2020 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
2020 REPORT
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TO THE COMMUNITY
Mission and Goals ���������������������������������������������������������������3 Message from the President ��������������������������������������������4 Message from the Board Chair ���������������������������������������5 Highlights...............................................................................6 Faculty Spotlight............................................................... 10 Student Success Stories ������������������������������������������������� 11 Employee Service Awards �����������������������������������������������13 Student Housing Update �������������������������������������������������14 Historic Milestones ����������������������������������������������������������15 Athletics Update................................................................16 Social Media........................................................................ 17 Students by the Numbers �����������������������������������������������18 Financials.............................................................................19 2
Galveston College
Our Mission & Goals Vision
The vision statement of the College is: “Galveston College - a beacon of light guiding lifelong learning.”
Mission
The mission statement of the College is: “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.”
Values
The Board of Regents has developed a list of seven values that are an integral part of the College Mission and Vision. The values reinforce the Board’s desire to provide ethical leadership and are used in making decisions undertaken by the college community as the mission is operationalized. From the development of strategic goals to the simplest actions and decisions taken by college staff, these values will 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 2020 Annual Report
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.
Purposes
In accordance with Texas Education Code, Section 130.003, the College shall provide: • technical programs up to two years in length leading to associate degrees or certificates; • occupational programs leading directly to employment in semi-skilled and skilled occupations; • freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences;
• continuing adult education programs for occupational or cultural upgrading; • compensatory education programs designed to fulfill the commitment of an admissions policy allowing the enrollment of disadvantaged students; • continuing program of counseling and guidance designed to assist students in achieving their individual educational goals; • workforce development programs designed to meet local and statewide needs; • adult literacy programs and other basic skills programs for adults; and, • such other purposes as may be prescribed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board or the Galveston College Board of Regents, in the best interest of postsecondary education in Texas.
Goals
The College District shall: • provide an open door to learning and extend accessible educational opportunities to students of all ages who are able to benefit from instruction; • improve student success through highquality, learning-centered programs and support services that reflect the highest expectations and academic standards; • continue to provide for a qualified and diverse faculty and staff through fair hiring processes and continuous professional development, as well as a competitive salary and benefits program accompanied by a healthy and safe work environment; and, • provide equipment, technology resources, facilities, and grounds that create a physical environment conducive to teaching and learning, as well as student success in the 21st Century. 3
MESSAGE from the President Dr. W. Myles Shelton, President, Galveston College
As we entered the year 2020 with a clear vision of student success and academic excellence at Galveston College, little did we know our world would change in less than three short months. Prior to spring break 2020, Galveston College was a busy campus with 2,400 students learning together in our classrooms and labs, competing on our fields, and making connections in the Cheney Student Center. Our campus was full of students working together toward a brighter future. In mid-March, campus life changed quickly. Like the rest of the world, Galveston College would be impacted by a new virus known as COVID-19. Instruction moved online, faculty and staff worked remotely, and campus buildings and grounds were shuttered. Although we scattered to our respective homes, the college community remained #GCStrong. From March until May, our students learned and our employees worked remotely. Our faculty and students adjusted quickly to the challenges of synchronous and asynchronous 4
online and virtual instruction. The heart of Galveston College is in the people who make the college what it is regardless of where they are instructing, working, and learning. That will never change. Despite an upturned spring semester, Galveston College never faltered in doing what it does best – offering high-quality instruction and student support services to the residents of Galveston Island and the Texas Gulf Coast region. In the fall, we moved back to campus for in-person instruction and continued our robust schedule of online and virtual classes to meet the needs and comfort levels of students who preferred to learn remotely. We launched new programs in Instrumentation Technology and Logistics. We opened our new Abe and Annie Seibel Foundation Student Residences. We started a new Quickstart+ program to provide free training in high-demand career areas through a grant from Texas Workforce Services. Our Theatre Department’s fall virtual production of “The Invisible Man” advanced to Region VI of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. And our first bachelor’s degree students graduated with their Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Management degrees in December.
It has been a challenging year to say the least. But I am proud of how our faculty, staff and students have responded to the many changes we implemented in a very short amount of time. I look forward to the day when we are once again able to gather in groups on campus, have in-person commencement ceremonies, have student activities and recreational sports, and invite the community to campus for lectures and special events. I thank you for your support of Galveston College, for your belief in Galveston College, for making Galveston College your community college, and for entrusting our faculty and staff with the honor and privilege to serve our community by working to transform the lives of every student who comes to Galveston College in pursuit of a better quality of life.
