Galveston College sets dates, times for summer, fall in-person registration
Limited in-person registration for the summer and fall 2020 semesters will open at Galveston College on Monday, June 1, in the one-stop student services center on the first floor of Moody Hall on the college’s main campus at 4015 Avenue Q.
Registration dates and times will be 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, June 1-2; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, June 3-5; and 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, June 8-11. The last day for summer I registration is June 3. Late registration ends June 5.
Summer I classes begin Monday, June 8. Summer II classes start July 13. Fall 2020 classes begin Aug. 31.
All summer credit and noncredit classes will be delivered online, with the exception of certain technical courses and programs that require hands-on instruction that cannot be delivered online but can be delivered face to face in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
Examples of programs that may require hands-on or face-to-face instruction include shop, laboratory and clinical segments of courses and programs in health science, nursing, emergency medical services, law enforcement, welding and other applied technology areas.
All individuals entering campus buildings are expected to use a facial mask or face covering. In addition, those entering campus buildings will be screened for signs of COVID-19 and temperature.
Once inside campus facilities, faculty, staff, students and visitors are expected to maintain an appropriate social distance, as well as to continue to use facial masks or face coverings as appropriate and in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
“Our focus at Galveston College continues to be on the safety of our students, faculty, staff and community,” said Dr. Myles Shelton, president. “We will continue to comply with all appropriate CDC guidelines, as well as the directives of state and local officials, as we prepare for a very gradual and systematic transition back to on-campus work.”
Registration for summer and fall classes will continue online throughout the summer. College faculty and staff will work remotely through July 31.
In order to plan coursework for the summer and fall, current and new students should contact the Counseling and Advising Center at [email protected].
To view the summer and fall 2020 schedule of classes, visit https://gc.edu/admissions/course-schedule/.
New students can apply for admission at applytexas.org.
For more information on admission to the college, contact the Galveston College Office of Admissions at (409) 944-1230 or [email protected].
Galveston Community College District Board of Regents to meet May 13
The Board of Regents of the Galveston Community College District will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, in Room 220, Moody Hall, Galveston College, 4015 Avenue Q, Galveston, Texas.
Prior to the regular meeting, the Nominating Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. in Room 220 of Moody Hall.
Meeting agendas are here.
Galveston College announces new EMS Professional certificate and alternative AAS in EMS
Galveston College officials recently announced the addition of a new Emergency Medical Services Professional certificate and alternative Associate of Applied Science degree program for paramedics who are seeking to advance in their careers.
The 21 credit-hour EMS Professional certificate is designed to prepare certified paramedics for entry into management, education or supervisory positions in EMS and fire organizations.
The program is a completely online professional course plan.
EMS Professional certificate graduates can add coursework in a subsequent semester or semesters to obtain the Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services.
“This new program accomplishes a big need in the EMS profession,” said Brian Ayres, director of the Emergency Medical Services program at Galveston College. “There are many paramedics in the workforce who did not have an option to complete their AAS EMS degree. Many EMS programs throughout the state and country do not have degree options leaving these students with no ability to complete their AAS. This program solves that problem and provides the education needed to qualify for advancement in promotional opportunities.”
In this program, not only are paramedics able to achieve their AAS degree, but also obtain certifications in Critical Care, EMS Instructor, Supervision/Management, EMS Safety and Disaster Response.
“The EMS profession needs more leaders, and the Galveston College EMS program now has a program in place to educate and develop future leaders for the EMS profession,” Ayres said.
Galveston College is a leading provider of Emergency Medical Services education in the Gulf Coast region, offering the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Emergency Medical Services, as well as the Emergency Medical Technician Basic, EMT Advanced, Paramedic, Critical Care and EMS Professional certificates.
For more information, visit the Galveston College website at www.gc.edu/ems or contact Brian Ayres, program director, at [email protected].
Above: Vice President of Instruction Dr. Cissy Matthews and Emergency Medical Services Program Director Brian Ayres showcase the college’s EMS training unit donated by Clear Lake Emergency Medical Services. The college has expanded its EMS program with the addition of an EMS professional certificate and alternative degree for paramedics who are seeking to advance in their careers.
Galveston College to offer Associate of Applied Science in Instrumentation Technology
Galveston College has received approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Associate of Applied Science in Instrumentation Technology.
The 60 credit-hour program is designed to prepare graduates for employment as entry-level instrumentation technicians in chemical plants, oil refineries, electrical power plants and water treatment facilities.
