ACC Starts Fall with Record Enrollment
Alvin Community College kicked off its 2025 Fall semester with its highest enrollment ever on August 25. ACC had 6,377 students taking courses on the first day of class, which approximately 9 percent higher than the previous year. “Reaching this milestone is a tremendous achievement for ACC,” President Dr. Robert J. Exley said. “While this is our highest enrollment ever, I am positive that we will build on this in the future. We are moving forward, and our singular focus is student success.” This Fall,
ACC to Participate in Aspen Unlocking Opportunities Program
Alvin Community College was recently named as a participant in the Aspen Institute’s Unlocking Opportunity program to help increase the number of students taking courses and completing programs with the nation’s community colleges. “Participating with the Unlocking Opportunity Network will help us learn best practices with other community colleges in order to improve educational outcomes for our students,” said ACC President Dr. Robert J. Exley. “That in turn will help students improve their professional
ACC Foundation Grant Supports Virtual Dementia Simulation
One of the most important ways for healthcare employees to better serve their patients is by walking in their shoes. Alvin Community College Nursing instructor Linley Glover hopes to do that with a simulation that will help students experience the debilitating effects of dementia. “It will allow someone to experience what dementia is like,” she said. “It increases empathy and allows them to better understand the condition.” Glover received a $3,000 grant to help create a virtual dementia tour to assist
ACC Foundation Supports CPR Training Program
When working with an unstable patient, Allied Health professionals never know when they will need to revive that patient in an emergency. One of the most important skills any person needs to know in the healthcare field is cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A new grant program will allow Alvin Community College Allied Health students to ensure students are qualified in CPR. “They are going to be more confident and more competent because they have more frequent exposure,” said Marby McKinney, ACC Respiratory
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
