REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
changing lives
OPENING DOORS
MISSION Galveston College, an innovative public postsecondary institution dedicated to student success, teaching and learning, creates accessible learning opportunities to fulfill individual and community needs by providing high-quality educational programs and services.
VISION Galveston College: Opening doors. Changing lives.
VALUES The Board of Regents of the Galveston Community College District has developed a list of seven values that are an integral part of the college mission and vision. From the development of strategic goals to the simplest actions and decisions taken by college staff, these values manifest themselves. • Access – Providing an open door to learning while extending accessible educational opportunities to qualified students of all ages who can profit from instruction. • Academic Excellence and Student Success – Providing high-quality, learning-centered programs and services that focus on achieving student success and academic excellence while improving student learning outcomes. • Integrity – Fostering a culture of trust, honesty, openness, and fairness, while upholding high ethical standards. • Respect – Fostering an environment that seeks to understand and value the importance and contributions of each individual. • Diversity and Inclusion – Affirming and empowering members of the college community by celebrating diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness. • Innovation – Creating and developing learning opportunities that support business and industry through innovative teaching-learning methods and strategies. • Stewardship – Ensuring fiscally sound business practices to provide the resources necessary to foster teaching and learning for today and tomorrow.
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Board of Regents
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A Message from the President
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2018 in Review
8 Access 9
Academic Excellence
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Student Success
11 Integrity 12 Respect 14
Diversity and Inclusion
15 Innovation 16 Stewardship 17
2018 on Social Media
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Quick Facts
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Financial Review
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Administrative Executive Officers Dr. W. Myles Shelton III President Ron Crumedy Acting Vice President of Student Services
BOARD
OF REGENTS
The nine-member Galveston Community College District Board of Regents is elected at-large by residents of Galveston Island, Port Bolivar, and Crystal Beach. The regents give unselfishly of their time and represent their constituents for six-year terms without remuneration. They have served on local, state, and national boards representing the interests of Galveston College and its students.
Dr. Cissy Matthews Vice President of Instruction Dr. Van Patterson Vice President for Administration Administrative Staff Donna Carlin Director of Nursing Scott Branum Registrar/Director of Admissions Jason Smith Director of Information Technology
Karen F. Flowers Chair
Fred D. Raschke Vice-Chair
Michael B. Hughes Secretary
Armin Cantini Regent
Tino R. Gonzalez Regent
Carl E. Kelly Regent
Raymond Lewis, Jr. Regent
Carroll G. Sunseri Regent
Rebecca Trout Unbehagen Regent
Jeff Engbrock Comptroller Carol Langston Director of Public Affairs Dr. Mary Jan Lantz Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Vera Lewis-Jasper Dean of Technical and Professional Education Meghann Nash Director of Financial Aid Tim Setzer Director of Facilities and Security Maria Tripovich Director of Development and Galveston College Foundation Dr. Alan Uyehara Director of Library and Learning Resources
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Like all of us here at Galveston College, I understand that students are at the core of everything we do, which is why student success is at the forefront of every meeting, every interaction, and every program and service we offer at the college. Our students are the reason Galveston College has been Opening Doors and Changing Lives for more than half a century – 51 years to be exact! It’s because of our dedicated faculty and staff, high quality, comprehensive programs and services, financial stability, affordable tuition, beautiful campuses, and a culture that cares about its people – both those who work here and learn here, that we have such a strong and positive reputation.
I hope you will enjoy reading more about our students, faculty, staff, and alumni in this year’s Report to the Community. We are forever grateful for your continued support and encouragement. With gratitude,
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Our community partners make us complete with their support in creating a productive and meaningful workforce in this region.
MESSAGE
This has been a dynamic and productive year for Galveston College – one that truly advanced the college’s vision of becoming the Gulf Coast region’s preferred gateway to a more successful and prosperous future. I’m excited to share with you some of what we have accomplished in the 2018 Report to the Community.
Dr. W. Myles Shelton President Galveston College
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JANUARY FEBRUARY
Participated in the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius and Krewe of Gambrinus parades in Mardi Gras Galveston. Featured Dr. Michael A. Olivas, William B. Bates Distinguished Chair of Law and director of the Institute for Higher Education Law and Governance at the University of Houston Law Center, who spoke on “The Cutting Edge of Copyright: The Developing Law of the Classroom” as part of the Faculty Professional Development series. Presented Dr. Tammy Cupit, director of Nursing Science and Innovation at UTMB Health, who spoke on “The Fascinating World of the Brain and Behavior” as part of the 2017-2018 Galveston College Lecture Series on The Brain. • Presented Dr. Lucy Long, founder and director of the Center for Food and Culture, who discussed “Reading Personal Stories Through Recipes: Foodways, Culinary Relativism, and Chili in the American Midwest” as part of the Coastal Culinary Lecture Series.