W. Myles Shelton Galveston College
MESSAGE from the Board Chair Karen Flowers, Chair, Board of Regents
As we reflect on the unique challenges we faced in 2020, our Galveston Community College District Board of Regents continues to be impressed and amazed by how quickly our faculty and staff adapted to the challenges of COVID-19 while continuing to serve our students and our community. From modified campus operations in March and reopening with limited classes in May to the opening of our new Abe and Annie Seibel Foundation Student Residences in August and experiencing our first bachelor’s degree graduates in December, the year 2020 was truly monumental. As we all adapted to COVID-19 and its unprecedented challenges, Galveston College launched Your College. Your Way., offering students five flexible learning options to stay on track and continue on their educational journeys despite the challenges created by the pandemic. This was not an easy accomplishment, but our students, faculty, and staff stepped up to the plate and hit a home run each and every time. We are so excited about the new, creative ways the college expanded its educational services for students in the past year, such as the QLess check-in system in Student Services and the new student planning and advising software.
As the college began modified operations, additional student support initiatives were also implemented, including a laptop loan program and emergency scholarship assistance provided by the college and the Galveston College Foundation. We are grateful to the Foundation for its support of our students during this challenging time, and we greatly appreciate the leadership of our Foundation board of directors and Foundation volunteers. As we pause briefly to contemplate the future goals and opportunities for Galveston College, please know that all of the board members join me in expressing gratitude for the continued support our college has received—especially during these challenging times. The stories of resilience, flexibility, and success during the past year continue to impress and amaze our board, and we hope you enjoy hearing about our students, faculty, and staff in this Report to the Community.
BOARD OF REGENTS
The nine-member Board of Regents of Galveston College is elected at-large by residents of Galveston Island, Port Bolivar, and Crystal Beach. These Regents give unselfishly of their time and represent their constituents for six-year terms.
Mary R. Longoria Position 1
Fred D. Raschke Vice Chairperson Position 2
Karen F. Flowers Chairperson Position 3
Raymond Lewis, Jr. Position 4
Michael B. Hughes Secretary Position 5
Carroll G. Sunseri Position 6
Rebecca Trout Unbehagen Position 7
Position Vacant Position 8
Armin Cantini Position 9
It is an enduring privilege to serve your college and our mission.
Karen Flowers 2020 Annual Report
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2020Highlights January
Galveston College unveiled a new Whitecaps athletic logo and mascot just in time for the spring 2020 baseball and softball seasons. The comprehensive redesign included a distinct logo with a Whitecaps wave mascot, new wordmark and new colors to reflect the college’s official royal blue and orange colors. At the spring 2020 Galveston College Faculty and Staff General Assembly, Dr. Cissy Matthews, vice president for instruction, Rodrigo Santoyo, developmental math coordinator, and Dr. Matthew Walker, developmental literacy coordinator, announced that the co-requisite model for developmental education courses had been fully implemented, with 96 percent enrolled in the Developmental Mathematics co-requisite model and 100 percent enrolled in the Developmental Literacy corequisite model. Dr. Jo-Carol Fabianke, vice chancellor for academic success with the Alamo Colleges District (retired), and facilitators Sha Li, Title V instructional technologist, Rigo Santoyo, program coordinator of developmental math, and Andrea Wiste, assistant director of admissions and records, shared a presentation titled “How Far We Have Come. How Far We Have to Go!” at the spring 2020 Faculty and Staff General Assembly faculty professional development session. Galveston College was named Best College – Gold in the annual Galveston.com Best of the Island Awards. Dubbed the “the Oscars of the Gulf Coast” by The Houston Chronicle, the competition recognizes leading businesses, organizations and people in dozens of categories.
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February
The Whitecaps baseball team host its first-ever Galveston College Island Invitational tournament on Jan. 31-Feb. 1 at Bernard Davis Stadium in Galveston. Temple College emerged as tournament champion. Also participating in the inaugural event were Alvin Community College, Coastal Bend College, Howard College, and Wharton County Junior College.
March In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Galveston College extended its spring break by one week March 16 to enable faculty and staff to prepare to modify the college’s mode of instruction and student support services. On March 23, all classes were shifted to online instruction. All academic and student support services also were made available online, by email, and/or by teleconference. All campus facilities were closed to students and the general public.