The program will include three stackable Instrumentation Technology certificates: Basic (16 hours), Intermediate (32 hours) and Advanced (45 hours).
Initial enrollment is expected to be 20 students with courses delivered through a combination of face-to-face, hybrid and laboratory instruction.
According to Texas Workforce Commission data projections, employment of instrumentation technicians in the Gulf Coast region is expected to increase by 16 percent from 2016 to 2026. The average hourly salary for instrumentation technicians ranges from $20 to $67 an hour.
The program was approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in December 2019.
For more information on the AAS and certificates in Instrumentation Technology, please contact Martin Crichlow, student success adviser at [email protected].
Galveston College library services available online
Galveston College readies for Mardi Gras
On Saturday, Feb. 15, Galveston College students, faculty and staff will participate in the 33rd Annual Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Mardi Gras parade, which begins at 12 p.m. and runs from 57th and Seawall to the Strand Historic District.
Also on Saturday, students, faculty and staff will participate in the Krewe of Gambrinus’ 31st Annual King Gambrinus Lights Up the Night parade, which starts at 6 p.m. at 4500 Seawall Blvd. and proceeds downtown through the Strand Historic District.
Click here to view the parade route.
According to the City of Galveston, the island’s 109th Mardi Gras celebration begins Friday, Feb. 14, and continues until Feb. 25, or Fat Tuesday. Both weekends are packed with parades, parties and, of course, beads.
The 10-day event is expected to draw more than 300,000 attendees for masked balls, balcony parties, parades and concerts.
This island-style Mardi Gras has plenty of personality. There’s the classic revelry found in the heart of Galveston’s historic downtown district, where the bulk of festivities takes place, and also family-friendly events and parades along the Seawall.
To view the concert schedule, confirm parade routes and times, purchase tickets for ticketed events and venues, or to become a vendor, please visit the official Mardi Gras! Galveston website at http://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/.
To view the complete list of Mardi Gras street closures, safety reminders and transportation information, visit the City of Galveston website here.
For more information on Galveston College’s participation in Mardi Gras activities, contact Associate Vice President for Student Services Ron Crumedy at [email protected].
Galveston College Theatre sets 10-Minute Play Festival
The Galveston College Theatre department will present its third 10-Minute Play Festival Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7 and 8, in Room 207 of the Fine Arts building on the Galveston College campus at 4015 Avenue Q, Galveston, Texas.
The showcase will include staged readings of six original 10-minute plays written by Galveston College students, faculty and community members.
“We hope you will join us for the premiere of these playwrights’ new works,” said Liz Lacy, program coordinator for the Performing Arts at Galveston College.
Playwrights include Stephany Blair, Shelly Downes, Alyssa Gudz, Destiny Montemayor, Christiana Rose-Eileen Rubio and Adi Teodoru.
Show dates and times are Friday, Feb. 7, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain and admission is free.
Company members include Galveston College students Dorion Alcantar, Eva Arita, Elijah Barrie, Daniel Bourque, Alyssa Gudz and Eric Scales.
For more information, contact Lacy at (409) 944-1398 or [email protected].
Pictured: Elijah Barrie, Alyssa Gudz and Daniel Bourque rehearse a scene for the upcoming Galveston College 10-Minute Play Festival Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7 and 8, in the Galveston College Fine Arts building.
Whitecaps baseball team hosts inaugural Island Invitational tournament
- Wharton County Junior College, 7 – Howard College, 4
- Temple College, 3 – Alvin Community College, 2
- Galveston College, 3 – Howard College, 1
- Alvin Community College, 6 – Coastal Bend College, 1
- Temple College, 8 – Wharton County Junior College, 4
- Howard College, 7 – Alvin Community College, 2
- Alvin Community College, 6 – Coastal Bend College, 1
- Temple College, 8 – Wharton County Junior College, 4
- Howard College, 8 – Alvin Community College, 3
- Temple College, 12 – Galveston College, 4
- Coastal Bend College, 5 – Galveston College, 2
- Coastal Bend College, 9 – Wharton County Junior College, 6
Galveston College Whitecaps baseball to host inaugural Island Invitational
The Galveston College Whitecaps baseball team will host its inaugural Galveston College Island Invitational on Friday, Jan. 31, and Saturday, Feb. 1, at Bernard Davis Stadium at 81st Street and Frank Giusti Drive and Tor Baseball Field at 83rd and Stewart Road.
The tournament will feature six community college teams from throughout the region.
First pitch is 1 p.m. on Friday. On Saturday, play gets underway at 10 a.m.
