Complete 2011/2012 Catalog - Alvin Community College

186 Pages·2011·9.82 MB·English

General Catalog for 2011-2012
Volume 62, No. 1 • August 2011
Alvin Community College is Accredited by: Table of Contents
Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097
ACC Phone Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Telephone Number:404-679-4501
to award associate degrees and certificates.
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Approved by:
Academic Policies & Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board,
Texas College and University System
Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Member:
Educational Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
American Association of Community and Junior
Colleges
Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Association of Community College Trustees
Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Council
Board of Regents, Administration,
National Institute for Staff and Organizational
Faculty & Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Development
National Junior College Athletic Association
Index & Campus Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Region XIV Athletic Conference
Texas Community College Teachers Association
Texas Association of Community Colleges
ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Alvin Community College is an equal opportunity institution and does
3110 Mustang Road
not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, religion, color,
Alvin, Texas 77511
sex, handicap, age, national origin, or veteran status.
Phone: [phone]
Financial aid cost of attendance (COA) is calculated on a yearly
PEARLAND CENTER
basis; therefore, adjustments will not be made for changes approved
2319 N. Grand Blvd.
by the Alvin Community College Board of Regents.
Pearland, Texas 77581
Phone: [phone]
Any of the regulations, services, or course offerings appearing in
this catalog may be changed without prior notice. The regulations
appearing here will be in force starting with the 2011 fall semester.
Interpretation of Catalog
The administration of Alvin Community College acts as final interpreter
Together we can . . .
of this catalog and all other college publications. The College may
change requirements, regulations, as necessitated by college or
Cover photo: Melinda Hughes - Paralegal student
legislative action. For the purpose of administering the College, class
schedules published in the fall, spring, and summer are considered "Karen Barnett is the sole reason I decided on the paralegal
implementation of College policy and an extension of this catalog. program here at ACC. Her commitment and love for her
Please refer to the college website www.alvincollege.edu for the most students cannot be matched."
current information.
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Students must refer to more detailed calendars included in each semester’s class schedule
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2011 FALL SEMESTER 2011
Jun 16 New Student Orientation
Jul 18-Aug 18 Fall Registration
Jul 7 New Student Orientation
Jul 23 THEA Test
Aug 18 Payment Deadline
Aug 20-25 Late Registration and Schedule Changes
Aug 22 Faculty/Staff Workshop
Aug 23 Faculty Return-Prep Day
Aug 24 Classes Begin
Aug 25 Audit Registration
Sep 5 Labor Day Holiday
Sep 9 Census Date
Oct 14 Deadline-December Graduation
Nov 14 Withdrawal Deadline
Nov 15-Jan 9 Spring 2012-Registration
Nov 23-25 Thanksgiving Holidays
Dec 2 Spring New Student Orientation
Dec 6 Classes End
Dec 7-13 Finals
Dec 14 Grades Due-all classes 9 am
r Dec 16-Jan 3 Winter Break
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8-Week Fall Mini Semesters
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First 8-Weeks
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Jul 18-Aug 18 Registration
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a Aug 18 Payment Due
Aug 20-25 Late Registration
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Aug 24 Classes Begin
Aug 31 Census Date
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Sep 26 Withdrawal Deadline
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m Oct 13 Classes End
Oct 14 Grades Due 9 am
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Second 8-Weeks
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Sep 29-Oct 12 Registration
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Oct 12 Payment Due
A Oct 14-17 Late Registration
Oct 17 Classes Begin
Oct 24 Census Date
Nov 14 Withdrawal Deadline
Dec 13 Classes End
Dec 14 Grades Due 9 am
Three (3) Week Mini Semester
Nov 15-Dec 13 Registration
Dec 13 Payment Due
Dec 14-19 Late Registration
Dec 19 Classes Begin
Dec 21 Census Date
Jan 9 Withdrawal Deadline
Jan 12 Classes End
Jan 13 Grades Due 9 am
SPRING SEMESTER 2012
Nov 15-Jan 9 Spring Registration
Dec 16-Jan 3 Winter Break
Jan 4 College Reopens
Jan 9 Payment Deadline
Jan 11 Faculty Return-Prep Day
Jan 11-18 Late Registration and Schedule Changes
Jan 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Jan 17 Classes Begin
Jan 18 Audit Registration
Feb 1 Census Date
Mar 2 TCCTA Convention - No day classes on Friday.