The Galveston College Theatre Department presented its third 10-Minute Play Festival Feb. 7-9, featuring staged readings of six original 10-minute plays written by Galveston College students, faculty, and community members. The Whitecaps softball team hosted its much-anticipated annual Galveston College Island Invitational tournament Feb. 7-8 at Lassie League Park. The tournament featured eight teams from throughout Texas and the southern United States, Angelina College, Connors State College, Alvin Community College, Temple College, Blinn College, Bossier Parish Community College, and San Jacinto College. On Feb. 15, Galveston College students, faculty and staff participated in the 33rd Annual Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Mardi Gras parade, which began at 57th and Seawall and proceeded through the Strand Historic District. The Galveston College Student Government Association hosted a Black History Month exhibit in the Moody Hall lobby Feb. 24-28 in recognition of the central role of African-Americans in U.S. history.
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May
Galveston College received approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Associate of Applied Science in Instrumentation Technology, which 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 Galveston College Medical Administration program was named an official education partner with the American Academy of Professional Coders, the world’s largest training and credentialing organization for the business of healthcare. Galveston College postponed its May 2020 commencement ceremony. The Board of Regents granted tenure to four faculty members: Clint A. Jones of the Developmental Mathematics department; Anna E. (Liz) Lacy of the Performing Arts department; Dr. David Shane Wallace of the English and Humanities department; and Dr. Arlinda B. Washington of the Nursing department.
Galveston College offered its first drive-through Food for Thought mobile food distribution at the Charlie Thomas Family Applied Technology Center in response to students experiencing food insecurities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Galveston College officials 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.
June
Galveston College announced that all May mini-semester and summer credit and noncredit classes would be delivered online, with the exception of certain technical and professional 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. Galveston College was awarded funds to help area businesses deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds were available for training and retraining existing fulltime employees, as well as furloughed and laid-off employees and new hires.
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July
Galveston College announced that the fall 2020 semester would include a creative blend of online and in-person classes adapted to COVID-19 social distancing and other health and safety requirements. Students would be able to choose from five options that fit their preferred learning style and comfort level: faceto-face instruction, a combination of face-to-face and Zoom video conference meetings, online instruction via Zoom, traditional online instruction, or a combination of the options. The Mary Moody Northen Endowment announced a $5,000 gift to the newly established Galveston College Radiography Degree Stipend. The program is for graduating Radiography students and provides $250 to help pay the costs of national and state testing and licensure. The Dr. Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust awarded the Galveston College Emergency Student Scholarship Fund a gift of $3,000. The Bromberg is a mainstay within the Galveston philanthropic community and a long-time supporter of the college. The college mourned the passing of longtime community leader and Galveston Community College District Regent Carl E. Kelly, 84, on July 31. A former chairman of the board, Regent Kelly was appointed to Position 8 in January 1998 and then elected the following May. He served on the board for 22 years and was a current member of the Policies Committee and Finance Committee.
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August
September
Dr. Luis Ponjuan, associate professor of higher education administration and research director for IDEAL (Investing in Diversity, Equity, Access and Learning) at Texas A&M University, presented “New Decade for Excellence: Empowering All to Create an Equity Minded Campus” at the first-ever virtual fall 2020 Galveston College Faculty and Staff General Assembly on Aug. 21. Galveston College celebrated its 2020 Commencement and first-ever virtual commencement ceremony on Aug. 21, with a total of 522 students receiving 614 associate degrees and certificates during the online event. In response to Hurricanes Laura and Marco in the Gulf of Mexico, Galveston College suspended campus operations Aug. 25-27 to allow the campus community residing on Galveston Island to evacuate the island. The college resumed on-campus operations Aug. 28. Galveston College launched a “Mask Up to Turn the Tide of COVID-19” video campaign featuring students, faculty and staff, sharing why they are masking up to turn the tide of COVID-19.
Galveston College celebrated its first move-in weekend Aug. 28-30, with 106 students moving into the new Abe and Annie Seibel Student Residences, the Whitecaps Apartments and the resident student houses. The college limited its student housing in fall 2020 for safety measures and to allow for social distancing in family-style units. Galveston College announced a Laptop Loan Program to assist students who need off-campus computing resources during the rapid shift to online instruction. The program attempts to close the gap for students with financial need for computing resources who do not have financial assistance.
Celebrates HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
The Galveston College Student Government Association sponsored a National Hispanic Heritage Month display, recognizing the contributions of those who came from or whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Galveston College won first place in the College/ University category in the 2020 Galveston County Daily News Readers’ Choice poll.
