Galveston College Logistics program information session is July 13
Are you interested in being part of one of the largest employment sectors in Texas? Is a career in logistics and supply chain management right for you? Would you like more information about the new associate degree and certificates in logistics at Galveston College?
Mark your calendar and make plans to attend an information session hosted by Galveston College Logistics Program Director John Rydlund on Tuesday, July 13, at 10 a.m. in the Galveston College Cheney Student Center Seibel Wing, 4015 Avenue Q, Galveston.
Rydland will discuss the job outlook for logistics careers, highlight the program offered at Galveston College and go over important steps to enroll. He also will discuss the dual-credit program offered at Ball High School, share information on important industry certifications and provide insight on career advancement opportunities for those already in the field.
Crucial to the supply chain of any business, logistics involves the timely delivery of freight and goods from one place to another, as well as the unloading and unpacking of this cargo. Whether by land, air or sea, Galveston, Houston and the Gulf Coast region offer an impressive array of logistical and distribution channels to move goods around the country and the world. Houston is also home to the No. 1 foreign trading port in the U.S. by tonnage and the largest container port on the Gulf Coast making this a capital of global trade.
The Galveston College Logistics program covers the foundational areas of logistics and supply chain and develops students’ abilities to think critically and solve real-world problems. Students learn negotiation tactics and receive exposure to supply chain analytics, both desirable skills for employers.
A two-year Associate of Applied Science degree and Basic, Intermediate and Advanced certificates are available.
For more information, contact Rydlund at (409) 944-1318 or [email protected].
Galveston College Massage Therapy program starts in August
Galveston College will begin the next class of its popular Massage Therapy program in August.
The courses, which are offered through the college’s Continuing Education department, begin Aug. 30 and continue through Dec. 16.
Classes are offered Mondays through Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Charlie Thomas Family Applied Technology Center, 7626 Broadway St., Galveston, Texas.
Fall semester courses include Health and Hygiene, Massage Fundamentals I, Kinesiology, Pathology for Massage, and Reflexology and Chair Massage.
Spring semester courses include Massage Fundamentals II, Anatomy and Physiology for Massage, Therapeutic Modalities, and Business Practices and Ethics.
Students must also enroll in a summer internship program in June or July.
Upon completion of the three-semester program, students will be eligible to take the state board exam.
Download an application for the Massage Therapy program at //gc.edu/massage, or visit the Continuing Education department on the first floor of Moody Hall on the Galveston College campus, 4015 Avenue Q, Galveston.
For more information, call (409) 944-1344 or write to [email protected].
Registration open for free Quickstart+ training programs
Registration is open for Galveston College’s free Quickstart+ training programs in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical technology, beginning July 6.
Funded with a Foundational Skills for Construction Career Pathways Grant, the Quickstart+ programs are designed to help individuals find entry-level jobs in the fast-growing HVAC and electrical industries.
In the eight-week Quickstart+ HVAC Helper and Electrical Helper programs, students will be presented with the basics of a trade, including safety procedures, proper tool usage, regulations, codes and more. They also will receive career counseling and job placement assistance.
Tuition is free for those accepted into the programs. However, students must purchase their own steel-toed boots and personal protective equipment.
An individual applying to a Quickstart+ program must
-be age 18 or older. (Proof of age is required such as driver’s license or birth certificate.)
-be a United States citizen or certified to work in the United States. (A Social Security
card or original I-9 documentation is required.)
-meet United States military Selective Service registration requirements, if male.
(Student must present Registration Acknowledgment Card at the time of enrollment.)
-have access to a working computer and the internet.
-have steel-toed boots and personal protective equipment (mask or face covering).
Following acceptance into the program, the applicant must meet with the job placement navigator and bring required documents.
For more information, please visit https://gc.edu/continuing-education/quickstartplus/ and contact Sharon Pagan at (409) 944-1410 or [email protected].
Galveston College announces spring 2021 honor students
Students named to the President’s List, Vice President’s List and Dean’s List for spring 2021 at Galveston College have been announced. Combined, the group has 282 students.
The three lists recognize students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of study.
