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College of the Mainland Students Win Outstanding Musician Awards
May 08, 2012
The soulful sound of saxophones filled the air at the Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Consortium Jazz Festival where nine College of the Mainland students won Outstanding Musician awards. more »
Dr. Chris Allen Wins Paragon Award
May 02, 2012
Dr. Chris Allen received the Paragon Award for New Advisors at the Phi Theta Kappa International Convention in Nashville, TN. Students in College of the Mainland’s chapter nominated him for the award, and out of 700 advisors the organization selected him as one of 30 to receive this honor. more »
Dates announced for COM's 2012 Oaxaca, Mexico study abroad trips
March 09, 2012
College of the Mainland is inviting students and community members to sign up for one of three trips to Oaxaca, Mexico, this summer. Students have the option of a two-week or four-week stay and the option to earn up to eight college credits. Non-credit students are also welcome. more »
COM students competed in Art Bout on Friday, March 2
March 06, 2012
College of the Mainland Art Club President Ryan Clemon of League City enjoyed competing in the inaugural Art Bout on Friday, March 2, in the Fine Arts Building. “I like how it forced me out of my comfort zone,” Clemon said. “Usually, I work in two dimensional art exclusively.” more »
COM to hold Adult Education GED Classes at Parker-Williams Library
March 05, 2012
College of the Mainland Adult Education will hold General Equivalency Diploma (GED) classes from April 9 through May 18 at Parker-Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd., Suite 510, Houston, TX 77089. Registration will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 5. more »
COM's NAMP program hosts foreign dignitaries
March 05, 2012
College of the Mainland’s North American Mobility Program (NAMP) is hosting foreign dignitaries from Canada and Mexico, March 4-6, on campus. NAMP works specifically with COM’s business, sociology, Process Technology, (PTEC) and safety and environmental programs. NAMP is a $190,000 four-year grant program issued by the U.S. Department of Education. more »
Dickinson High School sophomore wins COM's "Oh Snap!" Cell Phone contest
March 05, 2012
April Welsch didn’t know what to expect when she submitted photos to College of the Mainland’s inaugural Oh Snap! Cell Phone contest earlier this year. The 15-year-old Dickinson High School (DHS) sophomore never competed in any type of photography contest. more »
Articulated credit program gives high school students an opportunity to earn college credit
February 28, 2012
College of the Mainland, along with Alvin Community College and San Jacinto Community College, is participating in the new Educators Alliance for Articulated Credit program. more »
Basketball club defeats Lee College in season opener
February 24, 2012
College of the Mainland’s Club Basketball Team won its inaugural basketball game with an emphatic 62-51 victory over Lee College on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at COM Gym. Greg Wilson, a Texas City High School graduate, led the Fighting Ducks (1-0) with 15 points and seven rebounds. more »
Debate Club will make tournament debut on Saturday, Feb. 25
February 24, 2012
The COM Debate Club will compete in its first tournament, the 2012 Mardi Gras Alumni Classic, on Saturday, Feb. 25 and Sunday, Feb. 26 at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. more »
COM will host inaugural Art Bout on Friday, March 2
February 22, 2012
Are you a community college student who enjoys art and competition? The inaugural Art Bout, a competition co-sponsored by College of the Mainland and the Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Consortium Art Committee, is open to students who would like to compete individually or as part of a group. more »
COM Jazz Ensemble collaborated with Texas City ISD bands
February 22, 2012
College of the Mainland’s Jazz Ensemble shared the stage with Texas City ISD student bands during an exciting evening of musical excellence Saturday, Feb. 18 at the new Texas City High School auditorium. The Jazz Ensemble headlined the show, accompanied by renowned trombonist Ron Wilkins. more »
Phi Theta Kappa Sigma Delta chapter hosts first District IV Conference in more than a decade
February 17, 2012
College of the Mainland’s Phi Theta Kappa Sigma Delta Chapter hosted its first District IV Conference in more than a decade. Sixty-four students from eight colleges attended the day-long event that featured team building activities, guest lectures and networking opportunities. more »
Art Club to host All-Night Drawing Session
February 17, 2012
College of the Mainland’s Art Club is hosting the All-Night Drawing Session, a unique, exciting event that’s free of charge to all COM students. The event begins at 8 p.m. on Feb. 23 and concludes at 6 a.m. on Feb. 24. “A lot of our students are night owls,” COM Art Club advisor Mark Greenwalt said. “It’s a nice block of time.” more »
COM Adult Education earns Texas LEARNS honors
February 15, 2012
Texas Association for Literacy and Adult Education (Texas LEARNS), an adult education and family literacy collaboration, gave College of the Mainland Gold Level recognition for meeting all performance measures in 2010-11 for Adult Education and for EL Civics. more »
Diversity and Equity interns gain valuable experience
February 15, 2012
Joshua Cratic and Rumela Roy are gaining valuable experience as interns for Lonica Bush, College of the Mainland executive director for Diversity and Equity and in-house counsel. more »
Child Development and Education Club makes donation to Pregnancy and Support Center of Texas City
February 15, 2012
