Complete 2012/2013 Catalog - Alvin Community College

184 Pages·2012·3.45 MB·English

General Catalog for 2012-2013
Volume 63, No. 1 • August 2012
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Member:
Educational Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
American Association of Community and Junior
Colleges
Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
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
3110 Mustang Road
does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, religion,
Alvin, Texas 77511
color, 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
2319 N. Grand Blvd.
approved 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 2012 fall semester.
Interpretation of Catalog
The administration of Alvin Community College acts as final
interpreter of this catalog and all other college publications. The
College may change requirements, regulations, as necessitated
by college or legislative action. For the purpose of administering
the College, class schedules published in the fall, spring, and
summer are considered implementation of College policy and an
extension of this catalog.
Please refer to the college website www.alvincollege.edu for the
most current information.
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Students must refer to more detailed calendars included in each semester’s class schedule
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
FALL SEMESTER 2012
2012 Jun 14 & 21 New Student Orientation
Jul 16-Aug 23 Fall Registration
Jul 19 & Aug 2 New Student Orientation
JUNE Aug 23 Payment Deadline
S M T W T F S Aug 25-30 Late Registration and Schedule Changes
Aug 29 Classes Begin
1 2
Sep 3 Labor Day Holiday
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Sep 14 Census Date
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Oct 12 Deadline-December Graduation
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Nov 13 Withdrawal Deadline
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Nov 15-Jan 9 Spring 2013-Registration
Nov 21-23 Thanksgiving Holidays
JULY
Dec 7 Classes End
S M T W T F S Dec 8-14 Finals
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Dec 14 Spring 2013 New Student Orientation
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Dec 17 Grades Due-all classes 9am
Dec 19-Jan 2 Winter Break
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 8-Week Fall Mini Semesters
29 30 31 First 8-Weeks
r AUGUST Jul 16-Aug 23 Registration
a Aug 23 Payment Due
S M T W T F S
d Aug 25-30 Late Registration
n 1 2 3 4 Aug 29 Classes Begin
e 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Sep 6 Census Date
l 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Oct 2 Withdrawal Deadline
a
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Oct 16 Classes End/Finals
C Oct 17 Grades Due 9am
26 27 28 29 30 31

c SEPTEMBER Second 8-Weeks
i Oct 1-15 Registration
m S M T W T F S
Oct 15 Payment Due
1 Oct 17-18 Late Registration
e
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Oct 18 Classes Begin
d
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Oct 25 Census Date
a
Nov 20 Withdrawal Deadline
c 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Dec 7 Classes End/Finals
A 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Dec 17 Grades Due 9am
30
OCTOBER Three (3) Week Mini Semester
S M T W T F S Nov 15-Dec 13 Registration
Dec 13 Payment Due
1 2 3 4 5 6
Dec 14-19 Late Registration
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Dec 19 Classes Begin
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Dec 20 Census Date
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Jan 3 Withdrawal Deadline
Jan 8 Classes End/Finals
28 29 30 31
Jan 9 Grades Due 9am
NOVEMBER
S M T W T F S SPRING SEMESTER 2013
1 2 3 Nov 15-Jan 9 Spring Registration
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Dec 19-Jan 2 Winter Break
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Jan 3 College Reopens
Jan 9 Payment Deadline
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Jan 11-15 Late Registration and Schedule Changes
25 26 27 28 29 30 Jan 14 Classes Begin
DECEMBER Jan 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
S M T W T F S Jan 30 Census Date
Mar 1 TCCTA Convention. No day classes on Friday.
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Weekend Classes (Fri. eve.,Sat., Sun.) will meet.
