Chancellor Communications

Welcome to the start of another exciting fall semester at Houston Community College (HCC). Whether you are returning to continue your journey or are joining us for the first time, this semester represents a new chapter filled with opportunities, challenges, and growth.

assume the role of Chancellor of the Houston Community College (HCC) System with a keen sense of purpose and gratitude to the HCC Board of Trustees for the confidence placed in me indicated by their appointment. I welcome the opportunity to work with our outstanding HCC faculty and staff to help effect positive change in the lives of students and the community.

Regrettably, I write to inform you that Dr. Kurt Ewen, our colleague, and friend, passed away Saturday morning after a lengthy battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

HCC Chancellor Margaret Ford Fisher, Ed.D., has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Western Regional Chief Executive Officer Award by the Association of Community College Trustees. 

If Houston is to remain “talent strong,” many more residents must seize the opportunity for education and training.

Ask any college president in America and the answer will very likely be the same: colleges need the support of business, industry and private partners if they are to successfully achieve their mission.