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October
November
December
Galveston College hosted the first lecture of the 20202021 lecture series on Diversity, Inclusion and Empowerment featuring Dr. Kourtney Moore who presented “I Still Love H.E.R.: Hip-Hop and African-American Culture Concerning Systemic Racism and Oppression.” Galveston College continued its 2020-2021 lecture series on Diversity, Inclusion, and Empowerment with a virtual presentation by Joe Aragon of the Acoma Pueblo Nation titled “Bridging Two Worlds” on Dec. 2. The Galveston College Foundation Board of Directors announced the creation of the Vandy Anderson Scholarship Award in Culinary Arts endowment at Galveston College. The Galveston College Theatre department presented a family holiday whodunit “Just in the Nick of Time (A Detective Red Mistletoe Mystery)” by Linda Daugherty as its 2020 gift to the Galveston Island community.
The Whitecaps baseball team was named to Perfect Game’s list of top JUCO recruiting classes for 2020, ranking 34th in the nation with 10 high school commits.
The Galveston College Theatre Department kicked off its 2020-2021 season with the classic science fiction radio drama, “The Invisible Man,” by H.G. Wells and adapted by John de Lancie from the script by Nat Segaloff and John de Lancie.
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Galveston College delivered much-needed non-perishable food items to Ball High School on Dec. 4 during the 40th Annual ABC13 “Share Your Holidays” food drive.
The Galveston College Student Government Association hosted a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11, honoring veterans and active-duty military personnel.
Galveston College announced an innovative training partnership funded with a generous grant from the Moody Permanent Endowment Fund that will enable the college to offer free workforce training to clients of local social-service agencies and others in need of marketable skills.
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LIFE IS A
Chemical Reaction Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Laimutis Bytautas
It’s not difficult to see why the American Chemical Society Greater Houston Section chose Dr. Laimutis Bytautas, assistant professor of chemistry at Galveston College, as the 2020 recipient of the Two-Year College Award for excellence in teaching, leadership and service to the profession.
“First, I try to convince my students that chemistry can be a lot of fun. I must say that it is not always an easy task. Sometimes I try to encourage my students to achieve a ‘black-belt’ mastery level in chemistry. Successfully teaching natural sciences or any other subject requires a lot of passion from a teacher,” he said.
His resume boasts a robust list of academic accomplishments – from research published in prestigious publications to service with professional organizations. But it’s his love for teaching that truly stands out among his numerous accomplishments.
“The best way to teach is to get students thinking deeply about the subject. I say to my students: ‘Try to look at solving chemistry problems like you are trying to solve nature’s mysteries.’ Sometimes, I also try to encourage my students: ‘Who knows, maybe one day you will get a Nobel Prize in Chemistry as an additional reward to having fun with chemistry already.’”
Originally from Lithuania, Dr. Bytautas received a degree in physics from Vilnius University in Vilnius, Lithuania, in 1990, and a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Vanderbilt University in 1996. Among his many professional achievements, he has performed scientific research at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory at Iowa State University, Rice University, the Baylor College of Medicine and Texas A&M University at Galveston. Chemistry is Fun Passionate about teaching, Dr. Bytautas encourages his students to become engaged in the process of learning. 10
His efforts have not gone unnoticed by his colleagues. “Dr. Bytautas’ extraordinary patience, love for teaching, and effort helping students to develop profound knowledge and competency in the chemistry and physics fields are highly recognized by his students and peers,” said Dr. Ana Sanchez, division director of science and business.
We are so fortunate to have Dr. Bytautas here at Galveston College,” said Dr. Cissy Matthews, vice president of instruction. “He is committed to our students and committed to remaining current in his field so that he can be the best faculty member that he can be.” Research is Important A member of the American Chemical Society since 2001, Dr. Bytautas is no stranger to the spotlight. His most recent research in quantum chemistry has been published in the International Journal of Quantum Chemistry and Computational and Theoretical Chemistry, both of which are leading professional journals. He has also been published recently in The Journal of Physical Chemistry, Journal of Chemical Physics, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, Molecular Physics and Croatica Chemica Acta. He served as co-principal investigator for the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Technology Instrumentation Project at Galveston College and as coorganizer of an international symposium on the “Present, Future and Applications of Abinitio Atomic and Molecular Electronic Structure Calculations” in Cuernavaca, Mexico. “Having ongoing research projects helps in teaching sciences to students who often like to ask questions that go way beyond scheduled lesson topics. Also, keeping track of scientific discoveries is essential in teaching natural sciences at the college level,” Dr. Bytautas said. “I like to share my research findings with my Galveston College
students. Sometimes I get a question from a student like ‘Is this going to be on the next exam?’ Learning that my latest research findings in quantum chemistry will not be on the next exam in their chemistry course reduces students’ stress levels considerably.” Life is a Chemical Reaction “Of course, teaching chemistry has its fair share of challenges. It is not always easy to convince my students that chemistry is fun when heavy computations are involved. Students much more readily appreciate chemical reactions and visual effects associated with chemistry experiments like color changes. It takes quite a bit of effort and practice in problem-solving to achieve deep understanding in chemistry and develop critical thinking skills. Clearly, it helps when students realize that chemistry is everywhere in their lives,” Dr. Bytautas said.
