News
2019
MyACC student app, web portal preview now available
Posted on 09/12/2019 - 8:28amAustin Community College students will soon have all their secure online information and services available in one place with the launch of MyACC portals. A preview of the student version will be available starting September 9, while faculty and... Continue Reading
ACC hosts film screening and Q+A with the film’s director Ronak Shah
Posted on 09/11/2019 - 3:52pmAustin Community College invites students, faculty, staff, and the community to a special screening of the film “Love Goes Through Your Mind” followed by a panel discussion with the film’s director, Ronak Shah, and ACC counselors and clinicians from... Continue Reading
Fall faculty first to undergo new hiring and onboarding processes
Posted on 09/11/2019 - 3:42pmChanges have been made to ACC's faculty hiring and onboarding processes to help align with the college's strategic plan and, ultimately, improve student success. The 43 full-time faculty members hired this fall were the first to undergo the new... Continue Reading
ACC Trustees approve expanded partnership with YMCA of Austin
Posted on 09/11/2019 - 12:37pmThe Austin Community College Board of Trustees approved an agreement to allow the YMCA of Austin to lease office space at the Highland Business Center for its administrative offices. Continue Reading
Construction begins at ACC Highland, Building 3000
Posted on 09/11/2019 - 12:20pmConstruction is underway at ACC Highland, Building 3000 (HLC 3000), the former women's Dillard's. The 185,000-square-foot building will be developed in phases. Continue Reading
ACC Board of Trustees September 9 Recap
Posted on 09/11/2019 - 11:44amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 9, 2019. Notable topics discussed include an update on the search for a director of ACC's Truth, Racial Healing &... Continue Reading
ACC honors Hispanic Heritage at Díez y Seis Celebration
Posted on 09/10/2019 - 12:17pmAustin Community College (ACC) celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with its 12th annual Díez y Seis event Monday, September 16, from noon to 1 p.m. at Eastview Campus (3401 Webberville Rd.). Former Texas Senator Gonzalo Barrientos, who served in the... Continue Reading
ACC students, faculty, and staff practice best actions in an emergency
Posted on 09/09/2019 - 2:28pmAustin Community College (ACC) practices emergency response procedures and tests its emergency notification system as part of Emergency Preparedness Week September 9 through 13. Emergency Preparedness Week is designated for the third week of every... Continue Reading
Updates to Texas digital privacy laws take effect
Posted on 09/06/2019 - 11:07amKXAN News: Updates to Texas digital privacy laws take effect By: Wes Rapaport AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Updated rules have taken effect for Texas businesses to follow in situations when customer information is compromised. Continue Reading
ACC and Facebook partner to launch new digital marketing series
Posted on 09/04/2019 - 4:07pmAustin Community College (ACC) and Facebook announce a new partnership to fuel the growing entrepreneurial industry in Austin. New Digital Marketing courses at ACC prepare students who want to pursue careers in the fast-growing digital marketing... Continue Reading
4-month plumbing and HVAC trade certification courses offered in Round Rock
Posted on 09/04/2019 - 10:02amKVUE News: 4-month plumbing and HVAC trade certification courses offered in Round Rock By: Leslie Adami, Heather Yi Continue Reading
Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase
Posted on 09/03/2019 - 2:55pmThe Austin Community College District will hold two public hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 6.6 percent. Individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or... Continue Reading
All ACC campuses will reopen on a regular schedule Tuesday, 9/3
Posted on 08/30/2019 - 3:34pm
ACC closed in observance of Labor Day
Posted on 08/30/2019 - 9:16amAustin Community College (ACC) will close in observance of Labor Day Monday, September 2. All offices will reopen 8 a.m. Tuesday, September 3. Student support offices on campus also will be closed Saturday and Sunday, August 31 and September 1.... Continue Reading
ACC’s zero-cost textbook program named finalist for Texas Star Award
Posted on 08/29/2019 - 4:57pmThe Austin Community College Z-Degree Program is recognized as one of the top performing college programs in Texas; named a finalist for the prestigious 2019 Star Award by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The Star Award program... Continue Reading
Back to School Shopping: ACC grad prepares for her first day as a 4th grade teacher
Posted on 08/29/2019 - 4:15pmMegan Whites is setting up her classroom for the first time. “A lot of my scholars don’t come in on the first day with the supplies they need. So, I’m definitely going to stack up on those supplies.” One of Austin ISD’s newest 4th grade teachers... Continue Reading
Suiting up: Daniel Tully splits time between fighting fires and selling homes
Posted on 08/28/2019 - 11:45amSirens scream overhead as Daniel Tully tugs on his boots and grabs his helmet. He always envisioned a career serving his community. “I never know what my day will be. One call could be to a pool, the next could be in a field, fighting a grass fire... Continue Reading
ACC Study: Ending straight-ticket voting will lead to fatigue
Posted on 08/28/2019 - 8:43amAn analysis from the Austin Community College Center for Public Policy and Political Studies (CPPPS) indicates ending straight-ticket voting will lead to voter fatigue and “roll-off” in voting, especially among minorities and older voters. Continue Reading
Second chances: Lockhart inmates graduate from community college
Posted on 08/26/2019 - 4:03pmAustin American-Statesman: Second chances: Lockhart inmates graduate from community college By Lara Korte lkorte@statesman.com Continue Reading
2019 Boots & Bats Gala summer update
Posted on 08/22/2019 - 2:52pmPlanning continues for the second annual Boots & Bats Gala supporting student scholarships. Invitations are going out this month. Continue Reading