The President’s List includes students who have a 3.9 semester grade-point average or better. The Vice President’s List includes students who have a grade-point average of 3.6 but less than 3.9. The Dean’s List includes students who have a grade point average of 3.2 but less than 3.6.
Students are listed by designation, state and hometown.
President’s List
Texas
Teresa Wilmering, Anna
Morgan Ambler, Austin
Aspyn Grossman, Bullard
Josie Ashmore, Carrollton
Evan Cameron, Conroe
Nicholas Cortinas, Dickinson
Sarah Niccum, Dickinson
Baylee Adams, Flint
Makinzie Tomascik, Franklin
Michael Faber, Friendswood
Katherine Albares, Galveston
Rohan Balasubramanian, Galveston
Daniela Barragan, Galveston
Victor Benavides, Galveston
Oscar Carrillo, Galveston
Morgan Chaljub, Galveston
William Clore, Galveston
Sarina Contreras, Galveston
Stannesha Davis, Galveston
Grant Davison, Galveston
Ronaldo De la Garza, Galveston
Svitlana Domingo, Galveston
Creed Fisher, Galveston
Ethan Fox, Galveston
Oscar Fuentes, Galveston
Claira Garcia, Galveston
Maria Garcia, Galveston
Amber Garen, Galveston
Nicky Giron, Galveston
Daniel Golan, Galveston
William Golliday, Galveston
Trevor Grace, Galveston
Bailey Graham, Galveston
Eusebio Guerra, Galveston
Miguel Guzman, Galveston
Barbara Harbaugh, Galveston
Jillian Hester, Galveston
Leah Hewitt, Galveston
Mariella Huerta, Galveston
Sofia Ixcotoyac, Galveston
Anupama Kandel, Galveston
William Kanost, Galveston
Gagandeep Kaur, Galveston
Marcus Landers, Galveston
William Livanec, Galveston
Kaleyah Malveaux, Galveston
Mandy McDaniel, Galveston
Kelly Nicholas, Galveston
Reece Ogden, Galveston
Kiara Ortiz, Galveston
Michael Rabinowitz, Galveston
Laura Ramirez, Galveston
Lilia Ramirez, Galveston
Kate Ramos, Galveston
Kyra Ramos, Galveston
Yasmine Rawas, Galveston
Migdalia Rodriguez, Galveston
Christine Salinas, Galveston
Jesus Salinas-Garcia, Galveston
Jimena Sanchez, Galveston
Noa Seigel, Galveston
Taghrid Shreidi, Galveston
Renard Simmons, Galveston
Caleb Smith, Galveston
Elahe Tabibzadegan, Galveston
Kyle Tan, Galveston
Savannah Wilkinson, Galveston
Erica Williams, Galveston
Jaelyn Williams, Galveston
Angelina Woods, Galveston
Jayme Yeager, Galveston
John Yeager, Galveston
Isabella Botello, Itasca
Laura Perez, Jarrell
Antony Hernandez, La Marque
Holly Agee, La Vernia
Corey Lanier, League City
Santosh Soule, League City
Brittney Wingate, League City
Haley Henderson, Leander
Dana Holst, Liberty
Odette Lopez, Lufkin
Lauren Vacker, Lumberton
Itzel Espinoza, Mc Gregor
David Melendez, Mckinney
Kiana Kieffer, Needville
Madison Murdock, Orange
Jason Dyess, Paris
Keila Fuentes, Pasadena
Marisa Velasquez, Pearland
Kendall Florence, Port Bolivar
Everett Williams, Port Bolivar
Wendy Ormand, San Antonio
Robert Preshong, San Antonio
Angela Cantu, Texas City
Jodie Chapman, Texas City
Gerard Dorsey, Texas City
David Gage, Texas City
Matthew McDaniel, Texas City
Taylor McDaniel, Texas City
Kristi Montemayor, Texas City
Olena Reading, Texas City
Tracy Rios, Texas City
Hunter Green, Vidor
Tionna Gibson, Webster
Amber Alexander, Whitehouse
Illinois
Kenna Skepnek, Algonquin
New Hampshire
Lazer Axelman, Hooksett
New York
Jake Murciano, Roslyn
Vice President’s List
Texas
Shelli Darnell, Alvin
Travis Phelps, Alvin
Michael Lee, Beaumont
Hallie Gloor, Blanco
Caitlin Denison, Bridge City
Bryan Kuhn, Carrollton
Connor Kaiser, College Station
