ACC Podcast: Recent Episodes
Alvin Community College
We visit with Academic Support Specialist Joshua Salapantan who talks about his role with the college Learning Lab.
We talk with Dual Degree graduate Christopher DeLeon who recently completed his degree while a student at Alvin High School.
We talk to members of the Young family who recently graduated together during Spring Commencement.
In this episode we talk with student Hallie Rose who recently joined our CNC program while also taking courses in Engineering Design.
History instructor Alexander Marriott and Choir director Kevin Moody talk about their recent project, Making History Sing.
In this episode we visit with Joel Alba, a retiree who decided that he wanted a new professional journey, which he found in our CNC program.
We interview Sebastian Sanders, founders of the Sanders Hand organization which is a partner in the upcoming Pitch Competition at Alvin College.
In this episode we visit with student Victoria Wilson who recently completed her CDL training with the college.
Instructors Jennifer Shimek and Shana Sutcliffe talk about the upcoming Walking for Wellness event.
In this episode we talk to Finz e-sports players Jaime Castillo and Adrian Correa about the success of the team and how they balance the classroom and their sport.
We talk to student Patrice Walker who recently completed the Alvin College Bachelor's program and is now pursuing and MBA.
We visit with Alvin College Foundation scholarship coordinator Sydney Hildenburg about the many scholarships available to students and the upcoming application deadlines.
Alvin College celebrated its first graduates from the Bachelor's of Business Administration and Management during a ceremony on December 2.
We sit down with Developmental Education specialists Julie Heiman and Carly Gibberson about tutoring services for Dual Enrollment students.
ACC English instructor Charley Bevill was recently named a Stanford University fellow in internationalization which helps bring a global perspective to course material.
This is an extended interview of History instructor Chris Chance talking about the upcoming ACC abroad program that will include trips to destinations in Texas.
Learning Lab coordinator Eliseo Herrera and TSI coach Brittany Hernandez about the new TSI Bridge Program.
Incarcerated students have a second chance with a new partnership between ACC and the company Mustang CAT which seeks to recruit students who recently completed the automotive program. We visit with automotive instructor David Mustain and CAT recruiter Sarah Bell.
How do you grow a prairie in your backyard? We talk with Biology instructor Heather Lewis about the college pocket prairie which recently received a grant from the Native Prairies Association of Texas.
We visit with faculty member who received grants from the ACC Foundation Innovative Initiative Program.
We talk with several staff members who received Innovative Initiative Grants from the ACC Foundation.
In this episode we talk with English instructor Gilbert Benton who teaches a course on helping people write their life story.
The 4th Annual Walk for Wellness is coming on March 25. Psychology instructors Jennifer Shimek and Shana Sutcliffe talk with us about the event.
Academic specialist Dianna North returns to the studio to talk about the updated TSIA boot camp.
Nursing instructor Dr. Mekonnen Birru talks about the testing guide he wrote to help Nursing students prepare for the NCLEX exam.
We talk to student Ashley Strong about how the Learning Lab helped her find her way to the Nursing program.
We visit with Government instructor Tim Reynolds about how interest rates have been cut by the Federal Reserve though they are not going down.
Could there really have been naval battle in the Roman Colosseum? History instructors Dr. Alexander Marriott and Chris Chance talk about the history surrounding Gladiator II.
We talk to instructors John Brundrett and Brady Hutchison about how they use video games in their course content.
We talk with student Jannell Leal and instructor Shayna Sutcliff about Active Minds and the new initiative Together Tuesdays.
In this episode we talk to counselor Lilly Guu and Student Resource specialist Roxie Patton about the recently opened Student Resource Center.
We talk with Visual Arts coordinator Angela Duron-Larson and UHCL professor Michael Brims about the Sustainable Stories Film and Art exhibit coming to campus starting on October 1.
In this episode we talk to tutor Hailey Abel about preparing for the Health Education Systems exam required for Nursing students.
In this episode we talk to bodybuilder Hannah Hussein about her journey in the sport and her upcoming talk with the Library Speaker Series.
We visit with academic specialist Diana North who recently started a workshop on how to use AI ethically.
This is the second of two episodes about the Innovative Initiative Grants recently awarded by the ACC Foundation.
