Date / Time:
Friday, June 14, 2013 – 11:30 a.m. sign-in & networking with the speaker beginning at NOON ending promptly at 1:00p.m.
Topic:
“2012 Community Indicator Report, Human Capital Development and Education”
Recent research shows that the biggest predictor of success for cities is the education level of the population. The Houston region currently sits in the middle of the pack nationally with just 28.4% of the population holding a four-year college degree. The region’s ability to be competitive in a global economy by attracting businesses and providing talent for 21st Century jobs rests primarily on the success of public education.
Ms. Mosbacher, President and CEO of the Center for Houston’s Future, will guide us through the 2012 Community Indicator Report, which views the issue of human capital development. The report examines public education from K-12 through Post-Secondary and Workforce Preparedness. Awareness of the region’s performance on key education related indicators is the first step to solving the human capital challenges that determine Houston’s future.
Event Flyer: Flyer – Roundtable 130614
Speaker:
Catherine Mosbacher
President & CEO, The Center for Houston’s Future
After working as an attorney, public affairs consultant, and community volunteer, Catherine Clark Mosbacher joined the Center for Houston’s Future as President and CEO in October, 2008.
Before coming to the Center, Catherine served as Board Chair of the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services in Austin (child and adult protective services, child care licensing, and prevention and intervention). She served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston Law Center for eight years. Catherine was Legislative Counsel to Texas Eastern Corporation in Houston and Assistant Counsel to the United States Senate Legislative Counsel in Washington, D.C.
She is a member of the Bar of the District of Columbia, and the Bar of Texas. She serves on the Business and Community Advisory Council for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.She is the founder of BEAR, Be a Resource for CPS Kids, a nonprofit that provides help and hope to abused and neglected children.
Catherine has served on numerous nonprofit boards, including the Houston Area Women’s Center, St. Luke’s Health Charities, Houston Metropolitan YMCA, and The Alley Theatre. She is a Graduate of the Center for Houston’s Future Leadership Forum, Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum, and a former Trustee of St. John’s School. Honors include Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women, the Depelchin Award for Community Leadership, the Anti-Defamation League’s Torch of Liberty Award, and the Center for Public Policy Priorities (Austin) Legacy Award.
Catherine has three children, Peter, Jane and Meredith, daughter-in-law, Lucy, twin grandsons, James and Bobby, and son-in-law Nate.
Location & Parking:
Grand Hall in the Rice Ley Student Center Detailed campus maps are available on the web at http://www.rice.edu/maps/. Use the Find A Building web search feature on the left of the page to locate the Ley Student Center on the map. The Central Campus Garage is the closest parking facility. It is located to the left of the Ley Student Center across the street.
Rice University is a popular meeting location. In the remote possibly the underground parking is full, the second closest parking is the West Lot. Continue down the Laboratory Loop Road to the stop sign. Cross the street and the gate will be on the left. Be sure to bring an umbrella if the weather seems inclement.
The campus also offers a bus shuttle that runs about every 15 minutes as it loops the campus. Look for the bus stop signs to use or enjoy a short brisk walk!
Registration:
$25 per person – a boxed lunch will be served. At the time of registration, you will asked to indicate your meal choice of SANDWICH or SALAD or VEGETARIAN meal. We are unable to honor requests beyond these 3 options. Sammy’s is next door if you desire or need an alternative meal. PLEASE HONOR YOUR MEAL SELECTION WHICH WILL BE NOTED ON YOUR NAMETAG. $ 0 for Rice Students – registration required in advance.
Payment accepted online by credit card at time of registration.
This Roundtable qualifies for one (1) Professional Development Hour (PDH). Your email confirmation at completion of registration serves as your PDH and payment receipts. Paper receipts may be picked up at the registration desk at time of check-in.