The Whitecaps will take on Howard College at 8 p.m. on Friday. On Saturday, the Whitecaps will play Temple College at 4 p.m. and Coastal Bend College at 8 p.m.
Other teams featured in the tournament include Alvin Community College and Wharton County Junior College.
Admission is free, and the games are open to the public.
Kevin Lallmann is entering his second season as head baseball coach at Galveston College and his fifth season on the Whitecaps coaching staff. During Coach Lallmann’s tenure, the Whitecaps sent 28 players on to the NCAA Division I level, had two players drafted in the MLB draft and had another player sign as a free agent.
Assisting Coach Lallmann is former Whitecaps standout Kyle Giusti, who joined the Whitecaps coaching staff as assistant coach last season after spending the 2018 season at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where he worked with the team’s hitters and served as bullpen coach.
“I think there’s a lot of excitement for this season,” Coach Lallmann said. “It doesn’t get any better than college baseball, and we are ready to put it out there and give it everything we have.”
For more information on Galveston College athletics and the complete Whitecaps baseball schedule, please visit https://gc.edu/athletics/whitecaps-baseball/.
Galveston College announces fall 2019 honor students
Students named to the President’s List, Vice President’s List and Dean’s List for fall 2019 at Galveston College have been announced. Combined, the group has 337 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.
Person First Name Person Last Name Person Address City Person Address State
President’s List
Texas
Liam Beaumont, Alvin
Jacob Easley, Alvin
Rene Navarro, Alvin
Vanessa Richardson, Angleton
Karli Newton, Bayou Vista
Jennifer Neisig, Brenham
Mirye An, Carrollton
Bryan Kuhn, Carrollton
Michelle Tomei, Carrollton
Darla Nunez, Dallas
Carnae Dillard, Denton
James Atchley, Dickinson
Robert Sanchez, Fort Worth
Illeana Amaya, Galveston
Hemal Amin, Galveston
Joshua Bailey, Galveston
Eliana Barlow, Galveston
Jose Becerril, Galveston
Lily Benavidez, Galveston
Sierra Benjey, Galveston
Courtney Berry, Galveston
Aaron Bouwkamp, Galveston
Rosie Bui, Galveston
Julie Butler, Galveston
Jessica Castro, Galveston
Larry Chambers, Galveston
Cynthia Christensen, Galveston
Samantha Coffey, Galveston
Isabella Corrales, Galveston
Kodiak Cox, Galveston
Richard Crawford, Galveston
Jose Cuenca Bazan, Galveston
Brittany Diaz, Galveston
Diane Edmonds, Galveston
Robert Ellis, Galveston
Britney Fletcher, Galveston
Mariana Flores Gonzalez, Galveston
Ryan Fullerton, Galveston
Jordan Garcia Covarrubias, Galveston
Dennis Gardner, Galveston
Daniel Golan, Galveston
Vincente Gonzalez, Galveston
Michael Green, Galveston
Tavin Grey, Galveston
Margarita Guerrero, Galveston
Heidi Haglund, Galveston
Brandi Hardeman, Galveston
Luke Havard, Galveston
Ronald Henriquez, Mancia Galveston
Earika Hermann, Galveston
Tyszhe Herron, Galveston
David Iadarola, Galveston
Laura Jimenez, Galveston
Reed Jones, Galveston
Anupama Kandel, Galveston
Roza Kastis, Galveston
Devlyn Mahanay, Galveston
Alexis Makris, Galveston
Richard Mancuso, Galveston
Nataly Mendieta, Rosas Galveston
Kaitlyn Mixon, Galveston
Devonte Moffett, Galveston
Ruben Morales, Galveston
Alec Muniz, Galveston
Ma Noviz Nevarez, Galveston
Jose Olguin Azcona, Galveston
Liliana Oseguera, Galveston
Jake Pritchett, Galveston
Jaime Quintanilla, Galveston
Sophia Ramirez, Galveston
Dario Ramirez Pico, Galveston
