Student with disability needed help, and third floor could not hear alarm.
By Will Underhill and Sami Parman in News
Fire alarms sounded and flashed, driving students from Moody Learning Center at about 10 a.m. Feb. 1.
There was no fire. Smoke detectors on the seventh floor were set off by a blueberry muffin left unattended in a microwave.
Ironically, Dr. Nancy Roell was preparing a lesson titled "Mistakes Winners Don't Make" in Room 700A for the Gateway to College program when she left her breakfast on overtime.
Review begins one month after city is overcharged by airport contractor.
By Martin Herrera in News
The public will get their first glimpse into how the Alamo Community College District is managing its $450 million bond projects when an internal audit report is released in April.
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By Ryan Johnston in News
The sound of laughing children running around the playground at Travis Elementary may soon come to an end.
The San Antonio Independent School District has reported declines in its enrollment over the past decade and is considering closing six schools, including Travis.
By Ava Bustos in News
A security guard for the San Pedro Branch Library got into a scuffle with a man breaking into a midnight blue Mustang convertible about 6 p.m. Tuesday in the metered parking lot at West Myrtle Street and San Pedro Avenue across the from this college.
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People who want to be placed on the ballot can file starting Monday.
By Joyce Flores in News
Election season is in full swing and that includes the Alamo Community College District.
Four trustee positions will be up for grabs May 10, including the position left vacant by former District 3 trustee Jennifer Ramos.
The positions for trustees of Districts 4, 8 and 9 also are available.
Weather delays completion of the $33.2 million building.
By Lauren Nichole Barrera in News
The nursing and allied health building is set to open its doors Aug. 8, President Robert Zeigler said Feb. 1.
Zeigler anticipated the building would be up and running in July, but rain temporarily halted construction.
A bond issue passed in November 2005 approved $450 million for the Alamo Community College District for renovation and new construction.
By Ryan Johnston in News
Mind your manners was the primary message of a district services survey.
According to a survey conducted by Staff Council, employees in the financial aid and bursar's office could use some customer service training.
During the Staff Council meeting Tuesday, President-Elect Cynthia Hernandez updated survey results.
The district has purchased 60 acres of land off Interstate 35 South near Von Ormy.
By Johnny Deosdade in News
A total of $600,000 has been allocated for the design of a first responders training facility, which will be a home base for the fire science and emergency medical services programs at this college.
The Alamo Community College District has purchased 60 acres of land off Interstate 35 South just south of Von Ormy for this facility.
By Yubhya Garcia in News
The career service center offers mock interviews to help students with interviewing skills and résumé presentation.
Melissa Sutherland, career services unit leader, said the staff help students who want to interview for a particular type of job or who want to practice interviewing for any job.
By Joyce Flores in News
In March, Dr. Thomas S. Cleary will be joining the Alamo Community College District as the new vice chancellor for planning, performance and information systems.
Cleary has been the vice president for planning and institutional effectiveness for Manatee Community College in Bradenton, Fla.
Moody Learning Center, Nail Technical Center and the nursing education building will be getting a facelift.
By Joyce Flores in News
In the fall, renovation of the nursing education building, Moody Learning Center and Nail Technical Center begins.
The board of trustees had hoped that the renovations would be funded by the $450 million bond passed in 2005, but inflation caused the projects to be deferred.
By Ryan Johnston in News
The length of employee suspension with or without pay animated Faculty Senate's Wednesday meeting.
Members' concerns centered on a lack of a general timeline for suspensions and how long they had to go before the administration board for punishment. They also questioned the legality of denying a salary increase to an employee.
Compensation is almost a full dollar above minimum wage, and requirements are simple.
By Jason Wallace in News
Being paid to take notes almost sounds too good to be true, but Delia DeLuna, a student services assistant with disability support services, makes it possible with her slogan: "Earn while you learn."
The requirements to be a note-taker for the office are simple and the compensation is almost a full dollar above minimum wage for eligible students.
Religious and economic factors involved in the abolition of slave trade.