This is the first of two episodes about the Innovative Initiative Grants recently awarded by the ACC Foundation.
We talk with ACC Librarian Mark Love about the services offered at the Learning Lab and events coming up in the Library for Fall.
In honor of our 75th Anniversary, we are visiting with ACC alumni and staff to learn about how the college has impacted their life. We talk with Congressman Randy Weber and his wife Brenda about the role that ACC played in their lives.
In honor of our 75th Anniversary, we are visiting with ACC alumni and staff to learn about how the college has impacted their life. We talk with nursing graduate and now head of Health Science Dr. Debi Fontenot about her journey from student to dean at ACC.
In honor of our 75th Anniversary, we are visiting with ACC alumni and staff to learn about how the college has impacted their life. We talk with former president Dr. Rodney Allbright about his 38 years leading the college and the changes he witnessed during his tenure.
In honor of our 75th Anniversary, we are visiting with ACC alumni and staff to learn about how the college has impacted their life. In this episode we sit down with Breanna Chachere, who graduated from ACC's Upward Bound program and is currently attending medical school.
In honor of our 75th Anniversary, we are visiting with ACC alumni and staff to learn about how the college has impacted their life. This episode features George Tacquard who attended the first class of the college and his son Andy Tacquard who served as the college police chief and regent.
We talk with student Gemma Reyes and Honors advisor Jennifer Brazil about the Honors program at ACC.
We talk with Psychology instructors Jennifer Shimek and Shana Sutcliffe with student Brianna Mata about the upcoming Walk for Wellness on April 18.
ACC Drafting and Engineering Design Technology graduate Crystal Mantilla talks about earning her education and her new position with NASA working on the Artemis Project.
We visit with father and son Brian and Sir'Tyler Turner who are currently in the Communications program together in order to learn about how to promote their company StaticTV.
We talk with Financial Aid Gabby Leon and advisor Anais Duran about the new FAFSA application process.
In this episode we sit down with Culinary student Eden Villanueva who shares her experiences as an intern with Hershey and her upcoming internship at the Masters Golf Tournament in Georgia.
ACC History instructor Chris Chance and interim Dean of Arts and Sciences Dr. Alexander Mariott talk about historical accuracy and director choices in the recent film Napoleon.
We sit down with Institutional Effectiveness and Research Dean Pat Sanger and director Philip O'Brien about their participation in the Harvard Strategic Data Project and how it will benefit community colleges.
In this episode we talk to Welding director Leroy Brigman about the importance of networking in the Welding field.
Student Mykayla Lomeli talks about her experiences as a Hispanic woman as well as the upcoming events for Hispanic Heritage Month.
We talk to instructor Brittani Bewick about the new Biotechnology program with Continuing Education Workforce Development program.
We sit down with Academic Support Specialist Maria Olivares about the Student Success Workshops offered this Fall.
We talk with Learning Lab tutor Tyler Mitchell about his latest Student Success Workshop on coping with math anxiety.
We sit down to talk to Dual Enrollment student Juelz Jordan and his goals of finishing his education and joining the medical field as a surgeon.
In this episode we talk to the new Continuing Education Workforce Development Executive Director Sunjay Bali about his department and its future
We talk with instructors and staff members about the 2023 Innovative Initiative Grants awarded by the ACC Foundation.
We talk with instructors and staff members about the 2023 Innovative Initiative Grants awarded by the ACC Foundation.
We talk to homeschool student Madison Thompson about earning her degree while working towards a diploma at home.
We sit down with ACC student Nathan Hames and talk about his musical composition "Tiempo Perdido" which was recently performed by the community band.
We talk with Academic Support specialist Diana North about new courses designed to help students prepare for the TSI exam.
We talk with student Holden Reine about finding his career in the Logistics and Supply Chain Management program at ACC.
We talk to Vice President of Human Resources Nichole Eslinger about her department and its role at the college.
We speak with Nursing student Aseh Constance about why she joined the program as well as the support she's received to continue her education.
We talk to students Kacie Koenig and Angelica Rodriguez about the upcoming event Walking for Wellness hosted by Active Minds, Student Live and ACC Counseling.
We sit down and talk with Vice President of Administrative Services Karl Stager to discuss his department and its role with ACC.
