Guide to ServiceS

2013–2014

Lone Star College-Kingwood strives to provide students with optimum educational opportunities. This Guide To Services was developed to provide faculty, adjunct and staff members with up-to-date information on services available to students. The guide is divided into four sections: academic services, student services, general resources, and LSC-Atascocita Center. Each section will highlight a specific area/program followed by contact information.

Please keep this guide handy as it will help you refer students to the appropriate services. Additionally, this information is available on LSC-Kingwood’s homepage and will be updated each semester.

Academic Services 3–5

•Academic Support Center (The Learning Center)Tutoring Peer Based Support

Services (SI and PLTL)The Computer LabThe STAR Program

•Counseling Services•Honors Program•LSC-Kingwood and

LSC-Atascocita Center Libraries

•Testing Center Services

Student Services 6–10

•Admissions•Center for

Civic Engagement•Clubs & Organizations•Coyote Camp

(New Student Orientation)•Disabilities ADA•Disciplinary Issues•Financial Aid• Intercultural Center• International Students• LSC-Kingwood Kafé

Catering Service• KidCare Center• Men’s Center• Recreational Sports• Scholarships• Veterans’ Information• Veterans’ Military

Education Benefits• Women’s Center

General Resources 11–14

•Evening Coordination•Facilities•Faculty Senate•LSC–Kingwood and

LSC-Atascocita Center Book Stores

•PSSA•Safety

Police ContactsSign up for

Emergency Alerts•Office of Technology

Services (OTS)myLoneStarEmail AccountsInternet StorageInformation and Assistance

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AcAdemic Support center (the LeArning center)The Academic Support Center (ASC) is located on the second floor of the Performing Arts Center (PAC) and offers a range of support services for all LSC-Kingwood students and faculty.

Tutoring is offered by appointment, walk-in and as an open lab. Tutoring is available in the ASC and around campus in approximately 30 subjects including English and math placement testing. Conversation groups are offered weekly to learners who want to practice their English speaking skills. Contact Vanessa Farmer, program coordinator, at 281-312-1662 or Vanessa.R.Farmer@lonestar.edu. More information is available at http://www.lonestar.edu/tutoring-kingwood.htm.

Peer based Support Services includes the Supplemental Instruction (SI) Program and Peer Led Team Learning (PLTL). Contact Charlotte Iserhardt, program coordinator, at 281-318-4336 or Charlotte.I.Iserhardt@lonestar.edu for more information.

SI is an internationally recognized approach designed to reduce attrition and improve academic performance by employing students who have successfully completed the course as SI leaders. SI leaders work in close partnership with the instructor and hold SI sessions outside of class that form a foundation for student success. SI leaders are especially effective in gateway courses that students find most difficult to pass. Instructors often select a student whom they believe will be an effective SI leader.

PLTL takes place in the classroom and utilizes peer leaders who facilitate small group work under the supervision of the instructor.

The Computer Lab supports most software being taught at LSC-Kingwood and is open to students and instructors. Lab assistants are available at all times to assist with any technical difficulties. Media consulting appointments are available for one-on-one help with PowerPoint, image manipulation or for other media related projects. Contact Traci Stewart Jones at 281-318-4397 or Traci.Stewart@lonestar.edu for more information.

The Success Training and Referral (STAR) Program (formerly known as Early Alert) helps students with mastering skills (i.e. time management, study strategies, test taking tips) that will provide them with long-term academic success. Students may schedule 30 minute appointments by calling 281-318-4367 or instructors may refer students to the program via myLoneStar.

For more information about these and other services contact Traci Stewart Jones, program manager, at 281-318-4397 or Traci.Stewart@lonestar.edu.

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counSeLing ServiceSCounselors are available to meet with students by appointment. However, some concerns may be addressed on a walk-in basis. Counselors are at least master’s level professionals who are trained to provide personal, academic, and career counseling services. Students often seek counseling services for the following reasons:

• Academicprobationandsuspension • Testanxiety• Timemanagement • Studyandnote-takingstrategies• Academicproblems • Communityreferrals• Strategiesformanagingstress, • Crisisintervention anxiety and depression• Careerplanningandexploration

LSC-Kingwood Counseling Team:

Judith Watson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office: LIB 222-A Phone: 281-312-1545 Judith.Watson@lonestar.edu

Suann Hereford, Ph.D. . . . . . . . . . . Office: HSB 118-L Phone: 281-312-1410 Suann.L.Hereford@lonestar.edu

Sharon Kenemore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office: CLA 201-J Phone: 281-312-1574 Sharon.L.Kenemore@lonestar.edu

honorS progrAmHonors credit is earned through special contracts for courses with faculty members who are committed to an open-ended approach to learning.

