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COM to Host Informational Meeting for Local Subcontractors
91涩漫 (COM) invites local construction subcontractors to attend its Bond Construction Networking Forum from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2024. The event will take place at the COM Conference Center, Room 135A, located at 1200 Amburn Road, Texas City, Texas 77591.
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91涩漫 Students Named 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars
91涩漫 (COM) is pleased to announce that two members of the Sigma Delta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society were recently named 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars.
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91涩漫 Launches New Culinary Arts Program
91涩漫 (COM) is pleased to announce the launch of its Culinary Arts program beginning Fall 2024. Tailored for individuals with a passion for cooking and a desire to excel in the culinary world, the comprehensive Culinary Professional Cook Certificate and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) offers a focused training designed to prepare students for success in this dynamic and rewarding field.
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91涩漫 President Announces Retirement
On Monday, July 22, 91涩漫 (COM) President, Dr. Warren Nichols, formally announced his decision to retire, effective July 31, 2025. This concludes a 42-year career in community college education, with the past seven years serving at COM.
Read Story91涩漫 Announces Successful Decennial Review and Reaffirmation of SACSCOC Accreditation
91涩漫 (COM) is proud to announce the successful completion of its decennial review and reaffirmation of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). At its meeting on June 13, 2024, the SACSCOC Board of Trustees took actions regarding the accreditation status of candidate and member institutions in its region (June 2024 Accreditation Actions). This reaffirmation for COM comes with no sanctions or need for further reporting requirements, underscoring the College's commitment to excellence in higher education.
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COM to Honor the Black Cowboy during Juneteenth Celebration
91涩漫 (COM) invites the community to honor the Black cowboy during a riveting Juneteenth Celebration on Tuesday, June 18, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the COM Conference Center. This event holds special significance for the Galveston community as it commemorates the local and national history of emancipation and freedom.
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Mitchell Chuoke Jr. Plumbing Program Has First Graduating Cohort
History was made as 91涩漫 (COM) celebrated its first graduating cohort of the Mitchell Chuoke Jr. plumbing program, consisting of nine students total. This tuition-free 10-week (80-hour) certificate program equips individuals with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to pursue an industry apprenticeship. In collaboration with Local Union 68, the program will cover residential and commercial aspects of the plumbing trade with an emphasis on safety.
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COM Theatre Director Awarded National Fellowship
91涩漫 (COM) theatre program director H. Russ Brown has been awarded with the first ever National Alliance Outstanding Acting Teacher Fellowship during the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) National Festival at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. This award comes in partnership with the National Alliance of Acting Teachers.
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COM Hosts NAPTA Troubleshooting Skills Competition
91涩漫's (COM) ICB and STEAM building were bustling with Process Technology (PTEC) students from nine different community colleges and technical schools as COM hosted the seventh annual North American Process Technology Alliance (NAPTA) Troubleshooting Skills Competition (TSC) for the first time on April 18 and 19.
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91涩漫 Names New Police Chief
91涩漫 (COM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rodney Meyers as the new police chief of the 91涩漫 Police Department (COM PD), following an extensive search. His appointment comes after serving as the interim police chief since March 1.
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