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There was an official ribbon cutting at Galveston College this afternoon for the new Health Sciences Center and the new Learning Resource Center at the Galveston College Main Campus at 4015 Avenue Q. “The
transformation of the College allows us to respond quickly to
the internal and external challenges and think more
imaginatively about the future of Galveston College,” said
Galveston College President Dr. Elva Concha LeBlanc. LeBlanc said that the project "began as a dream a year ago" and is now a reality. "We
are all very pleased," LeBlanc said.
"There were a couple of catalysts which led to the
renovation of our campus.
First was the dream to start converting space so that
the environment would support the learning college concept.
Second, we chose to help GISD by allowing them to use
the Fort Crockett campus.
This meant renovating space so that the programs housed
at Fort Crockett would have a home on the main campus." Earlier, at a news conference, LeBlanc said that the Board of Regents is optimistic that the changes will create a learning environment which will add to the students’ success in reaching their educational goals. Photos and Audio The new Health Sciences Center located on the second floor of the Mary Moody Northen Building was renovated to accommodate offices and classrooms for Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Breast Imaging/Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Emergency Medical Services and Surgical Technology programs. "The
quick and deliberate renovation this summer allowed Galveston
College to help its education partner, Galveston Independent
School District, establish an 18 month location for Austin
Middle School while that east end facility is being renovated,"
LeBlanc said. The new
Learning Resource Center transformed the David Glenn Hunt
Memorial Library from a conventional library setting to a learning
college concept LRC, complete with multiple computer terminals,
group study areas, mentoring areas, testing centers and a
cyber café. “I want
to publicly thank our architects, Gensler, and contractors,
Jamail Construction, who took the time to meet with students,
faculty, and staff to ensure that the renovations indeed met
their needs," LeBlanc said.
"I also want to thank the students and faculty for
their patience. I
know it was a sacrifice for many trying to learn while
surrounded by construction, but ultimately the results have
been positive. We
look forward to using our new space this semester and
anticipate positive results." The Spring 2005 Semester classes begin on Tuesday, January 18, with both new facilities in full operation. Galveston College has also initiated the development of Beacon Square, a new front door to the campus at 39th and Q, that is part of the learning college transformation that will feature a restored South Jetty lighthouse highlighting the college’s vision statement of “a beacon of light guiding lifelong learning". Dickinson City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to reward City Secretary Misty Nordin with a 4.5 percent (Correct) pay raise. "She has proven to be an excellent asset to the city in her year with us," said Council Member Kerry Neves. The city council voted to reappoint Paul Maaz to the Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District. The city council approved two projects adopted by the Dickinson Economic Development Corporation. One of the projects relates to a small green space park on the grounds of the proposed new fire station. The second project is intended to facilitate the restoration of the Historic Railroad Depot Project. The city council voted to dissolve the Parks and Recreation Board. "We received a report from staff on personnel matters relating to accumulated vacation time by a number of employees," Neves said in an email report to his constituents that is posted on the Forum Page of The Online News Station. Report "As
part of developing a new personnel policy, we had directed the
staff to look into how that could be reduced," Neves
said. "To buy back the time would cost the city a
substantial amount, which we do not have budgeted. We
directed staff to ensure employees take their vacation, and
extra vacation as needed, to get the accumulation down to no
more than 120 hours." All other agenda items were approved. Seabrook City Council, in a special meeting on Tuesday, took a tour of the Ed White Youth Center/Seabrook Methodist Church complex, but took no action on the proposed purchase of the buildings. "It would be a definite, positive addition to the city if we could add that as a new civic complex," said Mayor Robin Riley. "But when it got to the point of discussing it at the council meeting, by the time we got to it, it was after 10 o'clock so, I just yanked it." Listen Riley said the proposed purchase was too important to discuss that late in the evening. The city council voted 5-2, with Jack Boteler and Larry Bonnin opposed, to move forward on plans with Harris County on the project to widen Repsdorph Road. "If it is agreeable to the county commissioners, the city will purchase the right-of-way for the part of Repsdorph that would be near where we will be having a traffic circle," Riley said. The city council unanimously approved a resolution in opposition to a plan by the Texas Department of Transportation to construct a bypass on SH 146 that would have no exits in Seabrook. The city council deferred discussion of the proposed appointment of an interim port project manager. League City City Council on Tuesday discussed a proposal to dissolve the Big League Dreams Municipal