• Students successfully completing an honors course will receive appropriate designation on their transcript.

• Studentswhocomplete15hoursofhonorscreditwitha3.5GPAwillberecognizedatcommencement and will receive the designation of Honors Program Graduate on their transcript.

• Studentscompletingninehoursofhonorscreditwitha3.5GPAand25hours of community service will receive the designation of Honors Scholar Graduate

on their transcript. •Studentswhocomplete15hoursofhonorscreditwitha3.5

GPA and 25 hours of community service will be recognized at commencement and will receive the designation of Honors

Scholar with Distinction on their transcript.

For more information, contact Dr. David Putz at 281-312-1710 or David.W.Putz@lonestar.edu.

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LSc-Kingwood And LSc-AtAScocitA center LibrArieSThe LSC-Kingwood and LSC-Atascocita Center libraries are open to everyone in the community. In the library, patrons can access the Internet, create documents and presentations, and locate e-books, educational videos, and articles from thousands of newspapers, magazines and research journals.

• Search the Lone Star College System (LSCS) Libraries Library Catalog to find books, DVDs and other items that are available from any LSCS library and Harris County/Montgomery County public libraries. Items may be requested for pick-up and returned at any LSCS, Harris County or Montgomery County library. A LSCS or Harris County/Montgomery County public library card is required to check out library materials.

• Locatee-books,articles,streamingvideo,music and more from LSCS Libraries Research Databases. Use the 14-digit barcode number on the back of your LSCS ID for off-campus access 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• LSCScreditstudents,facultyandstaffmaycheck out books directly from area libraries with a TexShare card or request books and articles from libraries worldwide through interlibrary loan.

• Forassistance,pleasecontactthereferencelibrarians. For more information visit http://www.LoneStar.edu/library.

Contact Information:

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Circulation: 281-312-1691 Reference: 281-312-1693 Atascocita Center: 832-775-0816

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kingwood.LRC-Ref@lonestar.edu Atascocita.Library@lonestar.edu

teSting center ServiceSThe Testing Center is located in the Student-Conference Center (SCC). The Testing Center staff specializes in proctoring tests for students who need to test in a quiet, monitored environment. The Testing Center primarily offers placement testing and academic testing (for online classes), but there are many other types of testing services offered. These include: classroom make-up exams, special needs testing, external proctoring, HESI, HSRT, MOS, and more. For testing needs call 281-312-1476 or 281-312-1524, or email Wava Everton at Wava.L.Everton@lonestar.edu.

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AdmiSSionSLone Star College System is an open-enrollment institution. This means most students are accepted once their application has been submitted. The admissions office is located in the SCC. Students will be assisted with the following:

• AssistancewiththeLSC-Kingwoodapplication• Evaluationoftranscripts• Reviewofstudentrecords

In addition to the admissions process, the office is responsible for outreach efforts. These areas include:

• Recruitmentofstudents• Participationincommunityoutreachevents• Visitationwith11serviceareahighschools

For more information, contact Nicole Keenan, admissions director, at 281-318-4312 or NKeenan@lonestar.edu.

cAreer ServiceSCareer Services at LSC-Kingwood is dedicated to helping students make informed decisions about their exploration process and career choices. Career counselors are available to help with:

• Exploringandplanningacareerpath• Choosingacollegemajor• Changingacareer• Writingarésuméandcoverletter• Developingajobsearchplan• Practicinginterviewingforajob...andmore!

Schedule an appointment with Career Services to help with your career exploration and job search. These services are free to students, alumni, and community members. For more information, contact Jill Todd at 281-312-1435 or Jill.Todd@lonestar.edu.

center for civic engAgement The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) encourages students, faculty, and staff to become active citizens involved in their communities by providing opportunities and resources to engage in service oriented community activities. The center’s values are participation, advocacy, social justice and sustainability. CCE’s goal is to produce citizens who take active roles through dialogue with politicians in addressing complex problems that are facing their community and the country. Campus programs that receive resources and support are Service Learning, Student Life, Phi Theta Kappa, Public Achievement, Honors Program and Honors Student Organization. For more information, visit http://www.lonestar.edu/LSC-Kingwood-Civic-Engagement.htm or contact Dr. John Theis at 281-312-1741 or John.J.Theis@lonestar.edu.

