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ACC regents approved an interlocal agreement with the Brazoria County Health Department to serve as a distribution center for medication in the event of a public health emergency during a regular meeting on May 28.

 

In related matters, board members also approved a mutual aid agreement with the City of Alvin Police Department. The agreement provides for "mutual aid and protection of life and property in the event of high risk and critical incidents of criminal and non-criminal nature."

 

During the meeting, the board selected regent 'Bel Sanchez to serve as an ex officio board member of the Northern Brazoria County Education Alliance contingent on requested information on service areas from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The NBCEA offered an invitation for the position to ACC, as well as San Jacinto College, in a letter from Chairman Mike O'Day in May.

 

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The presentation was made in response to an initiative led by the Northern Brazoria County Education Alliance to encourage Texas legislators to change state law to allow the San Jacinto College District to share a service area with ACC.

 

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The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to a graduate who has excelled in his or her profession, demonstrated a history of commitment to education and ACC, displayed genuine compassion and integrity toward others, and made significant contributions to the community through service.

 

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To address these issues, Texas State Technical College, in partnership with ACC, will host the Inaugural Horizon Technologies Summer Symposium on June 4 at the Pearland Center. Shown (right) is guest speaker Jim Brazell.

 

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The camp, which will be held at the ACC Ruth Ryan Softball Field, is designed for girls ages 7 to 14 of all skill levels. The cost is $65 and a T-shirt will be provided. Registration can be completed by mail or in person. For more information, call (281) 756-3691 or e-mail jmarasckin@alvincollege.edu.  

 

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ACC was the first community college in Texas to offer higher education opportunities to TDCJ inmates in 1965.

 

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The show combines the entertainment styles of Joseph Lopez with the professional delivery of longtime air personality Paula Guidry. The show will air Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.

 

Joseph and Paula are ACC students pursuing degrees in the Broadcast Communications Department.  

Kids will have the opportunity to participate in summer art studio workshops during sessions held June 22-25 and July 20-23. Kids can choose to learn skills in printmaking, photography, pottery or painting. Each four-day session will be held Monday through Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. The cost is $85 per child and supplies are included. Class size is limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will be held June 1-4 from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. in the new Art Building. For details, call (281) 75-3752 or e-mail dlavalley@alvincollege.edu.

ACC ADA Counselor Eileen Cross was sworn in as a new Alvin city councilmember during a meeting on May 21. Eileen won an election on May 9 against two other candidates.

 

As the ADA counselor, she does everything in her power to help students with disabilities succeed at the college, including acquisitioning new equipment, talking with instructors and parents and making sure the campus is ADA compliant. Cross has been employed at ACC since 1983.

Learn about the new dental assistant program at ACC, including prerequisites, externships and financing options, during an orientation event at the Nolan Ryan Center in Alvin on June 9 or at the ACC Pearland Center on June 11. Both events will be held 7 to 9 p.m. and guests will also be able to meet instructors.

 

The Nolan Ryan Center is located on the ACC main campus, 3110 Mustang Road. The ACC Pearland Center is located at 2319 N. Grand Blvd. For more information or to RSVP, contact ACC Dental Assistant Program Coordinator Leigh Davis at (832) 282-1699 or ldavis@alvincollege.edu.  

 

Due to a partnership with The Turnaround Management Company (TTMC), ACC will offer a new Project Controls Program that covers training for planning, scheduling, and cost engineering in June.

 

TTMC will be using the "refining industry as the backdrop for teaching the disciplines of project controls as they relate to turnaround, maintenance and capital projects." The courses that will be offered are The Fundamentals of Turnaround Management, Fundamentals of Cost Engineering and Basic Primavera.

 

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A team from ACC will be participating in this year's Relay for Life on June 12 at Manvel High School. The event lasts from 6 p.m. until the next morning at 6 a.m. If  you would like to join ACC's support and fundraising efforts, visit ACC's station at Relay for Life or contact Lynn Johnson or Claudia Pouncey at (281) 756-3644. The team's theme for the event is "ACC Rocking for a Cure."