at a Two Year College Award is designed to recognize, encourage and stimulate outstanding teachers of chemistry at a community college in the American Chemical Society Greater Houston Section. Selection is based on the nominee’s teaching, including unusually effective methods of presentation, a professor’s ability to challenge and inspire students, extra-curricular work in chemistry, keeping up-to-date in the field, and evidence of leadership and/or active involvement within the profession.
“the best way to teach is to get students thinking deeply about a subject.”
“In fact, it is sometimes said, ‘life is a chemical reaction.’ Of course, mastering chemistry is highly rewarding, especially when at the beginning of the semester chemistry appears to be a hard subject for many students.” Passionate about service, Dr. Bytautas has chaired the Galveston College professional development committee lecture series committee since 2016, bringing distinguished speakers to campus in order to engage the college and community in compelling and purposeful discussions addressing contemporary issues and events. The ACS Outstanding Chemistry Teacher 2020 Annual Report
“This award from the American Chemical Society Greater Houston Section recognizes the contribution and hard work of all people at Galveston College in making a difference in students’ lives so that they can pursue their dreams, career goals and be able to take excellent care of their families,” Dr. Bytautas said. “I would like to thank all faculty, staff, administration, and of course, our students because they all contributed to this award.” Dr. Bytautas received the award on Oct. 24 at the 2020 ACS Greater Houston Awards Ceremony, which was conducted virtually.
Success Story Noviz Nevarez
Noviz Nevarez always wanted to follow in her sisters’ footsteps and pursue a career in healthcare, but she needed a career pathway that would accommodate her busy schedule as a full-time sales manager at a Galveston hotel, the mother of a four-yearold and the wife of a longshoreman at the Port of Galveston. “Most of my sisters work in a medical field, and they inspired me. Originally, I wanted to become a nurse, but I needed more flexibility. When I found out about medical coding and administration, I decided it was the right career path for me.” Nevarez enrolled in Galveston College’s new American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) medical coding curriculum last spring, completed her Medical Coding certificate and passed the national Certified Professional Coder (CPC) on her first attempt. She landed a job with Signify Health and started working remotely this month as a coding specialist. “Medical coding and billing specialists play a crucial role in the healthcare industry,” explained Donna Swartz, program director at Galveston College. “It is their responsibility to make sure that health claims are processed and coded accurately so that insurance companies and healthcare providers are reimbursed correctly. They also want to make sure they code correctly
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so patients are not over-charged for routine appointments.” Nevarez said the communication, supervisory and management, and resume and cover-letter writing skills she learned at Galveston College were essential to preparing her for a new career. “This is the first job I applied for since I earned my certificate,” Nevarez said. “I used the resume writing tips I learned from Ms. Swartz to align my skills with the position description. I had two phone and video interviews. It was a great experience.” Galveston College’s program prepares students for national medical coding certification exams and provides focused instruction in health information management, health records management and advanced medical coding and billing. “At first, the program is very challenging, especially for those without a medical background,” Nevarez said. “My advice to future students is to never give up… to believe in yourself. Join social media groups to network and keep up with what’s happening in the field. No matter what, keep going. It is worth it.” Nevarez is continuing her studies at Galveston College and is now pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Administration. Her new job and work-at-home schedule will also give her husband an opportunity pursue his Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology at the college. “I’m grateful to my husband, my parents, my mother-in-law, and to my bosses at the hotel for their support,” said Nevarez. “I try to give my best to everything I do. I’m so grateful to Galveston College for this program.” 12
Success Story Michael Busby
After working with the students on their resumes and interviewing skills, Grant Navigator and Career Coach Sharon Levy Pagan assisted Busby and several other Quickstart+ graduates in securing interviews for the Waffle House post. Busby not only interviewed well, he made the necessary score on the Waffle House pre-employment exam.