MARCH
• Hosted engineer, attorney and author Dr. Cortlan Wickliff, who graduated from Rice University as the youngest engineer in the nation at age 19 and became the youngest of more than 94,000 barred attorneys in the state of Texas at age 23, as part of the Male Success Initiative. Featured “News of the World” by Paulette Jiles, who visited the campus, spoke, signed copies of her book, and fielded questions from the audience, as part of 2018 Galveston Reads. Co-hosted more than 50 regional employers, colleges and universities on campus for the 2018 Career Fair and Transfer Day with the Rotary Club of Galveston. • Staged the first-ever 10-Minute Play Festival by the Galveston College Theatre, featuring staged readings of six original 10-minute plays written by Galveston College students and local theatre artists. Hosted a forum moderated by the Galveston College Faculty Senate and Student Government Association featuring District 23 State Representative candidates State Rep. Wayne Faircloth, Amanda Jamrok, and Mayes Middleton.
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2018 IN REVIEW
• Dr. Vivian Halloran, professor of English and associate professor of American Studies at Indiana University Bloomington, presented “Recipe Discussions, Online Book Reviews and Virtual Hospitality” at the Coastal Culinary Lecture Series: Exploring Food Narratives, funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Hosted a forum moderated by the Galveston College Faculty Senate and Student Government Association featuring candidates for Position 7 on the Galveston Community College District Board of Regents: Rebecca Trout Unbehagen, Curtiss Brown, Dr. Richard A. Prets, Jr., Marie Robb, and Keith McFatridge. Professor of Business Don Davison moderated the forum. • Hosted the 2018 Health and Wellness Fair, featuring blood pressure checks by Galveston College Nursing and Emergency Medical Services program students, immunizations, and other activities.
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• Featured Dr. M. Dustin Knepp, director of Interdisciplinary Studies and chair of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at California State University, Bakersfield, who spoke on “Tamales: A Tradition of Food, Family and Culture in Texas” as part of the Coastal Culinary Lecture Series. Co-sponsored the City of Galveston’s 2018 EdFest, “Education is a Family Affair.” • Inducted 36 new members into the Sigma Gamma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society of two-year colleges at Galveston College. • Hosted the 38th Annual Galveston College Student Art Exhibition, featuring ceramics, paintings, drawings, sculptures, and mixed media works. • Honored Galveston College student Lakee Babineaux, who was named an Oberndorf Scholar by Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. • Hosted Dr. Dwight V. Wolf, professor of psychiatry in the Child and Adolescent Division of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UTMB Health, who spoke on “Autism: History, Gentlemen, Giants, and Villains” as part of the 2017-18 Galveston College Lecture Series on The Brain and National Autism Month Celebrated Galveston College’s 51st Commencement Ceremony, with 566 students receiving 652 associate degrees and certificates. More than 2,000 family members and friends attended the event. • Joined the Galveston College Community Chorale for its spring concert, “Spirituals,” which was inspired by and in memory of Izola Collins, longtime contributor to the music community in Galveston. • Celebrated a 100 percent pass rate for the first-ever graduating class of the Galveston College Surgical Technology program. • Received support from the Moody Foundation through a $12,955,472 commitment in Generation Moody grants to seven grant recipients, the second and largest round of grants to date. • Hosted Vivian Cadbury, associate professor of writing and communications at The Culinary Institute of America, who discussed “The Art of Hunger” as part of the Coastal Culinary Lecture Series. • Welcomed Rebecca Trout Unbehagen to the Galveston Community College District Board of Regents. Regent Unbehagen serves as executive director for community engagement for the University of Texas Medical Branch. Honored and remembered the late George F. Black with a Galveston Community College District Board of Regents resolution recognizing his 13 years of service to the students, faculty, staff, and community as a member of the board. Celebrated the acquisition of two bedside simulation smart carts and a medication dispensing system by the Nursing department to expand training capabilities for students. Funded by a $194,083 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Nursing Innovation Grant Program, the grant also included professional development for faculty. • Started Terrific Tuesday information sessions and tours hosted by the Office of Admissions each Tuesday from June to August. Recognized the 13 graduates of the 31st Law Enforcement Academy with Chief Vernon Hale of the Galveston Police Department as guest speaker of its spring graduation ceremony. Welcomed Galveston Mayor Jim Yarbrough and City Manager Brian Maxwell for a “State of the City” town hall. Celebrated a group of STEM Honors students and faculty advisers who went to Costa Rica for a two-week study-abroad experience at the Soltis Center for Research and Education of Texas A&M University in San Isidro, where they earned college credit, experienced the local culture, and visited a variety of local landmarks. • Celebrated third-semester Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration students Kenneth Caddell and Mahdi Pourhanifeh Doust, who were honored by Malco Tools as part of the Head of the Class Student Recognition Program. • Took a group of Galveston College Welding Technology, Electrical/Electronics Technology, and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology students to tour the ExxonMobil Chemical Company in Baytown, Texas.