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Offices close 12 noon, Friday
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Mar 8 Deadline - May Graduation
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Mar 11-15 Spring Break
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Mar 29-Apr 1 Spring Holiday/Study Day
Apr 12 Withdrawal Deadline
30 31
Apr 23 -May 29 Summer One & 11 Week-Registration
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Students must refer to more detailed calendars included in each semester’s class schedule
2013
Apr 29 Awards Day
May 3 Weekday Classes End
May 4 Weekend Classes End JANUARY
May 6-11 Finals S M T W T F S
May 9 ADN Pinning Ceremony 1 2 3 4 5
May 13 Grades Due-all classes, 9am 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
May 14 Commencement
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
May 17 Begin Summer Hours
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
May 20 TDCJ Graduation
May 22 GED Commencement 27 28 29 30 31
FEBRUARY
8-Week Spring Mini Semesters S M T W T F S
First 8-Weeks 1 2
Nov 15-Jan 9 Registration 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Jan 9 Payment Due 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Jan 11-15 Late Registration
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Jan 14 Classes Begin
24 25 26 27 28
Jan 22 Census Date
MARCH
Feb 21 Withdrawal Deadline
Mar 5 Classes End/Finals S M T W T F S
Mar 6 Grades Due 9am 1 2
Second 8-Weeks 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Feb 14-Mar 4 Registration 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Mar 4 Payment Due 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
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Mar 6-7 Late Registration 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Mar 7 Classes begin c
31
Mar 21 Census Date a
APRIL
Apr 18 Withdrawal Deadline d
May 3 Classes End/Finals S M T W T F S e
May 13 Grades Due 9am 1 2 3 4 5 6 m
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Three (3) Week Mini Semester 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ic
April 10-May 9 Registration 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
May 9 Payment Due C
28 29 30
May 10-15 Late Registration
MAY a
May 15 Classes Begin
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May 16 Census Date S M T W T F S e
May 28 Withdrawal Deadline 1 2 3 4 n
May 31 Classes End/Finals 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 d
Jun 3 Grades Due 9am 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 a
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 r
SUMMER SEMESTER 2013
26 27 28 29 30 31
Summer One and 11 Week JUNE
Apr 23-May 29 Summer One and 11-Week Registration S M T W T F S
May 27 Memorial Day Holiday 1
May 29 Payment Deadline 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
May 30-Jun 4 Late Registration and Schedule Changes
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jun 4 Classes Begin
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Jun 10 Census Date - Summer One
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Jun 13 Deadline - August Graduation
Jun 17 Census Date -11-Week 30
Jul 1 Withdrawal Deadline - Summer One JULY
Jul 4 4th of July Holiday S M T W T F S
Jul 9 Summer One Classes End 1 2 3 4 5 6
Jul 10 Grades Due 9am
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Summer Two and 11 Week 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Jun 20-Jul 9 Registration 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Jul 4 Holiday 28 29 30 31
Jul 9 Payment Deadline AUGUST
Jul 10-11 Late Registration & Schedule Changes
S M T W T F S
Jul 11 Classes Begin
1 2 3
Jul 17 Census Date - Summer Two
Jul 29 Withdrawal Deadline- 11 Week & Summer Two Classes 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Aug 14 11 Week Classes/ Summer Two Classes End 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Aug 15 Grades Due 9am - 11 Week and Summer Two Classes 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Aug 16 Summer Hours end 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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Alvin Community College Phone Directory
281-756-3500 (For numbers not listed)
Administrative Offices Electroneurodiagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5644
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3598 Emergency Medical Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5625
Assistant to the President / Executive Director of Development English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3712
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3600 Enrollment Services Center
Dean of : Admission, Financial Aid, Transcript Services,
Academic Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3718 Testing Services, Registration, Graduation . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3531
Continuing Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3789 Financial Aid Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3531
Financial & Administrative Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3594 Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3691
Instruction, Provost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5601 Foreign Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3709
Pearland Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3990 Geology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5670
Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3517 Hazlewood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3501
Division Chair of: Honors Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3974
Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3612 Human Service-Substance Abuse Counseling . . . . . . . . .281-756-3652
Math & Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5669 Industrial Design Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3784
Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3734 Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3536
Tech Division I - Business Technology . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3659 International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3531
Tech Division II - Legal/Public Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3642 KACC Radio-TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3767
Tech Division III - Technical & Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3767 Learning Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3566
y Tech Division IV - Allied Health/Corrections . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5660 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3559
r Technical Division V - Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5611 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3812
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Director of: Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3550
