Organizational Development, Lone Star College

We are on the move! If you have not had an opportunity to join us for the Career Engagement Journey Roadshow, we are hosting a virtual session this week on April 23, at 10:00am. To enroll in this session as Lone Star College System faculty or staff, please visit: https://ow.ly/JzgO50YEEF9. Faculty are invited to also attend a post-session focus group and can sign up at: https://ow.ly/hLBG50YEEFb

We are on the road sharing updates on how the Lone Star College System (LSCS) Organizational Development department is working to serve all faculty and staff in alignment with the LSCS Strategic Goals! Sign up for a Career Engagement Journey Roadshow at an LSCS campus near you at: https://ow.ly/JzgO50YEEF9. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, share feedback, and ask questions. Faculty are invited to also attend a post-session focus group and can sign up at: https://ow.ly/hLBG50YEEFb

Today we hosted our first Career Engagement Journey Roadshow that updates faculty and staff about what Organizational Development is working on to best align with the strategic goals! Sign up for an upcoming session on your campus through MyWorkshops at https://ow.ly/4IYT50YEEFa . Faculty, be sure to sign up for the post-session focus group at: https://ow.ly/HCns50YEEFc Special thanks to Cuisines for catering our refreshments table.

We had the honor of recognizing our incredible colleagues and team members on Friday, March 27th, at the annual LSC Employee Awards ceremony. Anne Money was recognized for 25 years of service and Barry Horn, Jr. was recognized for 10 years of service! We are grateful for their unwavering commitment and impact on our institution and students. Your contributions make a difference every day! Celebrate all the 2026 LSCS Employee Award Recipients by accessing the event program at: https://anyflip.com/vdwjq/eppm/.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, Bren Besch.

Bren was more than a coworker — her kindness, dedication, and willingness to support those around her made a lasting impact on so many people. Bren will be remembered not only for her contributions, but for the warmth, positivity, and joy she brought to those who had the privilege of knowing her.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Bren’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. If you would like to know more about Bren’s arrangements, please utilize this link: https://www.faithandfamilyfuneralservices.com/obituaries/brenda-besch

Happy Employee Appreciation Week! We appreciate all the hard work and dedication put in by Lone Star College employees to keep the institution running by effectively serving the students and employees. Please take time this week to celebrate you and your team’s contributions!

Join us in welcoming Ivan Ramirez as Talent Management Coordinator III with Organizational Development! Ivan earned his Associate of Arts from Lone Star College–University Park before transferring to the University of Houston, where he completed his Bachelor of Business Administration. Originally from New York City, he has spent most of his life in Houston, TX. He is passionate about fostering environments where employees are encouraged to pursue growth, training, and development; empowering them to perform at their highest potential.

Within his role as Coordinator III, Talent Management, he will lean on his experience, strengths, and passion for supporting others to foster employee growth, engagement, retention, and internal mobility.

Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, outdoor sports and activities, hiking, and is an avid wrestling fan. You can often find him at an Astros game or catching up with friends.

Welcome Lone Star College Students to campus for the Spring 2026 Semester! We hope you have a great semester full of learning and achievement!

Today we honor Marin Luther King, Jr. and his contributions. From 1983, the third Monday in January has been designated as a U.S. federal holiday in observance of civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "It is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer and improve their communities." Learn more about the history of the holiday from our source at: http://ow.ly/8Gqw50Mqw8M

Welcome to the Spring 2026 Semester, Faculty and Staff! We look forward to providing excellent learning opportunities to support your work in serving the Lone Star College community and students. Stay updated on our offerings on our event calendar on the Employee Intranet at: https://ow.ly/BaFP50XVvpJ and Check out our Spring 2026 Update video at: https://ow.ly/aZQz50XVvrn

As a part of our Cultivate Community Series, join us for "Trust as the Foundation of High-Quality Relationships" on January 29, from 12pm-12:45pm online. This session will be facilitated by guest speaker Lauran Arledge. Lone Star College Employees can enroll at: https://ow.ly/xbeA50XTvCA