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JULY
• Recognized Karen F. Flowers, Galveston business owner and community leader, who became the new chair of the Galveston Community College District Board of Regents. • Honored Regent Raymond Lewis, Jr. for his service as chair of the Board of Regents from 2016 to 2018 and for his service as chair of the Executive Committee of the Community College Association of Texas Trustees. Celebrated the students in the Galveston College TRIO Upward Bound program at their summer showcase and awards ceremony. • Co-sponsored the 13th annual Oceans of Opportunities Job Fair at the Galveston Island Convention Center at The San Luis Resort. Hosted the first-ever workforce programs career fair at the Galveston College Charlie Thomas Family Applied Technology Center.
AUGUST
• Launched a new program in Massage Therapy as part of the Galveston College Continuing Education program. • Launched a new Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer and Network Administration and a certificate program in Instruction Technology. • Hosted a visit by Julian Alvarez, commissioner representing labor with the Texas Workforce Commission, who presented Wallenius Wilhelmsen Solutions and Galveston College with a check for $60,926 for skills development training to help upskill logistics employees in the Port of Galveston. • Convened the Faculty Assembly for 2018-2019, with Faculty Senate President Theron Waddell, who is serving his seventh term as the leader of Galveston College’s faculty body. Recognized and celebrated Dr. Gaynelle Hayes, vice president for administration, who retired after 50 years of service to Galveston College, the Galveston Island community, and the state of Texas. Honored Ken Delcambre, who retired after 20 years as head softball coach and athletic director at Galveston College.
SEPTEMBER
• Announced a double-digit increase in student enrollment for the fall 2018 semester from this same time last year. The college recorded a census-day credit headcount enrollment of 2,450 students, which represented an 11.5 percent increase from the 2,197 students who attended Galveston College during the fall semester of 2017. Announced the appointment of Dr. Van Patterson of Longview, Texas, to the position of vice president for administration. • Announced the promotion of Christa Hartnett, assistant softball coach, as head softball coach and athletic director. • Launched Whitecaps Wednesdays, promoting Galveston College traditions and encouraging students, faculty, staff, and supporters to wear Galveston College colors each Wednesday in support of Whitecaps athletic teams. • Hosted a record number of students for the fall 2018 campus and community involvement fair as part of their Week of Welcome (WOW!) activities. Had a voter registration drive in conjunction with Constitution Day activities. • Observed National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
OCTOBER
2018 IN REVIEW
Presented “A World on the Move” featuring Georgetown University professor Dr. Elizabeth Ferris, who presented a global overview of migration and refugees as part of the college’s 2018-2019 lecture series, “Our World and Beyond: The Integration of Modern Technology and the Humanities.” Staged “The Revolutionists,” a comedic quartet by the Galveston College Theatre about four women who lived boldly in France during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. • Presented Dr. Matthew Miller, associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Texas Medical Branch, who shared information on the mental health crisis in collaboration with the Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians. • Hosted the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, where Galveston College President Dr. Shelton spoke to the group about the 60X30TX Higher Education Plan. Galveston College Regent Fred Raschke served as
OCTOBER
chair of the chamber’s board of directors for 2018. Celebrated Galveston College students, faculty, and staff Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Stewart Beach and the Male Success Initiative members who volunteered at the Feed Galveston packing event. • Held the 11th Annual Fall Festival hosted by the Galveston College Student Government Association and the Office of Student Activities, where more than 1,000 students and family members participated in games, student organization booths, food, fun, and community resource booths. Hosted the first-ever Financial Aid FAFSA Fest in conjunction with the 2018 Fall Festival. • Won a gold Medallion Award for best academic catalog/class schedule for the Summer 2018 Continuing Education Schedule and the bronze award for digital advertising for Continuing Education social media ads from District IV of the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations. Hosted a motivational presentation by career expert and speaker Brooks Harper, author of “Why Should We Hire You,” made possible by funding from a Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant. • Joined forces with Texas A&M University at Galveston, Pleasure Pier, and the Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County to co-sponsor the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” Walk to End Domestic Violence. • Celebrated the Galveston College Community Chorale for recognition by the Galveston Art League as one of the 2018 honorees at the fifth annual gala, “An Evening of Art and Music.”
NOVEMBER
Celebrated Veterans Day and the 100th anniversary of the lighting of the lamp at the Galveston Jetty Lighthouse at what was at the time the busiest port on the Gulf Coast and second busiest port in the country. • Recognized Brian Ayers, Emergency Medical Services program director and instructor, who was named EMS Educator of the Year by the Texas Department of State Health Services at the 2018 Texas EMS Conference. • Participated in a Whitecaps Walk to the Polls on Election Day, hosted by the Office of Student Activities. For several of the students, it was their first time to vote. • Recognized the Galveston College Art Club, which created beautiful ceramic pieces for donation to the Galveston Island Tree Conservancy for a silent auction at its Arbor Day Galveston celebration. Staged the musical-comedy, “The No Hole Holiday,” a zany modern fairytale musical presented by the Galveston College Theatre.
