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Highlights for 2011-2012 Academic Year • 100% Success. The General Education Development Program meets all 11 performance measures that determine program funding and certification with 100% compliance. Objective 1.2 • Expanding Northwest. The General Education Development Program begins offering classes at the College’s Northwest Center in Calallen to provide greater access to residents in the surrounding area. Objective 1.4
• Collaboration Is Key. College President Dr. Mark Escamilla presents “Collaboration,” a program on forging alliances for effective leadership during the American Association of Community College’s Leadership Suite: Future Leaders Institute “Aspire to Go Higher.” Objective 4.3
August 2012 • Nursing Chair. Dr. Evangeline DeLeon, RN and Professor of Nurse Education, becomes the new Chair of the College’s Department of Nurse Education. Objective 3.2 • National Influence. The College receives a $777,800 National Science Foundation Advanced Technology Education grant for the South Texas Aviation Maintenance Technician Education Project focused on developing Web-enabled, interactive educational materials and professional development materials. Objective 2.3
• New State Director. The Texas Restaurant Association Educational Foundation elects Lisa Pollakis, Assistant Professor of Restaurant Management, to their Board of Directors, which administers the Texas ProStart Program for high school students preparing for careers in the restaurant industry. Objective 3.2
• 100% Pass Rate. The Radiologic Technology Class of 2012, 17 students, achieves a 100% pass rate on the national certification exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Objective 1.1 • Giving Back. Thirteen Culinary Arts students donate their final projects—a variety of 50 different artisan breads—to Metro Ministries with CEO and Executive Director Patty Clark accepting the baked gifts. Objective 4.1
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I was born with a profound hearing impairment. I’ve always loved food and cooking while growing up. Since coming to school, I’ve discovered a talent not only for culinary, but pastry as well, so I’m a double major. I couldn’t have asked for a better school. A lot of the students have been very supportive of me, and the instructors are very involved in making sure students make progress. – Vernon McNece Culinary Arts major