We talk to our director of College and Career Pathways about the upcoming Career Connection event while also discussing the Dual Enrollment program.
We talk to Vice President of Instruction Michael Beck about his time in the position and what's on the horizon for new programs at ACC.
We talk with Dual Enrollment student Amy Chavez about what it takes to attend college classes while in high school.
We sit down again to visit with ACC President Dr. Robert J. Exley about developments with Dual Enrollment, campus construction and college financing.
We sit down to talk to ACC instructor Andrea Busch about the new Associate in Office Supervision program now offered at ACC.
We talk with interim Dean of Arts and Sciences Dr. Alexander Marriott who recently contributed to a book about U.S. President James K. Polk.
We talk to student Lydia Rios who has found healing from domestic violence through participation in ultramarathons and raising fund for youth martial arts.
We sit down with STRIVE coordinator Mary Vlahovich and student Ambika Hale to discuss how the program changes lives.
We talk with ACC advisory board member Manny Pasillas about CNC technology and its importance in the workforce.
In the second part of the series on Positivity, we sit down with Sociology instructor Bill Johnson about how to apply the concepts of Positivity to your life.
We speak with author Dr. Derek de la Pena about the benefits and research behind positivity.
We venture outside of the studio to cook some crawfish ettouffe in the newly-renovated Culinary Arts kitchen with instructor Laura Trigo.
We sit down with student and poet Jesus Gonzales who talks about his poetry and the influences on his work. Jesus also reads one of his poems for the podcast.
We talk to the recipients of the 2022 Innovative Initiative Grants that were recently awarded by the ACC Foundation. To learn more about the Foundation, visit www.alvincollege.edu/foundation.
We sit down with President Dr. Robert J. Exley to discuss the near completion of construction, career pathways and more.
We sit down to talk with Dr. Jay Burton, ACC Drama director, about the upcoming Summer Children's Theatre Festival.
We sit down with ACC instructors Cindy Dalmolin and Jennifer Shimek along with Active Minds President Casey Koenig about mental health awareness among college students. We also speak with ACC counselor Lilly Guu about the mental services available on campus.
Albert Pasaoa and Kevin Jefferies talk about construction in our region as well as the recent redistricting passed by the Legislature.
We talk with veteran and ACC student William Dover about his struggles to overcome experiences from the Gulf War to getting his life on track.
We talk to ACC graduate Taylor Swartz about her journey to join the Process Technology program and her career as an operator with a local petrochemical unit.
Instructors Albert Pasaoa and Kevin Jefferies discuss issues facing rent relief, land development, water quality and the passing of former mayor and ACC Dean Troy Lewis.
Welcome to the 635 Podcast with instructors Albert Pasaoa and Kevin Jefferies. The podcast is about local politics, economics and current events affecting Brazoria County.
*Views expressed in the podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the staff at Alvin Community College.
We sit down with Speech instructor Dr. Earnest Burnett, who is also ACC's liaison for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Dr. Burnett discusses the results of a recent survey among students about diversity, equity and inclusion on campus.
We talk to Art instructor Alex Ordonez who recently received a fellowship through the Talley Dunn Gallery for Equity in the Arts.
We sit down and talk with student Roxanne Walkowiak about how the college is helping her to achieve her dream of being an interpretive park ranger.
We sit down to talk with new ACC President Dr. Robert J. Exley about his time at the helm of the college.
We talk with ACC Dual Enrollment advisors Sharmeal Archie and Amanda Smithson about The Connection, a career expo to help high school students learn more about their career pathway.
We talk with former ACC TDCJ program director Sarah Bouse about the Texas Talent Connection grant and how it will help students improve their lives once they leave incarceration.
We sit down with ACC alum Samantha Jowers whose exhibit of Penny Paintings will be on display in the Pottery Studio in September.
We speak with Choir student Neveah Mansur and Music Chair Dr. Kevin Moody about the Choir and Band programs returning to live performances.
We speak with ACC Governemt instructor Dr. Kevin Jefferies about his recent contributions to an online textbook about the lineage of Constitutional history of Texas.
We talk to student Richard Hunter and faculty member Robyn Ketchum in the Neurodiagnostic Technology program
We speak with Paralegal instructor John J. Murray whose book "Better than Our Dogs" recently won an award.