ACC Trustees unanimously approved the college’s 2024-25 budget during its July 1 regular meeting after five months of discussion. Approval came after an in-depth discussion about employee compensation.
The $534 million budget—the college’s first over $500 million—represents a more than 8% increase over the 2023-24 budget. The balanced budget includes funds for:
It also includes a 4.5% salary increase across the board for all employees and increases the college’s minimum wage from $22 to $23 an hour (or $47,840 annually). The increase represents a growth of more than 53% in the college’s minimum wage rate over the last three years.
Understanding the Revenue StreamACC’s budget comprises three primary revenue streams: property taxes, tuition and fees, and state appropriations.
Property taxes generate approximately 67.3% of the district’s total revenue. Tuition and fees make up 15.7%, and state funding accounts for about 14.1% of the college’s revenue. The remaining 2.8% of the budget comes from other small sources of revenue.
The new budget cycle begins September 1.
Employee Compensation ExaminedIn June, the Full-Time Faculty Senate asked the board for an 8.5% raise. At the July meeting, the association explained that the requested increase was designed to bring salaries in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The association applied that methodology retroactively to 2016.
“Our salaries have not kept pace with inflation, making it increasingly difficult to afford living expenses. The Senate is proposing a catch-up salary adjustment of 8.5% to address this erosion over the past 7 years,” said Faculty Senate President Juan Molina. “Salaries should not only help employees survive, but thrive. If they thrive, our students succeed.”
All but one of the employee associations and several individual employees who addressed the board during the citizen’s communications portion of the meeting reiterated the request.
In light of the associations’ request, trustees and administration held a thorough discussion about how employee compensation is determined at the college. ACC Executive Vice Chancellor of Finance & Administration Neil Vickers started by explaining the basis for the 4.5% increase and how it is grounded in board policy, which says the college has to be market competitive. He said that board policy compares ACC’s non-faculty salaries against the top Texas metropolitan community colleges and the local market. Faculty salaries must be within the top three of our peer metro community colleges based on board policy, and adjunct faculty salaries are a percentage of that.
Even though board policy doesn’t currently consider inflation, Vickers said that “the college has done a good job of meeting or beating the rate of inflation over time. We can and are doing more than anyone else.”
Vickers said that the majority of our peers are implementing 3-4% raises, and most independent school districts (ISDs) are doing around 3% raises. Additionally, he said that he has yet to find a public employer that has a minimum wage as high as ACC’s.
“Unfortunately, I haven’t had a chance to really sit down and talk through this with our faculty, but I view it as a proposal to make changes to our compensation policy on how we could administer raises,” said Vickers.
If the board wants to use another methodology going forward, Vickers said they will need to have a policy conversation about how the college determines annual raises.
The Classified Employee Association (CEA) supported the college’s 4.5% raise.
“I had some explaining to do to my constituents as to why our association asked for only a 4.5% raise across the board,” said CEA President Bernie Hinterlong. “In my opinion, I believe it is what is best for the college and will make our job easier when we start the reclassification and compensation study with Guidehouse.”
Guidehouse, the consultant hired to do an in-depth compensation analysis of job classification and compensation systems, will start its review and evaluation later this month. According to college administration, we may be able to leverage them to do a deeper dive into our compensation structure, and the information they provide would be helpful in determining if the board wants to make policy changes.
“We know that we need to be a little bit more flexible to continue to attract and retain the talent that we need for our students, and I personally am worried that our current policy isn’t defining the market as broad as it needs to be,” said Trustee Stephanie Gharakhanian. “I want to make sure that we are complying with the policy, but I certainly don’t view it as a ceiling, I consider it a floor.”
Gharakhanian proposed amending the budget to include a 5.5% raise for employees, which didn’t have enough votes to pass. Another proposal of 5% was presented by Trustee Nan McRaven, but it only secured three votes.
“I hear what everybody’s been saying and really do want to take care of our faculty and staff but I don’t feel like this budget supports it,” said Trustee Dana Walker. “But I do think we should push really hard in the next year to get a better grip on all of our budget and figure out how we do come up with funding to support more for our faculty and staff.”
Throughout the budget discussion, trustees expressed interest in getting a better understanding of the budget as a whole during the year to help inform future budget decisions. Trustees also discussed other options to show appreciation for faculty that are not financial, such as home campuses and faculty housing.