Considering the fact that Waffle House is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, Galveston College Quickstart+ graduate and Waffle House senior maintenance technician Michael Busby has his hands full. Like many corporations in the region do throughout the year, Waffle House contacted Galveston College seeking to fill a South Division maintenance tech position in November just as the college’s first group of Quickstart+ heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) students were completing the free eight-week training program. Funded with a Foundational Skills for Construction Career Pathways Grant from the Texas Workforce Commission, Quickstart+ is designed to help individuals find jobs in the fast-growing HVAC/R and electrical industries. In addition to skills training, students receive career counseling and job placement assistance.
He also secured a Universal Section 608 Technician Certification, which he and other Quickstart+ graduates earned by examination at the end of the Quickstart+ program. The Environmental Protection Agency requires Section 608 Technician Certification of individuals who maintain, service, repair or dispose of equipment that could release refrigerants into the atmosphere. In early December, Busby shadowed the Waffle House lead HVAC/R technician in Houston for two days to become familiar with repairing small appliances such as coffee and waffle makers. Prior to beginning the Quickstart+ training program, Busby worked as an executive chef for several Houston restaurants for nine years. “I was always mechanically inclined, so small appliance repair was familiar to me,” he said. Students who participate in the short-term, concentrated Quickstart+ program come from a variety of backgrounds, Pagan explained. “When Michael came to interview for the training program last August, I found out he was the father of four children. The COVID-19 virus had so negatively impacted the restaurant industry that he wanted to change careers,” she Galveston College
said. “Several of his friends had HVAC businesses, and he had assisted them on installations. He felt the time was right to train for and enter a high-demand and growing industry.” Following in-service training and onboarding, Busby traveled to Dallas for advanced technical training. In December, he officially joined the Waffle House team and now services 10 restaurants in Galveston and Harris counties. He works 48 hours each week and typically completes air conditioning and refrigeration repairs and maintenance in two to three stores daily. After supervising numerous employees in the restaurant business, Busby said it has been terrific to be solely responsible for his own work. “Waffle House has a great team of senior maintenance staff to problem solve with and learn from,” he said. Pagan said she sees a tremendous amount of personal and professional growth in the students who participate in Quickstart+. She also appreciates the business partners who are turning to Galveston College to employ the students. “We’re so proud of Michael and his accomplishments. We’re proud of all of our students,” Pagan said. “The Quickstart+ program and our instructors are amazing. Our employers are wonderful. It’s a great opportunity for those who are looking for a solid career with excellent earning potential.” 2020 Annual Report
Celebrating EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE EMPLOYEE
PERFORMANCE AWARDS
It was a high-tech celebration of excellence on May 8, as the Galveston College campus community joined together via Zoom video conference to applaud their peers outstanding achievements at the annual Employee Awards Celebration. With a theme of “Building a Bright Future for Our College Community,” 26 faculty and staff members were honored with exceptional performance awards and milestones awards for years of service at the college. Regent Michael B. Hughes with the Galveston Community College District Board of Regents also received an award for five years of volunteer service to the college. Exceptional Service Award recipients included Cordetta Knatt, Facilities, and Joyce Landry, Human Resources, classified staff; Andrea Wiste, Admissions, professional-technical staff; Dr. Cindy Kates-Hammond, Music,
adjunct faculty; Dr. Ana Sanchez, Science, and Mary Pyle, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Academy, faculty. John Stovall was recognized for 40 years of service to Galveston College. Richard Ramos was recognized for 30 years of service. Those recognized for 15 years of service included Mary Jan Lantz, Rachel Leyva, Bernardo Mendez, Paul Mendoza, Meghann Nash, Priselda Perez, Dr. Ana Sanchez and Jesse Warren. Those receiving a 10-year service award included Anthony Brisick, Liz Iles and Vera Lewis-Jasper. Daniel Fink, Valerie Guidry, Judy Hembd, Kevin Lallmann, Rebecca Stout and Andrea Wiste were honored for five years of service. Retirees in 2019-20 who were honored at the event included Diane Laine, Eva Osorio and Steve Stuchlik. 13
Dream HOMES
to the neighborhood and to our students and grateful to the Seibel Foundation for making it a reality.” The college opened the new student housing in the fall under capacity because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Galveston College Celebrates Completion of Abe and Annie Seibel Foundation Student Residences with Socially Distanced Tours and Student Move-in Activities A 13-year dream came true for Galveston College President Myles Shelton and several members of the Galveston Community College District Board of Regents and Galveston College Foundation Board of Directors when the Abe and Annie Seibel Foundation Student Residences opened their doors in August. Funded in large part with the generous support of the Abe and Annie Seibel Foundation, the seven units are designed to resemble the historical homes of Galveston. Each unit of the units can house 10 students in the main unit and two students or a resident assistant in a garage apartment. 14
“This project is the second significant capital expansion grant from the Abe and Annie Seibel Foundation to Galveston College,” Galveston College President Dr. Myles Shelton said in giving socially distanced tours of the new housing in early August. “Fewer than 10 years ago, Galveston College was given the means to build the Abe and Annie Seibel Foundation Wing allowing students and the community to gather for events ranging from civic, collegiate and evenings of powerful educational enrichment. Now the Seibel Foundation has bestowed the financial support necessary to realize the college’s long-time dream of student housing. We are excited to bring this project
Furnished in comfortable contemporary furniture, the units each contain five bedrooms, a kitchen, a kitchenette, a living room, a dining room/ study area, and a balcony. The housing offers Galveston College students an opportunity for flexibility, versatility, space saving, and safety, in a family-like atmosphere. Each unit is equipped with programmable thermostats, access-controlled keypads, free laundry areas, and free Wi-Fi.