Cassie Sartain, Conroe
Anthony Gross, Cypress
Jordan Rasmussen, Dayton
Tammy Walker, Deer Park
Dora Martinez-Ruiz, Friendswood
Ashley Silvas, Fulshear
Jordan Alcala, Galveston
Dazlin Allen, Galveston
Gabriel Arroyo, Galveston
Samuel Bell, Galveston
Ameerah Ben-Aissa, Galveston
Basel Chreidi, Galveston
Adonia Collins, Galveston
Kodiak Cox, Galveston
Jennifer Escalante Prieto, Galveston
Britney Fletcher, Galveston
Arleth Flores, Galveston
Bennett Gonzales, Galveston
Michelle Gonzales, Galveston
Curtis Gundrum, Galveston
Madeline Haver, Galveston
Lindsey Hernandez, Galveston
Paula Jackson, Galveston
Audrey Johnson, Galveston
Victoria Johnson, Galveston
Alexis Labao, Galveston
William Leopold, Galveston
Corbin Linton, Galveston
Gabriela Lopez, Galveston
Diego Lopez-Fuentes, Galveston
Selso Loubet, Galveston
Mary Moore, Galveston
Cierra Nelson, Galveston
Sarah Nonmacher, Galveston
Rebecca O’Rourke, Galveston
Richard Perez, Galveston
Anna Richardson, Galveston
Katherine Rivera, Galveston
Jaime Saenz, Galveston
Mouhamadou Seye, Galveston
Benjamin Shelton, Galveston
Jully Singh, Galveston
Vividiana Solis, Galveston
Joseph Terrell, Galveston
Amanda Thomas, Galveston
Katherine Walker, Galveston
Valerie Wilmeth, Galveston
Kristin Thomason, Hitchcock
Bailey Groom, Hooks
Alyssa Castellano, Houston
Chasity Kambitsch, Houston
Madeline Knapp, Huntsville
Amanda Pyle, Huntsville
John Bissaillon, Katy
Lacey White, Kemah
Pablo Carcano Martinez, La Marque
Jessica Curtis, La Marque
Julianne Jones, La Marque
Mariah Leras, La Marque
Ingrid Senegal, La Marque
Kayla Kerr, League City
Ty Luper, League City
Javier Rodriguez, League City
Kristi Louvier, Lumberton
Britney Norman, Lumberton
Tyran Norris, Pearland
Jada Nolasco, Port Bolivar
Daishja Dorman, Rosenberg
Julian Bustillos, Round Rock
Joseph Barber, Sweeny
Trayvon Cotton, Texas City
Lauren Guillen, Texas City
Kyle Mathis, Texas City
Moneisha Williams, Texas City
Julian Montoya, Vidor
Massachusetts
Charles Jenness, Brookline
Dean’s List
Texas
Savana Pendergast, Bayou Vista
Sarah Davis, Baytown
Sarah Wingate, Baytown
Hunter Zaragoza, Bryan
Joseph George, Carrollton
Matthew Perez, Channelview
Mariluz McGrath, Clute
Tyler McClosky, Cypress
Olivia Yargo, Cypress
Andres Perez, Dallas
Zachary Young, Deer Park
Kayla Clark, Dickinson
Charles Peacock, Dickinson
Brandon Quinonez, Dickinson
Avorie Williams, Dickinson
Wendy Jardine, Freeport
Joseph Alexander, Galveston
Sabrina Allen, Galveston
Oswaldo Alonso, Galveston
Giuliana Araujo, Galveston
Jocelyn Avila, Galveston
Alexandra Benitez Briseno, Galveston
Mary Breitbach, Galveston
Jamari Crooks, Galveston
Bailey Daniel, Galveston
Zachary Dean, Galveston
Alyssa Dill, Galveston
Kurt Dillon, Galveston
Connor Dykstra, Galveston
Xavier Esquivel Arevalo, Galveston
Derrick Forsythe, Galveston
Lukas Frers, Galveston
Eyleen Fuentes, Galveston
David Garcia, Galveston
Brijha Gibson Nunes, Galveston
Kinara Cali Gibson Nunes, Galveston
Braden Hebert, Galveston
Chet Henry, Galveston
Gustavo Hernandez, Galveston
Rory Hinton, Galveston
Tobi Holthusen, Galveston
Leah Johnson, Galveston
Kristin Kaufman, Galveston
Michael Keltz, Galveston
Rachel Leyva, Galveston
Yariza Lopez, Galveston
Bruno Martinez, Galveston
Kamille Martinez, Galveston
Natalia Martinez, Galveston
Shannon Mathers, Galveston
Ma Noviz Nevarez, Galveston
Cayleigh Reznikoff, Galveston
Erick Rodriguez, Galveston