“We can’t fix a national crisis at this level, but I think that we should start looking at what we can do for compensation that isn’t necessarily financial because there are things that we could do,” said Trustee Julie Ann Nitsch. “We have to provide for the people that we employ. And right now, I don’t think we are.”
The final vote to adopt the budget as presented was approved unanimously.
“I really appreciate the work that the Faculty Senate did. This is my first experience with the budget here. My hope is that when we have proposals like this, that we have them months in advance and can work on them together,” said ACC Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart.
“The hardest part of this conversation is that we’re fundamentally talking about an inequitable, unjust economic model for the country,” he said. “ACC will never be able to fix the broken economic model. But if you look at what we’ve done over the past 10 years, I think we are trying harder than most any other school I’ve seen to adjust to it. But even with the resources we have, we will never be able to solve it, so we’ve got to be creative in how we do it.”
ACC will soon be announcing the members of its Theory of Change Design Teams.
The co-chairs of the 14 Design Teams have completed the difficult task of waning down hundreds of applications—more than 400 employees from across the college completed the application process—to select their team rosters. The teams range in size from 9 to 16 members for a total of 193 employees, including co-chairs.
The employees chosen for the Design Teams will use research and best practices to develop recommended strategies under the four pillars of the Theory of Change.
The Design Team rosters and more information about the institute will be announced at the July Virtual Employee Town Hall on Friday, July 12.
Following the Town Hall, check back here for the full list.
Theory of Change Web PageThe college has also launched its new Theory of Change web page with more information and updates on the process.
Austin Community College District (ACC) is celebrating the achievements of its graduates. The college’s Alumni Network hosted the inaugural Alumni Achievement Awards in June 2024. Five distinguished alumni were honored for their professional and civic contributions. Join ACC in celebrating their accomplishments, and watch the awards ceremony below.
Distinguished Alumni Award: Julie Strickland — Subcontract Program Manager & Spacesuit Engineer at Collins Aerospace
Julie works at Collins Aerospace and is a Space Suit Engineer. She’s on the team to design and produce the next generation of the NASA spacesuit. She helped to write the proposal that her company submitted. The proposal was accepted, and she works full-time on a $3.5 billion project. She is also an innovator in her field and has been awarded two patents, including one for a carbon dioxide sublimation generator. She has two provisional patents and about a dozen other patents pending. She serves as Outreach Lead and Intern Coordinator at Collins’ Houston Spaceport site. Outside of work, she serves on the board of directors for High-Tech High Heels, a nonprofit that donates funding to STEM events, emphasizing young ladies and underserved communities.
Alumni Service Award: Ed Latson — CEO of Opportunity Austin
Ed is an experienced leader and advocate for business, emphasizing Central Texas Manufacturing. Currently, Ed is leading Opportunity Austin and has also been the lead for the Austin Regional Manufacturer’s Association (ARMA). He is a leading supporter of ACC’s manufacturing programs and provided critical guidance during the developmenting of the college’s IMPACT Lab and manufacturing bachelor’s degree program. Ed has said: “ACC’s Impact Lab is a manifestation of a vision, hope, and wish of a thriving manufacturing community here in Central Texas. (This college) changes lives.”
Riverbat-Owned Business of the Year: Gregory Gibson, Jr. — Founder of Black Sports Business Symposium & HBCU Battle of the Brains
Gregory is the Founder and Executive Director of the HBCU Battle of the Brains. A tech and branding entrepreneur, Gregory has found his calling, working to provide opportunities for individuals in industries in which they are underrepresented. HBCU Battle of the Brains LLC’s mission is to address inequities in industries in which Black and Brown representation is severely lacking by creating and delivering compelling programming that not only brings top students and industry leaders together but allows each entity to showcase its best self through industry-specific skills challenges, mentoring, and professional development.
GOLD Star (Graduate of the Last Decade): Ebonie Trice — CEO & Founder of Mission Accomplished.
Ebonie serves on the Austin/Travis County Homelessness Response System (HRS) Leadership Council. She is an alumnus of Leadership Austin and African American Leadership Institute. Those who know her describe Ebonie as someone who lives her mission daily with her ‘boots on the ground.’ Ebonie has received numerous awards, including the Div Inc NonProfit Executive of the Year award and the NAACP Outstanding Community Service Award. Her nonprofit, Mission Accomplished, is headquartered in Austin and provides individuals and families with the tools and resources they need to live a more prosperous, stable, and healthy lifestyle.