Weekend Classes (Fri. eve., Sat., Sun.)
will meet. Offices close 12 noon, Friday
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Students must refer to more detailed calendars included in each semester’s class schedule
Mar 9 Deadline - May Graduation
Mar 12-16 Spring Break 2012
Apr 6-9 Spring Holiday/Study Day
Apr 23 Withdrawal Deadline
Apr 24-May 29 Summer One & 11 Week-Registration
Apr 30 Awards Day
May 4 Weekday Classes End
May 5 Weekend Classes End
May 7-12 Finals
May 10 ADN Pinning Ceremony
May 14 Grades Due-all classes, 9 am
May 15 Commencement
May 18 Begin Summer Hours
May 21 TDCJ Graduation
May 23 GED Commencement
8-Week Spring Mini Semesters
First 8-Weeks
Nov 15-Jan 9 Registration
Jan 9 Payment Due
Jan 11-18 Late Registration
Jan 17 Classes Begin
Jan 24 Census Date
Feb 20 Withdrawal Deadline
Mar 6 Classes End
Mar 7 Grades Due 9 am
Second 8-Weeks A
Feb 16-Mar 5 Registration c
Mar 5 Payment Due
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Mar 7-8 Late Registration
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Mar 8 Classes begin
Mar 22 Census Date e
Apr 18 Withdrawal Deadline m
May 11 Classes End
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May 14 Grades Due 9 am c

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Three (3) Week Mini Semester
April 11-May 13 Registration a
May 13 Payment Due l
May 14-15 Late Registration e
May 15 Classes Begin n
May 16 Census Date d
May 29 Withdrawal Deadline
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May 30 Classes End
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May 31 Grades Due 9am
SUMMER 2012
Summer One and 11 Week
Ap 24-May 29 Summer One and 11-Week Registration
May 28 Memorial Day Holiday
May 29 Payment Deadline
May 31-Jun 4 Late Registration and Schedule Changes
Jun 4 Classes Begin
Jun 7 Census Date - Summer One
Jun 14 Deadline - August Graduation
Jun 14 Census Date - 11-Week
Jun 25 Withdrawal Deadline - Summer One
Jul 4 4th of July Holiday
Jul 9 Summer One Classes End
Jul 10 Grades Due 9am
Summer Two and 11 Week
Jun 26-Jul 10 Registration
Jul 10 Payment Deadline
Jul 11-12 Late Registration & Schedule Changes
Jul 12 Classes Begin
Jul 18 Census Date - Summer Two
Jul 30 Withdrawal Deadline-11 Week & Summer Two
Aug 16 11 Week Classes / Summer Two Classes End
Aug 17 Summer Hours End
Aug 20 Grades Due 9am - 11 Week & Summer Two
Classes

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Alvin Community College Phone Directory
281-756-3500 (For numbers not listed)
Administrative Offices Emergency Medical Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-5625
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3598 English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3712
Assistant to the President / Executive Director of Development Enrollment Services Center
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3600 Admission, Financial Aid, Transcript Services,
Dean of : Testing Services, Registration, Graduation . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3531
Academic Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3718 Financial Aid Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3531
Continuing Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3789 Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3691
Financial & Administrative Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3594 Foreign Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3709
Instruction, Provost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-5601 Geology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-5670
Pearland Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3990 Hazlewood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3501
Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3517 Honors Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3974
Division Chair of: Human Service-Substance Abuse Counseling . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3652
Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3612 Industrial Design Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3784
Math & Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-5669 Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3536
Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3734 International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3531
Tech Division I - Business Technology . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3659 KACC Radio-TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3767
Tech Division II - Legal/Public Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3642 Learning Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3566
Tech Division III - Technical & Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3767 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3559
y Tech Division IV - Allied Health/Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-5660 Management Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3812
r Technical Division V - Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5611 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3550
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Director of: Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3707
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c Advising Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3531 Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3567
e Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3767 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3587
r Fiscal Affairs/Comptroller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3509 Nursing-Associate Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-5630
Di Human Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3639 Nursing - Vocational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-5630
Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3536 Office Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3811
e Institutional Effectiveness/Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3663 Paralegal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3642
n Learning Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3556 Pearland Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3900
o Marketing & Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3567 Pedi Echocardiography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-5650
h Physical Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3583 Pharmacy Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3805
P Departmental and Staff Offices Physical Plant Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3583
C Academic Enhancement Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3565 Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-5670
Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3660 Polysomnography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-5655
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Admissions/Academic Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3531 Process Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3785
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Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-5669 Public Relations Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3600
Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3605 Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3556
Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-5670 Registrar's Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3531
Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-5669 Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3506
Business Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3660 Transfer Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3505