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cLubS And orgAnizAtionSRegistered Student Organizations create and support opportunities for students with common interests to come together for a variety of shared experiences. They also provide a framework for students to develop their own special talents and interests and typically are classified as social, ethnic, political, occupational, athletic, academic, religious, or cultural. To form a club, a student must identify a faculty or staff member to advise the group, charter a constitution, and find other interested students who are committed to the mission (in no particular order). There are currently 45 registered student organizations. Information about current organizations and guidelines for starting a new organization may be obtained from the Office of Student Life. For more information contact Tracie Ring, program manager, at 281-312-1794 or Tracie.L.Ring@lonestar.edu.

coyote cAmp (new Student orientAtion)As part of the Admissions process, all incoming students are required to attend Coyote Camp. During this new student orientation, they are introduced to the campus and its resources. Many components of Coyote Camp are identical to components of orientation among the other five campuses and their prospective centers. Before attending Coyote Camp, students must apply for admission, send previous official transcripts, provide proof of bacterial meningitis vaccine (if needed) and take placement test(s) (if needed). Students should leave orientation with a schedule for an upcoming semester and understand where the buildings and many of their resources can be found. For more information contact Rick Walsh, orientation coordinator, at 281-312-1790 or Richard.Walsh@lonestar.edu.

diSAbiLitieS AdALSC-Kingwood is committed to ensuring that equal access to its educational programs, activities, and facilities occurs for students with disabilities. Disability Services assists current and future students by determining and recommending appropriate academic support services. Disability Services focuses on helping students with disabilities make a successful transition to college and acts as a referral source for services both on campus and within the community. All students with disabilities are encouraged to register with Disability Services on the campus they will be attending and provide appropriate documentation of their disability. Students should register as early as possible to help ensure that all accommodations are in place by the beginning of the semester.

Students will receive letters documenting the accommodations determined necessary for each course and must submit a letter of accommodation to each instructor. Provision of the accommodations will begin at the time the student presents the letter of accommodation to the instructor, and are not retroactive to any instruction or evaluation prior to the instructor’s receipt of the letter.

For more information, visit http://www.lonestar.edu/disability-services.htm.

diScipLinAry iSSueSAll matters dealing with policy and procedure related to handling inappropriate student behavior (see online Code of Conduct Reference Manual) should be directed to the Dean of Student Development. For more information, contact Garth Howard, dean of student development, at 281-318-4393 or Garth.Howard@lonestar.edu.

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finAnciAL AidFinancial Aid is the process of students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine what state, federal, and institutional aid they are eligible to receive. Students must complete the FAFSA and supply all information as requested to complete their file. In order to qualify for federal aid, students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid (which varies greatly from Academic Progress). Functions that fall under Financial Aid include but are not limited to: federal grants, federal loans, state grants, scholarships, work-study, and various other state, federal, and institutional financial aid programs.For important dates and additional Financial Aid information, review the Financial Aid calendar at http://www.lonestar.edu/financial-aid.htm or contact James Smith, director of financial aid, at 281-318-4316 or James.Smith@lonestar.edu.

intercuLturAL centerThe Intercultural Center seeks to foster intercultural awareness, inclusiveness, and respect for all in the LSC-Kingwood community. It is committed to the enhancement of a positive LSC-Kingwood experience for all students, staff, and faculty. The Intercultural Center is located in SCC 234. For more information contact Kristen Wilkes, program coordinator, at 281-312-1791 or Kristen.Wilkes@lonestar.edu.

internAtionAL StudentSLone Star College System hosts at its six campuses more than 2500 students from 108 countries.International students studying in the United States are expected to be full-time students and be in good standing with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

To attend one of the colleges, a student must have an F-1 visa. Once accepted for admission into a college, an advisor will send the student a welcome packet containing a SEVIS I-20 form, which is used to obtain an F-1 student visa at a local U.S. embassy or consulate.

Prior to interviewing for the student visa, the student will be required to pay the SEVIS fee via mail using the I-901 form, Western Union, or by logging on to http://www.fmjfee.com/. Students must present their receipt to the U.S. embassy or consulate before being permitted to interview.

The admitting/testing/advising and enrolling process of eSoL students and f-1 visa students is as follows:

1. All ESOL and F-1 students should start in Admissions (unless it is obvious that the student needs/wants the free English as a Second Language program).

2. An admissions representative will help students complete the online application.3. An advisor will provide students with the testing form.4. Students will go to the Testing Center for assessment.5. Students will return to Admissions after testing for referral (or to meet with an advisor or

someone in Continuing Education).