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c Advising Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3531 Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3707
e Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3767 Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3567
r Dual Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3718 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3587
Di Fiscal Affairs/Comptroller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3509 Nursing-Associate Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5630
Human Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3639 Nursing - Vocational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5630
e Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3536 Office Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3811
n Institutional Effectiveness/Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3663 Paralegal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3642
o Learning Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 281-756-3556 Pearland Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3900
h Marketing & Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3567 Pedi Echocardiography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5651
P Physical Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3583 Pharmacy Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3805
C Departmental and Staff Offices Physical Plant Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3583
Academic Enhancement Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3565 Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5670
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Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3660 Polysomnography - Sleep Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5655
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Admissions/Academic Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3531 Process Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3785
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 Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 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
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 a
voters of the Alvin Independent School District on November 2, 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
i arrangement. The college program was strengthened by additional
t Mission Statement
a facilities, by an enlarged faculty, and by successfully meeting the
m standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary The mission of Alvin Community College is to improve
Schools (1959). Alvin Community College moved to its present lives by providing affordable, accessible and innovative
r
o campus in the summer session of 1963. educational opportunities to those it serves.
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n
I By a vote of both the original district and voters of adjoining

al territories, the college district was enlarged to nearly twice its Vision Statement
geographical size in 1974. Then, in the spring of 1975, an $8
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e million bond issue was approved, providing funds for the facilities Alvin Community College will be recognized as a
n necessary to meet an expanding enrollment. In 1998 the College premier community college in the state of Texas.
e expanded into its service area with the establishment of the
G Pearland Center in the former C.J. Harris Elementary School in
Pearland.
In the Spring 2005, a 19.9 million dollar bond issue was approved,
providing funds for a new Science/Health Science Building to meet
the needs of expanding health programs, overcrowded classrooms,
and provide up to date technology and simulation labs.
The enrollment of Alvin Community College has grown from 134
students in 1949 to a record high of 5296 in 2010 . During this
period of growth, Alvin Community College has had five presidents:
Mr. A.G. Welch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1949-1954
Dr. A.B. Templeton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1954-1964
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 located in the Business and Industrial Technologies Center,
laboratories are provided for the various programs in the area.
To fulfill its stated Mission, the College has established specific
Facilities include an open-concept office administration lab and a
goals that are modified as needed to meet changing circumstances.
crime lab. Facilities for instruction in industrial programs include
These goals are as follows:
an electronics lab, a welding lab and fabrication shop. Also in this
building are offices and classrooms for the Child Development
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program.
Alvin Community College will provide access to high quality
educational opportunities to its students in an environment The Student Center consists of the Texas Room, Student Activities
that encourages success. offices, campus cafe and College Store
The Physical Fitness Center includes the athletic offices, the
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gym, weight room, dance exercise studio, four racquetball courts,
Alvin Community College will carry out its mission efficiently,
saunas, dressing rooms, lockers, eight tennis courts, a baseball
and will engage in partnerships that bring resources to the
field, two-mile jogging track, a soccer/football field, a softball field,
college and community.
and related fitness equipment.
3 Professional Development The Liberal Arts Center contains classrooms, the foreign language
lab, faculty offices, and the offices of the Dean of Academic
Alvin Community College will promote lifelong learning for
Programs, and the Academic Division Chairs.
its employees that improves their effectiveness in serving
students and the community.
The Art Instruction Laboratory contains offices, storage, and space
for art instruction and creation.
4 Cultural Awareness
Alvin Community College will have an educational The Continuing Education-Workforce Training/Health Science G
environment that reflects a changing world and prepares its Center contains offices, classrooms, and laboratories supporting e
students to live and work in diverse situations. workforce training in Health Sciences offered through the College's n
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Alvin Community College will ensure the safety of its campus theaters, laboratories, classrooms, faculty suites, offices of Allied
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The Occupational Technical Building includes a drafting lab/
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The main campus of Alvin Community College, situated on 113 offices, and the Criminal Justice Training Center.
