At its Wednesday meeting in Montgomery, the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees approved millions in campus improvements, new equipment and property purchases aimed at growing workforce training and reaching more students.
Leaders also celebrated a 7% systemwide enrollment jump last year, welcomed a new president at Wallace Community College Selma and announced a statewide partnership with meteorologist James Spann that will put both weather updates and education opportunities in front of viewers across Alabama.
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Chancellor Jimmy Baker introduced a video marking the launch of the Alabama Weather Network, a 24/7 free weather service created by Spann and his team. The network will also spotlight ACCS programs, with Spann visiting all 24 colleges to share stories of student success and career opportunities.
“The Alabama Community College System will be a major supporter of the program. As James and his staff provide the weather information, the Alabama Community College System will provide information about the educational and workforce opportunities across the state,” Baker said in the video.
Leadership change in Selma
The board honored Wallace Community College Selma President James Mitchell, who is retiring at the end of August after 25 years in the role. Trustees approved a resolution naming the campus student center after him.
Donitha Griffin, who has worked alongside Mitchell for the past 25 years, was named the college’s next president.
“It is my goal to improve the quality of life for all that I can, by all means that I can, everywhere I can, for as long as I can,” she said.
EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Trisha Powell Crain and originally published by Alabama Daily News.
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