Physics instructor Garvin Wattuhewa starts his lesson on the first day of the 2016 fall semester on August 22.
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ACC Regents Approve 2016-17 Tax Rate
Regents unanimously adopted the 2016-17 fiscal year tax rate during their meeting on August 25. The rate adopted is 19.17 cents per $100 of appraised property value. The board approved the effective rate which will generate the same level of property tax revenue as the previous year not including revenue from new construction. The Maintenance and Operations rate is 17.28 cents while the rate for voter-approved debt is 1.88 cents. The total tax rate is down from the 20.04 cent rate from the two previous fiscal years. Read the full story about the meeting.
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College Sells Pearland Center
 The Board of Regents approved the $1.25 million sale of the Pearland Center to Grand Cornerstone Development, LLC on July 27. The college stopped offering classes in 2013 after Dual Credit and other courses were offered at Pearland ISD's Turner College and Career High School. ACC opened the Center in 1998 in order to provide resources to the Pearland area including courses in Continuing Education, technical programs, health care programs along with basic credit and Dual Credit courses. Read more about the sale.
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Staff Prepares for Fall During Convocation
Faculty and staff started off their 2016 fall semester during convocation on August 18-19. State Rep. Ed Thompson kicked off convocation as a guest speaker. President Dr. Christal M. Albrecht and other administrators also spoke during convocation to update staff members on what's happening at ACC. After the annual fall luncheon and service awards, staff members attended departmental meetings to prepare for the semester. 
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Staff Members Recognized for Service
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ACC Psychology instructor Nancy Lobb was recognized for 45 years of service to ACC.
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ACC recognized its employees for their service to the college during the annual service awards ceremony on August 18. Employees were honored for working 45, 35, 30, 25, 20, 15 and 10 years.
Employees honored at the luncheon were:
45 years
ACC Psychology instructor Nancey Lobb.
35 years
Physical Plant employee Antonio Arreola, Government instructor Tim Reynolds, Math instructor Bette Nelson, Math instructor James Boler and Housekeeper Petra Lujan
30 years
Financial Aid Director Dora Sims.
25 years
KACC station manager Mark Moss.
20 years
Media specialist Kyle Marasckin, advisor Diana Stiles and Art department chair Dennis LaValley.
15 years
Dual Credit advisor Monica Silvas, Webmaster Charzetta Fleming, Housekeeper Gloria Barrios, ACCESS coordinator Rhonda Myers, Continuing Education/Workforce Development Marketing specialist Stacy Chambless, Computer Science instructor Richard Melvin, Respiratory Care instructor Marby McKinney, Math instructor Charles Kilgore, Associate Degree Nursing Director Dr. Debbi Fontenot, Continuing Education/Workforce Development Accounting technician Jamie Ward, GED coordinator Suzanne Jerabeck and Building Services technician Manuel Moreno.
10 years
Computer Support specialist Sam Villareal, housekeeper Irma Pina, Industrial Design Chair James Langley, Upward Bound advisor Sharmeal Archie, Computer Science instructor Cathy LeBouef and College Store sales associate Scott Powell.
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 Alvin Live Finishes Summer Concert Series
Beatles tribute band, The Fab 5, closed out the Alvin Live Summer Concert Series during a performance on August 11 at the K-219 studio. The concert was the third and final of a successful summer for the ACC Foundation. The two previous performers included country music duo Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis in June and singer/songwriter Libby Koch in July. Read the full story about this year's series.
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Students Receive Scholarships from CCPI
 To help meet the demand for skilled workers in the Process Technology field, four ACC students were recently awarded scholarships from the Community College Petrochemical Initiative (CCPI). Students from the ACC Process Technology and Industrial Design programs were awarded scholarships: Jaecen Foytik of Brazoria received $1000; Andrew Flores of Alvin received $1,000; Mandi McLemore of Santa Fe received $1,000 and Clarence Johnson of Pearland received $2,000. Read more about the initiative and the scholarships.
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Police Officer Helps Family in Need
 President Christal M. Albrecht, left, and ACC Police Chief Ike Hamrick, delivered chocolate milk and donuts to officer Purnell Breaux, center, in recognition of his efforts to help a stranded family on August 23 on Mustang Road. Breaux helped a mother push her car to a safe location after she ran out of gas. He then bought donuts and chocolate milk for her children. The ACC Police serve our college and community well. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!