Community Leader of the Year: Rubén Cantú, Executive Director of UT Austin’s Office of Inclusive Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Rubén is a native Austinite introduced to ACC as a young high school student in the late 90s. To this day, Ruben holds deep admiration and appreciation for ACC as it has been part of his life in more ways than one, a testament to the legacy of this institution and the ripple effect that ACC has on its students and community members. Twenty-plus years later, Rubén holds the role and titles of Executive Director of Inclusive Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the University of Texas (UT) and professor for various programs at the university as well. Rubén serves and leads the way for marginalized students and provides stewardship for our communities through his programs at UT. He has long served on several boards and committees across our city’s diverse sectors. Rubén has said everything he has achieved in his life to this day would not have been possible without ACC. He particularly credits the support and guidance of Mr. Walter Cooper, an advisor at ACC’s Eastview Campus, who worked with him during high school and contributed greatly to the person he is today.
Learn more about these incredible Riverbat alumni and view highlights from the inaugural celebration event below.
For some, the path after high school is clear. For others, it is about finding the right time, the right fit, and the financial support.
“A lot of my classmates were always talking applications and letters and college. It was hectic. I thought to myself, I feel kind of left out. I had no interest in living a traditional college life, but I knew I needed to do something for my future that would bring value and allow me to keep learning.”
That is when 3D animation student Jeremiah Sudarmanto started looking into Austin Community College District (ACC).
“I had no interest in college at first because throughout my life my family didn’t have enough money to pay for it. Once I learned about the affordability of ACC, I knew it was an option. Even before I fully committed to coming, the first thing I did was apply for financial aid. It was a good feeling to know the financial support I would get.”
Jeremiah took some dual credit classes while in high school, but he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do from there.
“After high schooI, I wanted something quiet and simple. I definitely found that with ACC. The small classes let me connect directly with my professors and get feedback — not get lost in the crowd. I don’t have to have a set schedule or plan. I can make the classes work for me.”
As he works toward completing his degree in summer 2025, Jeremiah is also putting his skills to work through opportunities.
“I’m a freelance artist with ties to the creative scene in Austin. I spend most of my time making content for musicians and dancers. My classes in 3D animation are helping me round out the skills I already have to continue what I’m already doing. I love highlighting creative voices in Austin through my freelance video production services!”
Taking advantage of the opportunities the college offers also helped Jeremiah commit to his future. He was selected for an internship with the college’s Office of College Relations & Marketing.
“My internship allowed me to be involved with my school in a level past being a student, knowing its operations inside and out and being able to learn the culture behind what it means to be a Riverbat. I got mentorship and to learn about how to value myself in the workplace and make smart career decisions.”
Fall registration remains open. Classes begin Monday, August 26. For more information, visit austincc.edu/fall for more details. (Haga clic aquí para Español, austincc.edu/otono.)
Keep your technology skills up to date and learn new ones at Summer Software Day 2024. Registration is now open to all ACC employees.
This event, organized by the Teaching & Learning Excellence Division’s (TLED’s) Office of Faculty Development, focuses on learning technology skills and how to implement them in the classroom and daily tasks.
This year’s theme is “The Future of Education: Adapting to a Changing Landscape.”
Summer Software Day
Date: Friday, July 26
Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom
Register: HERE
Summer Software Day will be hosted entirely online this year. The goal is to offer virtual instruction to participants about how to use a tool and its functionality and to allow for meaningful presentations.
The day will consist of workshops delivered synchronously online via Zoom and will focus on exploring tools that further enhance ACC’s learning and working environment. ACC Faculty Center for Learning Innovation Associate Dean Dr. Stephanie Long will present a Hyflex keynote address, “How ACC is Transforming Riverbat Success Through Flexibility,” from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
This year’s workshops include:
View the website to learn more about the upcoming opportunities and view the Summer Software Day archive, including a summary of outcomes, workshop recordings, and materials (when available) of past events.
Click HERE to register for the event. For questions, email the Office of Faculty Development at facdev@austincc.edu.