DECEMBER
Celebrated the graduation of the college’s first full-time Law Enforcement Academy cadets with a crowd of more than 300 family members, friends, and law enforcement professionals from throughout the region. In a processional led by a traditional police bagpiper, 17 cadets graduated from the daytime program, including 13 with the Galveston Police Department. • Announced the promotion of Kevin Lallmann, assistant baseball coach, as head baseball coach. Participated in the 38th Annual Share Your Holidays event at Ball High School, which generated 27,000 pounds of food and benefited more than 800 families on Galveston Island. Celebrated the holidays with the Galveston College Community Chorale, who performed for a standing-room-only audience at the group’s annual holiday concert at Moody Methodist Church.
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ACCESS Galveston College Foundation Board of Directors Garrick Addison, Chair Jeri Kinnear, Vice Chair Keith McFatridge, Treasurer Frank Benavidez Armin Cantini Paulie Gaido Carol Hodges Peaches Kempner Tikie Kriticos Dr. Donna Lang Robert Lynch David Marshall, J.D. Lauren Suderman Millo Victor Pierson Fred Raschke Dr. Victor Sierpina Karen Flowers, Chair, Galveston College Board of Regents Raymond Lewis, Ex-Officio Dr. Myles Shelton, Galveston College President, Ex-Officio Dr. Van Patterson, Galveston College Vice President for Administration, Ex-Officio
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Galveston College Foundation Introduces Universal Access Non-Tuition Educational Expenses Fund, Receives $3 Million Gift from Moody Foundation In 2018, the Board of Directors of the Galveston College Foundation launched an ambitious $6 million fundraising campaign to establish policy and distribution of invested funds for eligible Universal Access scholarship recipients to receive not only tuition, fees and books but funding for other unmet education needs. In August, the Moody Foundation awarded $3 million to the Galveston College Foundation toward this community campaign for new funds to cover specified non-tuition educational expenses. The Universal Access Community Scholarship Endowment (UA) supports Galveston high school graduates who are ineligible for federal funding toward their higher education goals at Galveston College. Currently, the UA Endowment pays for up to 60 credit hours for tuition, required fees and a book stipend. In 2014, the Moody Foundation gave the UA Endowment $3 million toward this purpose, effectively more than doubling the endowment. That gift reinvigorated support from the community toward fully endowing the UA Scholarship opportunity for Galveston students. As of fall 2018, Universal Access scholars received $4,620 plus a book stipend toward a degree and/or certification at the college. Students must maintain a 2.0 grade-point average to retain the award. The Moody Foundation $3 million gift was added to more than $340,000 in cash and pledged support from Galveston individuals and families toward the $6 million Non-Tuition Educational Expenses Fund campaign. The Non-Tuition Educational Expenses Fund is designed to potentially fund program-specific needs, including books, testing, licensure fees and digital requirements. “The Universal Access Community Scholarship Endowment and the Non-Tuition Educational Expenses Fund campaign seek to fully assure a college education for Galveston students and families without incurring debilitating debt,” said Maria Tripovich, director of the Office of Development/Galveston College Foundation and Grants. “An enlightened citizenry is necessary for a well-functioning society and propagation of our country’s highest ideals. Toward that end, the Moody Foundation and Galveston College Foundation are allied through a dedicated investment of resources to make higher education universal in Galveston.”
Dr. Myles Shelton, Frances MoodyDahlberg and Ross R. Moody
Educational Programs: Soaring Success Rates
While Galveston College doesn’t field a football team, the college does boast some impressive rankings that merit mentioning in the 2018 year in review. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board defines student success as students being employed or pursuing additional higher education or military service subsequent to graduation. While an 85 percent rate is considered successful, according to THECB, Galveston College averaged an impressive 94 percent overall success rate for the 2017 academic year. Eight of the college’s educational programs had a 100 percent graduate success rate, including Cosmetology, Electrical/Electronics Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Law Enforcement Academy/Criminal Justice, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy and Vocational Nursing. Programs achieving 95-100 percent success rates included Computerized Tomography, 98 percent; Medical Administration, 97 percent; Associate Degree Nursing, 96 percent; and Radiography, 95 percent. “Our faculty are committed to preparing students for their next steps whether that is entering the workforce or continuing their education,” Dr. Cissy Matthews, vice president for instruction, said when announcing the program success rates. “These high success rates are truly an indication of our faculty’s dedication to student success.”
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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
When fans around Texas talk about college football, team rankings make up a large portion of the conversation. Where a fan’s favorite team lands in the various polls on a weekly basis can be a source of pride or controversy, depending on placement.
