JASPER, AL – Bevill State Community College has been awarded a Community Service Grant in the amount of $10,000 from Alabama House District 13 Representative Greg Barnes. Funds from this grant will be utilized to purchase equipment for the College’s police department and to strengthen safety and security measures across Bevill State’s campuses.
“Bevill State Community College is appreciative of the continued support from Representative Greg Barnes and the Alabama State Legislature. This Community Service Grant will allow us to invest in our campus police department and enhance the safety and security measures that protect our students, faculty, and staff. The well-being of everyone on our campuses is a priority, and we are grateful for Representative Barnes’ commitment to supporting that mission,” stated Dr. Joel Hagood, President of Bevill State Community College.
“The Alabama Community College System is one of our state’s greatest achievements. We are blessed to have Bevill State in District 13,” said Representative Barnes. “It is a privilege to be able to play a part in Bevill’s mission and help provide resources that benefit students in our community.”
About Bevill State Community College (BSCC):
Bevill State Community College is a public, two-year, “open door” institution, committed to providing comprehensive education and educational support services for people in West Central Alabama and beyond. Bevill State is a member of the Alabama Community College System. Bevill State’s four main campuses, and one instructional site, offer university parallel and applied technology educational opportunities to over one-quarter million people in a seven-county area. This service area spans over 4,600 square miles, from the Birmingham city limits to the Mississippi state line.
For more information contact Andrew Brasfield at 800.648.3271 ext. 5742 or by email at Andrew.Brasfield@BSCC.edu. Please visit our website atwww.bscc.edu.
Pictured above from left to right: Richard Mathura, Bevill State Police Chief; Randy Stults, Bevill State Director of Facilities and Security; Representative Greg Barnes; Dr. Joel Hagood, Bevill State President; Andy McCay, Bevill State Vice President of Administration and Operations
