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College of the Mainland Launches New Culinary Arts Program
College of the Mainland (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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College of the Mainland President Announces Retirement
On Monday, July 22, College of the Mainland (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 StoryCollege of the Mainland Announces Successful Decennial Review and Reaffirmation of SACSCOC Accreditation
College of the Mainland (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
College of the Mainland (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 College of the Mainland (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.
Read StoryCOM Named a 2024 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges Award Winner
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) and Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (Diverse) have recognized College of the Mainland (COM) as one of the 2024 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges.
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COM Theatre Director Awarded National Fellowship
College of the Mainland (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
College of the Mainland'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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College of the Mainland Names New Police Chief
College of the Mainland (COM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rodney Meyers as the new police chief of the College of the Mainland 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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COM Hosting 50th Anniversary Cinco de Mayo Celebration on May 2
College of the Mainland (COM) invites the community to join us for the 50th Anniversary Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Thursday, May 2, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Conference Center. This event is free and will feature food, mariachi music, ballet folklórico and special remarks by historian and former COM professor, Dr. Manuel Urbina II.
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