the President must be a good and contributing team member of the Chancellor's Cabinet to help develop, coordinate, and collaborate with colleagues’ new system-wide initiatives. This role ensures the college is meeting needs of all constituents including students, community, taxpayers, school districts, and others. As a leader, the President works with key local, state, and national leaders to accomplish the mission of college and system. Commitment to Mission This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential. The ideal candidate for this role will be a transformative leader with the ability to drive results and a proven track record of effective leadership in similar sized higher education institutions. The ideal candidate will have a passion for community college education and a dedication to making a positive impact in the lives of students. If you are a strategic thinker with a heart for student success and the ability to execute with excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE President, Lone Star College-University Park Search Prospectus page 18
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES President, Lone Star College-University Park Search Prospectus page 19 The LSC-University President is responsible to the Chancellor of the System for the performance of: Being the Chief Executive Officer of their college in every sense of the word. Satisfies the yearly Team Expectations set out by Chancellor’s Cabinet. Increases Student Success Outcomes for all student populations. Functions as an active member of the Chancellor's Cabinet. Develops and implements college educational and student development programs responsive to the needs of the students and the community, and consistent with the values and mission of the System. Develops and implements a plan of college organization including hiring, termination, and the assignment of responsibilities to college personnel in accordance with Lone Star College policies. Develops and implements a college planning and evaluation system and report the results of all such evaluations to the Chancellor in a timely manner. Represents the college in community and civic activities, supporting the programs of the LSC Foundation and maintaining positive relationships with governmental and educational entities within the college's service area, including members of the Legislature. Serves as the primary communication link between the college's students, faculty and staff and the Chancellor and Board of Trustees. Employee shall maintain a highly professional relationship with both College faculty and staff in all forms of communication and shall abide by all system Policies and Procedures. Performs initial assignment or reassignment of duties as directed by the Chancellor based on the needs of the System.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES President, Lone Star College-University Park Search Prospectus page 20 The ideal candidate will have the following attributes and qualifications: Ability to exhibit the highest ethical standards, integrity, and respect for individual dignity and worth. Excellent interpersonal communications and collegiality for peers and other employees. Experience in leading complex constituencies and matrixed organizations. Experience in change management and organizational development. Experience in higher education. Doctoral degree and at least 10 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience must include at least 5 years of administrative experience in a President, Vice President, Vice Chancellor or Associate Vice Chancellor position at a comprehensive community college or system, or equivalent experience.
Hiring salary is $230,670. Prior experience as a college or campus president, or equivalent, may be considered for calculating additional compensation. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary. Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed: 1.Length of time (specific months and years) of employment 2.If the position was full time or part time 3.If the position was paid or unpaid 4.Level of degree completed including date earned 5.Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree President, Lone Star College-University Park Search Prospectus page 21 Benefits Premiums for “Employee only” medical, dental, life insurance and short-term & long-term disability benefits covered 100%. Generous paid time off; up to 23 paid holidays per year, Fridays off in the Summer, paid sick time, and paid personal days. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free counseling, assessments, and referrals to employees and benefits eligible dependents. EAP is a confidential work-based program that assists and supports those navigating personal or work-related issues that may impact their job performance and mental well-being. Wellness Program; commit to 3 wellness hours and receive up to 1.5 hours per week in release time. Employee Marketplace with hundreds of employee discounts. LSC encourages its employees to further their education with Educational Attainment base pay increase or on-time stipends when a new degree or certification is earned. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The LSC-University Park President Search Committee intends to review applications in September 2024 and will continue working until a selection is made. Lone Star College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity in education and employment. Review LSCS Board Policy for more information. President, Lone Star College-University Park Search Prospectus page 22 APPLICATION AND HIRE PROCESS Position Posted June 17 Posting Removal Date Round 1: Resume Review Round 2: Webex Interviews Round 3: Face-to-Face Interviews Round 4: Finalist Interviews and Open Forums Proposed Start Date September 2 (11:59 p.m.) September 9 - September 13 September 23 - September 27 October 7 - October 18 November 11 - November 15 (If needed, week of November 18) January 2025
President, Lone Star College-University Park Search Prospectus page 23 To be considered for the position, applicants must apply online on our Careers Page. Search for Job Opening ID 41303. Applicants should include: 1) a detailed letter of interest; 2) a current resume; and 3) a list of five professional references with contact information and an explanation of the working relationship. Please note that references will not be contacted without the candidate's permission. For confidential inquiries regarding the position and the search or to nominate a candidate for the role, reach out to: Isabella Willingham Recruiter 346.395.3252 [email protected] Danae Balca Recruiter 281.618.1132 [email protected] HOW TO APPLY
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