ACC Law Enforcement Academy students take a quiz during the first day of the spring semester on January 19.
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College Seeks Input on Facilities Plan in Survey
Alvin Community College is seeking the communities input in regards to the future of the Alvin campus and a potential west side campus. All registered voters in the ACC district are invited to participate. The results will be presented to the Board of Regents at a Board Workshop on February 11. Survey will close on Sunday, February 7th. Your input is greatly appreciated. Please click here to take the survey now.
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ACC Regents Review Facilities Plan
The Alvin Community College Board of Regents reviewed a draft of a Facilities Master Plan during their meeting on January 28. Stantec, Inc. was hired by the board in June to develop the plan.The draft addressed college facility conditions, facility utilization, safety, technology, landscaping, traffic flow and many other aspects. The Long Range Facility Committee also gave a presentation to the board regarding suggested updates and additions to ACC in the future. Regents also reviewed the 2014-15 fiscal year audit, approved the purchase of Respiratory Care equipment and more. Read the full story of the meeting.
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College Launches Strategic Plan
 ACC recently began implementation of the 2016-21 Strategic Plan with faculty, staff and the community during the spring convocation. The Strategic Plan is an important document that provides guidance to achieve ACC's mission to provide our students with a quality education and a path to a meaningful career. The strategies developed in the plan will focus on improving the budget process, facilities planning, marketing of the college, curriculum, programs and meeting demands of the local workforce. Read the full story about the Strategic Plan.
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Students Back for Spring Semester, Second Start Registration Open
 The spring semester began on January 19 with an uncertified enrollment of 5,316 students which is a 7.8 percent increase from those registered in the 2015 spring semester. Registration for the Second Start semester is open and will close February 4. Classes will start on February 15. Registration for the second spring mini-semester is now open and will close on March 3. Classes for the 8-week semester will begin on March 10. Click for more information or to look at a schedule.
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ACC Staff Volunteer to Prepare Tax Returns
ACC will host a United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program event on Saturday, February 13.Volunteers throughout Brazoria County, including some ACC staff members, will help taxpayers file their returns for free. Volunteers will include Vice President of Financial Services Karl Stager, Director of Fiscal Affairs Deborah Kraft and Assistant Director of Fiscal Affairs Laurel Joseph. Staff members have participated in the program over the past several years.The event will be at the ACC Science/Health Science Building from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for citizens who make less than $54,000 a year. For more information call the United Way of Brazoria County, 979-849-9402 or 800-971-6677 or visit www.uwbc.org.
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Brother of Major League Star Coming to ACC
 Jean Carlos Correa, brother of Houston Astros American League Rookie of the Year Carlos Correa, signed a letter of intent to play baseball at ACC next year. Jean Correa is currently playing baseball at the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy and will join the team in fall 2016. Correa decided to attend ACC to be close to his brother Carlos, plays shortstop for the Houston Astros and was named the AL Rookie of the Year for 2015. Read the full story.
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 College Considers New Paths for Students
Founder and president of the National Center for Inquiry and Improvement, Dr. Rob Johnstone, discussed new methods for student success called Guided Pathways with faculty and staff on January 14. Johnstone went over the various methods which include offering different types of courses to meet degree requirements, less focus on placement tests, teaching material that relates to students and implementing a strong focus on student advising. Read the full story about the seminar.
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Association President Visits Court Reporting Students
 Mary Berry, president of the Texas Court Reporters Association (TCRA) visited with ACC Court Reporting students on January 25. Berry discussed how the students could further their careers in court reporting, how to deal with testing and the best ways to expand their education beyond the classroom. Read the full story online.
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Counselor Featured on Houston NPR Affiliate
 Recently appointed Foster Care Liaison, Diana Stiles, was featured on the KUHF 88.7 FM show Houston Matters to discuss her new role with the college. The Texas Legislature recently passed a bill to encourage the creation of Foster Care Liaison Officers at each college and university. The Liaison Officer is intended to help these students uncover the many resources available to them and assist with the adjustments they must make when enrolling and taking college courses. Listen to Stiles' interview at the KUHF website. Read the full story about the new law and its benefits.
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 Photography Exhibit on Display at the Fine Arts Gallery
The ACC Fine Arts Department is hosting a photography exhibit, Hopes and Dreams: Children of Cambodia in the Fine Arts Gallery. The exhibit features portraits of Cambodian students to help shed a positive light on their education. Each photo includes a child holding a sign with a handwritten note, expressing their hopes and dreams. The exhibit is on display now until February 5.
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Calendar of Events
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February 3: Deans List Recognition, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nolan Ryan Center
February 4: Second Start registration closes
February 4: Second Start payment deadline
February 5: Hopes and Dreams exhibit closes, Fine Arts Gallery
February 5-15: Second Start Late Registration with fee. Register online
February 6: An Evening of Big Band Music, 7 p.m. Nolan Ryan Center
February 10: Gay Straight Alliance Bake Sale, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Student Center February 12: Screening of Selma, 6 p.m. Nolan Ryan Center February 15: Second Start Semester begins February 16: Presidents Forum, 12:30 p.m. C-227
February 18: Board of Regents meeting, 6 p.m. Nolan Ryan Center
February 19: Filing for Board of Regents Election closes 5 p.m.
February 19: Dodgeball Tournament, 6 p.m. Fitness Center
February 22-25: Career Week
February 22-24: GradFest, Student Center February 26: TCCTA Convention, no day classes, offices close at noon. March 3: Registration for second mini semester closes March 3: Second mini-semester payment deadline March 4-10: Second mini-semester late registration with fee. Register onlineMarch 4: Spring Commencement application deadline March 4-5: Phi Theta Kappa Debate Tournament March 5-12: A Year with Frog & Toad, 7:30 p.m. ACC Theatre March 6: A Year with Frog & Toad, 2:30 p.m. ACC Theatre March 24: Board of Regents meeting, 6 p.m. Nolan Ryan Center March 31: Wind Ensemble Spring Concert, 7:30 p.m. ACC Theatre
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Message from the President of ACC
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During the January 28 Alvin Community College Board of Regents meeting, Stantec Architects presented a draft of the final version of the facility master plan. The plan contained recommendations of projects to be considered in the short term (1 - 3 years), projects to be considered in the mid-term (4 - 6 years) and longer range projects (7 - 10 years). The co-chairs of the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee, Dr Christina Rice and Mr. John Wennerstrom presented the prioritized projects selected as most important by that committee. Among those projects were a new west side campus to be located near the 288 corridor, a new Tech building at the current campus location, various classroom, critical systems, and student life upgrades, renovation of the E building, N building and demolition of the G building, site and safety improvements, and the addition of a culinary program at the Nolan Ryan Center. There were other projects considered by the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee but not recommended to the board including changes to the front entry drive, an expansion of Nolan Ryan Center, additional buildings on the west side campus, and a new fitness center for the current campus. The Board of Regents will hold a meeting on February 11 to discuss these options and will vote on whether to call a bond election on February 18. I appreciate the contributions of the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee and the time they spent thinking about the future of Alvin Community College.
Fins Up!
| Dr. Christal M. Albrecht
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Jazz and swing dance enthusiasts will take over the dance floor during the Alvin Community College Big Band Concert on Saturday, February 6. The 17th Annual
