San Jacinto College

San Jacinto College reaches record enrollment San Jacinto College reached record enrollment in the fall 2017 semester with 30,509 students enrolled across the College district. “This record enrollment is a testament to the work that our faculty and staff do every day in and out of the classroom,” said San Jacinto College Chancellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer. “The Fall term was tough for all of us...

By Jeannie Peng Mansyur INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA (INEOS), a leading manufacturer of olefin and polyolefin products, has pledged a $250,000 cash donation in support of the San Jacinto College Center for Petrochemical, Energy, and Technology. The Center is poised to become the largest petrochemical training facility in Texas. INEOS has hired 24 San Jacinto College petrochemical...

Open educational resources (OER) are creating an impact on higher education more than ever before. OERs are free, open-licensed, peer-reviewed digital classroom materials and textbooks that faculty can use and adapt to fit their course’s student learning outcomes. The ongoing rise of textbook costs is a constant barrier to student success and a key factor in low retention rates. Colleges and...

San Jacinto College graduate Christopher Alvarez has already met one of his career goals as an automotive service technician for Westside Lexus in Houston. “People don’t always believe me, but this is one of my dreams,” Alvarez said. “To work in the shop and to be one certification short of master status at 21 makes me feel great.” Alvarez is a Lexus senior certified technician...

How long does it take a college graduate to land their dream job? For Evelyn Salas, San Jacinto College audio engineering graduate, it was months. As an AV technician and sound engineer for the Toyota Center and the Houston Rockets, Salas has the opportunity to be on the court and in the midst of the action every night. “This is my dream job. It’s crazy to me that it’s happened so...

Hardship is often the ultimate equalizer. From natural disasters, unexpected circumstances, financial crisis or the loss of a loved one, hardship is almost certain for everyone. However, these situations also bring out the best in people who willingly contribute their time, talents and dollars to those in need. But is there a generational giving gap? “It’s always important to know your...

College costs can be expensive, but there are many ways to offset the cost of your education. Scholarships can be help supplement the cost of your certificate or degree and the San Jacinto College Foundation has hundreds of scholarships available for different types of students. All you need to do is apply. Here are a few tips to help you navigate the scholarship application process. ...

In November 2015, voters in the San Jacinto College community authorized the College to invest $425 million to improve learning facilities throughout the San Jacinto College District. These bond funds will allow San Jacinto College to renovate nine facilities that are at least 30 years old; build new, state-of-the-art facilities focused on petrochemical manufacturing, engineering, culinary and...