ACCA History Exercise

Alabama Community College Association History

Exercise

1. The Alabama Association of Junior Colleges was founded in _________ .

2. The first woman to serve as president of the Alabama Association of Junior Colleges was _________________________ in _______ (year).

3. The first issue of The Alabama Junior College Association Newsletter was published in _____________ (month, year).

4. In _________ (month, year) the official publication of the Alabama Junior and Community College Association changed its label from that of a “newsletter” to designation as a “journal.”

5. In 1974-75 (April-March), three different persons served as president of the Alabama Junior College Association during the year. True ___ or False ___

6. By the year 2000 (summer), _____ (number) women had served as president of the Alabama Junior and Community College Association.

7. The Annual Alabama Junior and Community College Association Conference was once held at the Paul Bryant Conference Center in Tuscaloosa. True ___ or False ___

8. The First Miss Alabama Junior and Community College Queen was _________ who was crowned at the April Conference in _______ (year).

9. The First Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program in the state to receive accreditation from the National League for Nursing was at __________________ (name of college).

10. World-famous psychologist, B. F. Skinner, was a featured speaker at a 2-day conference at ________________ (college) in October 1985.

11. Dr. Charles Payne served as Chancellor of the Alabama Community and Technical College System ______________ (beginning, ending dates).

12. The first President of the Alabama Junior Colleges Association was ________.

13. The first outdoor billboard for the Alabama Junior and Community College Association appeared in the fall of _______ (year).

14. Grady Nutt was a speaker at the April 1978 AJCCA Conference. Most people don’t know that Nutt (select one)

            a) was known in high school as “Father Nutt” due to his desire to become a Catholic priest.

            b) was ordained as a minister at age 13.

            c) was a short-order cook while in college.

15. In early January 1979, the AJCCA President and Vice President presented a framed Certificate of Appreciation to _________________ (name of governor) for the leadership he provided in establishing the junior college system in Alabama.

16. In 1980, this community college produced and tested a 90-percent alcohol and 10-percent gasoline fuel. This was in contrast to 90-percent gasoline and 10-percent alcohol commercially produced blends at the time. What was the name of the community college?

17. In 1981, this student from an Alabama community college was selected by EBONY Magazine as one of their touring models for the EBONY Fashion Fair. Who was person?

18. The first Chancellor’s Awards were presented in ________ (year).

19. In 1983, this community college received a gift of a carillon as a gift from an anonymous donor. What is the name of the community college?

20. Internationally famous boxer, Deontay Wilder, attended classes at what Alabama community college?

21. This Alabama governor has been known as the “Father of the Alabama Junior, Technical, and Community College System.” ________________ (name)

22. This man and his wife have the distinction of having the most Alabama community colleges named for them. _____________________________

23. Marion Institute was one of the 6 charter junior colleges who formed the Alabama Association of Junior Colleges in 1958. ____ True or ____ False

24. In 1993, General Colin Powell, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was the speaker for the Spring Convocation at what Alabama community college?

25. In the Spring of 2015, President Barack Obama selected what Alabama community college as the site for his presentation on the U.S. economy?

26. What community college--due to economic constraints--closed ALL athletics in 2011, and restored athletic programs 5 years later in 2016?. __________

27. On September 7, 2016, for the first time in nearly 20 years, the Supreme Court of Alabama met and conducted two oral arguments at this community college. Name the college.

28.  In March 2017, Wallace State Community College employee, Randy Putman, marked an impressive accomplishment.  What was the accomplishment?

29.  In the Fall of 2016, which Alabama Community College trained skilled workers to paint airplanes being built in the Mobile area?

30.  In May 2018, student Joey Woodle at Central Alabama Community College, became the first Alabama student to do what?

31.  After working for 50 years as a Higher Education Administrator, including spending 37 years as President of Alabama Coastal Community College, this remarkable person retired in September 2018.  Who is this notable person?

32.  In March 2017, this Wallace State Community College Nursing graduate became a member of the U.S. President's Medical Team in Washington, D.C.  Who is this person?

33.  In 2018, the Alabama Community College Association celebrated its _______th anniversary (number).

34.  Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of this community college, the incomparable Lou Rawls performed as the guest artist at the Annual Alumni Dinner on December 3 1986.  What is the name of the Alabama community college where Lou Rawls performed?

35.  In December 1986, the 8-year Mayor of Talladega, Alabama, Larry Barton, received his Associate in Science Degree from what Alabama community college?