Please refer questions related to degree plan, degree requirements, class schedule, assessment, course selection, grades, student resources (Learning Center, Testing Center, etc.), academic issues, international club, or drop/add class to Ita Jervis, student advisor, in SCC 111 or contact her at 281-312-1536 or Ita.Jurvis@lonestar.edu.Questions regarding F-1 (student) visas and admissions application requirements, visa status, arrival assistance, transferring, medical insurance, driver’s license, optical practical training (OPT), I-20 extension, campus work, work issues, change of address, change of status (COS), or reinstatement, contact Gabriela Mendez, specialist, at 281-312-1786 or Gabriela.Mendez@lonestar.edu.

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LSc-Kingwood KAféThe Kingwood Kafé (cafeteria) is located in the SCC. There are two coffee shops, one directly in front of the cafeteria, and the other on the second floor of the library (LIB). Minuti Coffee is operated by the Molinari/Minuti Company which has been in business since 1804. The Molinari brand is in more than 25 countries.

Catering Service: For a copy of the menu, please contact Gabriela Guzman, catering coordinator, at 281-765-7871 or Gabriela.Guzman@lonestar.edu. The Kingwood Kafé staff will customize menus for special events/business meetings. A budget code and dean’s approval is required.

Hours of operation:

Kingwood Kafé . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday–Thursday 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Friday 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday CLOSED

SCC Coffee Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday–Thursday 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Friday 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

LIB Coffee Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday–Thursday 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Friday 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

KidcAre centerThrough a partnership with the Lake Houston Family YMCA, the KidCare program provides exemplary services to the children of students who attend classes at LSC-Kingwood. College students who are enrolled in at least nine hours of on-campus coursework can register their children into the daytime child care services while they are in class. Online enrollment of nine hours does not qualify the student for the services. KidCare can accommodate up to 35 children at one time and they are registered on a first-come basis. While in the program, children will be taught curriculum-based objectives depending on their age level. The cost to enroll children is $50 per week which includes activities and snacks. KidCare hours are 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Registration forms are available at KidCare in the PAC. For more information call 281-312-1469.

men’S centerThe Men’s Center is committed to engaging and providing men with support services and activities that will increase personal and academic achievement. Whether a first year or an experienced student, the Men’s Center wants to help support their efforts to succeed at LSC-Kingwood. Join the Men’s Center as it takes Boys to Men….Men to Leaders…Leaders to Catalyst for Change! The Men’s Center is located in SCC 234. For more information, contact Waymond Wesley, program director, at 281-318-4351 or Waymond.Wesley@lonestar.edu.

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recreAtionAL SportS LSC-Kingwood’s club sports and intramurals provide opportunities to participate in quality recreational sports programs as well as advanced participation experiences against other collegiate teams as a means to enhance life experiences and develop a greater sense of community within the college. Sport clubs activities include baseball, men’s basketball, men’s soccer, co-ed tennis, and women’s volleyball. Intramural activities include tennis matches; basketball and soccer tournaments; golf scrambles; and Sports and Beach Days. Sport Club participants are not charged to participate, however students must be currently enrolled in nine credit hours, maintain a 2.0 overall GPA, attend a LSC-Kingwood athlete in-service yearly, and perform a community service project each semester. Visit lonestar.edu/sports-kingwood.htm for specific event/team information. For more information contact Alan Wright, professor of kinesiology/director of intramurals and sport clubs, at 281-312-1508 or Alan.F.Wright@lonestar.edu.

SchoLArShipSScholarships are a type of financial aid that does not need to be repaid. Scholarships are awarded on various criteria usually reflecting the values and purposes of the donor of the award. Scholarships can be based on merit, need, demographics, or career focus. Visit http://www.lonestar.edu/scholarships-kingwood.htm. For more information on LSC-Kingwood scholarships, contact James Smith, director of financial aid, at 281-318-4316 or James.Smith@lonestar.edu.

veterAnS’ informAtionThe Lone Star College Veterans’ Affairs Center’s mission is to provide veterans and their family members with assistance in achieving their educational goals, making career transition, and aid with other personal issues which resulted from their service to our country.

Veterans who need information can contact the LSC Veterans’ Affairs Center at GIBILL@lonestar.edu or call 281-290-2922.

veterAnS’ miLitAry educAtion benefitSAll GI Bill and Department of Defense (DoD) entitlements are processed through the Lone Star College System Veterans’ Affairs Center located at LSCS-University Park.

