ACC Receives TWC Grant
Alvin Community College received a check for a Texas Workforce Commission grant during a ceremony on June 11. The $349,980 grant was issued through the Jobs and Education for Texans program from the Commission. The grant will fund the purchase and installation of a Pignat OTP-DC Distillation Unit which is vital for student training. The JET program provides funding for equipment to eligible educational institutions for the purpose of developing career and technical education courses and may include
Stay Cool and Safe: Brazoria County Library System and Local Organizations Launch Cooling Stations to Combat Extreme Summer Heat; Seek Bottled Water Donations
Stay Cool and Safe: Brazoria County Library System and Local Organizations Launch Cooling Stations to Combat Extreme Summer Heat; Seek Bottled Water DonationsOnce again, residents of Brazoria County are encouraged to prepare for potentially extreme heat conditions, which may include excessively high temperatures and elevated humidity levels. The health risks associated with extreme heat, particularly for infants, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory illnesses, are significantly heightened. To
ACC Wins Pathways Award
ACC Wins Pathways Award Alvin Community College was recognized for student performance at the recent Texas Talent Strong Career Pathways Institute. The college received the Recognition of their Dedication to Educational Outcomes (RODEO) award for its increase in credential completion, university transfers and other key performance indicators. The college was recognized for student achievement with a 21% increase in college level math completion in first year, 20% increase in completing writing in first
ACC Pays off 2005 Bond
Alvin Community College recently posted its final payment to pay off the 2005 bond. The $19.9 million bond was approved by voters in 2005 to construct the Science-Health Science Building on campus. Construction on the facility was completed in 2007. “ACC has long been a great steward of taxpayer funds,” Board of Regents Chair ‘Bel Sanchez said. “Throughout the history of this bond we have exercised fiscal responsibility, saving taxpayers money while providing a valuable facility for our students. The
