| ACC nursing student Corbynn Lemmon (left), of Friendswood, and ACC police officer and instructor Joey Breaux (right), of Alvin, give the gift of life during a blood drive at the main campus on March 24. The next blood drive at ACC is scheduled for June 15-16. |
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| Contact Funding Year Begins
Student, Contact Hour Totals Will Help Determine State Funding |
| Beginning with the mini-semester on March 4, the number of students who enroll and the credit hours they take at ACC through the end of the census date next spring will play a major role in determining the amount of state funding the college will receive for the 2011-2013 school years. Every two years, the college is required to report these figures in order to qualify for the funding. Though faculty and staff at ACC want to see more students enroll each year simply because of the benefits of education, the need to keep enrollment high this year is particularly important.
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| Ballot Positions Selected for Candidates
Election Slated for May 8, Early Voting Begins April 26 |
 A drawing for positions on the ACC regent election ballot was held on March 10. Three candidates are running for Position 8, including: incumbent Mac Barrow, of Alvin; Michael "Drab" Green, of Alvin; and Jim Sudela, of Pearland. Incumbents L. H. "Pete" Nash and Karlis Ercums, III will be running unopposed for Positions 7 and 9, respectively. In the photo on the right, ACC board member James "Bart" DeWitt (right) is shown drawing the names for Position 8 with the help of ACC Dean of Financial and Administrative Services Dr. Darryl Stevens. Candidates for Position 8, Sudela (left to right), Barrow and Green, are shown. | | Alvin-Manvel Chamber Hosts Candidate Forums
Events Provide Residents Opportunity to Ask Questions, Learn Issues | |
The Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce will host two candidate forums in April. The first will be held at Manvel High School (cafeteria) on April 20 at 6 p.m. The second will be held at Alvin High School on April 26 at 6 p.m. The second forum will be held in the Charles McCauley Building large group instruction room. The events will give area residents an opportunity to meet candidates, including those running for the ACC Board of Regents, and learn about local issues. For more information, call the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce at (281) 331-3944. |
| Regents Approve Property Insurance Renewal
DCVS Department Presents Information for SACS Process | | ACC regents unanimously approved its annual property insurance coverage through Victory Insurance Agency, Inc. during a regular meeting on March 25. The cost of the coverage is $553,886, which is approximately $60,000 less than last year's premium due to rate decreases.
ACC Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography (DCVS) Department Chair Jessica Murphy made a presentation to the board regarding its program accreditation and the training, degree and certificate options, various careers for graduates and community volunteer opportunities available. In other matters, the board also approved: interlocal agreement with Brazoria County; annual employee contracts; annual grant, award and contract proposals; policy revision to college-approved travel reimbursement; financial report ending February 2010; and check register. The next ACC board meeting is scheduled for April 22.
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| College Preparing for SACS Reaffirmation of Accreditation
10-Year Requirement Essential for ACC |
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Texas community colleges are required to submit an application for "reaffirmation of accreditation" every 10 years. ACC faculty and staff are preparing for the process now, which is due March 2011. The application consists of a detailed self-study of all programs, services and actions associated with the college, which must meet numerous objectives outlined by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) initiative. Representatives from SACS also perform an on-site review to interview board members, faculty, staff and students to determine compliance, focusing especially on the QEP. Following the on-site visit in the fall of 2011, the SACS Commission on Colleges will review the reports and then make a final decision in June 2012.
| | Manvel EMS Donates Ambulance to EMT Program
Donation to be Valuable Tool for Student Training |
 Due to a recent donation of an ambulance to the college by Manvel EMS, students of the ACC EMT program will have a new valuable training tool to increase their employability and improve their skills. The ambulance will be used to improve realism so students can have more opportunities to make mistakes during training instead of on the job and provide better service to patients. The generous donation will also help reduce the amount of EMS orientation time necessary for area EMS agencies that want to hire them to work in their agency. In the photo, Manvel EMS Director David Ferguson (left) and Assistant Director Cooper Lumsden (right) are shown presenting the ambulance to ACC EMT Department Chair Doug Stevenson on March 24.
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| College Hosts Open House on April 15
Event to Provide Food, Fun and Insight to ACC Programs, Amenities | |
ACC will host the "Your Adventure Begins Here!" open house on April 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. In addition to enjoying lots of fun activities, food and door prizes, guests will be able to learn about all the credit and continuing education programs offered at the college, experience many of the training labs, meet with faculty and staff, learn about financial aid opportunities and much more.
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| Dual Credit Students Make Headlines
One Sells Art for $17,000, One Featured in Houston Chronicle |
 ACC dual credit and Manvel High School students Ayesha Shahzad and Domonique Goff recently made headlines for their accomplishments at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo in March. Ayesha was chosen to sell her artwork at the rodeo auction on March 14. Her piece (shown on the right) sold for $17,000. The majority of the money is to be used for scholarships; however, she gets to keep $2,000 for her own use.
Domonique was also featured in an article in the Houston Chronicle on March 14 for her accomplishments and rodeo participation despite having a hearing impairment.
| | GCPTA Honors ACC with 'Endorsed College' Status
Process Tech Department Demonstrates Commitment, Exceptional Training | | The Gulf Coast Process Technology Alliance (GCPTA) honored the ACC Process Technology Department with "Endorsed College" status recently. To earn the "Endorsed College" rating, colleges must demonstrate a commitment to providing exceptional training through the implementation of various quality control initiatives with the goal of meeting or exceeding the standards adopted by the GCPTA. As part of the endorsement process, ACC was required to submit details about its curriculum, laboratory activities, evaluation methods and materials, advisory committee actions and auditing process. It was reviewed by GCPTA Standards and Quality Committee members, composed of professionals in Texas and Louisiana, and approved by the Executive Committee. The "Endorsed College" status is valid for one year and may be renewed annually.
