ACC Faculty and Staff
Anita Brewer Howard: Austin & ACC Lose a Legend
Posted on Tue, 03/05/2019 - 5:29pmAustin icon, Anita Walker Brewer Howard, is remembered as a trailblazer. One of the first female reporters at the Austin American-Statesman and Austin Community College’s first public information officer, Howard inspired hope and success. She...
ACC celebrates saving textbook costs with Open Education Week
Posted on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 12:21pmAustin Community College (ACC) celebrates Open Education Week, March 4-8, by highlighting the millions of dollars students have saved by taking Z-Degree classes. Z-Degree classes use zero-cost learning materials and open education resources (OER...
Single Mother of 5 strides forward with help from Fairway 5K scholarship
Posted on Thu, 02/28/2019 - 2:19pmIn the midst of her second year, Eleni Kapasaki found herself needing a little extra boost. As a student in ACC’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program, she was balancing school, work, and family. “I’m raising five girls, and I want them to...
Support student scholarships during Amplify Austin 2019
Posted on Tue, 02/26/2019 - 4:13pmHelp raise $5,000 for student scholarships during Amplify Austin, a communitywide day of charitable giving, from 6 p.m. Thursday, February 28, through 6 p.m. Friday, March 1. ACC's Alumni Network is participating in Amplify Austin to raise support...
ACC talks Black History Month: Clarence Watson
Posted on Tue, 02/26/2019 - 10:52amThroughout Black History Month, Austin Community College (ACC) sits down with influential and accomplished faculty and staff to discuss what Black History Month means to them. Meet Clarence Watson, an ACC Social Work student and student liason. He...
ACC hosts 5th annual Fairway 5k supporting student scholarships
Posted on Fri, 02/22/2019 - 11:41amAustin Community College (ACC) invites the community to lace up their running shoes to help support ACC students at the annual ACC Fairway 5K Cross Country Run & Walk 7:30 a.m. Sunday, March 3, at the Riverside Golf Course (1020 Grove Blvd.). ...
ACC talks Black History Month: Marcus McQuirter
Posted on Thu, 02/21/2019 - 3:30pmThroughout Black History Month, Austin Community College (ACC) sits down with influential and accomplished faculty and staff to discuss what Black History Month means to them. Meet Marcus McQuirter, the chair of ACC’s Drama Department. He received...
Message from the Equity in Faculty Hiring Committee
Posted on Thu, 02/21/2019 - 2:44pmThe Austin metropolitan area is vibrant and complex. Our student body reflects this diversity and to ensure that we meet their needs, Austin Community College (ACC) has committed to efforts that foster equity-mindedness across the institution. These...
ACC selects site for Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Campus Center
Posted on Thu, 02/21/2019 - 2:02pmAustin Community College (ACC) selected a site at its Rio Grande Campus to serve as the college's Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Center. The multiyear initiative is designed to educate and examine the effects of racism,...
Highland and Rio Grande bond project updates: February 2019
Posted on Thu, 02/21/2019 - 11:37amAustin Community College (ACC) continues to move forward on phase 2 of the Highland Mall redevelopment and the renovation of Rio Grande Campus. Both projects are part of the capital improvement projects approved by district voters in the November...
ACC spring food drive helps tackle student hunger
Posted on Thu, 02/21/2019 - 11:11amAustin Community College (ACC) hosts a spring food drive in February to support on-campus food banks for students. "Food insecurity is an issue many of our students face," says Dr. Virginia Fraire, ACC vice president of student affairs. "When...
Congratulations January Bravo Award Recipients
Posted on Thu, 02/21/2019 - 10:28amACC congratulates the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for January 2019. The selected employees were nominated for outstanding service, excellent performance, and role modeling ACC's values that demonstrate servant leadership. Cypress...
Month-in-Review: January 2019
Posted on Thu, 02/21/2019 - 10:15amNow Open! | Child Watch Drop-In Center: Austin Community College students can receive drop-in care for their children ages 3 to 12 as part of a program offered by the YMCA of Austin at the ACC Highland Campus. Learn more > Jan. 18 | January...
Earning A's: February 2019
Posted on Wed, 02/20/2019 - 4:27pmThis regular feature recognizes achievements, activities, and accolades of ACC faculty and staff. To submit news or suggestions, see the contact information below. Be Still, My Heart, choreographed by Kathy Dunn Hamrick, adjunct faculty of dance,...
ACC hosts three panelists for Women in IT Spring Speaker Series
Posted on Tue, 02/19/2019 - 3:50pmAustin Community College (ACC) invites students, employees, and the community to its Women in IT Spring Speaker Series from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 21, at ACC Highland, Building 4000 (6101 Highland Campus Dr.). “The lack of women...
