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2019
ACC hires first ombudsperson for faculty and staff
Posted on 07/09/2019 - 11:57amAustin Community College (ACC) has named Amanda Dean director of the college’s new Office of the Ombudsperson. Continue Reading
RTX Austin expected to draw thousands of gamers for annual convention, schools plug-in
Posted on 07/08/2019 - 8:28amKXAN: RTX Austin expected to draw thousands of gamers for annual convention, schools plug-in By: Candy Rodriguez RTX Austin expected to draw thousands of gamers for annual convention, schools plug-in AUSTIN (KXAN) — The gaming industry has come a... Continue Reading
ACC closed in observance of Independence Day
Posted on 07/03/2019 - 10:36amAustin Community College (ACC) will close in observance of Independence Day, Thursday, July 4. All offices reopen 8 a.m. Friday, July 5. Registration for 5.5-week summer courses remains open through Friday, July 5. Classes begin Monday, July 8.... Continue Reading
Register now! Fall classes start August 26.
Posted on 07/03/2019 - 8:48am
Adopt Our Summer Pets! Meet the pets cared for by ACC Vet Tech students.
Posted on 07/02/2019 - 8:48am
Tackle Transportation: Get your ACC Green Pass for free, unlimited Cap Metro rides.
Posted on 07/01/2019 - 1:50pmFor the second year in a row, Austin Community College (ACC) students, faculty, and staff can ride Capital Metro and Metro Rail for free using the all-new Digital Green Pass. The pass offers unlimited rides to class, work, and anywhere else for one... Continue Reading
Remembering former Trustee Royce Faulkner
Posted on 07/01/2019 - 11:31amThe Austin Community College District honors the memory of Royce Faulkner, a former ACC Board of Trustee chair. Royce passed away at the age of 89 on June 25, 2019. “Royce left a mark on Austin that will be remembered for generations to come,” says... Continue Reading
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