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STUDENT SUCCESS
Quickstart Graduate: Determination to Succeed Randy Baca received his certificate of completion at Galveston College’s Quickstart Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Helpers awards ceremony on May 11, 2018. Even better, his final grade was 94 percent, the second highest in the class. What makes this story so remarkable is the fact that, just a few years ago, Baca suffered severe brain damage and almost lost his life as the result of an automobile accident. “When he first came to register, he couldn’t answer several questions because he couldn’t remember certain things,” said Mary Powers, job placement navigator for the Galveston College Quickstart program. “I wondered if he really could succeed in the class, but decided to give him a chance because he was so determined to learn.” It wasn’t until the completion ceremony that Powers understood the severity of his injuries when Baca’s wife, Trudy Baca, explained that about six years ago he fell asleep at the wheel and rolled his car over six lanes of traffic. He didn’t come home that night, and three days later she finally found out about the accident when police delivered that terrible message at her front door. At her first visit to the ICU, Randy was so swollen and disfigured, she could not recognize him. Doctors told her that he would not be coming home; he would be severely brain damaged or would not survive and that she might as well prepare their three children for this likelihood. After the decision not to “pull the plug,” Trudy said, Randy spent six weeks in ICU and another six weeks coming out of ICU followed by a month in rehab. He is still coming back after six to seven years of rehabilitation, she said, but his recovery is an amazing miracle. “We look forward to continued progress and congratulate Randy Baca on this remarkable achievement,” said Powers. This Quickstart HVAC Helpers Training program – along with the Quickstart Electrical Helper Training program – is funded by a grant by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Trudy and Randy Baca
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INTEGRITY
Law Enforcement Academy: Expansion and Excellence It is often stated that no other profession demands a higher ethical standard than that of law enforcement. Police work in the United States requires high levels of integrity if it is to be acceptable to the general public. In the past two years, the Galveston College Law Enforcement Academy, which expanded in 2018 to include its first full-time, day-time program, has become recognized as a leading law enforcement training academy in the Gulf Coast Region. The program, which places a high emphasis on ethics and integrity, welcomed 13 cadets from the Galveston Police Department to its first class, in addition to cadets from other agencies throughout the region. Under the direction of Mary Pyle, the program celebrated the graduation of Class 1 in December with a crowd of more than 300 family members, friends, and law enforcement professionals from throughout the region. In a processional led by a traditional police bagpiper, the 17 graduates of Class I filed into the Abe and Annie Seibel Wing to receive their certifications and to be administered the law enforcement oath of office. Graduating Cadet Matthew Cauley, who was the class valedictorian, spoke on behalf of the class and gave thanks to family members, instructors and Galveston College for the opportunity of attending the academy. Chief LeeRoy Amador of the Galveston Independent School District Police Department, guest speaker, encouraged the graduates to serve by the Golden Rule and to treat those whom they are called to assist the way they want their loved ones to be treated. A presentation of special awards included the Top Gun award for the best marksmanship on the firing range to Cadet Clayton Cole. The top academic achievement award went to Cadet Matthew Cauley. The graduates, all of whom serve with local law enforcement agencies, had a 100 percent pass rate on the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement licensure exam and an overall class average of 95 on 16 examinations throughout the program. More than 400 cadets have graduated from Galveston College’s part-time Law Enforcement Academy since it began in 1987. Many of those graduates have gone on to join law enforcement agencies in Galveston County, throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast region. Graduates: Tristen Allen, Kenneth Callister, Matthew Cauley, Clayton Cole, Zoie Delacerda, Jonathan Douglas, Enrique Garcia, Jr., Justin Gibbs, Trevor Hennington, Ethan Kahla, Jacob Lira, Martin Martinez, Larry Murph, Alberto Rodriguez, Tyler TenEyck, Jesus Juarez-Vasquez and Victoria Westbrook-Cauley. Cadet Class I instructors included Barton Stephenson, Galveston College; Lt. Paul Adkins, Texas Department of Public Safety; Sgt. John Aucoin, Jamaica Beach Police Department; Weston Dancewicz, Texas Department of Public Safety; Geoffrey Gainer, Galveston Police Department; Det. Derek Gaspard, Galveston Police Department; Sgt. Susan Gibbs, University of Texas Medical Branch Police Department; Brent Haynes, Galveston County District Attorney’s Office; Sgt. Billy Kilburn, Galveston County Sheriff’s Office; Jacob Manuel, Galveston County Sheriff’s Office; and Cris Martinez, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Sean Migues, Galveston Police Department; Wayne Moody, Galveston Police Department; Sgt. Khristin New, JCMO; Sgt. Raymond Orozco, Texas A&M University; Kevin Petroff, Galveston County District Attorney’s Office; Ronny Phillips, Alvin Community College; William Reed, Galveston County District Attorney’s Office; Galveston County District Attorney Jack Roady; David Roark, Galveston Police Department; John Siverand, UTMB Police Department; Det. Michelle Sollenberger, Galveston Police Department; J.L. Sullivan, Galveston Police Department; Sgt. Rene Vela, Galveston Police Department; Juana (Jo) Villareal, Galveston Police Department; and Clint Weekly, Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Graduates of Class 1 of the Galveston College Law Enforcement Academy take the oath of office at their December 2018 graduation ceremony.