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| Softball to Play Cancer Awareness Game on April 7
Proceeds to Go to Scholarship in Memory of Cathy Forsythe |
 The ACC Lady Dolphins Softball Team will play a home game at Ruth Ryan Field against Lamar State to highlight cancer awarenss on April 7 at 1 p.m. The theme of the event will be "Strikeout Cancer" and players will be wearing pink uniforms. Donations will be collected and used toward scholarships in memory of Cathy Forsythe, former chair of the ACC Broadcast Communications Department who passed away from cancer in 2007. A pregame ceremony honoring cancer survivors will be held at approximately 12:30 p.m. For more information, call (281) 756-3691.
Support the Dolphins during their last regular season home games in April. A list of home games is below.
ACC Baseball April 5, 1 p.m., University of Houston-Victoria April 10, noon, Laredo Community College April 11, 11 a.m., Laredo Community College April 17, 1 p.m., Blinn April 24, 1 p.m., San Jacinto April 28, 2 p.m., Wharton Junior College
ACC Softball April 7, 1 and 3 p.m., Lamar State College April 10, noon and 2 p.m., Angelina College April 17, noon and 2 p.m., San Jacinto College April 21, 2 and 4 p.m., Galveston College
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| Music Department Offers 3 Free Concerts in April
Wide Variety of Musical Performances Available |
| The ACC Music Department will offer three free concerts in April. The first will feature the Alvin Community Band and ACC Wind Ensemble performing their annual spring concert on Thursday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. The second will feature the ACC Jazz Combo and the ACC Jazz Band performing their annual jazz concert on Tuesday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. The ACC Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will also perform on Wednesday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. All performances will be held in the newly renovated ACC Theatre. For more information, call ACC Band Director David Griffith at (281) 756-3588. | | English Department Hosts Annual Writers' Workshop
Various Professional Writers to Speak at Event |
 The ACC English Department will host its annual Writers' Workshop on April 17, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Building S lecture theater. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The event, which features guest speakers Ron Rozelle, Mary Dodson Wade, Raymond Burroughs and Casey Kelly, is designed to enhance and develop creative writing skills. The fee is $10 for non-students and $5 for public school students with current identification. The workshop is free to adults 60 and over and ACC students, faculty and staff. Bring a sack lunch. For more information, call (281) 756-3713.
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| FHS Students Attend Workshop at ACC
Advanced Art Students Experience New Ceramics Lab |
 Friendswood High School seniors attended a pottery making workshop at ACC on March 5. FHS art instructor Janet Nemitz brought approximately 20 of her students to the main campus to learn about pottery and ceramics from ACC Art Department Chair Dennis LaValley. Workshops are available to the community by calling the ACC Art Department at (281) 756-3605. |
| Area Music Students Participate in Gold Cup Festival at ACC
Over 450 Students Audition for State Competition | |
Over 450 local music students representing 20 teachers from Pearland, Friendswood, League City, Webster, Baytown, Rosharon, Pasadena and Deer Park participated in the annual Gold Cup Festival hosted by the San Jacinto Federated Music Club at ACC on Feb. 27 and March 6. The students, ages 5 to 18, performed in numerous instrumental and vocal categories for an opportunity to receive points toward an award and participate in the state competition. The ACC Music Department and volunteer ACC students have helped the organization host the event since 2008. |
| Athletic Department Announces Golf Tournament Winners
Event Helps Raise Money for Softball Team |  ACC Athletic Director Dr. Jennifer Hightower (second from left) presented the first place award to Patrick Wetzig (left to right), of Cypress, Sammy Hanson, of Humble, Donny Land, of Galena Park, and Jacob Johanson, of Danbury, at the conclusion of the 7th Annual Golf Tournament at Southwyck Golf Club in Pearland on March 29. The team won first place in the Florida scramble tournament with a score of 57 for 18 holes. The second place team included: B. J. Ritter, Gabe Adame, Mike Hicks and John Barron. The third place team included: Gerald Andrews, David Hartsook, Joe Morel and Roger Montemayor. Funds raised from the event will be used toward scholarships and other needs for the ACC women's softball team. |
| Kindergarteners Make Easter Eggs
Students Use Activity to Also Learn About Colors |  Alvin Community College kindergarten teacher Cherilin Saladrigas (right) holds an egg Sage Barmettler (center), 6, of Danbury, decorated for Easter during a class on March 31. In addition to providing the students with a fun activity for the holiday, she used the opportunity to teach the students about colors and what happens when you mix them.
Happy Easter from ACC! |
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| Calendar of Events |
April 6: ACC Foundation Author's Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Nolan Ryan Center
April 8: Free Band Spring Concert, 7:30 p.m., ACC Theatre
April 12-30: ACC Student Art Exhibit, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., ACC Gallery
April 15: ACC "Your Adventure Begins Here!" Open House, 4 to 7 p.m., Building S
April 17: Annual ACC Writers' Workshop, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Building S
April 20: Free Jazz Concert, 7:30 p.m., ACC Theatre
April 21: ACC Student Art Exhibit Reception, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., ACC Gallery
April 22: ACC Board of Regents Meeting, 7 p.m., Nolan Ryan Center April 28: Free Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m., ACC Theatre
May 1: Free AutoCAD Workshop, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Building N
May 12-13: Summer Children's Theatre Auditions, 6:30 p.m., Theatre
May 31: ACC Closed in Observance of Memorial Day |
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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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