ACC Regents Approve Equipment Purchases
ACC Regents Approve Equipment Purchases
The Alvin Community College Board of Regents approved equipment purchases for several workforce training programs during their meeting on April 25.
The board unanimously approved a $62,500 contract to purchase a holographic patient simulator for the EMS program. The simulator will utilize both virtual and augmented reality technology for students to practice their skills treating patients.
The purchase was funded by a grant from the Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education program.
Regents also unanimously approved an $86,500 contract for Welding equipment and supplies for students in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice program. The cost for the project will be funded through the TDCJ Post-Secondary Education Reimbursement provision.
The board also:
-approved contract for food services
-approved contract for natural gas supplier
-heard update on Strategic Planning goals
-approved a revision of local policy
-approved hiring an English instructor
-approved monthly financial reports
The board will have its next meeting at 6 p.m. on May 14 at the Nolan Ryan Center.
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Board Recognition 1
ACC regents recognized Human Resources Learning and Organizational Development Specialist Stephen Reynolds, center, for his recent completion of a CliftonStrengths Coach program. Joining him are: regent Vice Chair Jody Droege, left and regent Kam Marvel.
Board Recognition 2
ACC regents recognized Polysomnography adjunct instructor Jordan Rusk, second from left, and Math instructor Jennifer Brazil, third from left, for being recently named winners of the League of Innovation Excellence Award. Joining them are regents Vice Chair Jody Droege, left and regent Kam Marvel
The board unanimously approved a $62,500 contract to purchase a holographic patient simulator for the EMS program. The simulator will utilize both virtual and augmented reality technology for students to practice their skills treating patients.
The purchase was funded by a grant from the Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education program.
Regents also unanimously approved an $86,500 contract for Welding equipment and supplies for students in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice program. The cost for the project will be funded through the TDCJ Post-Secondary Education Reimbursement provision.
The board also:
-approved contract for food services
-approved contract for natural gas supplier
-heard update on Strategic Planning goals
-approved a revision of local policy
-approved hiring an English instructor
-approved monthly financial reports
The board will have its next meeting at 6 p.m. on May 14 at the Nolan Ryan Center.
Photo cutlines
Board Recognition 1
ACC regents recognized Human Resources Learning and Organizational Development Specialist Stephen Reynolds, center, for his recent completion of a CliftonStrengths Coach program. Joining him are: regent Vice Chair Jody Droege, left and regent Kam Marvel.
Board Recognition 2
ACC regents recognized Polysomnography adjunct instructor Jordan Rusk, second from left, and Math instructor Jennifer Brazil, third from left, for being recently named winners of the League of Innovation Excellence Award. Joining them are regents Vice Chair Jody Droege, left and regent Kam Marvel
