 ACC celebrated Independence Day with the Community Band performing its annual concert at Briscoe Park. The City of Alvin then followed the concert with an entertaining fireworks display set to music.
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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. The payment deadline is also August 8. Registration after the deadline through August 23 will include a late fee. Classes will begin on August 22. Students who may not be able to register during the week can register during the Super Saturday event on August 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Admissions Office. For more information about registration or to look at the schedule, visit the ACC website or call 281-756-3531.
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ACC Regents Approve New Board Policies
Board of Regents approved updates to the local board policies during their meeting on June 23. Board members formed a subcommittee in November 2014 to review the policies and make the needed changes. The board held several workshops and worked with the Texas Association of School Boards to determine how best to make adjustments. The changes are required due to recent updates in state law.  Regents also recognized student Shemilore Oguntoye for recently being named to the USA Today All Academic list through Phi Theta Kappa. Shemi is a recent graduate of the college and is currently working for the Physical Plant. Read the full story about the meeting.
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College to Participate in Second Chance Pell Program
ACC was named one of 67 American colleges and universities in the nation selected to participate in the Second Chance Pell pilot program, which will provide grant funds for prisoners seeking a higher education. "ACC is very excited to take part in this program," President Dr. Christal M. Albrecht said. "We were the first college in Texas to offer college courses to inmates. The Second Chance Pell Program will allow us to build on an already successful venture with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice." The U.S. Department of Education announced the program in July 2015 to test whether participation in high quality education programs increases after expanding access to financial aid for incarcerated individuals. Read more about the program
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ACC President Named Head of Workforce Organization
President Dr. Christal M. Albrecht was recently tapped to lead the National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE) board. The organization serves as the national forum to affect and direct the future role of two-year and other postsecondary institutions in workforce education and economic development. Members include administrators and faculty in workforce education and basic skills as well as representatives of business, labor, military and government. Read the full story.
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Staff Participates in TSCM Workshop
 Technical, Support, Clerical and Maintenance employees held their annual workshop at Main Event on June 8.
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Libby Koch Performs Next Alvin Live
 Country singer/songwriter Libby Koch will perform at the next Alvin Live Summer Concert on Thursday, July 14 at the K-219 Studio. Funds raised from Alvin Live performances are used for ACC Broadcast Communications student training and scholarships. Tickets are $40. Refunds are not available. Doors for all concerts will open at 7 p.m. Appetizers and adult beverages will be provided. The Fab 5 will close the series out on August 11. To purchase tickets over the phone, call 281-756-3600. To purchase tickets online, visit the ACC Marketplace.
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ACC Joins Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
President Dr. Christal M. Albrecht, center, cuts the ribbon during a ceremony officially making the college a member of the Brazoria County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on June 28. Dr. Albrecht was joined during the ceremony with ACC regents, staff members and members of the Brazoria County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
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Calendar of Events
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July 14: Alvin Live with Libby Koch, 7 p.m. K-219 StudioTickets online
July 25-28: Summer Children's Theatre, Rapunzel, 10 a.m. ACC Theatre
Tickets online
July 25: Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., A-Building Parking Lot and Student Center
July 28: New Student Orientation 8:30 a.m. to noon
July 28: Summer Children's Theatre, Rapunzel, 7:30 p.m. ACC Theatre
Tickets online
July 28: Board of Regents meeting, 6 p.m. Nolan Ryan Center
August 3-4: Dolphin Camp, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Student Center
August 8: Fall Registration Deadline
August 9: New Student Orientation, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Student Center
August 11: Alvin Live - The Fab 5, 7 p.m. K-219 Studio
August 13: Super Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admissions Office
August 15-23: Registration with Late Fee
August 16: New Student Orientation 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Student Center
August 18: Faculty/Staff Convocation
August 22: First Day of Fall Classes
August 25: ACC 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!
| Dr. Christal M. Albrecht
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The IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) enables FAFSA applicants and parents to transfer their income information from the IRS to the FAFSA. Looking ahead to the next school year, it is time to apply for the 2017-2018 FAFSA. Apply now at fafsa.ed.gov.
Applications are accepted throughout the year. However, if you want financial aid for Fall 2017, complete the FAFSA beginning October 1, 2016.
DID YOU KNOW?
E-mail is the Financial Aid's Office formal mode of communication. Make sure you check e-mail frequently for information about your Financial Aid.
| Visit the Financial Aid website to learn more and stay up to date on the latest news
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