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RESPECT
Galveston College President Myles Shelton (left) and Board of Regents Chair Ray Lewis (second from right) recognize Employee Excellence Award winners Mirta Salinas, Rebecca Montz, Gloria Milton, Nick Saum, Priscilla Culver and Paul Mendoza.
Faculty and Staff: Exceptional Service With a theme of “Jazzed About Our Student Success,� featuring student success highlights from the 2017-2018 academic year, Galveston College faculty and staff were honored in May with exceptional performance awards and milestones awards for years of service. Exceptional Service Award recipients included Gloria Milton, administrative assistant II, Development and Galveston College Foundation, and Nick Saum, media specialist, Department of Information Technology, classified staff; Priscilla Culver, dual credit adviser and adjunct faculty member in psychology, professional-technical staff; Paul Mendoza, Culinary Arts, and Rebecca Montz, Nuclear Medicine Technology, faculty; and Mirta Salinas, Culinary Arts, adjunct faculty. Dr. Gaynelle Hayes, vice president for administration, was recognized for 50 years of service to Galveston College. John Rimar was recognized for 40 years of service. Those recognized for 30 years of service included Michael Berberich and Jose Ortiz. Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach Ken Delcambre, Maria Garcia, Polly Martin and Regent Carl Kelly were recognized for 20 years of service. Dr. Larry Blomstedt, Dr. LaToya Mills, Laura Clouser and Brenda Reeves received 10-year service awards. Those recognized for five years of service were Deon Botha, Fred Khoury, Patty Reyes, Dr. Laimutis Bytautas, Jeffery Eubank, Rebecca Montz, Jason Smith, Maria Tripovich, Nick Saum, Arlinda Washington, Donna Swartz, Dr. Larry Root and Elvia Bytautas. Retirees in 2017-18 who were honored at the event included Beth Thomas, Linda Kelley, Joe Huff, Mary Lee Guthier and David Bowers.
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RESPECT
Galveston College Softball: A Trip to Nationals For the student-athletes on the 2018 Galveston College Whitecaps softball team, the trip to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division 1 Softball Championship in St. George, Utah, was a dream come true. While the Whitecaps had an impressive showing at the tournament, the team suffered a heartbreaking 8-1 loss to the Central Alabama Community College Trojans in second-round play at the Canyons Softball Complex – ranked the “top softball complex” by the National Softball Association for eight years running. In game 1 for Galveston College, the Whitecaps fought hard but came up short against the seventh-seeded Eastern Arizona College Gila Monsters, who pulled ahead to earn a 5-1 come-from-behind victory. While at the tournament, the team volunteered at a skills clinic for youth softball players, where the kids rotated through pitching, hitting, fielding, and other workshops. Under the leadership of former Whitecaps Head Coach and Athletic Director Ken Delcambre and Assistant Coach Christa Hartnett, the Whitecaps won the Region XIV tournament in to advance to nationals, along with first runner-up Tyler Junior College. This was Galveston’s first appearance in the championship tournament since 2002. The Whitecaps were ranked No. 10 among the top 16 junior college teams in the nation for 2018, an impressive group that included last year’s champion, Chipola College of Florida, and two-time back-to-back champion, Butler Community College of Kansas. The Whitecaps closed out the 2017-18 season with a 35-11 record. Six players were named to the 2018 NJCAA Region XIV South Zone first and second all-conference teams. Ashley Kriesel, a sophomore from Houston, was named Region XIV South Zone Pitcher of the Year. First team selections included Kriesel; Alyssa Martinez, shortstop; Kirsten Shaw, first base; Alexandria Lewis, second base; and Kayla Kerr, DP/UT. Outfielder Anahi Hoover was named to the second team.
Whitecaps Baseball: National Letters of Intent Signing Ceremony Four Galveston College baseball players in November signed National Letters of Intent to play with three universities in Texas and Louisiana. “We are excited to be sending another four student-athletes to outstanding NCAA Division I programs in our region,” said former Whitecaps Head Coach Chris Joblin. “Each of these students is a solid player with an excellent record. It’s another great day to be a Whitecap.” Those signing letters of intent included: Jacob Jimenez, sophomore right-handed pitcher, Houston, University of Texas at San Antonio;Corbin Vines, sophomore third baseman, Hempstead, Texas, Sam Houston State University; Erick Hernandez, sophomore catcher, Orlando, Florida, Nicholls State University; and Jordan Lansford, sophomore right-handed pitcher, Wortham, Texas, Nicholls State University. During Coach Joblin’s six years at Galveston College, the Whitecaps sent 35 players on to the NCAA Division I level, had seven players drafted in the MLB draft and had another player sign as a free agent. The Whitecaps also have continued a tradition of academic excellence each year, with an impressive cumulative team grade-point average in excess of 3.0.
