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{{Short description|Community college in Galveston, Texas, US}}
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'''Galveston College''' ('''GC''') is a public ] in ]. '''Galveston College''' ('''GC''') is a ] ] in ].


== History == == History ==
On the date of November 2, 1935, voters approved the creation of the '''Galveston Junior College District'''. However, the subsequent 1936 election to support the new district via a ] failed, as did several other attempts. On November 2, 1935, voters approved the creation of the '''Galveston Junior College District'''. However, a subsequent 1936 election to support the new district via a ] failed, as did several other attempts.


In the mid-1960s, the creation of a college district on the ] mainland – which ultimately led to the opening of ] – motivated Galveston citizens to revive attempts at constructing a campus on the Island. After obtaining an opinion from the ] that the district—though never funded—was legally still intact, in 1966 the citizens finally passed a vote for a tax rate to support the new institution. In September 1967—almost 32 years after the district was created—Galveston College opened its doors to students. In the mid-1960s, the creation of a college district on the ] mainland – which ultimately led to the opening of ] – motivated Galveston citizens to revive attempts at constructing a campus on the Island. After obtaining an opinion from the ] that the district—though never funded—was legally still intact, in 1966 the citizens finally passed a vote for a tax rate to support the new institution. In September 1967—almost 32 years after the district was created—Galveston College opened its doors to students.


== Campus == == Campus ==
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⚫ Galveston College originally operated in a building that had formerly been occupied by an orphanage—a building that is still part of the school and houses several auditoriums in addition to the college's administrative offices. Over the past 47 years the school has expanded several times through bond issues and grants by local families and foundations. At one point in the 1980s the college was composed of two campuses, the Main campus at 41st and Avenue Q and the Fort Crockett Campus near 53rd Street and Avenue U. During the 1990s land around the main campus was purchased and additional classrooms and facilities were constructed. This allowed for the consolidation of Fort Crockett campus into the main campus. A second campus was again established in 2013 when the Charlie Thomas Applied Technology Center was opened to house welding, electronics, HVAC, cosmotology, medical coding, and certified nursing assistant programs.<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090921222800/http://www.gc.edu/gc/GC_History.asp?SnID=1413310913 |date=2009-09-21 }}</ref>

⚫ Galveston College originally operated in a building that had formerly been occupied by an orphanage—a building that is still part of the school and houses several auditoriums in addition to the college's administrative offices. Over the past 47 years{{when|date=May 2022}} the school has expanded several times through bond issues and grants by local families and foundations. At one point in the 1980s the college was composed of two campuses, the Main campus at 41st and Avenue Q and the Fort Crockett campus near 53rd Street and Avenue U. During the 1990s land around the main campus was purchased and additional classrooms and facilities were constructed. This allowed for the consolidation of the Fort Crockett campus into the main campus. A second campus was again established in 2013 when the Charlie Thomas Family Applied Technology Center was opened to house welding, electronics, HVAC, cosmetology, medical coding, and certified nursing assistant programs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gc.edu/gc/GC_History.asp?SnID=1413310913|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090921222800/http://www.gc.edu/gc/GC_History.asp?SnID=1413310913|url-status=dead|title=History of Galveston College|archivedate=September 21, 2009}}</ref>

Galveston College has dormitories for students.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gc.edu/students/student-housing/index.php|title=Student Housing at Galveston College|publisher=Galveston College|access-date=2024-09-26}}</ref>


== Organization and administration == == Organization and administration ==
GC is led by a president who answers to a Board of Regents whose nine members are publicly elected. The president is currently W. Myles Shelton. Galveston College is led by a president who answers to the Galveston Community College District Board of Regents whose nine members are publicly elected. The president is currently W. Myles Shelton.


In the late 1990s interest was shown in creating an endowment that would encourage high school graduates in the community to attend college. This led to the creation of the Galveston College Universal Access Foundation. Students who graduate from one of the Island's two high schools (] and ]) and fulfill certain requirements are eligible to have their tuition and fees paid for by the foundation. In the late 1990s interest was shown in creating an endowment that would encourage high school graduates in the community to attend college. This led to the creation of the Galveston College Universal Access Community Endowment Scholarship. Students who graduate from one of the Island's three high schools (], ]) and Odyssey Academy and fulfill certain requirements are eligible to have their tuition and fees paid for by the Galveston College Foundation.


As defined by the ], the official service area of GC is the following:<ref>Texas Education Code, Section 130.179, " {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090211025734/http://law.onecle.com/texas/education/130.179.00.html |date=February 11, 2009 }}".</ref> As defined by the ], the official service area of Galveston College is the following:<ref>Texas Education Code, Section 130.179, " <!--Old URL: {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090211025734/http://law.onecle.com/texas/education/130.179.00.html |date=February 11, 2009 }}".--></ref>
* the ] (therefore serving Galveston and ]), * the ] (serving Galveston and ] and portions of the Bolivar Peninsula),
* all of ] and ] Counties located on the ], including the unincorporated ] community and the ], and * the ] (including portions in ] and ] Counties), including the unincorporated<!--Legislation says "municipality but it is not a municipality!--> ] community and the ], and
* the ] and ] school districts located within ]. Therefore, Galveston College serves several unincorporated communities and THE ] community of southern ]. * the ] and ] school districts located within ]. Therefore, Galveston College serves several unincorporated communities and the ] community of southern ].


