Empowerment Center

Early Closure on December 18

In gratitude and recognition of your contributions to student success and performance excellence, we will officially close all offices, except those that must remain open as determined by college presidents or vice chancellors, at noon on Wednesday, December 18.

Representatives from advising, financial aid, the Welcome Center, admissions, records, and the Office of Veterans Affairs will be available from  9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26, Friday, Dec. 27 and Monday, Dec. 30 in the Victory Center.

Winter Break December19 - January 1

The Alamo Colleges District will be closed for the WInter Break beginning Thursday, Dec. 19  and will resume regular operating hours on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Office Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

First Saturday of the Month: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
* Last student sign in at 4:30 p.m. 
* Limited advisors Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. due to Group Advising

Virtual Drop-in Hours 

Monday and Thursday: 5 - 6 p.m.
Tuesday: 5 - 7 p.m.

Zoom link  

Our department is the recipient of the following local, state, and national awards:   

• 2015 NACADA Outstanding Institutional Advising Program Award    
• 2015 Finalist, Excelencia in Education Award   
• 2014 STAR Award, Texas Coordinating Board – GED to College Transition Program  
• 2007 STAR Award - Texas Coordinating Board – Parent Child Program  
• 2006 Model Program Award, American Association of Women In Higher Education    
• 2003 Alamo Workforce Development Board Award for Excellence Through Innovation