College of the Mainland’s Child Development and Education Club received a donation of baby quilts that it gave to the Pregnancy and Support Center of Texas City. A total of 19 quilts were handmade by the Sew Sisters of League City Quilting group of League City. The quilts are available for the expectant mothers to earn by attending classes on caring for their baby. more »
COM Foundation scholarship deadline is March 31
February 14, 2012
College of the Mainland Foundation’s scholarship deadline for the 2012-13 academic year is March 31, 2012. more »
TRiO students win Academic Bowl competition
February 14, 2012
College of the Mainland students won an Academic Bowl competition against seven other institutions, including University of Houston, University of Houston-Downtown and Texas Southern University. more »
COM receives $600,000 Gulf Coast PASS Grant
February 14, 2012
College of the Mainland has been awarded a $600,000 Gulf Coast PASS grant to implement new strategies to increase the success of students who enroll unprepared for college credit courses in Math or English. The grant, managed by the Community College Leadership Program at the University of Texas at Austin, is made possible by Houston Endowment. more »
COM Jazz Ensemble to perform with renowned trombonist, Ron Wilkins, on Feb. 18
February 08, 2012
Local music fans can enjoy College of the Mainland’s Jazz Ensemble perform alongside Ron Wilkins, one of the most accomplished trombonists in the United States, on Saturday, Feb. 18. more »
COM Veterans Club provides camaraderie, guidance
February 03, 2012
Texas City native Ruben Garcia served as a combat medic in the United States Army from 2001-09, including 18 months in Iraq. When he enrolled at College of the Mainland in the fall of 2009, he began planning a veterans club to provide guidance and camaraderie to fellow military personnel returning from war. more »
Concert band is looking for musicians
February 02, 2012
Do you enjoy musical instruments or have a special talent for playing the flute, clarinet or trombone? The College of the Mainland Concert Band, led by renowned music professor Sparky Koerner, is inviting students, faculty and the general public to join the band. more »
Administrative Office Procedures Class to begin on Feb. 6
February 02, 2012
College of the Mainland’s North County Learning Center (NCLC) welcomes students to enroll in an Administrative Office Procedures class that begins on Monday, Feb. 6. “When you get out of the class, you’re ready to work in any office as an administrative assistant,” NCLC director Lanis Neugent said. more »
Friendswood resident thrives in Collegiate High School program
February 02, 2012
Collegiate High School student Johnathan Moore knew he could continue his Friendswood High School extracurricular activities when he enrolled at CHS as a junior. That was important to the 17-year-old senior who is captain of the FHS debate team and its National Honor Society chapter. more »
COM to host Career and University Transfer Expo on March 8
February 02, 2012
College of the Mainland will host its Career and University Transfer Expo from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8, in the COM Gymnasium. The event is free and open to the public. “Career seekers will have the opportunity to meet with business people and other professionals to learn about great careers and the training they need to succeed,” said Pamela Berry-Richardson of COM Outreach and Career Services. more »
Jackson returns to COM for doctoral internship
January 27, 2012
Patricia Jackson started College of the Mainland’s Career Services Department 12 years ago. “We had a five-year plan and accomplished those goals in two and a half years,” said Jackson, who worked for COM from 2000-02. more »
Renowned civil rights speaker, Lecia Brooks, visits COM for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
January 27, 2012
Lecia Brooks, director of outreach for the Southern Poverty Law Center in Montgomery, Ala., was the guest speaker at College of the Mainland’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month Celebration on Thursday. S more »
Quite a Show: Community enjoys COM faculty art reception
January 27, 2012
College of the Mainland student Christian Carlin, of League City, was impressed with the COM Faculty Art Exhibition during the artist reception on Thursday afternoon at the art gallery. more »
Phi Theta Kappa members honored for volunteer work
January 26, 2012
College of the Mainland students Merretta Vasquez and Taylor Hernandez volunteered to teach a class on American cultures as part of the “Scouting on the Boardwalk,” an event for Boy Scouts of America groups from Texas. more »
LyondellBasell donates $5,000 to Process Technology (PTEC) program
January 25, 2012
College of the Mainland’s Process Technology (PTEC) program and LyondellBasell strengthened a growing partnership. LyondellBasell made a $5,000 donation to the College’s renowned PTEC program. It was approved at the COM Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday afternoon. more »
League City resident prepares for job market with North County Learning Center computer class
January 25, 2012
Wendy Kane, a 63-year-old League City resident, decided to refine her computer skills in preparation for the job market, so she turned to College of the Mainland’s North County Learning Center (NCLC) where she’ll begin a computer course this winter. “I wanted to go to a local school,” Kane said. “I really wanted to do COM because of their reputation, and I knew they had this extension center here (in League City). This is very convenient when you’re an adult working person, particularly an adult working person in retail.” more »
"SHOUT! The Mod Musical" brings sounds of the Sixties to COM Community Theatre
January 24, 2012
Friendswood resident Melanie Bernsen Clinkscales grew up enjoying the sounds of the 1960s, courtesy of her parents’ music collection. As one of the five cast members in College of the Mainland Community Theatre’s “SHOUT! The Mod Musical”, Clinkscales is returning the favor. “I’m excited to sing songs that my parents played,” Clinkscales said. “It’s kind of nice for my family to see it and watch (me) sing the songs they grew up on. It’s extra special to them.” more »