Kyra Ramos, Galveston
Brianna Reyes, Galveston
Joel Rivera, Galveston
Fernando Robles, Galveston
Jordan Rocha, Galveston
Jeremy Ross, Galveston
Maggie Rushing, Galveston
Mariana Salinas, Galveston
Elissiana Santiso, Galveston
Marsha Scoggin, Galveston
Julia Sierra, Galveston
Caleb Smith, Galveston
Grace Smith, Galveston
Josalyn Malyce Taylor, Galveston
Abigail Teague, Galveston
Caroline Termini, Galveston
Elizabath Thomas, Galveston
Jonisha Tisino, Galveston
David Ton, Galveston
Jesus Torres, Galveston
Catalina Tovar, Galveston
Alexandra Vasut, Galveston
Julianna Wagner, Galveston
Jaelyn Williams, Galveston
Roshawn Williams, Galveston
Michael Wilson, Galveston
Justin Wood, Galveston
Miguel Yanes, Galveston
Trevor Graham, Hico
Kari Bey, Hitchcock
Valeriia Chukhnenko, Hitchcock
Tracey Johnfroe, Hitchcock
Kristen Alfrey, Houston
Juanita Cantu, Houston
Reah Kelly, Houston
Jordyn Peck, Houston
Ricardo Rivera, Houston
Sylvia Rodriguez, Houston
Steven Yancey, Houston
Nicole Farnham, Kemah
Jason Brown, La Marque
Michele Garza, La Marque
Christian Rodriguez, La Marque
Katelyn Buechter, Lake Jackson
Nicholas Callies, League City
Miranda Fowler, League City
Keith Grumbles, League City
Jaime Lopez, League City
Christina Trevino, League City
Grace Hamilton, Nederland
Cora Harrington, Orange
Sarah Filip, Palacios
Brenna Nguyen, Port Arthur
Brittney Buchanan, Richardson
John Erfe, Richmond
Joshua Graham, San Leon
Mackenzie Dobbs, Santa Fe
Brent Black, Seabrook
Hailey Smith, Spring Branch
Michelle De Salvo, Texas City
Shona Gastian, Texas City
Kyle Griffin, Texas City
Victoran Johnson, Texas City
Tyrone Melanson, Texas City
Hunter Green, Vidor
Washington
Brianna Vantrojen, Bremerton
Vice President’s List
Texas
Brandi Garza, Alvin
Yeslin Rivas, Bacliff
Mikaela Clark, Beaumont
Yanet Vargas-Rojas, Dallas
Jordan Rasmussen, Dayton
Sarah Jones, De Berry
Abigail Forrest, Dickinson
Jacob Allen, Galveston
Chantelle Anderson, Galveston
Gabriela Bailon, Galveston
Savanna Benjey, Galveston
Michael Brown, Galveston
Jakolby Bryant, Galveston
Ty Burchfield, Galveston
Alexandria Carattini, Galveston
Yaquelin Caro, Galveston
Zeyla Carranza, Galveston
Annmarie Castro, Galveston
Benjamin Coulson, Galveston
Shelby Daues, Galveston
Norman Dorise, Galveston
Jennifer Escalante, Prieto Galveston
Ulises Garcia, Galveston
Kelsey Gaspard, Galveston
Zoe George, Galveston
Natalie Henson, Galveston
Adan Hernandez, Galveston
Cristal Hernandez, Galveston
Brillist Herrera, Galveston
Tobi Holthusen, Galveston
Gabrielle Hosler, Galveston
William Hosler, Galveston
Rawand Hudaifa, Galveston
Ginger Jackson, Galveston
Paula Jackson, Galveston
Noah Jansen, Galveston
James Jobe, Galveston
Aaron Jones, Galveston
Wai Kaung, Galveston
Alexis Lapoint, Galveston
Juan Lara Del Cid, Galveston
Gabriella Lopez, Galveston
Andrea Lopez-Trejo, Galveston
Noemi Mata, Galveston
Andrew Medina, Galveston
Kaylyn Monnell, Galveston
Delaney Murphy, Galveston
Connor Murphy Mauldin, Galveston
Sierra Newell, Galveston
Kayla Olguin, Galveston
Patricia Phol, Galveston
Iliana Pittman, Galveston
Regina Roach, Galveston
Mikaela Rule, Galveston
Jessica Sanchez, Galveston
Cade Sattelmaier, Galveston
Caitlyn Savage, Galveston
Dazjah Shannon, Galveston
Tiffany Sherman, Galveston
Kenneth Simpson, Galveston
Carlisha Sinegaure, Galveston
Alicia Villarreal, Galveston
Marterell Benamon, Garland
Nathaniel Jackson, High Island
Elizabeth Miracle, High Island
Alondra Saucedo, Hitchcock
Jovaunia Smith, Hitchcock
Robert Berger, Houston
