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posted on: Mar 02, 2012
Rumor:
I heard a rumor that COM is at risk of losing major funding and/or accreditation. How true are either of these? role: student
Response:
College of the Mainland is undergoing the normal processes that all colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools must routinely do in order to have SACS accreditation reaffirmed. It is an intensive review of all we do as an academic institution and involves much work by staff and faculty over many months. Our written report for SACS will be submitted by next week, and a campus visit by a SACS team will take place during the fall semester. We expect to be reaffirmed.
Funding from the State of Texas for all community colleges is based on a formula that allocates funds based upon student contact hours at each college, primarily. The legislature has been reducing the amount of funding per contact hour over the past several years, which is reducing the funding for all community colleges. Funding for state universities has also been declining. Because of this situation, COM and other colleges are seeking to be more efficient and effective in order to control expenses and to avoid big increases in tuition and fees as a way of replacing the lost state funding.
Dr. Durrence, President
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posted on: Feb 16, 2012
Rumor:
When is the handicapped door in the Library going to be fixed? role: student
Response:
It has been fixed.
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posted on: Feb 06, 2012
Rumor:
I heard that Humanities courses can be taken online, is it true? role: student
Response:
Yes, we do offer both Humanities I and Humanities II online, as well as many other courses within the Humanities division, such as Composition I and II, British Literature, American Literature, Philosophy and Speech. In fact, all courses needed to complete the Associate of Arts degree are available in an online format at College of the Mainland. If you have more questions about online classes in Humanities, please contact the Chairperson of the Humanities Department, Prof. Jim Hackett, at 409-933-8127. If you have questions about distance education in general, please contact the Distance Education Department at 409-933-8445.
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posted on: Dec 16, 2011
Rumor:
This is not a rumor but will they ever fix the road and drive way leading to the TECH BUILDING or will I get paid if to fix my tires or wheels if they are damaged by the the potholes and uneven bumps ..at the school.. since it's the schools property i am on..
Response:
The college entrance is a concrete drive and in excellent repair. No potholes exist. However, the south half of Parking Lot D, an asphalt-surfaced lot, is scheduled for repair while the College is closed over the winter break. Work is estimated to be complete by the end of March, 2012.
Dr. Amy Locklear
Acting President
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posted on: Dec 15, 2011
Rumor:
I can take courses online. If so can I be a full-time student? role: community
Response:
Yes, you can take your full course load online.
Dr. Amy Locklear, Acting President