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Resources Center, Fine Arts Center, Childcare Center, Business The Court Reporting Center/KACC Radio-TV building is the t
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and Industrial Technologies Center, Student Center, Physical operational center for 89.7 KACC, a federally licensed FM radio o
Fitness Center, Liberal Arts Building, Continuing Education - station and student laboratory. This center also includes faculty n
Workforce Training/Health Science Center, Occupational Technical offices, a mock courtroom, and a performing arts venue.
Building, Court Reporting Center/KACC Radio-TV Building, Nolan
Ryan Center, Maintenance Complex, Transportation Center, The Nolan Ryan Center is a 12,000 square foot facility built by the
Shipping & Receiving Building, Science/Health Science Building, Nolan Ryan Foundation and donated to the college in 1996. It
Art Instruction Laboratory. contains classrooms, a community room that seats 216 people and
kitchen facilities. The remaining portion of the building houses the
The first floor of the Learning Resources Center contains the Nolan Ryan Exhibit Center.
Department of Information Technology, Office of the Dean of
Students, Enrollment Services Center, Advising Services, Financial There is parking space on the main campus for approximately
Aid Office, Registrar's Office, Veterans and Graduation Offices, 1,940 vehicles.
Cyberlink Lab and Business Office. The second floor houses the
Learning Lab, Career Planning and Placement Office, classrooms, Pearland Center
the Library, GED, and various faculty. The Fine Arts Center Continuing Education/Workforce Education classes are taught
contains facilities for the Music Department, Drama Department, at the Pearland Center. Classes are offered Monday through
and Art Department. Facilities include studios, rehearsal rooms, Thursday and on weekends.
offices, an art gallery, and the Theater/ auditorium.
The first floor of the Childcare Center houses classrooms, offices
and kitchen facilities used by the Child Development Laboratory
School and Kindergarten program. The second floor contains
faculty offices and classrooms, as well as, offices used by the
Upward Bound program and the Marketing and Communications
department. In addition to the many classrooms and offices
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Public Notice, Compliance Statements The student must complete the FERPA Non-release Form in
person and provide picture identification. The student also has
Civil Rights:
the right to allow designated individuals to view their non-directory
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L.
information. The student must complete the Limited FERPA
88-352), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (P.L.
Release Form in person and provide picture identification at the
92-318), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-256), Alvin
ESC at any time. The individual(s) who the student releases non-
Community College does not discriminate against or exclude from
directory information to must request to view that information in
participation in any of its programs or activities, either in the student
person and provide picture identification at the ESC. No information
body or the staff, any person on the grounds of sex, race, color,
will be given our over the phone.
religion, age, handicap, national origin, or veteran status.
Students have the right under FERPA to inspect and review their
Rights of Individuals with Disabilities:
education records within 45 days of the day the institution receives
Alvin Community College complies with Section 504 of the
a request for access. Students should submit to the registrar,
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112) and with the Americans
written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The
With Disabilities Act (P.L. 101-336), and does not discriminate on
registrar will make arrangements for access and notify the student
the basis of a disability in the areas of admission, accessibility,
of the time and place where the records may be inspected. Records
treatment and employment. Individuals with disabilities, as defined
not maintained by the registrar will also be made available.
under the law, who are otherwise qualified to meet the institution’s
academic and employment requirements will be provided with a
Students may ask the college to amend a record that they believe
variety of academic services and resources. ACC supports efforts
is inaccurate or misleading. They should contact the registrar,
in making the campus more accessible and encourages students
identify the part of the record to be changed, and specify why it
with disabilities to participate in all activities. Students seeking
is inaccurate or misleading. If the college decides to amend the
assistance should contact the Advising Services. Information
record as requested by the student, the college will notify the
concerning college practices as they relate to Section 504 and ADA
student of the decision and advise the student of the right to a
should be directed to the Dean of Students.
n hearing regarding the request of the amendment. Upon request the
o college may disclose education records without consent to officials
i Access to Programs: Admission to College programs is based
t of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
on requirements outlined in this catalog. Alvin Community College
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m will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not Students have the right to file a complaint with the United States
restrict admission to and participation in its programs.
Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Alvin
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Students Right-To-Know
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n Student Right-To-Know (SRTK) is a federally-mandated public
Family Policy Compliance Office
I disclosure requirement which provides data about Alvin Community
U.S. Department of Education
l College's completion and transfer rates. The purpose of SRTK is to
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Phone: [phone]
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e Research. STRK rates are reported annually on the IPEDS-GRS
Photo and Videotape Policy
G (Integrated Postsecondary Educational Data System-Graduation
The ACC's Marketing Office takes photographs (still and video)
Rate Survey).
of students throughout the year. These photographs often include
students in classrooms, study areas, attending events, etc. ACC
Campus crime statistics are reported on the college home page -
reserves the right to use these photographs as a part of its
www.alvincollege.edu.
publicity and marketing efforts. Students who enroll at ACC do so
with the understanding that these photographs might include their
FERPA:
likeness and might be used in College publications, both printed
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and Access to
and electronic, for recruiting and advertising purposes. Permission
Student Records: The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
will always be requested from the student prior to use.
of 1974 (PL 93-380), commonly known as FERPA, provides that all
records pertaining to a student that are maintained by the college
Sex Offender Information: To comply with the Campus Sex
must be open for inspection by the student and may not be made
Crime Prevention Act (section 1601 of Public Law 106-386), which
available to any other person without the written authorization of the
is a Federal Law enacted on October 28, 2000, that provides
student.
for the tracking of convicted registered sex offenders enrolled
as students at institutions of higher education, or working on
Release of Directory Information
college campuses, Alvin Community College provides a website:
The following items of directory information may be released without
www.alvincollege.edu/police/sexoffenderinfo.htm. To access the
the written consent of the student: name, address, telephone
website simply click on the address, then read the caveats and
numbers, date of birth, major, awards and degrees, email address,
agree to the terms. You will be able to search by name or location.
participation in sports and activities, weight and height of athletic
team members, dates of attendance, most recent educational
Religious Holy Days: In compliance with Texas Education Code
institution attended and enrollment status. The student is responsible
51.911, Alvin Community College allows a student to be absent
for notifying the Registrar's Office by the 12th class day of every fall/
for the observance of a religious holy day. Students may request
spring semester and by the 4th class day of the summer sessions if
permission for this absence in the office of Dean of Students.
any of the information listed above is not to be released.
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Substance Abuse Policy Statement subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity
Alvin Community College is committed to providing a safe, healthy, receiving Federal financial assistance..." 20 U.S.C. § 1681.
and satisfying environment for its students, faculty, staff and guests.
For that purpose, ACC has adopted and implemented a program to Title IX of the Education Amendements of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681)
prevent the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs, is an all-encompassing federal law that prohibits discrimination
alcohol and tobacco by its students on college premises or as part based on the gender of students and employees of educational
of any of its activities. Drug and alcohol use, misuse, and abuse are institutions which receive Federal financial assitance.
complex behaviors with many negative outcomes at both the cultural
and the individual levels. This substance policy stands in effect to Title IX Coordinators Responsible for Implementation and
minimize the potentially harmful outcomes related to student learning Enforcement
at Alvin Community College. Students may receive information about rights and grievance
procedures, by contacting the Dean of Students, (281) 756-
College policy prohibiting the unlawful possession, use or distribution 3517. Employees and others may contact the Director of Human
of tobacco, alcohol, illicit and prescription drugs is made available Resources, [phone], at 3110 Mustang Road, Alvin, Texas
to all students through the ACC Student Handbook located on the 77511-4898.