Business Office/Cashier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3516 Respiratory Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-5660
Campus Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3593 ROTC
Career Planning and Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3560 Air Force Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UH 713-743-3703
Campus Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3700 Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-5680
Center for Professional & Workforce Development . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3789 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3607
Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-5670 Sports & Human Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3692
Child Development Laboratory School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3644 Student Activities Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3686
Child Development/Early Childhood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3644 Student Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3560
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3767 Technical Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-5601
Computer Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3783 Theater Box Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3609
Continuing Education Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3787 Tutoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3566
Court Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3757 Upward Bound Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3849
Criminal Justice/Police Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3951 Veteran’s Certification Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3531
Culinary Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3949 Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3671
Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-5650
Distance Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3728 Services for Students with Disabilities:
Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3607 Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3531
Electroneurodiagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-5644 TDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3845
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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General Information
History Philosophy
The Alvin Community College District was approved by the qualified We believe in the dignity and worth of all individuals. Learning is
voters of the Alvin Independent School District on November 2, a lifelong process, and all individuals should have oppor tunities for
1948. From its inception until the 1971-72 academic year, the lifelong education. Education should help people develop, to their
College was administered by officials of the Alvin Independent maximum capacity, technical excellence, occupational proficiency,
School District. The 1971-72 academic year marked the beginning and academic ability. Education should also provide for personal
of a new era in the history of Alvin Community College. A separate enrichment. To prosper in a complex and changing society, each
administration, tax district, and College Board were established individual must learn to think independently, value logical and
to assume the management, control, and operation of a newly tested con clusions, develop problem-solving abilities, and function
created Alvin Junior College District. effectively with other people. Competent performance contributes
significantly to individual health and happiness and benefits the
Initially, when the College and public schools were in the same organizations and communities in which individuals work and live.
system, the College was part of Alvin High School. The first Alvin Community College is an integral part of the community
classes began on September 12, 1949, in facilities which grouped it serves, and it must respond to identified needs and interests.
grades 11 through 14 in one building and which placed Alvin under In delivering educational services, we believe that there is no
a system known as the 6-4-4 plan. One of the more important substitute for the pursuit of excellence.
changes in the program of Alvin Community College was the
n building of a separate physical plant for academic work at the
o college level and dropping of the 6-4-4 plan in favor of a 6-3-3-2 Mission
i arrangement. The college program was strengthened by additional
t Alvin Community College is a public, two-year, comprehensive
a facilities, by an enlarged faculty, and by successfully meeting the
community college with a strong educational heritage and a
m standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary
continuing emphasis on providing quality educational experiences
Schools (1959). Alvin Community College moved to its present
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for all of its students. The College seeks to implement its philosophy
o campus in the summer session of 1963.
f by providing quality post-secondary educational services (including
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occupational/technical, college transfer, and adult programs) for all
I By a vote of both the original district and voters of adjoining
those who can benefit fro m them, as well as quality occupational/
l territories, the college district was enlarged to nearly twice its
a technical program opportunities for area secondary students. The
geographical size in 1974. Then, in the spring of 1975, an $8
r College also seeks to provide accessible educational services,
e million bond issue was approved, providing funds for the facilities
through varied formats and schedules and full- and part-time
n necessary to meet an expanding enrollment. In 1998 the College
programs, which address a wide spectrum of individual needs
e expanded into its service area with the establishment of the
and abilities, along with educational programming related to the
G Pearland Center in the former C.J. Harris Elementary School in
economic and employment realities of the area served, and to offer
Pearland.
expanded career options through cooperation with industry, business,
professions, government, and other educational institutions. In
In the Spring 2005, a 19.9 million dollar bond issue was approved,
addition, the College seeks to offer comprehensive programs which
providing funds for a new Science/Health Science Building to meet
integrate communications, math, science, humanities, interpersonal
the needs of expanding health programs, overcrowded classrooms,
skills, and reasoning. Further, the College seeks to provide students
and provide up to date technology and simulation labs.
the opportunity to develop skills needed to enter and succeed
in College programs through continuing opportunities to extend
The enrollment of Alvin Community College has grown from 134
and upgrade skills, knowledge, and interests; through testing,
students in 1949 to a record high of 5296 in 2010 . During this
evaluation, and counseling to allow students to make informed
period of growth, Alvin Community College has had five presidents:
decisions regarding their abilities, achievements, and behavior;
and through experiences to develop personal, social, and cultural
Mr. A.G. Welch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1949-1954
dimensions. The College is accountable for its mission within the
Dr. A.B. Templeton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1954-1964
limitations of its physical and financial resources.