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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Male Success Initiative: Focus on Success
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For the past two years, Galveston College has engaged in a concentrated effort to improve the retention and academic success of males on campus through the Male Success Initiative, which began as a small grant-funded program and has morphed into a full-fledged campus organization. In 2014, 34 percent of the college’s employed graduates were male. Women accounted for 66 percent of the employed graduates, according to Acting Vice President for Student Services Ron Crumedy. College officials knew they had to do something to help improve the success rates for male students at the college. In 2016, the college received $100,000 from the TG Charley Wootan Grant Program, which was used to fund 16 two-year scholarships for men at Galveston College. Throughout 2017-2018, the scholarship recipients, known as TG Wootan Scholars, met about once a month to learn skills they need to be successful, such as financial management and time management. They also had mentors, or coaches, to lead them and hold them accountable. Crumedy knew it was important to expand the program past the 16 scholars. He started the Male Success Initiative (MSI), which is open to all men at the college. MSI is a club that draws from many of the lessons learned in the TG Wootan program and is meant to help form a “support system” for the college’s male population, Crumedy said. Deon Botha, Galveston College director of advising and counseling, and Dr. Pierre Banks, assistant director of admissions, both served as coaches and mentors for the men. Dr. Banks said community service and the importance of helping others in need is stressed in the program. In December, the MSI members collected $350 and organized more than 200 personal hygiene bags for homeless individuals throughout the city of Galveston, Dr. Banks said. The hygiene bags were then distributed by members at Galveston’s weekly Breakfast of Champions. MSI members also helped with the Feed Galveston packing event in September, working with the First Lutheran Church of Galveston and the Galveston Food Bank to help pack 50,0000 meals for the homeless in Galveston County.
INNOVATION Bachelor’s Degrees on the Horizon
Galveston College in December received approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to expand its traditional community-college mission to include the awarding of bachelor’s degrees. Approval to advance from a Level I associate degree-granting college to a Level II bachelor’s degree-granting institution was the final step in Galveston College’s yearlong journey to offer its first bachelor’s degree in 51 years of service to Galveston Island, the state of Texas, and the Gulf Coast region – a Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Management. Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 2118 on June 12, 2017, which allowed the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to authorize certain public two-year colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs in the fields of applied science, applied technology, and nursing. In November 2017, the Galveston Community College District Board of Regents took a historic vote to create the opportunity for Galveston College to pursue offering the bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The college will launch the Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Management in fall 2019. The nursing degree is still in the planning stages. “The bachelor’s degrees we will offer are designed to complement our two-year degree and certificate programs that prepare students for the workforce and to transfer to four-year universities,” said Dr. Myles Shelton, president of Galveston College. “These are degrees when there is a local workforce need either for skills that need specific training and require a bachelor’s degree or for someone who has those skills and wants to advance into a management role.” The Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Management prepares graduates for entry- to mid-level management positions in planning, directing and coordinating medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed-care organizations, public health agencies or similar organizations. “The state of Texas and the Galveston-Houston metro area are facing severe shortages of healthcare managers in a variety of areas,” said Dr. Cissy Matthews, vice president for instruction at Galveston College. “The new bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management will offer students the opportunity to earn a four-year degree in an affordable, supportive environment that is close to home.” Dr. Matthews said the college is excited to offer its first bachelor’s degree in support of the needs of the healthcare industry in the region. “This is an outstanding opportunity to provide higher education for an industry that is critical to our island and region’s economic health,” Dr. Matthews said. “Local healthcare workers will now have access to a bachelor’s degree that brings with it opportunities for advancement and higher level skills development.” Once students begin classes, the college will host an on-site visiting team from SACSCOC within six months of enrolling students. The purpose of this visiting team will be to review the Healthcare Management program and to make recommendations regarding the needs and priorities of the program. Dr. Shelton said Galveston College will continue to add baccalaureate programs, while retaining the technical mission that is part of a community college’s job — that is, training workers for local industries. “Our baccalaureate degrees are an affordable win-win for students, business, and industry,” Shelton said. “I want to thank our local legislators, the governor, and our regents, faculty, staff, and community as we begin this next chapter in the evolution of Galveston College.” OPENING DOORS AND CHANGING LIVES
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STEWARDSHIP
Double-Digit Enrollment Growth When Galveston College officials announced a double-digit increase in student enrollment for the fall 2018 semester from the same time the previous year, never was the need for additional space to house the burgeoning student population and educational programs more apparent at the busy two-year college. The college recorded a census-day credit headcount enrollment of 2,423 students, which represents an 10 percent increase from the 2,197 students who attended Galveston College during the fall semester of 2017. “Our growth is a testament to the support of our community and to the great work of our faculty and staff,” said Dr. Myles Shelton, president of Galveston College. “I cannot emphasize enough the teamwork and collaboration across the college community. Everyone contributed to this successful student recruitment effort that produced such positive results.” The enrolled students generated 20,070 student semester credit hours, an increase of 15 percent from the previous fall semester. The growth in enrollment can be attributed to a number of factors, Dr. Shelton said, including the addition of new programs in Computer and Network Administration, Instrumentation Technology and a daytime Law Enforcement Academy in partnership with area law enforcement agencies. Dr. Cissy Matthews, vice president of instruction, said the number of Galveston high school students participating in dual-credit programs also has increased significantly. “We had 588 dual-credit students who enrolled in 32 different classes or programs,” Dr. Matthews said. “Some of the classes with the highest enrollment included English Composition I, Medical Terminology and U.S. History I. On the workforce side, the Welding Technology program is popular with 64 students taking different levels of welding this year. The Emergency Medical Services program also has been wellreceived, with 23 dual-credit students.” Plans are already underway to construct a student housing development on the college’s main campus with a generous contribution from the Abe and Annie Seibel Foundation. The project includes seven units designed to architecturally resemble the historical homes of Galveston and is estimated to house 60-80 students. Other facilities under discussion at the college include a nursing and health sciences complex to house the college’s flourishing nursing, allied health, and culinary arts programs, as well as a fine and performing arts center. While the college serves more than 3,400 students annually in credit academic-transfer and workforce programs, an additional 1,725 individuals participate in workforce training, continuing education for professional and personal development, and other non-credit activities. Now, more than ever, it’s a great time to be a Galveston College Whitecap.