college website or in the annual Student Handbook and Planner
which may be obtained from the Enrollment Services Center, Dean Filing a Grievance
of Students, or the Student Activities Office. The Office of the Dean of Students and the Director of Human
Resources have been given the primary responsibility for responding
Tobacco Policy
to questions about and receiving complaints of sexual harassment
Alvin Community College is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and
or violation of civil rights of students. Students may also address
smokeless tobacco are not allowed in college owned or controlled
their questions or complaints to the department chairperson or other
vehicles, in or around ACC buildings, grounds, or other facilities
college administrative personnel. In such cases, the chairperson or
owned or leased, regardless of location.
the administrator should immediately contact the Dean of Students
Exception: Smoking shall be limited to campus parking lots and
and/or the Director of Human Resources for consultation.
private vehicles parked on College property.
Investigation of a specific complaint of sexual harassment will be G
Standard of Conduct: The college student is considered a
initiated upon submission of a written and signed statement by the e
responsible adult. The student’s enrollment indicates acceptance
student to the Dean of Students. Confidentiality will be maintained to n
of the standards of conduct published in the Student Handbook.
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Sexual Misconduct involved will be protected. Disagreement with the resolution of the r
It is the policy of Alvin Community College to maintain an educational complaint will be handled according to the usual procedures for a
environment free from sexual harassment and intimidation. Sexual grievances as outlined in the Student Handbook. l
harassment is expressly prohibited, and offenders are subject I
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to disciplinary action. “Sexual harassment” is defined as either
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Social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn,
verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, by an employee of r
the college, when: and blogs provide opportunities for students to communicate and m
share information. The college endorses "best practices" which help
(1) submission by a student to such conduct is made
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(2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by a student is
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used as the basis for academic decisions affecting that
Classroom Use of Personal Electronic Devices
student; or
Alvin Community College establishes the right of each faculty
(3) the intended effects to or reasonably foreseeable effect of
member to determine if and how personal electronic devices are
such conduct is to create an intimidating, hostile, or
allowed to be used in the classroom.
offensive environment for the student.
Racial Harassment 1. College instructors may restrict or prohibit the use of personal
It is the policy of Alvin Community College to maintain an academic electronic devices in his or her classroom, lab, or any other
and working environment free from all forms of harassment and instructional setting. An instructor may allow students to use
to insist that all students and employees be treated with dignity, laptops or other devices for taking notes or class work.
respect, and courtesy. Comments or conduct relating to a person's 2. Individual students may be directed to turn off personal
race or ethnic background, which fails to respect the dignity and electronic devices if the devices are not being used for class
feelings of the individual, are unacceptable. Any behavior toward purposes. If the student does not comply, the student may be
a student or employee by an employee, supervisor, or student asked to leave the classroom.
that constitutes racial harassment will not be tolerated. Students 3. In establishing restrictions, instructors must make reasonable
believing that they have been victims of racial harassment should accommodations for students with disabilities in working with
report such incident to the Vice President of Student Affairs. the Office for Disabilities Services.
Employees should report incidents to the Director of Human 4. Students are not permitted to record (whether audio or visual
Resources. Every reported incident of racial harassment will be or both) any part of a class/lab/other session unless explicitly
thoroughly and promptly investigated with the cooperation of the granted permission to do so by the instructor.
person being harassed. 5. Students who fail to comply with an instructor's restrictions
or prohibition will be subject to the Student Discipline and
Title IX - Equal Educational Opportunity Conduct Code as published in the Alvin Community College
"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be Student Handbook or be asked for leave the class.
excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
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Academic Policies & Regulations
Admissions at another institution must obtain approval from the Dean of
Students, 281-756-3517. Returning students who have not
To apply or to request information in person, visit the Enrollment
attended ACC for one or more years must complete a new
Services Center. Correspondence regarding admission should be
admission application.
addressed to the Registrar's Office.
