Career Services offered an opportunity for students and job seekers speak with potential employers during the Job and Resource Fair on April 27.
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Regents Approve Energy ContractCollege Regents unanimously approved an energy contract with TXU that will save the college approximately $118,185 over the next five years. The electricity contract would begin in 2018 and expire in 2023. The college also will review another energy efficiency program offered by the electrical provider that could possibly fund the purchase of additional solar lighting along the 2-mile jogging trail. In other action, regents received a report about the five-year reaccreditation report from staff during a meeting on April 28. The report is required for the accreditation process through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The college received its 10-year accreditation reaffirmation in 2012. Read more about the meeting.
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ACC Registration for Fall 2016 Now Open
Registration for the Fall 2016 semester is now open and will close on August 8. Classes will begin on August 22. Registration for the first 5-week summer mini semesters is still open and will end on May 26. Classes will begin on June 6. For more information about registration visit the ACC website or call 281-756-3531.
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Workforce Commission Issues Grant to College
 Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Andres Alcantar delivered a $1.4 million check to ACC to help fund workforce training during a ceremony on April 29.The grant is from the Skills Development Fund and will train approximately 600 employees working for INEOS and Team Industrial Services. The training includes courses in industrial safety, equipment repair/maintenance, plant processes and related technical applications of plant operations. Read the full story about the grant.
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Summer Concert Series Lineup Announced
 A mix of country and classic rock will dominate this year's lineup of the Alvin Live Summer Concert Series. Country duo Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis will take the stage at the K-219 studio on June 9 at 7:30 p.m. for the series' first concert. Country singer Libby Koch will perform on July 14 and Beatle's tribute band, The Fab 5 will close out the series on August 11. Tickets for the Robison and Willis concert will be $100. Tickets for Libby Koch and The Fab 5 concerts are $40 or $250 for a table of four. Refunds are not available. Doors for all concerts will open at 7 p.m. Appetizers and adult beverages will be provided. To purchase tickets over the phone, call 281-756-3600. To purchase tickets online, visit the ACC Marketplace.
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 Players Named to All Academic Team
Softball player Rachel Ray, of Brazoria, and baseball player Brock Keener, of Richmond, have both been named to the NJCAA Region 14 All-Academic Team. Ray was also recognized as a President's Scholar during the President's Tea on April 26. Keener has signed a letter-of-intent with the University of Michigan.
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 ACC recognized several students for academic excellence during the Awards Day ceremony on April 25. Among the winners were Tim Seiter, of Clear Lake who was awarded the President's Award. While attending ACC, Seiter became a History major and excelled in the classroom while also serving as a leader on campus. He has been involved with the Honors program, the Student Government Association, the President's Council and more. Many other students were also honored and awarded scholarships during the ceremony. The scholarships were provided by several ACC departments and civic organizations.
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 ACC Baseball players wore golden laces during a game against San Jacinto College on April 29. The laces were to help raise awareness about pediatric cancers. The team has already clinched a spot in the regional post-season tournament May 13-17 at Constellation Field in Sugar Land.
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Ryans Recognized as Outstanding Alumni
 ACC a lumni and longtime supporters Nolan and Ruth Ryan were named the American Association of Community College's Alumni of the Year during the association's national conference in April. The baseball legend and his wife were recognized for their support and hard work for the college over the past several decades. Read the full story about the award.
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 Foundation Honors Staff, Awards Grants
The Foundation presented $35,570 in grants and awards at the President's Tea on April 26. Innovative Initiative grants were awarded to support developmental education students, a debate team, a photo/video studio, foster care alumni, Dual Credit recruitment, a faculty development program and a Drama department recruitment and advancement program among others. The Excellence Awards were also announced. Winners this year are housekeeper Jessica Barrios, TDCJ counselor Sara Bouse and Culinary Arts chair Leslie Bartosh. Each received $1,000. Read the full list of recipients.
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Calendar of Events
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 May 3: Last Day of Early Voting, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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May 6: Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m. ACC Theatre
May 7: Board of Regents and Bond Election, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. find a voting location
May 9-13: Final Exams
May 11: ADN Nurse Pinning Ceremony, 7 p.m. Gym
May 14: Academic Programs Commencement, 10 a.m. ACC Gym
May 14: Technical Programs Commencement, 2 p.m. ACC Gym
May 17: Board of Regents meeting, 6 p.m. Nolan Ryan Center
May 24: CEWD/GED Commencement, 7 p.m. ACC Gym
May 25: Law Enforcement Academy Commencement, 7 p.m. ACC Theatre
May 30: Memorial Day, college closed
June 6: Summer classes begin
June 9: Alvin Live: Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis, 7 p.m. K-219
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June 20-23: Summer Children's Theatre, Sleeping Beauty, 10 a.m. ACC Theatre
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June 23: Summer Children's Theatre, Sleeping Beauty, 10 a.m. ACC Theatre
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June 23: Board of Regents meeting, 6 p.m. Nolan Ryan Center
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Message from the President of ACC
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In our monthly newsletter you will find information about what's happening at the college, whether it's news about our students and staff, announcements of upcoming events or information about our programs. The college's mission is to provide an excellent education to our students while also benefiting the communities we serve.
Welcome to ACC!
Fins Up!
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Employee Recognition Award
Building Services supervisor Mike Vincent received the Employee Recognition Award for April. |
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ACC offers a two-year Associate's Degree as well as a certificate in Respiratory Care. Respiratory Care Therapists work with patients of all ages, from premature babies with underdeveloped lungs to elderly individuals who may have been affected by disease. Therapists also provide patients the treatments and other resources to improve their quality of life. In April, the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) awarded ACC with the Distinguished Credentialing Success Award for Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT). The criteria for Distinguished Success Award included three or more years of outcomes data, hold accreditation, post a 90 percent pass rate or higher and meet CoARC standards for credentialing and job placement.
Respiratory care positions are in high demand according to the U.S. Labor Department. The agency projects that respiratory therapists will see an increase of 19 percent over the next 10 years. The average median pay for a respiratory therapist is approximately $55,000.
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