ACC Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart hosts monthly Virtual Employee Town Hall Meetings to stay connected with faculty and staff. The July Virtual Employee Town Hall takes place Friday, July 12, at 9 a.m. via Zoom.
During our July Town Hall, Russell will share an update on our internal audit and discuss employee raises for the year ahead. We’ll also learn more about the new Theory of Change Design teams, and you’ll have an opportunity to share questions or concerns during rumor-busting.
July Virtual Employee Town HallDate: Friday, July 12
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Join us on Zoom
(Space is limited. The meeting is recorded and a link will be shared.)
Each Town Hall Meeting is held via Zoom and features updates from the Chancellor about what’s happening across the district. The Chancellor is joined by cabinet members who can assist with answering questions.
During each meeting, participants will have an opportunity to share comments, questions, and ideas or concerns in the virtual chat box.
A recording and a recap of the conversation will be posted on the Town Hall Meetings web page.
Disability Pride Month, observed annually in July, is the opportunity to celebrate the diversity, strength, and achievements of people with disabilities. Austin Community College District (ACC) will commemorate the month by highlighting resources and hosting community events designed to honor the unique perspectives and contributions of individuals with disabilities.
Disability Pride Month Events at ACCGreg Marshal Book Read and Talk
Date: Wednesday, July 24
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: ACC Highland Campus, Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Center, Building 4000, Room 4.2205
What: Greg Marshal, author of his memoir Leg, is eagerly joining us to read his book and talk to book lovers who are interested in topics like disability, the LGBTQIA+ community, being a caregiver to ailing parents, and growing up in Utah.
Disability Dialogues Book Club
Date: Saturday, July 13
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Location: Austin Public Library Yarborough Branch, 2200 Hancock Dr.
What: The Disability Dialogues Book Club is a book club for conversations about Disability Justice, highlighting the perspectives of intersectional Disabled writers and thinkers.
Lion & Pirate: Disability Pride Month Showcase
Date: Sunday, July 14
Time: 4 – 6 p.m.
Location: Alienated Majesty Books, 613 W 29th St., Austin, TX
What: An exclusive open mic hosted by the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities.
TUBU Fest: Disability Theatre Festival
Date: Thursday, July 18 – Saturday, July 20
Time: Doors: 6 p.m., Show starts: 7 p.m.
Location: Ground Floor Theatre, 979 Springdale Rd., Suite 122, Austin, TX
What: TUBU (Theatre for Us By Us) Fest is a safe space for people with disabilities to have their voices heard through their artwork in a one-of-a-kind community-oriented festival with opportunities for networking and taking their art to the next level.
NeuroBats of ACCess Autism: ACC organization led by and for ACC neurodivergent students. The group works to break down stigmas and build a safe and welcoming environment for all students. Check out our webpage showcasing our neurodivergent Riverbats accomplishments and advocacy efforts!
Active Minds: Active Minds is a welcoming and inclusive student organization that understands the significance of mental health in our lives. They are dedicated to promoting mental well-being, fostering a sense of community, and providing a safe and empathetic space for individuals to share their experiences, seek support, and access resources to enhance their mental health journey. Their mission is to break the stigma surrounding mental health and empower individuals to lead healthier, happier lives.
2024 ACC Disability Pride Month ResourcesACC libraries developed a virtual display that features Disability Pride Month and offers resources designed to educate, inspire, and support. You can explore a wide array of books, e-books, movies, and videos that highlight the experiences and achievements of individuals with disabilities.
Other ACC Resources:
For additional information on Disability Pride Month events and resources, visit TLED’s Cultural Mosaic: Disability Pride Month page.
For more information, contact Rosalind Blackstar, Executive Dean of Access and Disability Support, at rosalind.blackstar@austincc.edu.
Take control of your financial future! Join Ayeesha Green from the Office of Student Money Management for an enlightening one-hour virtual workshop on Debt Management.
ACC students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend to learn expert strategies to efficiently prioritize and reduce debt.
Debt Management WorkshopDate: Friday, July 26
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Register HERE
During the workshop, attendees will learn about the intricacies of the snowball and avalanche repayment methods, allowing you to choose the approach that best suits your financial situation.
Additionally, attendees will gain valuable insights into utilizing PowerPay, a powerful debt repayment tool designed to accelerate your journey to financial freedom.