Mr. D.P. O’Quinn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1964-1971
Dr. T.V. Jenkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971-1976
Dr. A. Rodney Allbright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976 to present
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Institutional Goals Facilities
To fulfill its stated Mission, the College has established specific The main campus of Alvin Community College, situated on 113
goals that are modified as needed to meet changing circumstances. acres in Alvin, Texas, consists of seventeen buildings: Learning
These goals are as follows: Resources Center, Fine Arts Center, Childcare Center, Business
and Industrial Technologies Center, Student Center, Physical Fitness
1. To provide appropriate academic courses in the arts and Center, Liberal Arts Building, Continuing Education - Workforce
sciences for those pursuing associate degrees or planning to Training/Health Science Center, Occupational Technical Building,
transfer to a senior institution. Court Reporting Center/KACC Radio-TV Building, Nolan Ryan
Center, Maintenance Complex, Transportation Center, Shipping &
2. To provide one and two-year technical programs that
Receiving Building, Science/Health Science Building, Art Instruction
prepare graduates to enter business or industry with
Laboratory.
marketable skills.
3. To provide programs that assist students to master skills that
The first floor of the Learning Resources Center contains the
are fundamental to academic and career achievement.
Department of Information Technology, Office of the Dean of
4. To provide continuing education programs that incorporate
Students, Enrollment Services Center, Advising Services, Financial
current and new technical courses, training partnerships with
Aid Office, Registrar's Office, Veterans and Graduation Offices,
business and industry, and other opportunities for individuals to
Cyberlink Lab and Business Office. The second floor houses the
acquire and upgrade skills or seek personal enrichment.
Learning Lab, Career Planning and Placement Office, classrooms,
5. To provide an environment that supports and encourages
the Library, GED, and various faculty. The Fine Arts Center contains
students in their academic advancement and assists them in
facilities for the Music Department, Drama Department, and Art
their personal and social development. Department. Facilities include studios, rehearsal rooms, offices, an
6. To provide for the systematic measurement of academic art gallery, and the Theater/ auditorium.
excellence and institutional effectiveness and evaluate the
progress of the institution’s achievement of its strategic The first floor of the Childcare Center houses classrooms, offices
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objectives. and kitchen facilities used by the Child Development Laboratory
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7. To provide opportunities for collaboration, cooperation, School and Kindergarten program. The second floor contains
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and/or articulation with area schools, community colleges, faculty offices and classrooms, as well as, offices used by the
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universities, industries, and local government. Upward Bound program and the Marketing and Communications
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8. To maintain a commitment to educational excellence through department. In addition to the many classrooms and offices located a
intensive efforts to recruit, retain, develop, and support an in the Business and Industrial Technologies Center, laboratories are l

outstanding faculty and staff. provided for the various programs in the area. Facilities include an I
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9. To provide a cost-effective use of human, physical, and fiscal open-concept office administration lab and a crime lab. Facilities
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subscribes to the purpose of the public community college as
The Physical Fitness Center includes the athletic offices, the gym,
outlined in Section 130.003 of the Texas Education Code.
weight room, dance exercise studio, four racquetball courts, saunas,
dressing rooms, lockers, eight tennis courts, a baseball field, two-
1. Technical programs up to two years in length leading to
mile jogging track, a soccer/football field, a softball field, and related
associate degrees or certificates; fitness equipment.
2. Technical programs leading directly to employment in semi-
skilled and skilled occupations; The Liberal Arts Center contains classrooms, the foreign language
3. Freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences; lab, faculty offices, and the offices of the Dean of Academic
4. Continuing adult education programs for occupational or Programs, and the Academic Division Chairs.
cultural upgrading;
5. Compensatory education programs designed to fulfill the The Art Instruction Laboratory contains offices, storage, and space
commitment of an admissions policy allowing the enrollment for art instruction and creation.
of disadvantaged students;
6. A continuing program of counseling and guidance designed The Continuing Education-Workforce Training/Health Science
to assist students in achieving their individual educational Center contains offices, classrooms, and laboratories supporting
goals; workforce training in Health Sciences offered through the College's
Continuing Education.