Management District. After the discussion, the city council took no formal action, but instead requested the city attorney to prepare a report on the legality of the various options that the city council may take at a future meeting. The city council voted 6-1, with Keith Dill opposed, to purchase computers for the Big League Dreams project. The city council voted 6-1, with Dill opposed, to increase the guaranteed maximum price of the construction manager at risk contract for the Butler Longhorn Museum parking lot. The city council voted 6-1, with Jon Keeney opposed, to sell three parcels of land, each containing 21,000 square feet of property, to American Cheer Power. The parcels are on portions of Dakota, Delaware and Hawaii Avenues. The city council voted 5-2, with Katie Benoit and Jim Nelson opposed, to table action on the sale of a portion of Clairborne Drive that had been previously abandoned, to Robert A. Rakowski. The city council voted unanimously to table a proposal to rezone 4.95 acres in the 100 block of I-45 Southbound from Single Family Residential and Public Facilities and Institutions to Office and Professional Commercial. The city council discussed two items in executive session, but took no action. The city council deferred action on three resolutions until the families of the honorees can attend the meeting. All other agenda items were approved with 7-0 votes. Galveston Park Board of Trustees The Galveston Park Board of Trustees Tuesday evening hosted a poster preview party for the various Mardi Gras Krewes at the Tremont House Hotel. Photos and Audio Park Board Chair Dianna Puccetti said hopes are high for good weather to ensure financial success for the event. Listen "Anytime that the event is as early in the year as this one, we have a bigger risk that the weather may not cooperate," Puccetti said. "We are hoping for good weather; we are hoping for people wanting to come down and party and support our theme 'Red White and Blue'." The poster party came after a formal meeting of the park board that focused on ways to increase revenue and decrease expenses. "We certainly are watching our pennies," Puccetti said. "We had a lengthy discussion today." Puccetti noted that discounted advance tickets are available online at www.mardigrasgalveston.com through January 23. The Mardi Gras Celebration will be January 28 to February 8. Robert John Mihovil has been elected to the presidency of the University Area Association, a position that he has held in the past. Mihovil, who also will serve as program chair, will replace Juan Pena, who resigned after two years in the position. "The board would like to commend Juan Pena for his dedication and service to UAA for the past two years as president," said Mihovil. "We would like to see a lot more community participation in our organization in the coming year." Mihovil announced that Port of Galveston Director Steve Cernak and BP Director of Public Affairs Bill Stephens will discuss the proposed liquefied natural gas plant on Pelican Island at the February 21 meeting of the UAA. The association meets at the William Temple Center, 427 Market in Galveston. Community College Diversity Committee Galveston College Board of Regents Vice Chair Tino Gonzalez was recently elected to a two-year term as a Western Region representative to the American Community College Trustee Diversity Committee. Gonzalez, who started his higher education at Galveston College was first appointed to serve on the Board of Regents of the Galveston Community College District in November 2001 to replace Roy Quintanilla who had accepted a County Judgeship appointment. He was elected to his first full six-year term as a Regent in 2002. Professionally, Gonzalez works in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity at the University of Texas Medical Branch. "The American Community College Trustee Association Diversity Committee ensures leadership for the involvement of historically underrepresented diverse populations within the governance activities of ACCT," said a news release. "It promotes respect for and acceptance of diverse individuals and promotes awareness and educational opportunities for underrepresented populations." Lamar University reported an increase in enrollment of more than 2.5 percent for the first class day of the spring semester. "Headcount for the first class day of the spring semester is 9,640, which is 2.58 percent higher than a year ago", said Kevin Smith, associate vice president for academic affairs. In spring 2004, the total on the first day of class was 9,398, he said. The university saw a 21.86 percent jump from three years ago, when 8,815 students had enrolled for spring classes. In addition, semester course hours, or the number of credit hours students enrolled for, saw a 3.79 percent increase from this past year. On Saturday, the Board of Directors of the West Galveston Property Owners Association voted to request the Galveston City Council to support the appeal of the Anchor Bay General Land Use Plan and to vote to deny the Anchor Bay plan. The proposal has prompted several letters that are posted on the Forum Page of The Online News Station. Bill Moll, president of Spanish Grant Civic Association Sections 1 and 2, Inc., credits WGIPOA President Jerry Mohn and Galveston Economic Development Partnership President Jeff Sjostrom with "much credit for moving things along in a progressive way". Message Theresa Elliott has posted several concerns about the Anchor Bay Plan. Letter and Documents Additional comments for publication may be emailed to Forum@guidrynews.com. Scheduled
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