ACC health sciences students discuss legislative issues with lawmakers
Posted on Mon, 02/18/2019 - 11:48amAustin Community College (ACC) students and faculty join hundreds of healthcare advocates from across the state for Occupational Therapy Day at the Texas Capitol. The group will gather 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, to raise awareness of issues...
ACC study reveals record levels of straight-ticket voting
Posted on Fri, 02/15/2019 - 1:46pmStraight-ticket voting reached a record level of 67.49 percent of ballots cast for the U.S. Senate candidates during the November 2018 general election, a more than six percentage point (pp) increase compared to the 2014 election. These findings...
Donate now to the ACC Food Drive
Posted on Fri, 02/15/2019 - 12:59pmAustin Community College (ACC) is accepting donations for its spring food drive during the month of February. Donations benefit the ACC Food Pantry Program. Sponsored by Student Life, the program provides canned foods and other non-perishable goods...
ACC hosts Admiral McRaven & Ambassador Crocker for “Preventing Conflict”
Posted on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 3:33pmAustin Community College (ACC) hosts retired Admiral William McRaven and Ambassador Ryan Crocker for “Preventing Conflict: The Role of Diplomacy and Development in Reducing Insecurity,” a conversation about lessons learned from the frontlines of...
ACC hosts Health Sciences Open House
Posted on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 5:12pmAustin Community College (ACC) hosts its annual Health Sciences Open House Saturday, February 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eastview Campus, Building 8000 (3101 Webberville Rd.) for prospective students and their families to explore careers in...
RN-to-BSN Program hosts site review for accreditation
Posted on Thu, 02/07/2019 - 11:55amThe ACC RN-to-BSN Nursing Program will host a site review for accreditation of its program. The public is invited to meet the site visit team and share comments about the program Thursday, February 28, at 4 p.m. at Eastview Campus, Building 8000,...
Student tax credit form, 1098-T, now available online
Posted on Wed, 02/06/2019 - 11:16amAustin Community College (ACC) students may qualify for an educational tax credit on their federal income tax return. Retrieve your 1098-T form now to find out. The information on Form 1098-T may be used to determine if a student is eligible to...
ACC faculty and staff can register for low-cost pet exams
Posted on Wed, 02/06/2019 - 11:15amAustin Community College (ACC) Veterinary Technology Department hosts a series of veterinary clinics for faculty and staff. “Students will get hands on experience with actual clients,” says Sara Ervin, veterinary technology clinical coordinator. “We...
ACC talks Black History Month: Mervin J. Jones
Posted on Wed, 02/06/2019 - 10:32amThroughout Black History Month, Austin Community College sits down with influential and accomplished faculty and staff to discuss what Black History Month means to them. Meet Mervin J. Jones, Student Affairs dean. He has gone from serving our...
ACC Paints New Picture: Adrienne Hodge Featured at Art Gallery
Posted on Tue, 02/05/2019 - 3:56pmMore than a dozen pieces of art cover the walls at Collections on the Block. The Downtown Austin art gallery invites visitors to see paintings by Adrienne Hodge and explore new worlds. “I am a big fan of space and astronomy. It is just something...
ACC hosts world-renowned pastry chef
Posted on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 1:49pmAustin Community College (ACC) hosted professional pastry chefs from across Texas for a special one-day workshop learning the art of edible works with prominent pastry chef Susan Notter. Chef Notter’s professional accomplishments include winning...
ACC hosts Emergency Preparedness Week February 4 - 9
Posted on Sat, 02/02/2019 - 1:01pmAustin Community College (ACC) will practice emergency response procedures and test its emergency notification system as part of Emergency Preparedness Week February 4 - 9. The college designates the third week of each semester as Emergency...
ACC talks Black History Month: Rosalind Cunningham
Posted on Fri, 02/01/2019 - 3:58pmThroughout Black History Month, Austin Community College sits down with influential and accomplished faculty and staff to discuss what Black History Month means to them. Meet Rosalind (Roz) Cunningham, a completion counselor at Eastview Campus....
ACC students push for change at Community College Day
Posted on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 4:57pmAustin Community College (ACC) students joined hundreds of their peers for Community College Day at the State Capitol Wednesday, January 30, to push for change this legislative session. Students participated in a rally on the South Steps with...
ACC commemorates National Day of Racial Healing
Posted on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 4:28pmAustin Community College (ACC) commemorated National Day of Racial Healing Tuesday, January 22, with a series of events encouraging the community to explore culture and equity through the arts. "It's important to recognize what we share and what...
Vote Now! ACC student nominated for two Austin Music Awards
Posted on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 3:01pmIt’s not unusual to grow up with dreams of becoming an astronaut, actor, or even president. For one dual-credit Austin Community College student, those childhood dreams are her reality. Madi Meeks is nominated for two Austin Music Awards from the...
ACC closes in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Posted on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 12:47pmAustin Community College (ACC) will close Monday, January 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The college will reopen Tuesday, January 22. Tuesday also is the start of the college’s spring semester. Registration for spring courses...
