Office of the Chancellor
Chancellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer
Brenda Hellyer, Ed.D., serves as the fifth chancellor of San Jacinto College, the
eighth-largest community college in the state of Texas and ranked second in the nation
by the Aspen Institute’s Community College Excellence Program. She has served in a
variety of roles at the College including executive vice president for Resource Development,
vice chancellor for Fiscal Affairs, and executive vice chancellor before assuming
her role as chancellor in 2009. Prior to joining San Jac, Dr. Hellyer worked in the
corporate world in accounting and as a small business owner. She holds a bachelor’s
degree in accounting from Fort Hays State University, an MBA and an Ed.D. in Community
College Leadership from the University of Texas at Austin.
Explore Our Work
We continue to meet the needs of the people and industries of East Harris County, Texas. We nurture relationships with businesses and our communities so that our students succeed outside of our classrooms. Discover how we help our students reach academic and career success.
Words from our Chancellor
This is a remarkable time to be at San Jacinto College. The impact that our faculty
and staff have on our students and our communities is evident in the success of our
students. The impact of our Promise @ San Jac program will significantly change the
future of the area we serve. We are committed to continuing to lead the way as early
adopters of new programs, services, and technologies, and we will continue to explore
ways to improve the educational experience offered right here in East Harris County.”
Dr. Brenda Hellyer
Chancellor
At San Jac, learning goes far beyond the classrooms of our five campuses and into the community. Our Career Support Office connects you to our alumni and corporate partners and the opportunities they provide.
These relationships with industry leaders give San Jac students hands-on learning
opportunities, meaning you don’t just graduate with a degree, but with experience.
