The Woodlands Edition | October 2023

Education

BY CASSANDRA JENKINS

De’ Reese Reid-Hart takes helm as Lone Star College- Montgomery president De’ Reese Reid-Hart took oce as the new president of Lone Star College-Montgomery on Sept. 1. Before becoming president, Reid-Hart was previously the vice president of instruction at LSC Montgomery. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. For a longer version, visit communityimpact.com. What are your immediate and long-term visions for LSCMontgomery? The immediate is ensuring that we continue the great culture that we already have but then to make it better. My other goal is to increase student success, making sure that we have the right pro- cess and operations in place to help our students

be more successful, whether it’s a short-term or long-term goal for them. My nal goal is commu- nity engagement and partnership. I want to make sure that we are a staple in our community. How do you plan on boosting enrollment numbers? It goes back to making sure that we have those partnerships in the community, making sure that people know that this is a rst choice for our students. Students will get the best education possible, whether they go to one of the Ivy League schools or if they choose us. What new programs or degrees would you like to see pioneered on campus? One of the newer programs we are trying to bring now is biopharmaceutical. Right now, we need to look at expanding some of our health care programs. Additionally, we need to get more IT programs. We’re also about to open our Magnolia Center, which will have a focus of [heating, ventilation and air conditioning] and [emergency management services]. Another one we are considering is aviation mechanics.

Career and educational background Bachelor’s degree in English and pre-law Master’s degree in education psychology Doctorate in education leadership Former vice president of instruction at LSC- Montgomery Previously the dean of instruction at Kennedy- King College in Illinois

SOURCE: DE’ REESE REID HART COMMUNITY IMPACT

• PERSONAL INJURY • CONSTRUCTION LAW • BUSINESS LAW

• MEDIATION • REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY • AUTO ACCIDENT

• ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE

RUN/WALK FOR A CAUSE THANKSGIVING MORNING

34th Annual YMCA Run Thru the Woods Presented by Huntsman Returns on Thanksgiving morning.

1 Mile Kids Race; 3 Mile Race; 3 Mile Walk; 5 Mile Race. First race starts at 7:30 am. REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE. Registration Ends at Noon on November 22. To register, visit ymcahouston.org/ymca-run-thru-the-woods Start/Finish Line in front of CWM Pavilion.

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YMCA Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Everyone is welcome.

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