36.  In 1988, the Alabama College System included ______ (number) colleges and training centers.  Thirty years later, in 2018, the number of Alabama community colleges was _______.

37.  Since 1965, there have been ___________ Chancellors and Directors of the Alabama Community College System.

38.  The longest serving Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System was ________________ who served ______________ (years, months).

39.  This well-known Alabama community college graduate was the Honorary Chairman of the Silver Anniversary Celebration in 1989 (25th Anniversary).  Who was this notable person? 

40.  On September 27 1990, the Alabama State Board of Education, governing board of the state's 39 junior, community, and technical colleges, unanimously passed a policy regarding two-year college students who were called to active military duty.  What was this policy?  

41.  In the fall of 1990, the Alabama Community College Association recognized Shirley Shannon as the Most Outstanding Alumnus for the State of Alabama in the Technical Division.  What was Shannon's accomplishment?

42.  In the fall of 1990, "Slammin' Sam" became the new mascot for the "Stallions" at what Alabama community college?

43.  In 1990, this Alabama community college purchased 170 acres of land in southwest Tuscaloosa County as the site for a proposed new campus that could provide classes for 10,000 people.  What was the name of this college?  Was the new college campus ever built?  

44.  The oldest college in the Alabama Community College System is _______________ which was founded in __________.

45.  As of 2018, the largest community college in Alabama (most students) was ______________________ with ______________ (number) students.

46.  As of 2018, the Alabama Community College System college with the least enrollment was ____________________ with _____________ (number) students.

47.  In 1991, this community college received a 13-year-old registered American Quarter Horse (a champion rodeo horse) to serve as the college's live mascot.  What was the name of the community college?

48.  In the spring of 1994, the "Founding Father of Alabama's two-year college system", ___________________ (name) was honored when a bronze bust in his likeness was dedicated and placed in the Library of ________________________________ (what college).

49.  During the 1980s and early 1990s, many Alabama two-year colleges were signing an "Articulation Agreement" with four-year colleges and universities.  The purpose of the "Articulation Agreement" was __________________________. 

50.  Jean-Michel Cousteau, son of famed environmentalist and ocean pioneer, Jacques-Yves Cousteau, was the guest lecturer for this college's Annual Leadership Conference, held February 1, 1995.  At what college did this notable lecturer speak?

51.  This was the first Alabama community college to use "Tilt-Up Construction" to build its new campus in 1995-1996.  What was the community college employing this futuristic construction method?

52.  In 1996, this Alabama community college graduate and well-known singer was selected for an ad series campaign by the American Association of Community Colleges (Atlanta, Georgia) featuring testimonials from outstanding former community college students.  Who was this person?

53.  In the spring of 1997, what Alabama community college campus was named in honor of Richard M. Scrushy?

54.  In February 1998, what Alabama community college campus was designated as one of America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities, with the occasion marked by an address by Dr. Martin Luther King, III, president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference?

55.  In April 1999, the Alabama Stage and Screen Hall of Fame was established at what community college?

56.  Noted author, John Berendt, spoke at what Alabama community college in September 1999 as a part of the college's Millennium Celebration?  Berendt's first book, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, was a publishing phenomenon, breaking all records for longevity on The New York Times Best Seller Lists for both fiction and non-fiction over a four-year period. 

57.  This Alabama campus is the only two-year college campus in the nation located in a major research park.  What is the college?

58.  Many of Alabama's two-year colleges were founded during the 1950s and 1960s.  However, three colleges in the Alabama Community College System were founded in the 1800s.  Name those three colleges.

59.  Of the Alabama two-year colleges that were founded during the 1950s and 1960s, which college was founded first?

60.  This Alabama community college has a modern six-story Library building.  The building has an auditorium with rear-projection screen.  The Library is the home of the Cullman County Law Library, and the Family and Regional History Program.  What is the name of the community college?

61.  In the Spring of 2007, as a Presidential Candidate from Illinois, Barack Obama spoke at a Unity Breakfast on March 4 at what Alabama community college?

62.  Pulitzer Prize Winner, Rick Bragg, was the Keynote Speaker at the ACCA Conference in 2009.  Most people don't know that Bragg once attended what Alabama Community College System college?

63.  Early in 2012, this President of an Alabama Community College was honored by the White House in Washington as a "Champion of Change."  This person was selected because of the "impact he has had on his community and his approaches and solutions in advancing educational and workforce opportunities."  Who was this notable person? 