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Historic Milestones
13 Students Graduate from Galveston College’s First Bachelor’s Degree Program In a first for Galveston County, 13 students made history in December as the first graduates to receive Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Management degrees from their local community college—Galveston College. The students also were the first students ever to receive bachelor’s degrees from Galveston College, which before 2019 offered only twoyear associate degrees and technical and professional certificates.
“We were proud to have our first cohort of students graduate with their Bachelor of Applied Science degrees,” said Dr. Cissy Matthews, vice president of instruction. “These students were able to balance responsibilities they have for home and work while completing this rigorous curriculum. I know their hard work and determination will pay off as they take on future leadership roles within the healthcare industry.”
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare “The future is bright for Management prepares the class of 2020,” said graduates for entry- to midDr. Tirizia York, program level management positions director. “I was honored in planning, directing to be a part of their Inaugural Graduating Class and coordinating medical educational journey, and and health services in I know they will use the hospitals, clinics, managedleadership skills gained care organizations, public in the program to make a health agencies or similar difference in the field of organizations. The students healthcare management.” took a blend of online and on-campus classes. Class of 2020 graduates included Hemal Amin, “I enjoyed being in the program, and I feel that Gabriela Bailon, Brittany Diaz, Ginger Jackson, I learned a lot throughout the courses I took,” Roza Kastis, Patricia Phol, Marsha Scoggin, said Roza Kastis of Galveston. “Prior to this Tiffany Sherman and Catalina Tovar, all of program, writing papers had been a challenge Galveston; Michele Garza and Yvonne Shaw, for me; however, the BAS program strengthened both of La Marque; Jeremy Ross of Rosharon; my ability to write effective reports pertaining and Christina Trevino of League City. Hemel Amin
Dr. Tirizia York Program Director
Patricia Phol
2020 Annual Report
Gabriela Bailon
Dr. Geisu Lewis
Counselor/Student Success Advisor
Jeremy Ross
Brittany Diaz
Michele Garza
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Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Management
Marsha Scoggin
Yvonne Shaw
Tiffany Sherman
Ginger Jackson
Dr. Myles Shelton President
Catalina Tovar
Roza Kastis
Dr. Cissy Matthews
Vice President of Instruction
Christina Trevino
to healthcare management. Overall, this experience enhanced my growth and my intellectual skills.” 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 launched the Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Management in fall 2019 and plans to add the Bachelor of Science in Nursing soon. “The bachelor’s degrees we are offering 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 where 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.” 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. “These graduates are a testimony to the need for affordable bachelor’s degrees offered close to home, work and family,” Dr. Shelton said. “We are very proud of their achievements and wish them the best as they continue their careers and future educational pursuits.” 15
College Introduces New Whitecaps Logo
Sydnye Cromwell
Kayleigh Deakle
Aleka Xayaseng
Jaycob Deese
Bradley Ely
Drew Shaver
Galveston College introduced a new athletics logo and mascot in 2020, drawing positive reaction from Whitecaps fans, players, coaches and the community. The comprehensive branding initiative included a distinct logo, new wordmark, and new colors to reflect the college’s official royal blue and orange colors, which replaced blue and rust in 2018. This is the college’s first mascot and first logo update since Galveston College launched its sports teams under the name Whitecaps in 1992. “Having a strong and recognizable brand is important to Galveston College and our high-performing athletics program,” said Dr. Myles Shelton, college president. “The new Whitecaps logo provides us with a more powerful connection to our fans and our community.” The new logo is also featured on athletics apparel, signage, and the athletics website. 16
Six Whitecaps from 2020 Go on to Play at Universities Six players from the Galveston College Whitecaps class of 2020 went on to play at four-year universities following the 20192020 season and completion of their studies at Galveston College.