Congratulations December Bravo Award Recipients
Posted on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 4:58pmACC congratulates the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for December 2018. The selected employees were nominated for outstanding service, excellent performance, and role modeling ACC's values that demonstrate servant leadership. Cypress...
ACC Highland redevelopment update
Posted on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 4:51pm1-10-2019 large opening HLC2.jpg 1-10-2019 large opening HLC2.jpg Renovation work continues on ACC Highland Phase 2. Demolition of the southeast portion of the building is complete, and construction on the college’s...
ACC course is nationally certified
Posted on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 4:37pmAustin Community College (ACC) received its first nationally certified Quality Matters (QM) course, demonstrating the college’s ongoing commitment to quality online and hybrid learning. The Philosophy 1301 course, taught by Associate Professor of...
ACC’s 2019 Legislative Priorities
Posted on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 9:28amTexas Community College Day 2017_house.jpg Texas Community College Day 2017_house.jpg Austin Community College's (ACC) Board of Trustees approved its initial state and federal legislative priorities for 2019 during...
ACC approves degrees in fashion design and technical theater
Posted on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 9:10amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees approved two new associate degrees to prepare students for jobs in Austin's growing creative industry. The Associate of Applied Science in Fashion Design equips students with the skills...
From Bars to Barbells: ACC Grad Wins Austin Chronicle Best Personal Trainer Award
Posted on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 8:55amIn neon from head to toe and dance moves to boot, Austin Community College alumna Erica Nix tied for the Austin Chronicle’s 2018 Best in Austin Personal Trainer. “It feels great to be appreciated and seen for the work I do in my LGBTQIA community...
ACC Board of Trustees welcome newly elected trustee
Posted on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 3:16pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees welcomed its newly elected trustee and recognized its outgoing board member during the January 14 regular session. The Honorable Gregorio Casar swore in recently elected trustee...
ACC students join hundreds of peers for Community College Day
Posted on Thu, 01/10/2019 - 12:22pmAustin Community College (ACC) students join hundreds of their peers from across the state for Community College Day, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Texas Capitol on Wednesday, January 30, to raise awareness of issues critical to community college...
ACC offers extended deadline for FAFSA aid
Posted on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 11:38amAustin Community College (ACC) is accepting applications for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) program. The FAFSA is an online form that allows the government to determine a student’s eligibility for financial aid through federal...
Passes now available to ride Cap Metro free this spring
Posted on Mon, 01/07/2019 - 3:04pmGreen Passes for the spring 2019 semester are now available. The Green Pass offers eligible Austin Community College students, faculty, and staff unlimited rides on the Capital Metro transit system for one semester. Passes may be requested at the...
ACC officers get shaved for pediatric cancer research fundraiser
Posted on Mon, 01/07/2019 - 10:50amAustin Community College District (ACC) police officers participating in a fundraiser benefiting pediatric cancer research said goodbye to their beards in a public shaving event. The event took place at Highland Campus Friday, January 4, to...
ACC expands online programs as enrollment climbs
Posted on Thu, 12/20/2018 - 9:00amAustin Community College (ACC) expands the number of online course and degree programs to increase flexible educational opportunities as enrollment climbs. “This is the fastest growing student population at ACC. Students need more flexible options...
ACC voters elect new trustee to Place 8 in run-off
Posted on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 2:46pmStephanie Gharakhanian won the December 11 run-off election for Place 8 on the Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees. "I am excited and ready to get to work,” says Gharakhanian. “I decided to run for this position because I...
Bond project construction updates: Highland and Rio Grande
Posted on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 2:30pmACC continues to make progress on $386 million in capital improvement projects approved by ACC District voters in the November 2014 bond election. In 2018, the college celebrated expanding to Leander with the opening of San Gabriel Campus and held...
Congratulations November Bravo Award Recipients
Posted on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 11:17amAustin Community College congratulates the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for November 2018. The selected employees were nominated for outstanding service, excellent performance, and role modeling ACC's values that demonstrate servant...
Earning A's: Faculty and Staff achievements, activities, and accolades
Posted on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 10:38amThis regular feature recognizes activities and honors of ACC faculty and staff. To submit news or suggestions, see the contact information below. The Human Resources Department donated 728 cans of food for the Food Pantry for Austin Community...
2018 Year In Review
Posted on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 4:06pm2018 has been an eventful year for Austin Community College. The college opened one new campus and three new buildings, launched its first bachelor degree program, established exciting new partnerships, completed its website redesign, and hosted its...
In Memoriam: Gus Garcia — Founding ACC Trustee
Posted on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 9:27amThe Austin Community College District honors the memory of Gustavo "Gus" Garcia, one of the seven founding members of the ACC Board of Trustees. “Mayor Garcia was a devoted friend to the college and a mentor to generations of students, alumni, and...