Andre Sellers, Galveston
Hannah Sendejas, Galveston
Dazjah Shannon, Galveston
Raoul Simmons, Galveston
Grace Smith, Galveston
Kahley Smith, Galveston
Anakin Thacker, Galveston
Bryanna Tovar, Galveston
Aliyah Vidales, Galveston
Ter’nique Wells-Webb, Galveston
Bailey Westhause, Galveston
Taylor Westmoreland, Galveston
Brianna White, Galveston
Jolie Edwards, Gonzales
Sarah Reyna, Hitchcock
Leslie Simpton, Hitchcock
Steven Bowman, Houston
Amalie Coker, La Marque
Michaela Helms, La Marque
Soledad Juarez, La Marque
Victoria Saunders, La Marque
Jeeshia Bacarinas Selerio, League City
Clay Erwin, League City
Blake Garrison, League City
Robert Reeves, League City
John Hamilton, Liberty Hill
Kennedy Onuoha, Missouri City
Abby Anderson, Orange
Blake Martin, Pasadena
Adam Jacobsen, Richmond
Marcus Arce, San Antonio
Chelsea Burnett, Santa Fe
Amanda Rodriguez, South Houston
Arce Cisneros, Texas City
Jacqueline Lawrence, Texas City
Frederick Spradley, Texas City
Latoishia Smith, Woodway
Galveston College Law Enforcement Academy celebrates graduations
The Galveston College Law Enforcement Academy recently celebrated the graduations of Class 6 of its full-time, daytime program and Class 34 of its evening program with virtual ceremonies for family members, co-workers and friends.
Crystal Robinson, director of the Law Enforcement Academy, served as master of ceremonies and commended the work of the program instructors and the cadets, congratulating the graduates as they launched their careers.
Instructor Bart Stephenson presented special awards for marksmanship and academic achievement.
Class 6D award recipients included Cadet Sam Kayal, Top Gun award for the best marksmanship on the firing range, and Cadet Ethan Torres, top academic achievement award.
Cadet Kevin Anderson received both the Top Gun marksmanship award and the top academic achievement award for Class 34.
Galveston College is now accepting applications for its Law Enforcement Academy for 2021-2022.
The Galveston College Law Enforcement Academy’s seventh full-time day program will run Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for one semester. Classes begin July 26. Graduation will be in December 2021.
The Galveston College Law Enforcement Academy’s 35th evening program will run Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., beginning Aug. 2. The program runs for two semesters. Graduation is set for May 2022.
The deadline to apply for the day or evening program is June 30.
More than 450 cadets have graduated from Galveston College’s Law Enforcement Academy since it began in 1987. Many of those graduates have gone on to join county law enforcement agencies and police departments across Texas.
The 740-hour law enforcement academy is designed for those who are seeking certification as a Texas peace officer from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE.)
For more information on the Galveston College Law Enforcement Academy, contact Crystal Robinson, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Academy program director, at (409) 944-1331 or [email protected], or instructor Bart Stephenson at (409) 944-1263 or [email protected].
Students also can visit the Law Enforcement Academy office in Room 323 of the Mary Moody Northen Center on the Galveston College campus, 4015 Avenue Q, Galveston, Texas, or online at https://gc.edu/criminal-justice-law-enforcement.
