Alvin College Regents Approve Software Providers

Alvin College regents unanimously approved the purchase of a customer relationship management solution and planning software during their meeting on October 29.

The board approved a five-year contract for $386,575 with Technolutions will help increase student engagement, provide quick access to college data, improved communications and responsiveness while supporting student success initiatives. The software will also support the college’s Career-Focused Advising initiative.

Regent also approved a five-year contract with Ellucian for $329,706 that will allow for automated degree planning and labor market intelligence to improve student pathways to a degree or certification.

In other action, regents approved a core curriculum review that was mandated by a new state law. The review covered 88 courses offered by the college and included an evaluation of tuition, fees and the time needed to complete a degree or certification.

Regents also approved a contract extension for President Dr. Robert J. Exley. The extension increases the length of the contract to three years.

Regents also:

-approved contract for law enforcement services

-heard a report on the usage of the Nolan Ryan Center

-heard report on Student Services data

-approved monthly financial reports

The board will have its next meeting on November 19 at 6 p.m. at the Nolan Ryan Center.