64.  In March 1994, the Alabama legislature drafted legislation that would lead to the creation of the STARS system at all colleges throughout the state.  What does STARS stand for?

65.  One of the most advanced theaters at an Alabama community college, the Tom Bevill LYCEUM seating more than 740, was dedicated on April 28, 1995 at what college?

66.  Heather Whitestone, Miss America 1995, attended and graduated from what Alabama Community College System college?

67.  This new community college campus on 170 acres of land took 3 years to build.  The entire campus was housed in one new mall-type building containing nearly 700,000 sq. ft.  The new campus was fully open in August 1997 and was designed to hold 10,000 students.  Name this college. 

68.  The Alabama State Board of Education meeting in January 1997 voted unanimously to approve a resolution naming the Dental Technologies Laboratory at what community college in memory of Dr. Walter L. Allen, III  (the Dr. Walter L. Allen III Dental Technologies Laboratory)?

69.  In 2011, the ACCA Journal was not published, nor was the annual ACCA Conference held.  What happened?

70.  In March 1986, all two-year colleges would hereafter be know collectively as _____________________________ with a new logo which included community, junior, technical, and upper division institutions.

71.  On April 8 1988, a resolution was passed that brought all institutions under the Alabama State Board of Education into full participatory membership in the association (including two-year colleges and technical colleges).  This "New Direction" for the Association was approved by the majority of over 800 members in attendance at a Spring Conference held at the _____________________________ (name of meeting place) in ________________________________ (city).

72.  In regard to ACA conventions, what was unique about the year 1988?

73.  By 1992 and 1993, member institutions had begun to adopt and apply the ideas and ideals of TQM for their purposes.  What does TQM stand for?

74.  Harry Moore of Calhoun State Junior College was supposed to become AJCC President for the 1977-1978 year.  He did not.  What happened? 

75.  AJCCA was incorporated as a non-profit organization _______________ (date).

76.  The first Association-sponsored Alabama Junior and Community College Week was held _____________________________ (date).

77.  After a record of 1400 attendees at the 1978 convention, only 260 persons attended the convention in 1979.  Why?

78.  What was the Billboard Project of 1978?

79.  In December 1974, the Alabama Junior College Association faced the fact that it had no leadership.  What happened?

80.  The year ________ was the first year that CEUs (i.e. continuing education unit) were awarded for conference attendees.

81.  In Spring 1977, the new AJCCA president abruptly resigned after serving only 3 weeks (Apr 1-21 1977).  Why?

82.  When the Alabama Association of Junior Colleges was first established, its purpose was (select one)

1. to make money for the association.

2. to promote development and advancement of junior college education in Alabama

3. to get grants for Alabama junior colleges.

83.  When first established, membership was for (select one)

1. junior and community college employees

2. junior and technical college employees

3. junior, community, and technical college employees

84.  The ACA established a website in 2006 and its purpose was (select one)

1. to sell and run online advertising to make money for the association.

2. provide reviews of new education products.

3. campaign for political candidates such as governor, U.S. president, etc.

4.  promote ACA’s mission and that of the Alabama College System, and to provide continual information to members. 

85.  On April 8 2007, Dr. Anthony Molina, President of Trenholm State Technical College, and First Vice-President/President-Elect of the

Alabama College Association, passed away.  Who became ACA president in Nov 2007?

86.  In July 2008, the Executive Committee voted to change the name of the Alabama College Association (ACA) to _________ (what). 

87.  In the Spring of 2009, a question and answer meeting with the Alabama Community College System Chancellor was planned for the Nov 2009 convention.

This was cancelled.  What happened?

88.  At the Nov 2013 convention, lapel pins were given to all attendees.  The special lapel pin was in recognition of what?

89.  Early leadership of the association was provided by the presidents of the charter institutions.  Generally, the AAJC meetings during 1958-1965 were attended by only presidents and/or deans of the member institutions.  When did annual conventions begin that were attended by all AJCCA members? 

90.  The Alabama Community College Association is associated with and a branch of the Alabama Community College System. ___ true  or  ___ false

91.  Rapid growth in association membership occurred in 1965 after what event?

92.  What event during the convention in April 1985 was viewed as an embarrassment to the association?

93.  Before establishment of the Alabama Junior College Association in January 1958, how or when did presidents of these colleges meet?

