Quality Texas Foundation recognizes HCC strategic plan

Aug 22, 2016

In a continuous effort to achieve excellence and enhance the student experience, Houston Community College received the first phase of the Texas Award of Performance Excellence (TAPE) awarded by Quality Texas Foundation at a ceremony in San Antonio.

“I accepted this award on behalf of HCC, the Chancellor and all my colleagues who put in a great deal of effort. We collaborated not just to win this award. The effort was ultimately centered in improving our student’s success rate. Just pursuing the TAPE recognition, we’ll get better,” said Michael Edwards, HCC Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness.

The TAPE award originated with the Quality Texas Foundation. It was established in 1994 for the purpose of highlighting the work of diverse organizations and provide a recognition of excellence to organizations including universities, hospitals and businesses. TAPE is the forerunner (initial level) to the national quality award – The Malcolm Baldrige Award.

Submitting the documentation to obtain this distinction took months of preparation for Edwards and his team. They put together a comprehensive report evaluating leadership, operations and results at HCC.

“We have to embrace data and become an even more analytical institution. In this quality journey, we will learn about our students, our institution and the communities we serve,” indicated Edwards.

The distinction of this level, he added, is a powerful validation that HCC and our efforts are progressive.

“It’s a big deal because now, our competition knows, based on this acclaim that we are serious about being recognized as one of the best in Texas and in the country.”

Edwards and his team continue to plan for the submission of additional documentation to Quality Texas Foundation in order to secure the next level of six applications in pursuit of TAPE.

To learn more about Transformation at HCC visit: www.hccs.edu/transformation