| ACC students, faculty and staff workout in the newly renovated Fitness Center and weight room on Sept. 21. The weight room recently implemented new ProMaxima stations and now has a Matrix Functional Trainer. Membership is free to ACC students and employees and is offered to the community at reasonable rates. |
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| Regents Approve $1.3 Million TWC Grant
Board Also Approves UHCL Partnership During Meeting | | Alvin Community College regents unanimously approved accepting an approximately $1.3 million Texas Workforce Commission Skills Development Fund workforce training grant during a regular meeting on Sept. 23. The 1-year grant will be used in partnership with a petrochemical consortium to provide training on new manufacturing equipment and incorporate advanced topics.
In other matters, board members approved a partnership agreement with University of Houston-Clear Lake. During the next Texas legislative session in 2011, UHCL will be requesting authority from the state to provide freshman and sophomore courses. The partnership agreement with UHCL includes four other community colleges, including College of the Mainland, Galveston College, Lee College and the San Jacinto College District. According to the agreement, UHCL and the five area community colleges desire to establish "a partnership that maximizes educational opportunities for all students and utilizes taxpayer resources in the most efficient and effective manner."
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| JET Grants Help ACC Acquire New Equipment for Students
ADN, END Programs to Benefit | | Funds from the Texas Legislature's Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) program will help Alvin Community College purchase new equipment to assist students in training for the "high demand" technical careers of electroneurodiagnostics (END) and Associate Degree Nursing (ADN). Recently awarded through the Texas Comptroller, the $150,677 grant and $155,000 matching college funds will allow the ACC END program to: acquire three new machines that perform electroencephalograms (EEG), evoked potentials (EP), and nerve conduction studies (NCS); acquire one new machine that performs EEG and polysomnography (PSG) studies; and upgrade four PSG machines to include EEG tests. The new equipment will be shared with students training for careers in polysomnography (sleep study), as well.
Through a partnership with San Jacinto College, ACC's ADN program will also soon receive a new Laerdal SimNewB neonatal simulator with JET program funds. The newborn simulator can be controlled remotely to provide a multitude of body functions and responses that require evaluation by nursing students. Another advantage is that the manikin will allow students to get more training on campus in simulation rooms and not have to rely on limited pediatric and maternity clinical sites. ACC is also working with San Jacinto College in the curriculum development of a hybrid class for maternity and pediatric nursing. The course will utilize a combination of distance learning activities, on-campus experiences in the simulation lab, and traditional-type rotations to various clinical sites. |
| Band Becomes First to Play on KACC Live in New Venue
Brad Absher Band Performs Live on Radio, TV and Internet |  The Brad Absher Band, a Gulf Coast southern blues band, became the first performers to play on KACC Live in Alvin Community College's new 60-seat performance venue on Sept. 9. Created to provide opportunities for ACC Broadcast Communications students to gain experience in television and radio broadcasting and showcase their work, KACC Live airs on KACC 89.7 FM and KACC-TV Channel 16 and streamed via video and audio on the Internet through www.kaccradio.com. The Brad Absher Band consists of (left to right): Ed Starkey, of Houston (bass); Corey Tice, of Humble (drums); Brad Absher, of Houston (lead vocalist and guitar); and Steve Hitt, of Pearland (lead guitar, bass and vocalist). For information about KACC Live, contact ACC Broadcast Communications Department Chair Bill Lewis at (281) 756-3767. |
| ACC Partners with UTMB School of Nursing
Agreements Helps with More Seamless RN to BSN Transition | | Alvin Community College and the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing in Galveston are partnering to help associate degree nursing (ADN) students transition more seamlessly into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. As part of the agreement, enrolled ACC ADN students will be able to take the junior level course, Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare, at UTMB and have those credits apply to both degree requirements. For ACC ADN students, taking the course will also give UTMB another tool to use when selecting students who later apply for the bachelor's degree program.