Register now and start paving the way to a debt-free tomorrow!
ACC staff and faculty are invited to learn more about the financial aid process and how to better support students at the virtual Financial Aid Fact Check session.
Hosted by the Office of Financial Aid, this informative session aims to address the complexities of the financial aid process, especially in light of the recent changes introduced by the FAFSA Simplification Act.
Financial Aid Fact Check SessionDate: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Time: 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Virtually on Zoom
Register: HERE
Understanding the intricacies of financial aid can be challenging for both students and staff. To provide clarity and support, we have designed this event to achieve the following objectives:
The Office of Financial Aid believes that by enhancing our collective understanding of financial aid, we can better serve and support our students, ultimately contributing to their academic success.
Register for the event here.
ACC’s Transfer Services team helps students who intend to transfer stay on track this summer with the Summer Transfer Bootcamp. This two-day event will provide an in-depth exploration of transfer planning.
Summer Transfer BootcampDate: Tuesday, July 30 – Wednesday, July 31
Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: ACC Highland Campus (Room number will be sent upon registration.)
Sessions include:
For the best results, students are encouraged to attend both days. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Students can register until Tuesday, July 23, here.
Visit Transfer Services’ Transfer Events calendar for a full list of events.
After months of planning, the Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees has approved a new scholarship program to support current students.
The board unanimously approved the Affordability Scholarship program during its regular meeting on Monday, July 1.
The Affordability Scholarship program was developed following a request from Trustees. The board asked administration to explore opportunities that would honor existing students at a time when the Free Tuition pilot program was approved. The Free Tuition pilot launches fall 2024 and provides free tuition to students in the ACC service area who were part of the high school class of 2024 and those who earned their GED® after July 2023.
”I want to thank the board for working through this plan to support the students already working toward their degree at ACC. This Board is deeply committed to the work it takes to close equity gaps and improve the lives of our students. This shows the work we continue to do to meet the basic needs of our students while they are here,” says ACC Board Chair Dr. Barbara Mink. “We want to find ways to thoughtfully improve higher education and be good stewards of taxpayer dollars. Decisions like these demonstrate the commitment to every student, to this college, and the entire Central Texas community.”
“Our student leaders had the courage to come to us and share what their lives are really like. They’re experiencing things like food and housing insecurity more than ever,” says ACC Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart. “I’m so proud of this Board, our students, and this college for listening and putting our students and their needs first. With this program, we’re one more step closer to making tuition free for everyone.”
Who QualifiesThe two-year program is limited to students who were enrolled in a credit course at ACC during the spring 2024 semester. Students are eligible for the Affordability Scholarship once they have completed 45 credit hours toward an associate degree at ACC. More than 20,000 students who were enrolled in spring 2024 could be eligible.
How It WorksStudents who are awarded an Affordability Scholarship will receive tuition support for 15 credit hours that go toward a degree program at ACC. Recipients will have one academic year to apply the tuition support to their courses.
How It’s FundedThe program is expected to cost $12.75 million and will be funded with existing dollars in the college’s reserves budget.
“Our goal is to help students finish what they started. We want to honor the students enrolled at ACC during the approval for the Free Tuition Pilot Program. It is our responsibility to make sure students have what they need to be successful,” says Dr. Lowery-Hart. “These students have shown dedication and resilience in their education. It is the start of what can truly transform the lives of our students and community.”
Ongoing planning is underway to examine future programs that can allow the college to expand free tuition to more student populations.
More information about the Affordability Scholarship, including how to find out if a student is eligible, will be shared in the coming weeks.
ACC is experiencing issues with the college’s authentication systems Monday, July 1. Users, including students and faculty, may have trouble accessing features that require Okta verification during this time.
How does it affect me?This outage may be affecting multiple applications and websites across the college. You may not be able to log in to Colleague, Workday, Google, Box, etc. currently.
What should I do?If you are logged into an application currently, do not log out or you may not be able to log in again until the issue is resolved.
The college’s IT department is aware and is working to resolve the issue.
Austin Community College District (ACC) and the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) announce a first-of-its-kind technology and cybersecurity apprenticeship to reimagine apprenticeship programs for higher education and state agencies. The college hosted a formal signing agreement to launch the new program Friday, June 28, at the ACC Highland Campus in the Make It Center.
