Organizational Development, Lone Star College

Learn-A-Palooza starts today, and you don't want to miss it. This is your chance to engage in free summer professional development virtual sessions focused on a variety of topics! Select your courses now at: LoneStar.edu/LAP

We’re hiring! Leadership Development is currently hiring for Part-Time Specialist III, Leadership Development. The PT Specialist III supports the Leadership Development Department by assisting with planning, logistics, managing supplies, and the completion of other duties that support operational initiatives within the Department and advance learning and development across the organization. To learn more or to apply, visit LoneStar.edu/Employment and search for Job ID 42883.

A big shoutout to our amazing Supervisor 2.0 Graduates! You've spent the past year honing your skills to be strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented. We're proud of your hard work and dedication—you truly inspire us all!

This Memorial Day, remember and honor those who fought for our country. Visit LoneStar.edu/Veterans to learn about veteran services provided at Lone Star College.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness about mental health to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. The National Alliance on Mental Illness' (NAMI) message of "You Are Not Alone" focuses on taking the time to focus on the healing value of connecting in safe ways, prioritizing mental health and acknowledging that it's okay to not be okay. For more information, please visit the NAMI website at: https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/ Lone Star College employees can visit our Wellbeing at Work Intranet site at: https://ow.ly/V5mS50VXbwZ

Enroll for "OD: FranklinCovey® Navigating Difficult Conversations-Turn Tension into Progress" on June 4, from 10:00am-11:30am on Webex. Difficult Conversations: Turn Tension Into Progress takes a targeted approach to helping manage emotional tension and conduct conversations in a way that enables all parties to stay engaged in collaborative dialogue. Limited seats available. Lone Star College employees can enroll at: https://ow.ly/uuZp50VXaEM

This summer we are happy to host Learn-A-Palooza 2025! This exciting opportunity to Choose Learning is open to all Lone Star College employees and will provide opportunities for learning, collaboration, networking, and fun this summer! To participate, please visit: LoneStar.edu/LAP

We would like to congratulate the graduates from each of our Lone Star College campuses. Please join us in celebrating our students and employees who have earned their degrees! For those just starting or continuing their educational journeys, we are supporting and encouraging you. Congratulations!

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and mother figures!

Some of Lone Star College’s newest full-time faculty recently concluded their year-long journey through the New Faculty Institute (NFI), which provides faculty with innovative faculty development experiences and exceptional support to foster continuous improvement in the art and science of teaching and learning. Over the past year, they’ve connected with colleagues and students in ways that truly matter. We’re proud to celebrate your growth, resilience, and commitment to transformative teaching.

Please join us in congratulating the Spring 2025 Rising Star Institute Graduates! Rising Star Institute is a foundational leadership development program designed to educate participants on the many Lone Star College cultural and operational strategies and tools to reach new heights. Be sure to congratulate colleagues you recognize for their hard work and accomplishments.

Congratulations to the recent graduates of the Chairs Leadership Institute (CLI). CLI is created and designed for helping to develop new and existing chairs across Lone Star College. These faculty leaders are invited into this customized learning experience to assist with transitioning into and developing within their current positions. Their commitment to excellence and growth is inspiring.