To enter the bachelor's degree program through the RN to BSN track at UMTB, students must complete all core requirements, pass the Board of Nurse Examiners National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN®) and be accepted through an application process. Students must earn at least 30 credits from UTMB, including a year-long career pathway research project and clinical site rotations, to be eligible for graduation. |
| ACC Theatre Presents Fall Play 'Blithe Spirit' in October
To Also Hold Auditions for Christmas Play | | The Alvin Community College Speech and Drama Department will present its fall play, "Blithe Spirit" by Noel Coward, on Oct. 14-16 in the main campus theatre. Performances on Oct. 14-16 will be at 8 p.m. Season tickets are available. For more information or to reserve tickets, call the ACC Theatre Box Office at (281) 756-3606 or email boxoffice@alvincollege.edu.
The ACC Speech and Drama Department will hold auditions for its Christmas production on Oct. 18, at 7 p.m., in the main campus theatre. Callbacks will be held Oct. 19. The show will include a collection of three Christmas classics, "An Implausible Clause," "The Gift of the Magi," and "The Littlest Angel." The play will be performed Dec. 4-5 and Dec. 9-11. For more information, contact the ACC Box Office at (281) 756-3606 or email boxoffice@alvincollege.edu. |
| Community Band, Wind Ensemble to Host Fall Concert
Event Held in Newly Renovated Theatre | | The Alvin Community Band and Alvin Community College Wind Ensemble will present their fall concert on Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m., in the college theatre. Admission is free. For more information, call ACC Band Director David Griffith at (281) 756-3588. |
| College Hosts 35th Annual Fall Festival & Carnival
Event Offers Rides, Activities and More |  To provide a fun evening for the entire family, Alvin Community College will host the 35th Annual Fall Festival & Carnival on Saturday, Oct. 30. The event will include carnival rides and games sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Alvin, moonwalk, arts and crafts, and approximately 40 additional activities and food booths sponsored by local businesses and campus clubs and organizations. The Fall Festival & Carnival will also feature a haunted house, hosted by the ACC Student Government Association, and costume contest, hosted by the Alvin Nursing Student Association (ANSA). The ANSA costume contest is open to kids of all ages. Prizes will be awarded in numerous age categories and one for best overall. The ACC Jazz Ensemble will also perform at 5 p.m.
In addition to all the proceeds from vendor booth rentals going to help local children during the Christmas holiday, hosting a booth is a great way to support this long tradition of providing safe and fun entertainment for area children and families. Originally created to provide an alternative to trick or treating on Halloween, the ACC Fall Festival & Carnival has turned into the college's largest event of the year. It is estimated that over 7,000 kids and family members attend each year. The ACC Fall Festival & Carnival will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on the main campus. Businesses can rent booth space for $30 without electricity and $50 with electricity. For more information about the ACC Fall Festival & Carnival or to reserve booth space, contact ACC Student Activities Coordinator Brooke Dedmon at (281) 756-3686 or studentactivities@alvincollege.edu. |
| Current, Former ACC Employees to Sing at Carnegie Hall Next Year
Group Joins Others with San Jacinto College South Choir |  For over 100 years, Manhattan's Carnegie Hall has been a magical place for musicians and music lovers worldwide. A group of current and former Alvin Community College (ACC) employees will have the opportunity to experience the excitement of performing on the legendary stage next spring.
ACC Dean of Financial and Administrative Services Dr. Darryl Stevens (right to left), who has performed there twice before, his son, Nathan, ACC Director of Fiscal Affairs Karl Stager and retired ACC biology instructor Bill Horine will join with almost 50 others participating in the choir program at San Jacinto College South (SJCS) to perform the Faurč Requiem in May 2011. The choir is under the direction of Cynthia Stevens, SJCS Visual and Performing Arts Department chair, former ACC instructor and wife of Dr. Stevens.
The group will get to experience a special honor at Carnegie Hall, as well. Through an audio audition, Cynthia was chosen to guest conduct her choir in a debut performance before the finale. The audition CD was produced by ACC Broadcast Communications Department Chair Bill Lewis, whose daughter will be performing at Carnegie Hall with the choir as well, KACC station manager Mark Moss and ACC instructor Jason Nichols.