Cori Icenhower, Houston
Kenton Taylor, Houston
Stephen Amy, Jamaica Beach
Tanner Evans, Kingwood
Laura Guerrero, La Marque
James Pace, La Marque
Yvonne Shaw, La Marque
Kelsey Bollinger, Lake Jackson
Cindy Bonilla Banegas, League City
Brannen Jones, League City
Corey Lanier, League City
Celene Nunez, League City
Makinzie Romrell, League City
T’yuana Sanders, League City
Kayleigh Deakle, Mont Belvieu
Michael Boyett, Newton
Michael Lee, Orange
Brandi Smith, Pearland
Ashley Honeycutt, Santa Fe
Dylan Whitehurst, Santa Fe
Tamikia Clemons, Texas City
Jeraud Samuels, Texas City
Avery Feagin, Tiki Island
Justin Gentry, West
Dean’s List
Texas
Krysten Hurick, Abilene
Angelica Rios, Alvin
Eric Alvarado, Bulverde
Aleka Xayaseng, Call
Zachary Young, Deer Park
Melody Boatman, Dickinson
Lindsay Castro, Dickinson
April Reyes, Dickinson
Jessica Reyes, Dickinson
Josey Rolland, Dickinson
Delaini Daughenbaugh, Flower Mound
Bryan Klemme, Friendswood
Ashley Silvas, Fulshear
Roxana Arrazola, Galveston
Eden Atkinson, Galveston
Chana Baggett, Galveston
Melody Benavides Carreon, Galveston
Richard Beverlin, Galveston
Wyatt Bomberger, Galveston
Stannesha Davis, Galveston
Jacob Flores, Galveston
Ludwika Franco, Galveston
Jonathan Gomez, Galveston
Macy Gutierrez, Galveston
Nieasha Hayes, Galveston
Glenda Hernandez, Galveston
Jose Hernandez, Galveston
Bernardino Hernandez, Estrada Galveston
Brandon Jackson, Galveston
Diya Jaison, Galveston
Cody Jones, Galveston
Kristopher Kuenning, Galveston
Abigail Larios, Galveston
Rosa Marsh, Galveston
Bruno Martinez, Galveston
Roxana Martinez, Galveston
Ramon Martinez-Rodriguez, Galveston
Cecille Maxey, Galveston
William McQuitty, Galveston
Branden Medina, Galveston
Daniela Miskowic-Fajardo, Galveston
Franche Moore, Galveston
Maviridiana Morales, Galveston
Coby Moseley, Galveston
Jamarkis Nwadiei, Galveston
Marco Paessler, Galveston
Isabel Peralta, Galveston
Tyrell Randle, Galveston
James Rodgers, Galveston
Christine Romero, Galveston
Melody Rumion, Galveston
Kimberly Sanchez, Galveston
Ramius Sanchez, Galveston
Andre Sellers, Galveston
Eric Silva, Galveston
Cristina Simon, Galveston
Vividiana Solis, Galveston
Amanda Thomas, Galveston
Jessica Thornton, Galveston
Patrick Unbehagen, Galveston
Gianna Viggiano, Galveston
Jasmian Walker, Galveston
Megan Ward, Galveston
Robert Ward, Galveston
Madison Westhause, Galveston
Sparkle White, Galveston
Brandon Worthen, Galveston
Tailey Wright, Galveston
Macey Impson, Hemphill
Brittney Borden, High Island
Lindsay Miracle, High Island
Destiny Barrientos, Hitchcock
Daniel Bourque, Houston
April Espinoza, Houston
Kiyona Mack, Houston
Sugey Bautista Pacheco, La Marque
Sylvia Perales-Lee, La Marque
Saylaion Dunlap, Lake Jackson
Willis Coleman, League City
Ty Luper, League City
Erik Norred, League City
Danee Plante, League City
Liz Waweru, League City
Brittney Wingate, League City
Odette Lopez, Lufkin
Abby Anderson, Orange
Rachel Andrews, Pasadena
Brandon Trevino, Pasadena
Lea Siltberg, Pflugerville
Leslie Fonseca, Port Arthur
Vincent Havens, Port Bolivar
Cali Sundseth, Port Bolivar
Michael Tovar, Port Bolivar
Koby Dutka, Richmond
James Shaver, Santa Fe
Jean Sheppard, Santa Fe
Vanessa Stilwell, Santa Fe
Sydnye Cromwell, Spring
Jenny Liu, Sugar Land
Briana Carter, Texas City
Katina Frank, Texas City
Bethany Maness, Texas City
Andres Ramos, Texas City
Citlalli Ramos, Texas City
Alexis Vela, Texas City
Raylene Zaragoza, Texas City
Hawaii
Chaesten Chon, Pearl City
Louisiana
Chesni Jones, Sulphur