By Regis L. Roberts in News
Jan. 1 marked the 200th anniversary of the beginning of a long road to the abolition of an institution whose legacy of race relations America still struggles with.
The trading of slaves from Africa to the United States was formally ended Jan. 1, 1808.
History Professor Carol Keller, who has been discussing slavery with her classes this week, said it is important to reflect on this period in history, especially during Black History Month.
By Regis L. Roberts in News
NASA is planning a new exploration mission, but instead of exploring a far-away heavenly body, it is setting its sights on Texas community college students.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration will be welcoming students to participate in its Community College Aerospace Scholars Program.
Extensive ESL program draws international students to this college.
By Ashley Luis in News
This college has 260 international students from 60 countries contributing to a diverse environment.
The top three countries represented here are Mexico with 38 students, South Korea with 29 students and Vietnam with 25 students.
The number of international students here has been consistent for the past five years, said Suzanna Borawski, coordinator of international student services.
By Ryan Johnston in News
Alumni of this college came dressed in warm attire to accommodate the chilly weather at the reorganization meeting for the Alumni Association Jan. 24.
President Robert Zeigler started off the meeting apologizing for bringing the alumni in a cold room on a cold evening with a slight laugh.
By Ashley Luis in News
Eduardo Conrado, director of international programs for the Alamo Community College District, retired Jan. 31 after a 45-year career in education.
Conrado, 65, was the director of international programs for 14 years. In the last five years, Conrado obtained and administered $8 million for international programs development, according to information provided by that office.
By Stephanie Mikneus in News
Students in Free Enterprise, known as SIFE, will compete in an anti-piracy competition to raise awareness of the illegal practice of downloading music and movies.
SIFE is a nonprofit national organization that helps students learn market economics, finances, business ethics, sustainability and skills for success in a free enterprise system in a real working situation, according to the SIFE Web site at www.
Clinical research management training now available at Northwest Vista.
By William Underhill in News
In a new program at Northwest Vista College, students learn how to manage research studies involving human subjects in the development of drugs, medical devices and human vaccines.
This program can prepare students for a career in a growing field of employment in San Antonio.
Northeast Lakeview College working with VIA to get service.
By Monte Ashqar in News
Nondriving students who plan to enroll at the new Northeast Lakeview College campus might have a problem because VIA Metropolitan Transit does not provide bus service to that college.
The college is located near Kitty Hawk Road and Loop 1604. The college's address is 1201 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City.
By Jason B. Hogan in News
During a regular meeting on Jan. 21, the Alamo Community College board approved St. Philip's College for a $1.5 million fund geared toward the school's public relations office.
Matari Jones-Gunter, director of public relations for St. Philip's, explained the reward by the ACCD board is not to be confused as a fund strictly for their office.
By Monte Ashqar in News
According to the 2007-08 San Antonio College Bulletin, smoking is prohibited on campus except for parking lots.
The district became smoke-free in August 2007, through a gradual process that started in 2005, including this campus.
"Smoking is not permitted on the San Antonio College campus, except in the parking lots, where smokers are responsible for using the receptacles," the bulletin reads on page 70.
St. Philips's low nursing test passage rate results in conditional status and reassignment of faculty.
By Joyce Flores in News
St. Philip's College President Adena Loston gave a report on the status of the associate degree in nursing mobility program to the Alamo Community College Board of Trustees Jan. 22.
The ADN mobility program is a program that allows licensed vocational nurses to study to become registered nurses.
Illustration design track replaces game design training.
By Natalie Olivares in News
The visual arts and technology department's graphic arts program has acquired a new name - digital design.
The name was changed in the fall "to keep up in relation to the industry," Chair Richard Arredondo said.
Once a year a professional advisory committee, a group of professionals from local industries related to the visual arts and technology fields, meets to discuss issues related to budget, funding, hardware and software, curriculum and student development, he said.
By Shaneen Y. Johnson in News
Community members who have time to spare and have a love for children, the Child Advocates San Antonio (CASA) need your help.
The organization's flier states, "CASA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of abused and neglected children in Bexar County through court-appointed volunteers advocating for services and placement in safe, permanent homes.
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