94.  Most of the candidates for Second Vice President have been

1.  president of a college

2.  administrator or dean 

3. support staff

4. classroom instructor

95.  The ACCA president actually serves for 4 years (in various positions) on the Executive Committee.  ___ true  or  ___ false

96.  Is it possible for a person to serve more than 4 years on the Executive Committee?

97.  As of 2018, the Alabama Community College Association has the following classes of membership:

1.  (2 classes) Individual, Associate

2.  (3 classes) Individual, Associate, Institutional

3.  (4 classes) Individual, Associate, Institutional, Affiliate

4.  (5 classes)  Individual, Associate, Institutional, Affiliate, Business-Corporate

5.. (6 classes) Individual, Associate, Institutional, Affiliate, Business-Corporate, Sponsor-Vendor

98.  The first Faculty Teaching and Learning Symposium was held in April 1996.  The seminar was developed and sponsored by

1. Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education only

2.  Alabama College Association only

3.  Both the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and the Alabama College Association (and others)

99.  While the Teaching and Learning Symposium was a professional development activity open to all members of the Alabama College System,

it focused on

1. leadership training for presidents and administrators including deans

2. general professional development for all college employees--junior college, community college, technical college 

3. faculty professional development 

4. support staff professional development

100.  The elected and appointed members of the 2010-2011 Executive Committee remained in their roles and served a second year as well (2011-2012).  What happened?

Answers:

1. 1958

2. Sister Mary Lourdes Michel in 1963-64

3. December 1974

4. January 1986

5. True

6. 11 These years: 1963-64 / Oct-Dec 1974 / 1978-79 / 1979-80 / 1982-83 / 1984-85 / 1986-87 / 1991 / 1994 / 1997 / 1998-99 /

7.  True, April 1988

8.  Amy Beth Jones, April 16-17 1981 at the Mobile Conference  (See AJCCA Journal Sep 1981 p 6 for details)

9.  Calhoun Community College  (see AJCCA Journal Feb 1982 p 13 for details)

10.  Athens State College  (see Professional Development News Oct 1985 p 5)

11.  Dr. Charles Payne, Dec 1983-Sep 1987

12. A. R. Van Cleave, 1958-59. (Southern Union College)

13.  1977

14.  b)  was ordained as a minister at age 13.

15.  Governor George Wallace

16.  Wallace State Community College, Hanceville

17.  Rosalind Connor (Shelton State Community College)

18.  1986

19.  Faulkner State Community College

20.  Shelton State Community College

21.  George C. Wallace

22. George C. Wallace and Lurleen B. Wallace (Wallace State Community College, Hanceville / Wallace Community College, Selma / Wallace Community College, Dothan / Lurleen B. Wallace Community College

23.  True

24.  Lawson State Community College

25. Lawson State Community College

26. Bevill State Community College

27.  Faulkner State Community College

28.  Randy Putman, Baseball Coach, achieved 1,000 career victories with the program at Wallace State Community College.

29.  Bishop State Community College

30.  Joey Woodle became the first deaf student in Alabama to be certified to drive an 18-wheeler by earning his Class A CDL.

31.  Dr. Gary Branch

32.  U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Christopher Lynn, RN, BSN, MBA, CCRN, CEN 

33.  60th anniversary

34.  Bishop State Junior College

35.  Jefferson State Community College 

36.  43 colleges in 1988 / 26 colleges in 2018 

37.  22 persons / Erskine Murray served in 1975, then again from 1987-1979 / total count includes interim chancellors/directors

38.  Dr. Fred Gainous who served from March 1988 - May 2002 (14 years, 2 months)

39.  Randy Owen, Lead Singer for the Music Group, "Alabama"

40.  State two-year colleges would provide tuition refunds and family support services to students called for active duty in the Alabama National Guard.  "Operation Family Shield" was actually composed of 3 separate policies and procedures.

41.  Shannon was a Pilot for Delta Airlines, flying the Boeing 727 jet.  She was also an aviation mechanic.  At that time, she was only the fifth woman in the world to be employed as a pilot by a major airline. Her training in aviation maintenance was done at Alabama Aviation and Technical College in 1974.

42.  Shoals Community College

43.  Shelton State Community College / yes, the new college campus was built; some classes began to meet there in 1996, and the entire college moved there in August 1997.

44.  Athens State University (a part of the Alabama Community College System) was founded in 1822, three years after Alabama became a state in 1819.