For questions pertaining to education entitlements, please contact the LSC-Kingwood’s liaison/advisor. All documentation for GI Bill, Hazlewood Exemption, and Tuition Assistance can be submitted to

Shawn Stevens, VA coordinator, at 281-312-1465 or Shawn.S.Stevens@lonestar.edu.

All documentation must be presented before the certification process can begin. Veterans will be assisted through the standard admissions process (see

admissions process above).

women’S centerThe Women’s Center strives to empower women, increase communication, and create a network of support for all. It is a place where women can find assistance to overcome life’s obstacles to achieve their personal, academic and career goals. The Women’s

Center is located in SCC 201. For more information, contact Diane Blanco, women’s center program director, at 281-318-4332 or Diane.K.Blanco@lonestar.edu.

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evening coordinAtionAnyone seeking assistance can contact Greg Becwar, evening and weekend coordinator. Mr. Becwar is located in CLA 113-A and can be reached at 281-312-1701 or via email at Gregory.Becwar@lonestar.edu. The evening coordinator provides the following evening and weekend services:

• Accesstotheon-dutypoliceofficerandthemaintenancestaff• Opendoors,locateresources,andassistwithotherissues• Contactcampuspolicetoprovideescorttotheparkinglot,jump-startcars,

and unlock cars (if possible)• Contactmaintenancepersonondutytoaddressroomtemperatureissues,leaks,etc.• Providessuppliesforadjunctfaculty

fall and Spring Hours:

Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.

Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.

Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.

Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.

Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

fAciLitieSThe LSC-Kingwood Facilities Department is made up grounds, custodial, sustainability, HVAC, and events planning personnel. Staff members are committed to maintaining a clean and sustainable environment that is conducive to learning. Grounds are meticulously maintained, and buildings and classrooms are kept clean. Maintenance and HVAC personnel work in tandem to ensure buildings are fully operational. Sustainability efforts are followed to make sure items such as paper, cardboard, plastics and aluminum are recycled. Audio and visual equipment is also provided to faculty and staff by the special events team as well as tracking room availability. For assistance, please submit an electronic work request to: www.isd.lonestar.edu. For an urgent or emergency request, contact the Facilities Department during normal business hours Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 281-312-1694 or 281-312-1563. For weekends or weekdays after 8:30 p.m. call 713-470-7085.

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fAcuLty SenAteThe purpose of the LSC-Kingwood Faculty Senate is to encourage a learning environment of trust and respect while promoting academic excellence in the classroom, college, and community. The organization is dedicated to fostering effective communication among faculty and between faculty and administration while promoting unity and coherence. Faculty Senate addresses a variety of issues that impact the quality of education. Dr. John Barr is LSC-Kingwood’s Faculty Senate President. The faculty senate president sits on the LSC-Kingwood’s President’s Council. Additionally, faculty senate presidents from the system’s other colleges attend all regular meetings of The Board of Trustees and have a standing place on the agenda to make reports and announcements. Issues and/or concerns may be addressed to Dr. Barr at John.M.Barr@lonestar.edu or 281-312-1744.

booK StoreS At LSc-Kingwood And LSc-AtAScocitA centerThe LSC-Kingwood and the LSC-Atascocita book stores are convenient locations for students to purchase their textbooks and study aids. Located in the SCC and the LSC-Atascocita Center respectively, the bookstores offer online ordering as well.

Students can find the necessary textbooks for classes by using the class search tool on the LSC-Kingwood website or by logging in to myLoneStar. After entering the search criteria, click the “textbook information” link for the class. Textbook requirements are also available through the faculty members’ syllabi and can be found using the syllabi search tool.

Students are not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from any Lone Star College System affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. The bookstore accepts cash, checks and all major credit cards.

Main campus:

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-312-1699

Jack Higgins, store manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-312-1499

Rebecca Thorpe, course materials manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-312-1528

Alicia Henshaw, assistant store manager . . . . . . . 281-312-1531

Scott Crittenden, team lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-312-1529

LSC-Atascocita Center:

15903 West Lake Houston Parkway Houston, TX 77044

Room 158

Phone: 832-775-0856 Fax: 832-775-0894

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pSSAThe Professional and Support Staff Association (PSSA) is made up of all part time and full time staff (non-faculty) at LSC-Kingwood. It provides members an opportunity to exchange ideas on matters of mutual concern. The group also provides a forum for the exchange of information relating to issues, trends, development of staff, and a channel for vocalizing staff concerns to administration. Along with providing educational programs to increase and improve the skills of all staff members, the group also coordinates an array of fund raisers benefitting local charitable organizations. For more information contact Jennifer Martinez, PSSA president, at 281-312-1692 or Jennifer.L.Martinez@lonestar.edu.