7. Work force development programs designed to meet local
and statewide needs;
The Science/Health Science Building contains four teaching
8. Adult literacy and other basic skills programs for adults; and
theaters, laboratories, classrooms, faculty suites, offices of Allied
9. Such other purposes as may be prescribed by the Texas
Health Division chairs, and office of the Provost Dean of Instruction.
Higher Education Coordinating Board or local governing
boards in the best interest of post-secondary education in
Texas.
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The Occupational Technical Building includes a drafting lab/ and Research. STRK rates are reported annually on the IPEDS-GRS
classroom, two additional laboratories, six classrooms, faculty (Integrated Postsecondary Educational Data System-Graduation
offices, and the Criminal Justice Training Center. Rate Survey).
The Court Reporting Center/KACC Radio-TV building is the Campus crime statistics are reported on the college home page -
operational center for 89.7 KACC, a federally licensed FM radio www.alvincollege.edu.
station and student laboratory. This center also includes faculty
offices, a mock courtroom, and a performing arts venue. FERPA:
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and Access to Student
The Nolan Ryan Center is a 12,000 square foot facility built by the Records: The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
Nolan Ryan Foundation and donated to the college in 1996. It (PL 93-380), commonly known as FERPA, provides that all records
contains classrooms, a community room that seats 216 people and pertaining to a student that are maintained by the college must be
kitchen facilities. The remaining portion of the building houses the open for inspection by the student and may not be made available
Nolan Ryan Exhibit Center. to any other person without the written authorization of the student.
There is parking space on the main campus for approximately 1,940 Release of Directory Information
vehicles. The following items of directory information may be released without
the written consent of the student: name, address, telephone
Pearland Center numbers, date of birth, major, awards and degrees, email address,
Continuing Education/Workforce Education classes are taught at the participation in sports and activities, weight and height of athletic
Pearland Center. Classes are offered Monday through Thursday and team members, dates of attendance, most recent educational
on weekends. institution attended and enrollment status. The student is responsible
for notifying the Registrar's Office by the 12th class day of every fall/
spring semester and by the 4th class day of the summer sessions if
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a In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( P. L . and provide picture identification. The student also has the right to
m 88-352), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (P.L. allow designated individuals to view their non-directory information.
92-318), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-256), Alvin The student must complete the Limited FERPA Release Form in
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o Community College does not discriminate against or exclude from person and provide picture identification at the ESC at any time. The
f participation in any of its programs or activities, either in the student individual(s) who the student releases non-directory information to
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body or the staff, any person on the grounds of sex, race, color, must request to view that information in person and provide picture
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religion, age, handicap, national origin, or veteran status. identification at the ESC. No information will be given our over the
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Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112) and with the Americans education records within 45 days of the day the institution receives
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With Disabilities Act (P.L. 101-336), and does not discriminate on a request for access. Students should submit to the registrar, written
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the basis of a disability in the areas of admission, accessibility, requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The registrar
treatment and employment. Individuals with disabilities, as defined will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the
under the law, who are otherwise qualified to meet the institution’s time and place where the records may be inspected. Records not
academic and employment requirements will be provided with a maintained by the registrar will also be made available.
variety of academic services and resources. ACC supports efforts
in making the campus more accessible and encourages students Students may ask the college to amend a record that they believe
with disabilities to participate in all activities. Students seeking is inaccurate or misleading. They should contact the registrar,
assistance should contact the Advising Services. Information identify the part of the record to be changed, and specify why it is
concerning college practices as they relate to Section 504 and ADA inaccurate or misleading. If the college decides to amend the record
should be directed to the Dean of Students. as requested by the student, the college will notify the student of the
decision and advise the student of the right to a hearing regarding
Access to Programs: Admission to College programs is based the request of the amendment. Upon request the college may
on requirements outlined in this catalog. Alvin Community College disclose education records without consent to officials of another
will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
restrict admission to and participation in its programs.