“This is the start of a new system that will change how we work to prepare students for a better future for them and their families. It will support students finishing what they started while getting the experience they need to transition to a successful career,” says ACC Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart. “These are the partnerships that confirm ACC is the one that is going to train the workers and make all of this magic happen. It is the start of what can truly transform the lives of our students and community.”
The partnership is closely aligned with House Bill 584. It lays the groundwork for in-house information technology training programs within state agencies.
“The idea was that we have a workforce shortage in cybersecurity, and there were obstacles to getting that workforce built out—the biggest was requiring a four-year degree. We determined we could look at apprenticeship,” says Texas Rep. Donna Howard. “We can create a position for IT cybersecurity that could lead to an associate degree and create a situation where the state could actually hire folks without a four-year degree, but who actually have the experience and the knowledge to protect the resources that we have in our systems.”
“ACC and community colleges across Texas have proven that you do not need a 4-year degree to be talented at cybersecurity, to be talented at state IT. We’re pumping tons of money into our community colleges. It’s time for the state to start reaping some of those benefits,” says Spencer Schumacher, Executive Director at Innovation & Technology Caucus of the Texas Legislature. “Last session, we invested $2.6 billion into major state IT projects…but all of those investments mean nothing if we don’t have talented people in state agencies to make decisions about what technology to deploy and when to deploy it.”
DIR will serve as the employer for this pilot program.
“This is a fantastic way to strengthen the state IT workforce and, frankly, the partnership with ACC was just a natural fit. it is the perfect pilot partner for us with this initiative. We want to be able to scale it across the state. We’ve partnered with [ACC] in the past on a variety of other initiatives, [its] proximity to state government offices, and then [its] exceptional cybersecurity and computer science programs really made it a natural fit,” says Amanda Crawford, DIR’s Executive Director and State of Texas Chief Information Officer. “We are looking at a global shortage of cybersecurity workers. We really need help to teach these skills and get folks out there as quickly as possible. Two-year degree programs are just as effective in helping us get folks out there as quickly as possible to be able to address that shortage.”
ACC will use this model to replicate with all partners, including business and industry. Apprenticeships offer the dual benefit of work and study, providing hands-on training while pursuing academic qualifications. This apprenticeship offers a unique model for training state agency employees and provides an all-encompassing view of the department, blending academic learning with practical, on-the-job experience.
“Apprenticeships are the best way for students to get real-time on-the-job training. While getting the skills that can make them hirable,” says Dr. Lowery-Hart. “This program will help ACC become the gold standard for apprenticeships that reflect the needs of industry. It will reflect the prowess, and pedagogy of incredible faculty. It will meet the needs of our community and give students a pathway to a family-sustaining wage.”
“Having ACC as a partner is really important because there are great minds coming through here. I was out a recent event that you all had, and I got to connect with some students. They understood exactly what we do. They knew what they wanted,” says Lisa Jammer, DIR Chief People and Culture Officer. “Each area of the apprenticeship allows you to understand the state’s infrastructure better. If you’re really looking to deep dive and understand exactly what we do here, this is the opportunity. You’re sitting down with experts who have 20 or more years of experience, but also to enjoy some of the new things that are happening.”
The program is designed to be a template for future partnerships between state agencies and educational institutions, with the potential to expand into the private sector. ACC’s next partnership will be with Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.
Cybersecurity Programs at ACCThe Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program at ACC represents a significant step forward in addressing the tech industry’s evolving needs and creating pathways for students to enter the workforce.
The college offers a full computer science pathway from fast-track competency-based education (CBE) programs and other accelerated options to an associate degree in Computer Information Technology and Computer Science. In fall 2023, ACC launched its fourth bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity. The bachelor of applied science (BAS) is designed to help working professionals in cybersecurity prepare for more advanced career roles. The college also offers a BAS in Software Development.
Explore all ACC programs in Computer Science and IT at austincc.edu/computerscience.
Apprenticeship Programs at ACCIn 2023, more than 100 students registered to complete apprenticeships. At least seven ACC departments, including health sciences, manufacturing, IT, accounting, and veterinary technology, are involved in apprenticeship programs with over 25 industry partners. ACC’s programs are registered with the Texas Workforce Commission.
For more information, visit austincc.edu/apprenticeships.