News
2018
ACC closes for Thanksgiving holiday
Posted on 11/19/2018 - 10:59amAustin Community College (ACC) will close for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 22. All offices and campuses will reopen Monday, November 26. During the break, Campus Police will remain available and may be reached at 512-223-7999 in... Continue Reading
ACC student soars in NASA's scholar program
Posted on 11/15/2018 - 11:10amIf you spoke to Austin Community College student Laura Colten last year, her story would sound a lot different. "I am a mother of three. I was skeptical about starting over and going back to school,” says Colten. “Would I have enough time? Will my... Continue Reading
There's a cybersecurity worker shortage. This program aims to help
Posted on 11/14/2018 - 10:33pmKXAN: There's a cybersecurity worker shortage. This program aims to help by: Steffi Lee Posted: Nov 14, 2018 Continue Reading
Turning Malls into a College: Transforming malls into campuses and schoolhouses into malls
Posted on 11/14/2018 - 11:21amUniversity Business Magazine: Turning Malls into a College: Transforming malls into campuses and schoolhouses into malls James Martin and James E. Samels October 5, 2018 Continue Reading
Austin Chamber Seeks Hiring Input From Business Owners
Posted on 11/14/2018 - 9:25amPatch.com: Austin Chamber Seeks Hiring Input From Business Owners By Tony Cantu Nov 8, 2018 AUSTIN, TEXAS — Business owners: The Greater Austin Chamber wants to hear from you with a survey aimed at identifying key challenges faced in identifying,... Continue Reading
Share your expertise: Submit a workshop proposal for annual Learning Lab Conference by 12/7
Posted on 11/13/2018 - 11:59amAustin Community College (ACC) invites faculty and staff to share their expertise or research for the annual Learning Lab Tutoring Conference. Tutoring and Beyond: Paving the Way for Student Persistence will be held Friday, February 22, at Eastview... Continue Reading
ACC searches for performers for National Day of Racial Healing
Posted on 11/13/2018 - 10:33amAustin Community College (ACC) calls for participants in observance of the National Day of Racial Healing. Falling in line with this year’s theme “What’s Your Story?”, applications from faculty, staff, and community members are being accepted to... Continue Reading
Helping Hand: ACC Jewelry Department Chair joins Toolbox Initiative
Posted on 11/12/2018 - 12:19pm“I had this dream of going to West Africa, sitting down in a jeweler’s workshop, and watching these people do the amazing things they do; even with simple tools.” ACC Professor James Lynn Armed with suitcases filled with pliers, saws, hand tools,... Continue Reading
PfISD Voters reject ACC annexation
Posted on 11/07/2018 - 2:03pmCommunity Impact: PfISD Voters reject ACC annexation Continue Reading
Runoff election set for ACC board of trustees seat; two incumbents win re-election
Posted on 11/07/2018 - 1:57pmCommunity Impact: Runoff election set for ACC board of trustees seat; two incumbents win re-election Continue Reading
You're invited! IT leaders talk career options at tech forum Wed. 11/14
Posted on 11/05/2018 - 12:25pm
Boil Water Notice Provides Learning Opportunity for Culinary Students
Posted on 10/25/2018 - 7:00pmSpectrum News: Boil Water Notice Provides Learning Opportunity for Culinary Students October 25, 2018 AUSTIN, Texas — Austin's boil water notice has posed significant challenges for people in the city, and as well as local restaurants. For culinary... Continue Reading
Follow the Journey: ACC professor & students capture official COTA photos for F1
Posted on 10/18/2018 - 4:41pmSince the first checkered flag waved at Formula 1 (F1) in Austin, Austin Community College (ACC) adjunct professor of photography Keith Rizzo has been there to capture every moment. On Sunday, October 21, the grandstands and grass seats at Circuit... Continue Reading
Save the date for the 2018 ACC Employee Holiday Party
Posted on 10/18/2018 - 11:50amCelebrate the holiday spirit with colleagues at this year’s employee holiday party Friday, December 7, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel (208 Barton Springs Rd.). Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased online through ACC MarketPlace beginning November... Continue Reading
A Message From IT: Websites
Posted on 10/17/2018 - 11:58amWebsites at Austin Community College (ACC) are developed using several content management systems (CMS). The nature of the content of the website may determine the CMS where the website should be constructed. These include Google Sites, WordPress,... Continue Reading
A Message From IT: Maintenance Schedule
Posted on 10/17/2018 - 11:10amAustin Community College’s IT Infrastructure Services will perform required maintenance in the Service Center data center 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday, October 21. This work will cause outages for Blackboard, Web, telephone, ERP, and other systems... Continue Reading
ACC hosts a reading & discussion series for veterans & community
Posted on 10/16/2018 - 1:42pmAustin Community College (ACC) hosts Veteran’s Voices, a reading and discussion series for veterans and the community. Events will be 4 to 6 p.m. October 25, November 1, and November 8 at the ACC Highland Veterans Resource Center, Building 4000 (... Continue Reading
ACC intramural sports season begins
Posted on 10/12/2018 - 9:07amGames are underway for ACC’s fall intramural sports. Sponsored by the ACC Student Life Office, intramurals are open to all ACC students and include women’s volleyball, co-ed softball, basketball, soccer, and more. Continue Reading
ACC golf fundraiser to benefit students
Posted on 10/11/2018 - 12:18pmAustin American Statesman: ACC golf fundraiser to benefit students Austin Community College will host its 13th annual Golf Scramble at 8:30 a.m. Friday to benefit the college’s Student Emergency Fund, which helps students who are facing crisis cover... Continue Reading
ACC Communication Studies hosts second annual COMMS Week
Posted on 10/08/2018 - 3:55pmStudents, faculty, and staff are invited to several communication events as part of the second annual ACC COMMS Week, hosted by the Communications Program. PechaKucha contest A student speech contest will be Tuesday, October 9, starting at 7 p.m. at... Continue Reading