Students have the right to file a complaint with the United States
Students Right-To-Know Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Alvin
Student Right-To-Know (SRTK) is a federally-mandated public Community College to comply with the requirements of FERPA.
disclosure requirement which provides data about Alvin Community
College's completion and transfer rates. The purpose of SRTK is Family Policy Compliance Office
to provide the public with standardized information that might be U.S. Department of Education
helpful in making a college determination. Information about this 600 Independence Avenue, SW
data may be obtained from the Office of Institutional Effectiveness Washington, D.C. 20202-4605
Phone: [phone]
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Photo and Videotape Policy Equal Educational Opportunity
The ACC's Marketing Office takes photographs (still and video) The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any aspect
of students throughout the year. These photographs often include of a student's education. Equal Opportunity is provided pursuant to
students in classrooms, study areas, attending events, etc. ACC the Title IX of the Education amendment of 1972, as amended.
reserves the right to use these photographs as a part of its publicity
and marketing efforts. Students who enroll at ACC do so with the Title IX Coordinators Responsible for Implementation and Enforcement
understanding that these photographs might include their likeness For information about your rights and grievance procedures, contact
and might be used in College publications, both printed and the Dean of Students, [phone], or the Director of Human
electronic, for recruiting and advertising purposes. Permission will Resources, [phone], at 3110 Mustang Road, Alvin, Texas
always be requested from the student prior to use. 77511-4898.
Sex Offender Information: To comply with the Campus Sex Crime Filing a Grievance
Prevention Act (section 1601 of Public Law 106-386), which is a The Office of the Dean of Students and the Director of Human
Resources have been given the primary responsibility for responding
Federal Law enacted on October 28, 2000, that provides for the
to questions about and receiving complaints of sexual harassment
tracking of convicted registered sex offenders enrolled as students
or violation of civil rights of students. Students may also address
at institutions of higher education, or working on college campuses,
their questions or complaints to the department chairperson or other
Alvin Community College provides a website: www.alvincollege.edu/
college administrative personnel. In such cases, the chairperson or
police/sexoffenderinfo.htm. To access the website simply click on the
the administrator should immediately contact the Dean of Students
address, then read the caveats and agree to the terms. You will be
and/or the Director of Human Resources for consultation.
able to search by name or location.
Investigation of a specific complaint of sexual harassment will be
Religious Holy Days: In compliance with Texas Education Code
initiated upon submission of a written and signed statement by the
51.911, Alvin Community College allows a student to be absent
student to the Dean of Students. Confidentiality will be maintained to
for the observance of a religious holy day. Students may request
the extent permitted under the law, and the rights of the individuals
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involved will be protected. Disagreement with the resolution of the
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complaint will be handled according to the usual procedures for
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grievances as outlined in the Student Handbook.
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Community College Student Handbook.
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share information. The college endorses "best practices" which help
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students make effective use of these opportunities. Please refer o
regardless of location, all athletic facilities and college vehicles.
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Standard of Conduct: The college student is considered a cautionary recommendations.
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responsible adult. The student’s enrollment indicates acceptance of
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the standards of conduct published in the Student Handbook. Classroom Use of Personal Electronic Devices i
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Sexual Harassment member to determine if and how personal electronic devices are
It is the policy of Alvin Community College to maintain an educational allowed to be used in the classroom.
environment free from sexual harassment and intimidation. Sexual
harassment is expressly prohibited, and offenders are subject 1. College instructors may restrict or prohibit the use of personal
to disciplinary action. “Sexual harassment” is defined as either
electronic devices in his or her classroom, lab, or any other
unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors, or other
instructional setting. An instructor may allow students to use
verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, by an employee of the
laptops or other devices for taking notes or class work.
college, when:
2. Individual students may be directed to turn off personal
(1) submission by a student to such conduct is made explicitly or
electronic devices if the devices are not being used for class
implicitly a condition for academic opportunity or
purposes. If the student does not comply, the student may be
advancement;
asked to leave the classroom.
(2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by a student is
used as the basis for academic decisions affecting that 3. In establishing restrictions, instructors must make reasonable
student; or accommodations for students with disabilities in working with
(3) the intended effects to or reasonably foreseeable effect of the Office for Disabilities Services.
such conduct is to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive 4. Students are not permitted to record (whether audio or visual
environment for the student. or both) any part of a class/lab/other session unless explicitly
granted permission to do so by the instructor.
Racial Harassment 5. Students who fail to comply with an instructor's restrictions or
Alvin Community College assumes an affirmative action position to prohibition will be subject to the Student Discipline and Conduct
prevent racial harassment on campus by any faculty, staff employee,
Code as published in the Alvin Community College Student
administrator, or student.
Handbook or be asked for leave the class.
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