Graduates of Class 34 of the Galveston College Law Enforcement Academy include (front row from left) Benjamen Cohan, Keren Chapman, Reynol Lopez, Kevin Anderson, Shamael Ruiz, Law Enforcement Academy Program Director Crystal Robinson, (back row) instructor Bart Stephenson, Andrew Moffet, Alyssa Dale, Geria Brown, Johnathan Aucoin, John Perry, Wesley Hurt and instructor Sgt. Billy Kilburn, Galveston County Sheriff’s Office.
Graduates of Galveston College Law Enforcement Academy Class 6D include (front row from left) Wesley Divine, Britnni Love, Meghan Bilbrey and Felicia Barrienties, (back row from left) instructor Bart Stephenson, Andy Duhon, Zachary Williams, Sam Kayal and Crystal Robinson, program director of the Law Enforcement Academy.
Dr. Cissy Matthews receives Lindle Grigsby Leadership Award from Texas Association of College Technical Educators
Dr. Cissy Matthews, vice president of instruction at Galveston College, recently received the Lindle Grigsby Leadership Award from the Texas Association of College Technical Educators.
The Lindle Grigsby Leadership Award was created in 2012 to recognize one of the association’s members who has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and dedication to the organization. The award was presented to Lindle Grigsby the first year for his many years of dedication and service to TACTE.
The recipient must be a current member of TACTE and an individual who has demonstrated the following characteristics:
initiative and competence in accomplishing the goals and tasks of career and technical
education;
forethought in providing a vision for the future;
models community college instructional leadership that inspires others;
implementation of student success strategies; and
dedication to local and state issues related to career and technical education.
Dr. Mathews has more than 20 years of experience in career and technical education (CTE). She started in CTE as an emergency medical services faculty member at College of the Mainland in Texas City in 1998. Later, she became the dean of workforce and continuing education at COM. While in this role, the college implemented several new CTE programs, particularly in allied health areas.
Since Dr. Matthews joined Galveston College, where about 40 percent of the programs and enrollments are related to career and technical education, the college has added many CTE programs, including Cosmetology, Electrical and Electronics Technology, Computer and Network Administration, Surgical Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Instrumentation Technology and Logistics. In 2019, the college added its first bachelor’s degree – a Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Management, which allows graduates with associate degrees in allied health fields to pursue a fully online bachelor’s degree at the cost of a community college education.
Dr. Matthews joined TACTE in 2002 and served as president from 2013-2015. In addition to serving on the board of directors, she served two terms as treasurer and on conference planning committees and various other committees that support, encourage, and advocate for career and technical education.
“Dr. Matthews is responsible for the majority of the people that currently serve on the TACTE board through either individual recruitment or through her continued service as the chair of the TACTE Election Committee,” said Alexander Okwonna, president of TACTE in announcing the award.
“She has always been and continues to be a shining example of CTE loyalty, love and service.”
Galveston College celebrates dual-credit graduates
Galveston College celebrated its seven dual-credit graduates from Ball High School who received their associate degrees during the college’s virtual commencement on May 14 with a drive-through graduation ceremony at Galveston College on May 24.
This is a record number of dual-credit graduates in one semester at Galveston College.
The Galveston College dual-credit graduates will graduate from Ball High School on Wednesday, June 2, with their high school diplomas.
Galveston College Student Government Association President Maia Adolphs, a dual-credit
senior at BHS, and Priscilla Culver, dual-credit student success advisor, recently
met with Galveston Independent School District Superintendent Jerry Gibson and the
BHS graduation team, and BHS Principal Joseph Pillar and school district personnel
have approved recognition of the dual-credit graduates with associate degree cords
at the BHS graduation ceremony on Wednesday.
Congratulations to the 2021 dual-credit graduates:
Maia Z. Adolphs
Kelsey A. Barillas
Lily Benavidez
Isabella Corrales
Gabriella Lopez
Kayla E. Olguin
Abigayle Pruns
For photos of all of the dual-credit graduates and the celebration, please click here.
Galveston College library website is featured as model site
The Galveston College David Glenn Hunt Memorial Library website has been featured on Springshare Buzz as one of the academic examples by Simplified Design without a lot of coding requirements.
Springshare is the vendor for the Galveston College library’s libguides, room reservations, chat, event registrations and many other services. As stated on the page, the website is built from a LibGuide using LibGuides CMS (content management system).
