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June 2019
ACC students bringing new life into animated characters
Posted on 06/27/2019 - 3:30pmBuzz Lightyear and Sheriff Woody made cinematic history in 1995 when Toy Story opened in movie theaters across the nation. It was the first fully computer-animated movie. While it captured the hearts of children and adults nationwide, it also... Continue Reading
Supervisor Certificate Program applications now open
Posted on 06/26/2019 - 2:57pmAustin Community College (ACC) employees interested in advancing to a supervisory role at the college are invited to apply for the Supervisor Certificate Program. In addition to gaining basic supervisory knowledge, employees who successfully... Continue Reading
10 reasons to join ACC’s Honors Program
Posted on 06/25/2019 - 4:47pmThe ACC Honors Program is accepting new students for fall. Designed for high-achieving students looking for more advanced classes, Honors Program provides exclusive learning opportunities in and out of the classroom. Students who complete the ACC... Continue Reading
Apple, ACC partner to bring coding to more students
Posted on 06/24/2019 - 6:08pmAustin American-Statesman: Apple, ACC partner to bring coding to more students Apple, ACC partner to bring coding to more students The Austin Community College District and Apple have partnered to create a new coding program that provides ongoing... Continue Reading
Apple teams with 30 Austin teachers to code app prototypes and solve community challenges
Posted on 06/24/2019 - 3:18pmKXAN News: Apple teams with 30 Austin teachers to code app prototypes and solve community challenges Continue Reading
ACC awarded prestigious national Seal of Excelencia
Posted on 06/20/2019 - 4:22pmAustin Community College (ACC) was awarded the national Seal of Excelencia by Excelencia in Education during an awards reception Thursday, June 20, for its positive role in serving Latino students. Continue Reading
ACC’s Exercise Science program is first in state to be awarded accreditation
Posted on 06/19/2019 - 4:28pmAustin Community College’s Exercise Science program was awarded initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs in the area of Personal Fitness Training. The program is the fifth in the nation to... Continue Reading
The ACCelerator: Advancing student success through customer service and accessibility
Posted on 06/13/2019 - 1:37pm
ACC Fashion Incubator wins national innovation award
Posted on 06/13/2019 - 1:03pmThe ACC Fashion Incubator was named a 2019 Innovation of the Year by the League for Innovation in the Community College. Continue Reading
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Posted on 06/13/2019 - 12:58pm
Rio Grande renovations continue at steady pace
Posted on 06/13/2019 - 12:48pmConstruction crews continue to make progress on the Rio Grande Campus renovations. In May, shoring — the process of temporarily supporting a building with props during alterations — was completed at the south mechanical room and the elevated slab... Continue Reading
From the Student Affairs VP: How financial literacy positively impacts ACC students
Posted on 06/13/2019 - 12:29pmLower tuition than four-year schools make community colleges an attractive option for many students, but worries about the cost of college and how to pay for it is nevertheless also widespread among these students. This is why ACC Student Affairs,... Continue Reading
New laws, adult ed, and student services discussed at June 3 Board meeting
Posted on 06/13/2019 - 12:07pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees heard reports on the 86th Texas Legislative Session, adult education programs, and student wraparound services during its June 3 regular meeting. Continue Reading
Month-in-Review: May 2019
Posted on 06/13/2019 - 11:45am
Earning As: June 2019
Posted on 06/13/2019 - 11:34amThis regular feature recognizes achievements, activities, and accolades of Austin Community College (ACC) faculty and staff. To submit news or suggestions, see the contact information below. Government Adjunct Assistant Professor Julia Decker's... Continue Reading
Congratulations May Bravo Award Recipients
Posted on 06/13/2019 - 11:17amACC congratulates the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for May 2019. The selected employees were nominated for outstanding service, excellent performance, and role modeling ACC's values that demonstrate servant leadership. Cypress Creek... Continue Reading
New faculty website offers ACC students real-world experience
Posted on 06/13/2019 - 10:55am
Better coaching, bigger gains
Posted on 06/13/2019 - 10:29amCommunity College Daily: BY ELLIE ASHFORD JUNE 12, 2019 A student coaching initiative at Austin Community College (ACC) in Texas, launched in conjunction with the implementation of guided pathways, has led to solid gains in student success. An... Continue Reading
Celebrate equality with ACC’s annual Juneteenth Festival
Posted on 06/10/2019 - 1:53pmAustin Community College (ACC) invites students, employees, and the community to its annual Juneteenth Festival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Eastview Campus courtyard (3401 Webberville Rd.). The event commemorates the announcement of... Continue Reading
The voice patients need: Inside ACC’s first bachelor’s degree program in nursing
Posted on 06/07/2019 - 7:09pm“I like being able to make a difference in people’s lives. Patients come to us that are sick or don’t know what’s going on. A nurse is their voice, encourages them, and is just that reassuring presence they need but don’t always get.” Continue Reading