Hallmark Institute

About Us

Hallmark Institute was founded as Hallmark Aero-Tech in January 1969, as a Federal Aviation Administration Certificated (FAR Part 147) School, with the first class beginning in September 1969.

In 1971 Hallmark was accredited by the National Association of Trade and Technical Schools, Washington, D.C. Richard H. Fessler, Chairman and Co-founder, served as President from 1974 to 1999. Joe Fisher has served as President since 1999.
Programs were expanded in 1981 with the opening of the Electronics Division. Degree granting approval was received from the Texas Education Agency in 1982 for the award of Associate of Applied Science Degree.

As the school continued to grow, the Electronics Technology Division was relocated to a new campus at 10401 IH 10 West. This campus was designated the North Campus, while the Stinson Airport campus became the Aviation Campus. Programs were expanded in 1981 with the opening of the Electronics Division. Degree granting approval was received from the Texas Education Agency in 1982 for the award of Associate of Applied Science Degree. North Campus programs were further expanded in 1985 with the opening of the School of Business.

Business Technology Programs currently include Certificate and Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Medical Business Technology, Accounting Technology, and Business Technology. In June 1993, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board assumed authority for Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Texas and approved Hallmark`s programs at that time. In 1995, the Aviation Technology Division was relocated to a new campus at 8901 Wetmore Road on the San Antonio International Airport. When the aviation campus was relocated to the International Airport, it became known as the Institute of Aeronautics. In its continuing quest for excellence in education. Hallmark meets the current and future demands of business, industry, and the community by continuing to expand and develop its programs, equipment, and facilities.

MISSION STATEMENT/PHILOSOPHY
We change lives by developing professional, technical, and life value skills meeting the demands of industry worldwide.

Philosophy- The primary purpose of the Hallmark Institute is to serve students, business, industry, and the community. The dedication of staff and faculty to professional excellence in technical education affords the individual student the opportunity to attain a high level of skill competency while developing the whole person, emphasizing ethics, social responsibility, and the value of work to lay the foundation for lifelong learning and success.

Our goal: "To take a person with little or no previous experience and train him or her in as short a period of time as possible for a good paying, rewarding career in the field of his/her choice." The ultimate goal of enhancing the business community worldwide with Hallmark graduates is a high ideal - a worthy goal which is the basis of Hallmark`s philosophy.

Competency Based Education (CBE): Programs and courses provided by The Hallmark Institutes are Competency Based Education (CBE). Field trips, guest speakers, school activities, etc. are incorporated into the scheduled hours without deletion of required course material or student projects. For the same objective of student competency, each required project or exam must be separately passed. In other words, an unmet competency in one area is not brought up to a passing average by other grades. We are interested in the competency or performance ability of each student entering his/her chosen profession.

Approvals and Accreditations: Texas Workforce Commission, Alamo Workforce Commission Proprietary Schools Section, Austin, Texas.(The Institute of Technology) Approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Approved for the training of veterans under the following: - Chapter 30 (Montgomery G.I. Bill) - Chapter 31 (Disabled Veterans) - Chapter 32 Veterans Program (VEAP) - Chapter 34 (G.I. Bill) - Chapter 35 (Survivors and Dependents, Educational Assistance) - Chapter 106 (Military Reserves) Approved for training under the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. Approved as an eligible institution under the Federally Insured Student Loan Program. Approved by the United States Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service for training international students. Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology Certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration as an Aviation Maintenance Technical School (FAR Part 147) BJ2T718K. (The Institute of Aeronautics) Certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration as a Certified Repair Station BJ2R718K. (The Institute of Aeronautics) Member of Alpha Beta Kappa, a National Honor Society in Arts, Sciences and Trades. Member of the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association. (The Institute of Aeronautics) Member of the Aviation Technical Education Council. (The Institute of Aeronautics) Member of Career Colleges and Schools of Texas. Member of the Career College Association.