Baseball players included pitcher Jaycob Deese, University of Houston; pitcher Bradley Ely, Nicholls State University; and pitcher Drew Shaver, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.
Softball players included catcher Sydnye Cromwell, Texas Lutheran University; outfielder Kayleigh Deakle, University of St. Thomas; and outfielder Aleka Xayaseng, Lamar University.
The National Junior College Athletic Association canceled spring competition in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. No spring sport student-athlete who was enrolled at a member college in 2020 was charged a year of participation. Galveston College
2020 IN SOCIAL MEDIA
With social distancing and staying at home as the norm for a large part of 2020, social media became a more significant part of student engagement at Galveston College. The college expanded its social networking presence in 2020 with the addition of a popular TikTok channel and more streaming video as in-person activities were limited in scope. Instagram and Facebook continued to be popular platforms for students, with Instagram and TikTok preferred for student engagement and Twitter for athletics.
TWITTER TOPPERS
Total fans increased by 12% over 2019 15,190K total minutes viewed video views 23.3K 3-second video views; 77.4% less than from 2019
419 total Tweets sent in 2020 Total number of followers increased by 3.7% over 2019 The number of impressions per Tweet decreased by -24 %
1,050 Followers Most popular Instagram posts of 2020 (top three) Whitecaps student housing preview/676 hearts @galvestoncollege Overview of Whitecaps student housing/672 hearts @gcwhitecaps Whitecaps overview/651 hearts @galvestoncollegestudentlife
INSTAGRAM TOP POSTS
2020 Annual Report
FACEBOOK TOP POSTS
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Students by the Numbers Enrollment
2,060
Fall 2020 Enrollment
1,298 762
Female (63%) Male (37%)
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ETHNICITY
AGE BREAKDOWN Under 18 18 - 21 22 - 25
26 - 35
36 - 45
46 - 55 Over 55
Number and percent
Number and percent
391 (19%)
African American 317 (15.3%) Asian 70 (3.4%) Hispanic 862 (41.5%) White 733 (35.3%) Other 93 (4.5%)
50 (2.4%)
AVERAGE AGE
427 (20.7%)
707 (34.8%)
295 (14.3%) 172 (8.3%)
18 (.9%)
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Graduates
498
Total Graduates (Entire FY2020)
303 195
Female (61%) Male (39%)
ETHNICITY
Entire FY2020, Number and percent
African American 86 (33.3%) Asian 18 (17.45%) Hispanic 207 (41.6%) White 166 (33.3%) Other 21 (4.25%)
TOTAL AWARDS
Entire FY2020, Number and percent
Female Male
493 (61%) 315 (39%)
Galveston College
FY2020 REPORT
Revenue
Tuition and Fees
Total Revenue
Tuition and Fees( Net Discount)
2,834,638
State Appropriations
6,249,901
Grants and Contracts
5,619,786
Federal Title IV Grants
3,573,416
Ad Valorem Taxes Investment Income
8.5%
State Appropriations
18.8%
Grants and Contracts
16.9%
Federal Title IV Grants
10.7%
Ad Valorem Taxes
43.0%
Investment Income
0.8%
14,283,682
Other 0.4%
260,806
Auxiliary 0.9%
Other 119,334 Auxiliary 310,774
Instruction 33.7% Public Service
0.0%
Academic Support
6.8%
Student Services
12.2%
Institutional Support
21.7%
Operation and Maintenance of Plant Scholarships and Fellowships Auxiliary Enterprises
34.1% 0.1% 6.5% 13.3% 18.5%
9.0% 10.4% 2.4%
10.4% 8.4%
Depreciation 3.9%
2.7%
Loss on Disposal of Capital Assets
3.6%
2020 Annual Report
0.0%
2.4%
Expenditures
Total Expenditures Instruction
Public Service
Academic Support Student Services
9,743,826 6,915
1,974,131
3,541,359
Institutional Support
6,266,863
Scholarships and Fellowships
2,997,501
Operation and Maintenance of Plant Auxiliary Enterprises Depreciation
Loss on Disposal of Capital Assets
2,594,027 680,031
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