• Graduates from home school programs: Admission
Alvin Community College is an open admission institution. However,
Application, home school transcript verifying graduation
admission to the College does not guarantee admission to specific
date with school official name and signature and THEA,
programs. Some departments require that the student obtain
ACCUPLACER, ASSET or COMPASS test scores.
departmental approval before registering for their programs and
courses, and special requirements may apply.
• Dual Credit, Concurrently enrolled high school students or
Admission to the college is required for admission to all departmental Home School students. Admission Application, Early Admission
programs. See the Admission to Specific Curriculums section. Contract, official high school transcript and THEA, ACCUPLACER,
ASSET or COMPASS test (if not exempt).
Enrollment Services Center
s • Individual approval - includes graduates of non-accredited
n The Enrollment Services Center, located at the front entrance of schools or individuals without a regionally accredited high
o Building A, is a one stop shop for prospective and current students. school diploma or GED: Admission Application and THEA,
i The ESC provides a full range of services which include admission, ACCUPLACER, ASSET or COMPASS test scores.
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l placement testing and GED registration, grant, loan and scholarship Financial Aid Eligibility – Students who gain admission to
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processing, graduation application, enrollment verification, Alvin Community College under Individual Approval status
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transcript requests, student program changes, nontraditional credit but are not eligible to receive federal Title IV grants (includes
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applications, residency reclassifications, data change requests and Pell Grant), loans and work study. Students should visit with
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course withdrawals. an advisor to consider this decision or successfully complete

& the GED prior to college admission.
Admission Requirements
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Out of Country High School Diploma
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Students entering college for the first time must be advised by
Students who earned a high school diploma from an
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c Advising Services. Students should complete testing before their out of country high school may enter Alvin Community
li advising session, or bring TASP, THEA, ACCUPLACER, ASSET College under Individual Approval status. Those who
o or COMPASS scores or proof of Texas Success Initiative (TSI) plan to apply for financial aid must have their transcripts
P exemption to the session (see Testing section). formally translated and evaluated by an approved evaluation

c service (See Evaluation of Previous Education section) OR
i Students must provide the records and/or forms listed under the successfully complete the GED prior to seeking admission
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appropriate category. Personal copies may be used for advising; to the college. This allows admission as a high school
e however, an official copy of test scores must be on file before the graduate.
d student may register. (Note: See also Testing and TSI sections.)
a • International students (Students born in another country who
c Admission Categories are not U.S. citizens or resident aliens): Approval from the Advisor
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for International Students is required. For additional requirements.
• Graduates from accredited high schools: Admission
Call 281/756-3531.
Application,high school transcript with graduation date, and
THEA,TASP, ACCUPLACER, ASSET or COMPASS, test scores.
International Student Regulations
• Students with GED Certificates: Admission Application,GED International students are citizens of a country other than the United
scores and THEA, TASP, ACCUPLACER, ASSET or COMPASS States who have an F-1 or M-1 visa for educational purposes and
test scores. who intend to return to their home country upon completion of their
educational program. International students must carry a minimum
• College transfer students: Admission Application, transcripts of twelve semester hours to meet the requirements of the United
from previous colleges and THEA, TASP, ACCUPLACER, States Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
ASSET or COMPASS test scores. Students on probation or Before any admission action can be taken, international students
must complete and file the following with the Counselor for
suspension must obtain approval from the Dean of Students.
International Students four months prior to the beginning of the
Call 281-756-3517 for an appointment.
semester in which they plan to enroll:
1. A completed application form
• Former ACC students: All returning students must provide current
2. Official transcripts for at least the last four years of second-
transcripts from colleges attended since last attending ACC and
ary school study and for any university-level or other post-
THEA, TASP, ACCUPLACER, ASSET or COMPASS test scores.
secondary school work. These records must list all subjects
Former ACC students on academic probation or suspension
taken,grades earned or examination results in each subject,
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