The library website was designed, created and is maintained by Telishia “Tee” Mickens, director of library and learning resources. The website build started in summer 2019 and the site went live in fall 2019.
“Libraries are hubs for knowledge, research and so much more,” Mickens said. “The library website gives users an online experience to access library resources with the same value as they would find walking through the doors.”
The library website allows users to easily locate resources, find the newest resources and services offered, participate in virtual events and displays, virtually connect with the library team through Chat Reference and more.
The library website has had 38,094 views since 2019, with an average of 1,800 views a month.
All 10 Spring Grads of Quickstart+ HVAC Helper Program Pass EPA Section 608 Universal Exam
Under the instructional leadership of Karen Alsept, all 10 graduates of the Galveston College Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Quickstart+ Helper program passed their EPA Section 608 Universal certification exam at the completion of their training on April 9.
Those receiving their certifications include Andrew Quintana, Alex Neal, Efrain Garza, Yulianna Perez, Ramses Flores Demetrio, Andre Perry, Joshua Marshall, Ronald Cokins, Zachary Folse and Leonardo Morales.
Sharon Pagan, grant manager, said graduate Ronald Cokins was employed by SCR Services, and Flores Demetrio was hired by Miles Cooling and Heating of Pasadena. Efrain Garza is currently completing a five-week paid internship with Waffle House Restaurants, and Andre Perry was employed by R and L Remodeling in La Marque.
Funded with a Foundational Skills for Construction Career Pathways Grant. the Quickstart+ programs are designed to help individuals find entry-level jobs in the fast-growing HVAC and electrical industries.
In the eight-week programs, students will be presented with the basics of a trade, including safety procedures, proper tool usage, regulations, codes and more. They also will receive career counseling and job placement assistance.
Tuition is free for those accepted into the programs. However, students must purchase their own steel-toed boots and personal protective equipment.
An individual applying to a Quickstart program must
• be age 18 or older. (Proof of age is required such as driver’s license or birth
certificate.)
• be a United States citizen or certified to work in the United States. (A Social
Security card or original I-9 documentation is required.)
• meet United States Military Selective Service registration requirements, if male.
(Student must present Registration Acknowledgment Card at the time of enrollment.)
• have a working computer and internet access.
• have steel-toed boots and personal protective equipment (mask or face covering).
Following acceptance into the program, the applicant must meet with the job placement navigator and bring required documents.
For more information, please visit https://gc.edu/continuing-education/quickstartplus/ and contact Sharon Pagan at [email protected].
Above: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) instructor Karen Alsept stands proudly with her 10 Quickstart+ HVAC Helper students who all passed their EPA Section 608 Universal certification exam at the completion of their training on April 9. Pictured left to right are Andrew Quintana, instructor Karen Alsept, Alex Neal, Efrain Garza, Yulianna Perez, Ramses Flores Demetrio, Andre Perry, Joshua Marshall, Ronald Cokins, Zachary Folse and Leonardo Morales.
Galveston College board moves forward with PBK Architects for Nursing and Health Sciences Education building project
The Galveston Community College District Board of Regents, in a special session on April 7, authorized Dr. Myles Shelton, president, to negotiate a contract with PBK Architects, Inc., of Houston for architectural and engineering services for the construction of a new nursing and health sciences education building on the main campus.
The college received 13 responses to its request for qualifications for architectural and engineering services. Of those 13, the five firms scoring the highest were invited to make presentations for review.
In addition, the board approved proposals for landscape and architecture planning and design services for the main campus and for the Charlie Thomas Family Applied Technology Center from Elizabeth Austin Associates of The Woodlands. The proposals will take the projects from schematic design and construction documentation to oversight of installation.
Dr. Shelton said campus landscaping at both locations sustained considerable damage as a result of the February winter storm, and college staff will not know the exact extent of the damage for another month or so until the plants break their winter dormancy and begin to grow – or in some cases, not grow.
The board also decided to meet on April 27 at 4:30 p.m. to review and discuss proposals for bond financial adviser services.
Above: Galveston College Regent Carroll Sunseri looks at a virtual rendering of a nursing and health sciences building at another institution at the April 7 special board meeting.