Betty Fortune Department Chair	My name is Betty Fortune. I am a native of Shreveport, Louisiana. I received my M. Ed. degree from Prairie View A & M University, Prairie View, Texas and my BS degree from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I am the Chairperson for the Developmental Studies Department. This department consists of three disciplines: Developmental English,Academic ESL and Guided Studies. My duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the management of two Computer Learning Centers as well as a Tutoring Center. These centers provide services to students through the enhancement of reading, writing and study skills.
	Jimitra Hayes Lab Supervisor	My name is Jimitra Hayes. I am a recent graduate from Sam Houston State University. As the LAC supervisor, my responsibilities include overseeing the LAC staff and managing the lab's daily operations. In my spare time, I enjoy running, reading, and spending time with my family. As the LAC supervisor, I will take the initiative to help in any way that I can!
	Rachelle Akpanumoh Lab Aide
	Julie Caplan Lab Aide	My name is Julie Caplan. I have been a Lab Aide for almost two years and find it a very enriching place to work. The best part about being in the lab is the way I am able to aid the students. The programs that are available in the lab help the student in many different ways. I most enjoy working with the PLATO program and also Course Compass. Plato allows the students the extra push they might need in whatever subject they are studying. Course Compass allows students to work along with their text as well as learn more about the various uses of the Internet (i.e.: research for papers). I received my Associate in Science degree this past May, but I have decided to stay here at HCC-SW for at least one more semester before I continue on to University of Houston. My goal is to get my Bachelor of Arts in English and to minor in Education so that I may one day teach. I will hopefully continue on in my education to achieve my Masters Degree. I spend my spare time reading, pet sitting, and spending time with my family. I read everything from Harry Potter to Steven King. To me, there is nothing better than stretching the mind- which I can do when I'm helping a student in the lab. The students have taught me as well, in the use of the computer. I hope to see you all in the lab and it will be my pleasure to help in any way possible
	Mui Duong Lab Aide	Hi my name is Mui Doung, I was born in Vietnam and I received my Associate in Science degree at HCCS. Now, I am currently attended at The Academy of Healthcare Professions for X-ray Technician. After school and work, I love to play basketball and watch TV if I have time. I have been a Lab Aide for almost one year and I love it. What I mean is that I learned a lot of things from this job and everybody here are so friendly. I am here to help and learn new things, so don't be afraid to ask if you have a question. I will do my best to make you satisfied. So I am looking forward to it and hope everyone will have a great time at HCCS.
	Jorge Hernandez Lab Aide	My name is Jorge Hernandez. I have been working as a Lab Aide at Alief and Greenbriar for almost three years. I enjoy this job because it gives me the opportunity to show my computer skills as I am helping students and teachers. The LAC contains many programs but, the one I like the most goes by the name of Course Compass. I am a graduate of HCC with a certificate on Electronic Publishing, specifically in web designing. I Have a Bachelor of Science in Technology from the University of Houston. My hobbies include all kinds of sports and creating things in my computer like animations and websites. I look forward to meet you and help you with anything I can.
	Lizeth Martinez Lab Aide
	Cindy Huynh Lab Aide	I am a full time mommy to my son Anthony, who is now 5 years old. I am going to school @ hccs to get my degree in nursing and hoping to have a better life for my son. Besides working @ the LAC, I also work @ the college bookstore to help my financials and my son's bad habits of "I want everything." I am now working towards buying my first townhome, but I am still in the process of looking and hopefully, I will be somewhat settled in July of 2005. I do volunteer work @ Texas Children's Hospital and M.D. Anderson cancer center. As the year is coming around, I hope that my New Year (Chinese New Year-Feb. 9) will be a successful one and that I will have lots of GOOD LUCK in my goals and PROSPERITY in health throughout the year for my son and I.
	Tri Nguyen Lab Aide	I am currently taking classes at HCCS. I work as a lab aid at Stafford and Alief Campuses along with other friendly lab aids and a nice supervisor. Before taking this job, I have taken classes in computer field. Thus, I familiarize much with computer hardwares and softwares. Upon taking this job, I encounter some new computer applications such as CourseCompass and Web CT. These web applications are useful to both instructors and students. The instructors and their students communicate with one another at ease through email, chat, and discussion board. Moreover, the students can find lessons and homeworks which are always available online. The instructors can set up quizzes and tests at specific time frame. Both the instructors and the students enjoy the flexibility that the softwares offer. Above all, the students benefit the most. Besides learning from their instructors and materials, they have a chance to interact with computer applications and enhance their computer skills. To conclude, I have some knowledge about the computer hardwares and softwares. I am available at computer labs and willingly to help. In the process of interacting with you, the students, I hope that we learn new things from one another and improve to a better level.
	Brandon Sengele Lab Aide	My name is Brandon Sengele. I have been working at Greenbriar for 2 years now. What I like about Greenbriar are all of the wonderful students. I was a HCC student once, but now I'm off to the amazing University of Houston where I am studying business. My hobbies consist of sleeping, sleeping, eating and more eating. I am totally stoked about getting to meet all of your charming, lovable warm faces.
	Madiha H. Siddiqi Lab Aide	Hey everyone This is Madiha Siddiqi. Currently I am doing my BBA in Accounting at University of Houston and i work partime at the Alief campus. I am a senior and plan to graduate in the Spring of 2005. I am friendly, helpful and good listener. I like to talk and get to know people from all over the world because it helps me learn a lot of new things about different cultures. I like watching movies, listen to all kinds of music except country or hard rock. Anyways hope you guys are enjoying your time at HCC.
	Brittany Weams Lab Aide	My name is Brittany and Iam currently a sophmore @ wharton County Junior College in Sugar Land. This December I will be graduating with my A.A. (Associates of Arts Degree) in elementary eduaction. In the near future I plan to become a succesful 2nd or 3rd grade teacher. I started working at HCC this semester, so far it has been very rewarding for me. In addition of having a great job, I am also gaining a little teachieng experience.

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