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Facebook Total fans increased by 30% over 2017 Total number of Impressions increased by 87.95% over 2017 30.8 K total minute video 1,183% increase from 2017 88.4 K 3-second video views in 2018; 642% increase from 2017
Most popular Facebook posts of 2018 Instagram Total followers increased by 129% over 2017 480 stories with an average reach of 737 per story Number of engagements per media increased by 150% over 2017 Most popular Instagram posts of 2018
Video views increased to 237 from 0 in 2017
SOCIAL MEDIA
Galveston College ramped up its social networking presence in 2018, with the addition of new Whitecaps athletics Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts, as well as a student life and leadership Instagram account. Video content ruled all of the college’s social media platforms, which were driven by up-close and personal looks at student life and events. Facebook continued to be the college’s most-popular platform, with Instagram preferred for student engagement and Twitter for athletics.
Twitter 540 total Tweets sent Total number of followers: 853 Most popular Tweets of 2018
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QUICK FACTS
FALL 2018 Headcount:
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GENDER Female: Male:
1,494 (62%) 949 (38%)
AGE UNDER 18
589
24%
18-21
738
30%
22-24
295
12%
25-30
375
15%
31-35
156
6%
36-50
26
9%
51-64
43
2%
65 AND OVER
11
0%
2,423 ETHNICITY HISPANIC
961
40%
WHITE
894
37%
AFRICAN AMERICAN
363
15%
OTHER
205
8%
GRADUATES BY CREDENTIALS ASSOCIATE DEGREES
293
49%
CERTIFICATES
253
40%
ADVANCED TECHNICAL CERTIFICATES
89
14%
Average Age: 24
TOTAL AWARDS (FY 2018)
TOTAL GRADUATES: Note – Hispanic students can be counted in other racial/ ethnic categories below.
Female: 468 Male: 286 White: African American: Hispanic:
398 131 300
Note – this number includes field of study awards and core curriculum completers, which are not included above in the “credentials” section. Hispanic students can be counted in other racial/ethnic categories below.
Female: 578 Male: 346 346
578
White: African American: Hispanic:
517 158 398
FINANCIALS REVENUES 1%
1%
EXPENDITURES 3%
1%
Tuition and Fees( Net Discount)
4%
State Appropriations
10%
8%
1% 10% 1% 1%
Grants and Contracts
21%
35%
Federal Title IV Grants 11%
21% 47% 47%
Ad Valorem Taxes
11%
8% 8%
19%
Investment Income Other
11%
13%
7% 0%
Auxiliary Tui�on and Fees (Net Discount) Federal Title V Grants Other
State Appropria�ons Ad Valorem Taxes Auxiliary
Grants and Contracts Income Investment
Instruc�on Student Services Scholarships and Fellowships
Tuition and Fees (Net Discount)
$2,908,930
10.6%
Instruction
State Appropriations
$5,686,868
20.8%
Public Service
Grants and Contracts
$2,258,641
8.3%
Federal Title IV Grants
$2,931,508
10.7%
Public Service Ins�tu�onal Support Auxiliary Enterprises
$9,052,151
34.8%
$38,292
0.1%
Academic Support
$1,779,597
6.8%
Student Services
$3,491,173
13.4%
$4,894,705
18.8%
Operation and Maintenance of Plant
$2,857,517
11.0%
Scholarships and Fellowships
$2,043,189
7.9%
Auxiliary Enterprises
$847,764
3.3%
Depreciation
$990,410
3.8%
Institutional Support Ad Valorem Taxes
$12,761,818
46.6%
Investment Income
$292,452
1.1%
Other
$205,345 0.8%
Auxiliary
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$315,225 1.2%
Academic Support Opera�on and Maintenance of Plant Deprecia�on
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