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| Nolan Ryan Center Available to Rent for Events
Facility Ideal for Parties, Receptions, Meetings and Workshops |  In addition to housing the official exhibit of Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan, the Nolan Ryan Center at the Alvin Community College main campus was designed to serve as a place for people in the community to gather. Due to its size and environment, the Nolan Ryan Center has been host to wedding receptions, anniversary celebrations, bridal showers, parties, workshops, business meetings and much more. According to the Nolan Ryan Center guidelines for use, the facility was developed for the use of the college and the general public for common good and, like any other facility on campus, is governed by ACC board policy. Charges and fees are assessed based on categories outlined in the policy manual, such as private, educational, civic, and business/commercial use. Reservations for the Nolan Ryan Center should not be scheduled more than nine months in advance. As with all activities on campus, certain regulations must be followed. For a complete list of guidelines or more information about renting space in the Nolan Ryan Center for an event or function, contact ACC Facility Coordinator Levi Squyres at lsquyres@alvincollege.edu or (281) 756-3579. |
| University Day Slated for Nov. 2
Event Brings in Over 20 Colleges for Students to Learn About | | Delegates from approximately 20 colleges and universities from all over Texas will be at Alvin Community College on Nov. 2 to answer questions and provide information to prospective, new and transfer students. ACC has been coordinating University Day for approximately 25 years to give college students and members of the community the opportunity to interact and network with representatives from other institutions. Many topics will be addressed, such as available majors, enrollment, admission requirements, financing, campus activities and much more. University Day will be held at the main campus, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., in Building E (cafeteria). To learn more, call (281) 756-3531 or e-mail atrevino@alvincollege.edu. |
| Annual Health Fair Offers Many Free Screenings
Guests Can Learn About Awareness, Prevention and Treatments | | The Alvin Community College Health and Medical Programs will sponsor their annual Fall Health and Fitness Fair on Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the new Science/Health Science Building on the main campus. The event will focus on health awareness, prevention and treatment awareness and the importance of positive lifestyle habits. Numerous health screenings, informational booths and healthcare professionals will be available. There is no charge to attend the event and many of the screenings will be free. For more information, contact ACC Allied Health Division Chair Diane Flatland at (281) 756-5660. |
| Baseball Team Volunteers at Texas Music Throwdown
Raised Funds Help Wounded Military Vets | | The Alvin Community College (ACC) Dolphins Baseball Team volunteered at the Texas Music Throwdown benefit concert in Conroe on Sept. 11. All funds raised at the event were donated to Heroes On the Water (HOW), an organization dedicated to helping wounded military veterans "relax, rehabilitate and reintegrate through the outdoors and kayak fishing." Approximately 30 ACC players and two coaches joined the Angelina College Baseball Team in assisting with various duties at the event, such as security, ticket sales, gate entry, trash pickup and more. Former U. S. Air Force pilot Jim Dolan founded HOW three years ago to help wounded veterans experience "the freedom, independence and fulfillment that only a day in the outdoors can provide." |
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| Calendar of Events |
October 9-10, 14-16: ACC Theatre Presents 'Blithe Spirit,' Various Times
October 18: ACC Theatre Holds Auditions for Christmas Show
October 21: ACC Wind Ensemble, Community Band Perform Fall Concert, 7:30 p.m., ACC Theatre
October 28: ACC Board of Regents Meeting, 7 p.m., Nolan Ryan Center
October 30: 35th Annual Fall Festival and Carnival, 5-9 p.m.
November 1: Registration for Spring 2011 Semester Begins
November 2: University Day, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Building E
November 4: Annual Fall Fitness Fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Building S
November 16-17: Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Texas Room
November 18: ACC Board of Regents Meeting, 7 p.m., Nolan Ryan Center
November 24-26: ACC Closed for Thanksgiving
December 4-5, 9-11: ACC Theatre Christmas Show, Various Times, ACC Theatre
December 7: ACC Foundation Annual Christmas Gala, 6 p.m., Nolan Ryan Center
December 12: ACC Wind Ensemble, Community Band Christmas Concert, 4 p.m., ACC Theatre
December 15 through January 3, 2011: ACC Closed for Winter Break |
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Dr. Rodney Allbright |
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