| Dale Oskerson (left), of Alvin, helps sort food that was donated during the ACC Can Feed the Hungry food drive on Dec. 11. The Church of Christ Student Fellowship organization at ACC joined with Alvin Elementary to raise enough food to feed 52 families this year. Items were sacked on Dec. 11 and distributed during a Breakfast with Santa event on Dec. 12. |
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| Governor Honors Allbright, Criminal Justice Department
Program Celebrates 40th Anniversary |
 Texas Governor's Legislative Director and former Texas Senator Kenneth L. Armbrister (right) presented ACC President Dr. Rodney Allbright with recognition and greetings from Gov. Rick Perry at the ACC Law Enforcement Academy graduation ceremony on Dec. 11. Gov. Perry honored Dr. Allbright for creating the Criminal Justice program at ACC, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. He also honored the program for being "the launch pad for some of Texas's finest peace officers."
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| ACC Student Chosen for All-State Jazz Ensemble
Cornelius to Perform at TMEA Convention in San Antonio |
 Troy Cornelius (left), an ACC science major and Santa Fe resident, was chosen for the Texas Community College All-State Jazz Ensemble recently. As part of the ensemble, he will perform at the Texas Music Educators Association 2010 Clinic/Convention in San Antonio in February. He is shown with his instructor Pat Singletary. |
| Chinese Police College Professors Visit ACC
Foreign Instructors Receive Firearms Training, Tour Facility |
 Zhejiang Police College professors (front row) visited ACC's Criminal Justice Department on Dec. 9. They were brought to ACC by the Sam Houston State University Criminal Justice Department. In addition to touring the facility, they received firearms training in the range and handled Texas Ranger memorabilia. The Zhejiang province is located on the eastern coastline of China. SHSU and China are participating in an exchange program so Chinese police college students can gain experience in working with citizens of other countries and gain new perspectives in serving the community. Currently, 16 students from Zhejiang Police College are attending SHSU for an academic year. Also shown are (back row, left to right): City of Alvin Police Chief Mike Merkel; SHSU Criminal Justice Professor Dr. Jurg Gerber; ACC Criminal Justice Department Chair and retired Texas Ranger Maurice Cook; and ACC Law Enforcement Training Coordinators Ronny Phillips and Jeff Gambrell.
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| Fitch Gives ACC Rating of A+
Recognizes College's Sound Financial Position |
Fitch Ratings announced on Dec. 11 that ACC earned an A+ rating and its outlook is stable. According to Fitch, the rating reflects the district's sound financial position, modest taxable assessed valuation growth, limited debt plans, and management's efforts to reduce expenditures, balanced against above-average tax base concentration and ongoing susceptibility to changes in state funding levels.
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| Pharmacy Tech Program Gets Fresh Start
12-year Program Gets New Home, Courses, More |
| The ACC Pharmacy Technician Program will introduce its revamped program in January. The program will include Internet and hybrid courses, training for IV sterilization prep, and compounding for pharmacy techs. ACC is also waiting for approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for training to translate to 26 hours of college credit that can be applied toward an associate degree. The Pharmacy Technology Program has a new home and dedicated lab in the new ACC Continuing Education Workforce Development Department building, which is the renovated Science Building (Building H), as well.
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| Pullen Retires after 39 Years
Allbright Honors Computer Science Division Chair at Ceremony |
 ACC Computer Science Division Chair and instructor Gerald Pullen was honored by ACC President Dr. Rodney Allbright and guests for his 39 years of service during a retirement ceremony on Dec. 3. Gerald started at ACC in September 1970. |
| Student Activities Hosts Blood Drive Jan. 12-13
Give the Gift of Life at First Blood Drive of the Year at ACC |
 ACC Student Activities will host a blood drive at the main campus on Jan. 12-13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ACC blood drive donors will receive a free T-shirt and have the opportunity to enroll in the Blood Center's Commit for Life program. Commit for Life encourages people to donate regularly to save lives and earn different levels of service. For more information, call (281) 756-3686. For frequently asked questions about donating blood, visit www.giveblood.org. |
| New Bookends Book Club to Meet Jan. 11
Members will Discuss Same Kind of Different as Me |
| The ACC Continuing Education Workforce Development Department recently introduced the new Bookends Book Club. Participants are asked to read a selected book each month and then attend the club meeting to discuss it with fellow members. The next book selection will be Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall, Denver Moore and Lynn Vincent. It will be discussed on Jan. 11, at 5:30 p.m., in Building G on the main campus, Room G105. The cost is $15 for each class. To register, call (281) 756-3787 or visit the CEWD in Building H during regular business hours. |
| Course Helps Address Foreign Policy Issues
ACC Presents FPA 'Great Decisions' Program |
 To help give people the important background needed to make informed decisions and become more involved in foreign policy issues, ACC will offer the Foreign Policy Association's annual course called "Great Decisions" beginning on Feb. 23.