== Academics == == Academics ==
The college serves an ethnically diverse population of approximately 2,400 students each semester in credit programs and nearly 8,000 individuals annually in continuing education and workforce development programs. It has a full-time staff and faculty of over 150 employees and nearly 90 reserve faculty members. It has also partnered with the Galveston-based ] in creating specialized certificate programs and education tracks. The college serves an ethnically diverse population of approximately 2,400 students each semester in credit programs and nearly 8,000 individuals annually in continuing education and workforce development programs. It has a full-time staff and faculty of over 150 employees and nearly 90 adjunct faculty members. It has also partnered with the Galveston-based ] in creating specialized certificate programs and education tracks.

The college offers a broad range of ] programs in the following fields:<ref>{{cite web | url=https://gc.edu/academic-career-programs/ | title=Academic and Career Programs }}</ref>

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=== Four-year programs ===

Galveston College offers two four-year degrees.

As of January 2023, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing granted accreditation to Galveston College for a ] program in Nursing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ACEN Candidates |url=http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp |url-status=deviated |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125111144/http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp |archive-date=2021-01-25 |access-date=2023-08-31 |website=Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing}}</ref>

The college also offers a ] in ].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://gc.edu/academic-career-programs/bachelor-degrees/healthcare-management.php | title=Healthcare Management }}</ref>


== Student life == == Student life ==


=== Sport === === Sport ===
College athletic teams are nicknamed the Whitecaps. College athletic teams are nicknamed the Whitecaps. The college fields teams in baseball and softball.


== Notable people == == Notable people ==
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==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
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Galveston College
MottoA Beacon of Light Guiding Lifelong Learning
TypePublic community college
Established1967
PresidentW. Myles Shelton
Academic staff150
Undergraduates2,400
LocationGalveston, Texas, U.S.
29°17′05″N 94°48′31″W / 29.2846°N 94.8085°W / 29.2846; -94.8085
CampusUrban
ColorsRoyal blue & orange
NicknameWhitecaps
Websitewww.gc.edu

Galveston College (GC) is a public community college in Galveston, Texas.

History

On November 2, 1935, voters approved the creation of the Galveston Junior College District. However, a subsequent 1936 election to support the new district via a property tax failed, as did several other attempts.

In the mid-1960s, the creation of a college district on the Galveston County mainland – which ultimately led to the opening of College of the Mainland – motivated Galveston citizens to revive attempts at constructing a campus on the Island. After obtaining an opinion from the Texas Attorney General that the district—though never funded—was legally still intact, in 1966 the citizens finally passed a vote for a tax rate to support the new institution. In September 1967—almost 32 years after the district was created—Galveston College opened its doors to students.

Campus

Moody Hall

Galveston College originally operated in a building that had formerly been occupied by an orphanage—a building that is still part of the school and houses several auditoriums in addition to the college's administrative offices. Over the past 47 years the school has expanded several times through bond issues and grants by local families and foundations. At one point in the 1980s the college was composed of two campuses, the Main campus at 41st and Avenue Q and the Fort Crockett campus near 53rd Street and Avenue U. During the 1990s land around the main campus was purchased and additional classrooms and facilities were constructed. This allowed for the consolidation of the Fort Crockett campus into the main campus. A second campus was again established in 2013 when the Charlie Thomas Family Applied Technology Center was opened to house welding, electronics, HVAC, cosmetology, medical coding, and certified nursing assistant programs.

Galveston College has dormitories for students.

Organization and administration

Galveston College is led by a president who answers to the Galveston Community College District Board of Regents whose nine members are publicly elected. The president is currently W. Myles Shelton.

In the late 1990s interest was shown in creating an endowment that would encourage high school graduates in the community to attend college. This led to the creation of the Galveston College Universal Access Community Endowment Scholarship. Students who graduate from one of the Island's three high schools (Ball High School, O'Connell College Preparatory School) and Odyssey Academy and fulfill certain requirements are eligible to have their tuition and fees paid for by the Galveston College Foundation.

As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of Galveston College is the following:

Academics

The college serves an ethnically diverse population of approximately 2,400 students each semester in credit programs and nearly 8,000 individuals annually in continuing education and workforce development programs. It has a full-time staff and faculty of over 150 employees and nearly 90 adjunct faculty members. It has also partnered with the Galveston-based University of Texas Medical Branch in creating specialized certificate programs and education tracks.

The college offers a broad range of Associate degree programs in the following fields:

Four-year programs

Galveston College offers two four-year degrees.

As of January 2023, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing granted accreditation to Galveston College for a Bachelor's degree program in Nursing.

The college also offers a Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Management.

Student life

Sport

College athletic teams are nicknamed the Whitecaps. The college fields teams in baseball and softball.

Notable people

For a more comprehensive list, see Category:Galveston College alumni.

References

  1. "History of Galveston College". Archived from the original on September 21, 2009.
  2. "Student Housing at Galveston College". Galveston College. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  3. Texas Education Code, Section 130.179, "Galveston College District Service Area
  4. "Academic and Career Programs".
  5. "ACEN Candidates". Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Archived from the original on 2021-01-25. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
  6. "Healthcare Management".

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