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December 2019
Ballet Afrique Presents Duke Ellington's The Nutcracker
Posted on 12/20/2019 - 2:31pmSpectrum News: Ballet Afrique Presents Duke Ellington's The Nutcracker AUSTIN, Texas – Ballet Afrique Contemporary Dance Company will present Duke Ellington's The Nutcracker to a sold-out crowd at the McCallum Arts Center Friday. Continue Reading
ACC closes for winter break December 20 - January 1
Posted on 12/18/2019 - 11:11amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) will close for winter break beginning 5 p.m. Friday, December 20. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday, January 2. Continue Reading
ACC Registered Nursing program selected as one of the best in Texas
Posted on 12/17/2019 - 11:18amAustin Community College’s (ACC) Nursing Program is recognized as one of the best Registered Nursing (RN) programs in Texas by NursingProcess.org — a leading online source for nursing education and career information. The site analyzed 134... Continue Reading
ACC Board of Trustees December 2 Recap
Posted on 12/17/2019 - 9:45amThe Austin Community College District Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, December 2, to hear college updates, discuss a new degree, and vote on a contract for a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) software provider to... Continue Reading
Parking at ACC is going digital
Posted on 12/17/2019 - 9:32amHangtags could be a thing of the past at Austin Community College (ACC) as the college looks to revamp its parking system to make on-campus parking throughout the district easier, safer, and more convenient. "Parking is becoming increasingly... Continue Reading
A Message from Student Affairs: Supplemental Instruction Study Sessions Target Student Success
Posted on 12/17/2019 - 9:01amRecent research shows that students who regularly attend ACC SI sessions can average up to a full letter grade higher than their classmates. The difference in the passing rate for students attending SI in the spring 2019 (16 week) was an average... Continue Reading
ACC Board selects new ERP provider
Posted on 12/17/2019 - 8:46amThe process to replace Austin Community College District's Colleague software continues to move forward. At its December 2 regular meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to approve contract negotiations with Workday, Inc. to implement and provide... Continue Reading
Regional Advisory Committees share initial report
Posted on 12/17/2019 - 8:36amAustin Community College's Regional Advisory Committees (RAC) completed their initial analyses of ACC's north, central, and south regions and presented the first annual report to the ACC Board of Trustees during the November 18 work session. Continue Reading
ACC hears from the community about the future of Pinnacle
Posted on 12/16/2019 - 10:12pmAustin Community College held two Community Conversations in southwest Austin in December to provide updates on the college's Districtwide Campus Master Plan (DCMP) and let the community weigh in on the future of its 58-acre Pinnacle Campus. Dozens... Continue Reading
Commencement celebrates highest number of fall 2019 graduates
Posted on 12/16/2019 - 9:59pmAustin Community College (ACC) celebrated a record number of graduates at fall commencement Friday, December 13. The ceremony recognized 3,278 students who completed ACC's associate degree, certificate, or high school equivalency programs for the... Continue Reading
Earning As: December 2019
Posted on 12/16/2019 - 9:42pmThis regular feature recognizes achievements, activities, and accolades of ACC faculty and staff. To submit news or suggestions, see the contact information below. Continue Reading
Congratulations November Bravo Award Recipients
Posted on 12/16/2019 - 9:31pmACC congratulates the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for November 2019. The selected employees were nominated for outstanding service, excellent performance, and role modeling ACC's values that demonstrate servant leadership. Eastview... Continue Reading
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: December 2019
Posted on 12/16/2019 - 3:43pmRio Grande Campus RenovationsBy Paul Mason, Rio Grande Renovations Project Manager Two large cranes are on site erecting the last structural steel members to frame out the rooftop penthouse and place the curved tube steel framing for the new atrium... Continue Reading
Month-in-Review: December 2019
Posted on 12/16/2019 - 3:19pmACC celebrates 9th annual Riverbat DayACC students, staff, and faculty were encouraged to #GoPurple on November 20 to show their pride on Riverbat Day. Additionally, ACC's official mascot R.B. visited multiple ACC campuses to celebrate nine years of... Continue Reading
Supporting Latino Students through Data, Practice, and Leadership
Posted on 12/13/2019 - 2:58pmAssociation of American Colleges & Universities: Supporting Latino Students through Data, Practice, and Leadership Since 2010, the Latino student population at Austin Community College (ACC) has increased by 13 percentage points, from 25... Continue Reading
American Welding Society warns of future welder shortage
Posted on 12/12/2019 - 4:47pmKVUE News: American Welding Society warns of future welder shortage The group gets its data from Economic Modeling Specialists International and says the industry is predicting a shortage of more than 375,000 welders by 2023. Author: Luis de Leon Continue Reading
ACC celebrates more than 3,200 students at fall commencement 12/13. Watch the video.
Posted on 12/12/2019 - 4:06pm
ACC welcomes 3,200 students for fall commencement 12/13
Posted on 12/12/2019 - 12:26pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) will celebrate record-high graduation numbers at its fall commencement 6 p.m. Friday, December 13, at Frank Erwin Center (1701 Red River St.). More than 3,200 students are invited to participate. When:... Continue Reading
Professors inspire ACC graduate Sarah A. to new destinations
Posted on 12/10/2019 - 11:33amJust months after graduating from ACC, Sarah Alanis is taking her degree the distance. This December, she wraps up her first semester toward a bachelor’s degree in Italy. “I’m studying at John Cabot University in Rome, focusing on international... Continue Reading
ACC hosts Australia for 9th annual Basketball All-Stars Exhibition Games
Posted on 12/10/2019 - 8:36amACC’s intramural basketball all-stars host Australia’s Doncaster College Tuesday, December 10. Continue Reading