Since 1954, Great Decisions has been empowering participants to learn about and discuss issues affecting U. S. foreign policy and the world. It is considered "the longest running civic education program in the United States devoted to foreign affairs." This year's topics of discussion include: special envoys, Kenya and R2P, global crime, U. S. and China security relations, global financial crisis, Russia and its neighbors, Persian Gulf, and peace building and conflict resolution.
One topic will be addressed each week for two hours. The course will be held every Tuesday, 3-5 p.m., from Feb. 23 through April 20. Tuition is $25 ($20 for senior adults) and a textbook can be purchased through the ACC College Store. To register, call (281) 756-3787 or visit the Continuing Education Workforce Development Department in Building H. |
| ACC Honors Sue Moore for 17 Years of Service
Alumna Ends Teaching of Medication Administration to Spend Time with Grandkids |
 ACC Continuing Education Workforce Development Department Director of Health and Medical Programs Susan Priest (left) honored instructor Sue Moore, of Alvin, for her 17 years of service at the college during her last class on Dec. 5. Sue, who is a hospice nurse, taught Medication Administration for the Nurse Aide. She graduated from ACC's Associate Degree Nursing program in 1991. Sue said she is retiring from teaching at ACC to spend more time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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| ROTC Students Attend Field Training at Camp Bullis
Cadets Learn Valuable Field Skills |
 Students involved in the U. S. Army ROTC program at ACC attended field training exercises at Camp Bullis in San Antonio recently. They received training in field leadership, obstacle courses, day and night land navigation and squad tactical strategies with paintball guns. |
| AISD Faculty to Exhibit Artwork in Gallery
Show to be Held Jan. 13-25 |
| The artworks of Alvin Independent School District faculty will be on exhibit in the ACC Gallery Jan. 13-25. An artists' reception, which is open to the public, will be held Jan. 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact ACC Art Department Visual Arts Coordinator Cherie Richey at (281) 756-3605. The Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Basic Handgun Safety, Marksmanship Classes Offered
Learn Safe, Effective Handling and Firing Techniques |
 The ACC Law Enforcement Academy will offer a two-day Basic Handgun Safety and Familiarization course and Basic Handgun Marksmanship course for the public in January. The Basic Handgun Safety and Familiarization course, which will be held Jan. 19 and 21 from 6 to 10 p.m., is designed for individuals who have little or no experience with handguns.
The Basic Handgun Marksmanship course, which will be held Jan. 26 and 28 from 6 to 10 p.m., is designed to build on the knowledge gained in the Basic Handgun Safety and Familiarization course. A variety of handguns will be provided at the range; however, students may bring their personal handgun. Students will fire approximately 150 rounds of live ammunition.
The cost of the Basic Handgun Safety and Familiarization course is $40 and the Basic Handgun Marksmanship course is $75. A Basic Handgun Safety and Familiarization course will also be offered at the ACC Pearland Center on Feb. 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To register call (281) 756-3787. |
| ACC Hosts Annual EMT Day
Students Learn Valuable Skills During Realistic Exercises |
 ACC Emergency Medical Technology students Esteban T. Garcia (left to right), of Manvel, and Eugene Allen, of Friendswood, look inside the Memorial Hermann Life Flight helicopter that landed at the main campus as part of ACC EMT Day on Dec. 5. The ACC EMT Department hosted the event to provide additional skills training and create scenarios for students to handle in order to give them realistic experience that will help them on the job. Esteban works for the Manvel Volunteer Fire Department and Eugene works for the Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department.
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| Invest in Your Health, Join ACC Fitness Center
Make Your Health a Priority in 2010 |
 Your health is an investment. The more time you put into taking care of yourself, the more you will get in return. There are countless reasons not to exercise. But as energy levels dwindle from an inactive, stressful and unhealthy lifestyle - and the aging process takes its toll unnecessarily, not one of those reasons is ever important enough. Good health is the key to good living. Now that the first of the new year is upon us, this is the perfect time to take that important step. To promote a healthy community, ACC makes it easy, fun and affordable to invest in your health. Now with renovated facilities, it also makes it more enjoyable.
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| Calendar of Events |
January 12-13: ACC Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
January 13-25: AISD Faculty Art Exhibit
January 18: ACC Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Day
January 19-20: Auditions for Spring Musical "Into the Woods"
January 28: ACC Board of Regents Meeting, 7 p.m., Nolan Ryan Center
January 28 through February 26: AISD Student Art Exhibit
February 4: AISD and ACC 15th Annual Science Fair
February 6: 11th Annual An Evening of Big Band, 7 p.m., Nolan Ryan Center
February 25: ACC Board of Regents Meeting, 7 p.m., Nolan Ryan Center
March 5: No Classes, ACC Closes at Noon
March 6-7 and 11-13: ACC Spring Musical "Into the Woods"
March 15-20: ACC Closed for Spring Break
March 23-24: ACC Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
March 25: ACC Board of Regents Meeting, 7 p.m., Nolan Ryan Center | |
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| Welcome to ACC
from the President
Dr. Rodney Allbright |
| It is our mission to serve the community by providing excellent educational opportunities for people of all ages, events and activities for the whole family, venues for other public and private events and a way to foster economic prosperity. |
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