COM graduate, Blinka, returns as director of purchasing
January 23, 2012
College of the Mainland graduate Sonja Blinka understands the importance of community in a community college. Blinka, who was hired as COM’s director of purchasing on Jan. 3, grew up in Dickinson and now lives in Santa Fe. more »
COM to host financial aid workshop on Feb. 4
January 23, 2012
The College of the Mainland will host a financial aid workshop from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 4. at the Technical Vocational Building Auditorium, T-1101. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP before Wednesday, Feb. 1 as seating is limited. more »
Recreation coordinator reflects on stellar basketball career
January 20, 2012
College of the Mainland coordinator of memberships and community recreation Michael Richardson works with students, faculty and local residents so they can enjoy the College’s athletic facilities and programs. more »
Local resident enjoys playing in COM Jazz Ensemble
January 18, 2012
Ted Williams made the most fortuitous sale of his career in 1983. A music salesman, Williams delivered a flugelhorn to College of the Mainland Director of Instrumental Music/Jazz Studies Sparky Koerner. more »
Cell phone art contest yields a $100 reward for first place
January 18, 2012
Have you ever taken a photo with your cell phone and thought it was worthy of being in an art gallery? This could be your big break! more »
Teacher education information meeting to be held on Jan. 23
January 13, 2012
Have you ever considered becoming a teacher but were concerned about a lengthy certification process? The College of the Mainland’s COMPACT is a one-year alternative teacher certification program for individuals with a bachelor’s degree or higher. more »
Faculty Art Exhibition begins on Jan. 17 with artist reception on Jan. 26
January 13, 2012
Seven of the top artists in Texas will have their work on display fromTuesday, Jan. 17 through Thursday, Feb. 16 at College of the Mainland Faculty Art Exhibition at COM Art Gallery. “Each person has a different media,” said gallery director and artist Mayuko Gray, who is also a participating artist. “It shows a high level of work. It shows our Fine Arts program is really strong.” more »
Health fair proves to be informative, helpful for local residents
January 13, 2012
College of the Mainland student Janelle Fry is glad that she and her mother, Joyce Burke, attended the Winter 55+ Health and Wellness Expo on Friday at COM Gymnasium. The Dickinson residents were just two of the 150 attendees at the four-hour event. more »
Library earns international honor
January 12, 2012
The College of the Mainland Library is on top of the world! The library recently received an international recognition as the most active LibAnswers institution out of 443 worldwide. LibAnswers is a knowledge base of all the questions and answers that students submit to the Library. more »
COM honors student overcomes obstacles to succeed
January 11, 2012
College of the Mainland student and part-time employee Tammy Greenshaw is determined to make peoples’ lives better. “If I can help a few people, it’ll be worth it to me,” Greenshaw said. “I can’t save the world, but I know I can probably help people see things a lot more clearly and avoid a whole lot of pain and heartache for them and the people that love them.” more »
COM to host adult basketball league, 3-on-3 basketball tournament
January 10, 2012
Next month, basketball fever will come to College of the Mainland Gym with the inaugural 18-and-older adult basketball league and a 45-and-older 3-on-3 basketball tournament, which are both open to the public. more »
Registration is ongoing at COM's North County Learning Center
January 10, 2012
With the new year underway, it’s the perfect opportunity for local residents to learn new skills or enjoy a hobby at College of the Mainland’s North County Learning Center (NCLC), 200 Parker Court in League City, which is located off FM 518, just west of Interstate 45. more »
Collegiate High School graduate sets his sights on medical school
January 10, 2012
Eddie Hicks has dreamed of becoming a medical doctor for as long as he could remember. “I’ve always wanted to help people,” Hicks said. “Being in a hospital or clinic feels comfortable. That’s where I want to be. I can’t imagine myself in any other job.” more »
COM's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration to feature renowned guest speaker, Lecia Brooks
January 10, 2012
Lecia Brooks, director of outreach for the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) in Montgomery, Ala., will be the guest speaker at College of the Mainland’s Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration, presented by COM’s Multicultural Team. Brooks is also the director for the Civil Rights Memorial Center in Montgomery. “I’ll be talking about Dr. King and his legacy and what was going on at the time,” Brooks said. “(I’ll talk about) those engaged in The Civil Rights Movement – what were they up against and juxtapose that with the current situation.” more »
COM to host free Health and Wellness Expo on Jan. 13
January 05, 2012
The College of the Mainland Senior Adult Program and Special Projects will partner with the Galveston County Department of Parks and Senior Services and the Galveston County Health District, to host a Winter 55+ Health and Wellness Expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13 at the COM Gymnasium, 1200 Amburn Road. more »
Collegiate High School to host parent information meeting for prospective students on Feb. 21
January 05, 2012
Collegiate High School will host a parent information meeting for prospective students at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, in the Learning Resource Center. more »