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College Hosts Forum on Campus Carry Law
ACC will host a forum on September 30 to address concerns from students regarding the campus carry law, which will take effect for Texas community colleges on August 1, 2017. It allows Concealed Handgun License holders to bring handguns on campus. No firearms are allowed on campus until the law is in effect. The forum will be in room C-227 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Anyone with questions or concerns should attend. Learn more about the law.
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 Vendors needed for Fall Festival/Zombie Run
Vendors interested in hosting a booth at the 41st Annual Fall Festival must register by October 7. The cost for each booth ranges from $40 to $60. All vendors must register online. The Fall Festival will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the main campus, 3110 Mustang Road. For more information about the festival, to reserve booth space or sign up for the Zombie Run call 281-756-3686 or visit the ACC Marketplace.
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Advisor Featured in Radio Station Interview
Advisor Alpha Trevino recently visited with Radio Amistad 1400 AM to do an interview in Spanish about what the college has to offer students. Check it out. 
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Board Honors 2015-2016 Employee Recognition Award Winners
 The Board of Regents recognized the 2015-16 Employee Recognition Award recipients. From left: regent 'Bel Sanchez, Building Services supervisor Mike Vincent, advisor Toby Herzog, Student Activities coordinator Amanda Smithson, Data/Voice network manager Steve Cabrera, Print specialist Lynette McAfee and regent Cheryl Knape. Not pictured is housekeeper Jessica Barrios.
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ACC Graduate Featured in Bechtel Video
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Calendar of Events
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September is Campus Safety Month
September 5: Labor Day, all ACC offices closed
September 7: Club Social, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Student Center
September 12: 12-week semester registration closes
September 14: SGA meeting, 12:30 p.m. G Building
September 15: Constitution Day, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Student Center
September 19: Fall 12-week classes begin
September 20: Assessment and Care Team Meet and Greet, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Student Center
September 22: Board of Regents meeting, 6 p.m. Nolan Ryan Center
September 27: National Voter Registration Day, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Student Center
September 28: September 14: SGA meeting, 12:30 p.m. G Building
September 30: Campus Carry Forum, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. C-227
October 1: Student Leadership Conference, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nolan Ryan Center
October 5: Dolphin Wing Fling, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Student Center
October 6: Second mini semester registration ends
October 7-13: Second mini semester late registration
October 8, 13-15: Haunting of Hill House performances, 7:30 p.m. ACC Theatre
Tickets
October 9: Haunting of Hill House matinee, 2:30 p.m. ACC Theatre
Tickets
October 10: Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A Building parking lot
October 12: September 14: SGA meeting, 12:30 p.m. G Building
October 13: Second mini semester classes begin
October 15: Annual Athletics Dinner, 5:30 p.m. ACC Gym
October 20: Community Band Fall Concert, 7:30 p.m. ACC Theatre
October 27: Board of Regents meeting, 6 p.m. Nolan Ryan Center
October 29: ACC Fall Festival and Zombie Run, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Message from the President of ACC
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Fall 2016 classes started off with a bang on Monday, August 22. Our enrollment has increased by more than 500 hundred students (10%) and contact hours were also up more than 10% from the Fall 2015. We are now providing Dual Credit courses for students at the newly opened Shadow Creek High School in addition to Alvin ISD, Danbury ISD and Pearland ISD schools. We also added a few Saturday classes and Friday evening classes to our schedule which are proving to be popular.
Faculty and staff have been busy ensuring that new students find their way to their classes. This time of year is always special as it is a new beginning for students and employees alike. We embrace the hope that the new semester brings a continued bright future.
Wishing a great semester to all! Fins Up!
| Dr. Christal M. Albrecht
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IMPORTANT DATES
COMING SOON
The Financial Aid Office will soon have information to prepare applications for the 2017-18 school year. Students needing Financial Aid next year can come by and learn more about the application process.
NOT TOO LATE
While the fall semester is now under way, students can still apply for Financial Aid this year. Contact or visit the Financial Aid Office at A-155 to learn more today.
CENSUS DATE
The Census Date for Financial Aid will be on October 14.
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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