SAfetyLSC-Kingwood, like the entire Lone Star College System, places safety first. The campus has police coverage 24 hours per day, seven days per week, 365 days per year. The Police Office is located on the first floor of the SCC. In the event an officer is not present, pick up the phone at the doorway and someone will connect you to the police operator.

There are other alert features which are activated in case of emergencies which will become apparent (for example, plasma TV displays with announcements) when an emergency arises.

LSC-Kingwood Police contact information:

Police (non-emergency) . . . . . . . . . . 832-813-6800 [connects to Police Dispatch]

Police Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-911 [from a campus phone]

Police Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-290-5911 [from any phone]

note: Every classroom has an emergency phone which, when picked up, will connect you to a police operator; in addition, even if you can’t talk at the time, just taking the phone off its cradle will tell dispatch to send an officer to your location.

For more information on safety, contact Dr. John O’Malley, vice president of administration, at 281-312-1631 or John.OMalley@lonestar.edu.

Sign up for emergency Alerts LoneStarAlert is a notification system used to alert students and employees during emergency situations with information and updates (text and email messages) sent to registered devices. For more information, visit http://www.lonestar.edu/campus-safety.htm.

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office of technoLogy ServiceS (otS)The Office of Technology Services’ (OTS) mission is to enhance student success by providing the most effective and efficient teaching, learning, and administrative technology services. This is done by adding value, promoting innovation, expanding access, fostering partnerships, and implementing continuous improvement.

myLoneStar is the primary tool to access information through the Lone Star College System. It allows people to:

• Lookupacourseschedule• Searchforclasses• Registeroradd/dropclasses• Viewclassschedule• Getinformationonfinancialaidstatus• Makepaymentviacreditcard• Checkaccountbalances• GetgradesandGPA• Viewanunofficialtranscript• ViewentireLSCSrecord• Reviewtestscores• Checkprogressinanacademicprogram• Completecourseevaluations

e-Mail Accounts All Lone Star College employees and students are provided with an e-mail account. All official communications from the college are sent to the LSCS e-mail account, so employees and students should check it regularly. E-mail addresses follow the myLoneStar format (userid@my.lonestar.edu). Visit lonestar.edu/student-email to activate an account.

Internet Storage All Lone Star College students have a SkyDrive account to store and share files on the Internet for access from anywhere, any time, on any device. To access your storage, log into your myLoneStar e-mail account and click on “files & online storage.”

Information and Assistance The Office of Technology Services provides a number of technology-related services to students, including 24/7/365 technical support. Contact OTS at 832-813-6600 or e-mail ots@lonestar.edu. To submit an online request, go to lonestar.service-now.com. For more information on the many services provided by OTS, visit lonestar.edu/ots.

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LSc-AtAScocitA ceNter

LSC-Atascocita Center is the newest stand-alone campus in the Lone Star College System and provides the community local access to services, college courses and programs, workforce training and leisure learning. The facility opened in August 2011 and contains student services, bookstore, library and learning center, multi-purpose space, administrative suite, faculty offices, computer labs, classrooms, and laboratories. The LSC-Atascocita Center also serves as the home to Quest Early College High School in partnership with the Humble Independent School District, and the Bachelors in Business Administration completion degree through the University of Houston-Downtown.

Student Services All General Information, Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid, Orientation . . . . 832-775-0800

Cashier Tuition payments and installment plans . . 832-775-0805

Bookstore Textbooks and supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-775-0856

Library and Tutoring Services Research, Student ID’s, academic tutoring, instructional lab . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-775-0816

Dean’s Office Faculty support, room reservations, academic scheduling, student issues . . . . 832-775-0804

or 832-775-0806

Testing Placement testing only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-775-0806

Evening Coordinator Faculty and student support after 5pm . . . 832-775-0806

OTS Computer and Technology support . . . . . 832-775-0813

Safety/LSCS Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-775-0824 or 832-775-5911

Maintenance Building and grounds support . . . . . . . . 713-444-9913

Quest Early College High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-775-0864

UHD – BBA Program Coordinator/Advisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-775-0810

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FM 1960

Beltway 8

Sorters-McC

lellan Rd

EMCID Center

Lone StarCollege–Kingwood

LSC–AtascocitaCenter

Royston Dr

US H

wy 5

9

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