45.  John C. Calhoun Community College with 11,186 students (according to a U.S. News & World Report survey)

46.  Marion Military Institute with 418 students (according to a U.S. News & World Report survey)

47.  Shoals Community College

48.  George C. Wallace / Wallace College in Dothan

49.  To guarantee that two-year college courses and credits would transfer to four-year colleges and universities

50.  Jefferson Davis Community College

51.  Shelton State Community College

52.  Randy Owen who attended Northeast Alabama State Community College

53.  The Jefferson State Community College, Shelby Campus

54.  Gadsden State Community College's Valley Street Campus

55.  Shelton State Community College

56.  Shelton State Community College

57.  Calhoun Community College’s Huntsville/Cummings Research Park Campus

58.  Athens State University (was once a two-year college and is still a part of the system) 1822 / Marion Military Institute 1842 / Snead State Community College 1898

59.  Lawson State Community College was founded in 1950

60.  Wallace State Community College, Hanceville

61.  Wallace State Community College, Selma

62.  Jacksonville State University

63.  Dr. Perry W. Ward of Lawson State Community College

64.  Statewide Transfer and Articulation Reporting System

65.  Northeast Alabama State Community College

66.  Jacksonville State University

67.  Shelton State Community College

68.  H. Councill Trenholm State Community College

69.  During the final months of 2010, the economic recession gripping the state (and nation as a whole) did not ease. After conferencing with Chancellor Hill in January 2011, it was decided to cancel the November conference for that year. The ACCA Constitution allowed for the elected and appointed members slated for the 2010-2011 year to remain in their positions for the 2011-2012 year.

70.  "The Alabama College System"

71.  Paul Bryant Conference Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (on campus of the University of Alabama)

72.  For the first time in the history of the Association, two annual conventions were held in the same year (only 8 months apart)

73.  Total Quality Management

74.  Harry Moore died before assuming the office of president

75.  April 30 1979

76.  April 20-26 1980

77.  Severe proration and limited funds for travel and professional development

78.    With the cooperation of junior college presidents. over 100 AJCCA billboards were placed at strategic locations throughout the state during the spring and summer of 1978. The theme for the billboards was WE DO IT BETTER. The purpose of this statewide image-boosting campaign was to make prospective students aware of the varied opportunities available at Alabama's two-year colleges and to advance the quality service image of the state's two-year colleges. 

79.  Both the president and vice-president resigned to take positions out-of-state 

80.  1992

81.  The new AJCCA president resigned to return to graduate school full-time to pursue a doctorate degree.  (AJCCA Newsletter May 1977 p 2)

82.  2. to promote development and advancement of junior college education in Alabama

83.  1. junior and community college employees

84.  4.  promote ACA’s mission and that of the Alabama College System, and to provide continual information to members

85.  The Second Vice President, Humphrey Lee, became the First Vice President (Apr - Nov), and then became President at the convention in Nov 2007.  

86.  Alabama Community College Association (ACCA)

87.  Chancellor Bradley Byrne resigned in May 2009 to run for governor

88.  The 50th Anniversary (Golden Anniversary) of the Alabama Community College Association

89.  1977 / the meeting was expanded to a two-day conference that resulted in attendance and participation by all segments of the junior college population / 1200 people attended

90.  false / the Alabama Community College Association is an organization that is independent of the Alabama State Board of Education or the Alabama Community College System

91.  The creation of the Alabama Junior College System

92.  A proposal to include technical colleges in the association, and to change the name of the association to the Alabama Junior, Community and Technical College Association was presented at the convention.  A heated debate ensued in which there was loud discussion and shouting.  The proposal was defeated by a majority of those in attendance.  Technical colleges were not welcome in the association at that time.  (AJCCA ;;History 1979-1988 p 47) 

93.   Prior to 1958, no formal organization of junior colleges existed in Alabama. Informal, unstructured meetings of junior college presidents were usually held during the annual convention of the Alabama Education Association (AEA).

94.  1. president of a college

95.  True.  Year one:  Second Vice President / Year two:  First Vice President / Year three:  President / Year four: Immediate Past President

96.  Yes.  A person in the presidential 4-year cycle may have served in other positions on the Executive Committee prior to or after his or her presidential service.

97.  3.  (4 classes) Individual, Associate, Institutional, Affiliate

98.  3.  Both the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and the Alabama College Association (and others)

99.  3. faculty professional development 

100.  During the final months of 2010 the economic recession gripping the state (and nation as a whole) did not ease. After conferencing with Chancellor Hill in January 2011, it was decided to cancel the November conference for that year. The ACCA Constitution allowed for the elected and appointed members slated for the 2010-2011 year to remain in their positions for the 2011-2012 year.