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ACC Board of Trustees March 1 Recap
Posted on Thu, 03/04/2021 - 12:36pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees virtually met for its regular meeting on Monday, March 1. An update was provided on equity hiring, student support, and an overview of the budget study. Below are highlights from the...
ACC talks Black History Month: Yvette Crawford-Lee
Posted on Fri, 02/26/2021 - 11:26amThroughout Black History Month, Austin Community College District (ACC) asks influential and accomplished faculty, staff, and students to discuss what Black History Month means to them. Phillicia (Yvette) Crawford-Lee works at the ACC Bioscience...
ACC talks Black History Month: Chef Bryant Currie
Posted on Fri, 02/26/2021 - 11:12amThroughout Black History Month, Austin Community College District (ACC) asks influential and accomplished faculty, staff, and students to discuss what Black History Month means to them. Chef Bryant Currie is an associate professor in ACC's Culinary...
ACC talks Black History Month: Michelle Washington
Posted on Thu, 02/25/2021 - 2:13pmThroughout Black History Month, Austin Community College District (ACC) asks influential and accomplished faculty, staff, and students to discuss what Black History Month means to them. Michelle Washington is an instructional coordinator at the ACC...
ACC talks Black History Month: Dr. Shasta Buchanan
Posted on Wed, 02/24/2021 - 5:12pmThroughout Black History Month, Austin Community College District (ACC) asks influential and accomplished faculty, staff, and students to discuss what Black History Month means to them. Dr. Shasta Buchanan has spent the last five years of her 20-...
ACC Board of Trustees February 1 Recap
Posted on Thu, 02/11/2021 - 1:17pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees held its regular February meeting on Monday, February 1, in a virtual format due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Below are highlights from the meeting. Federal Legislative...
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: January/February 2021
Posted on Thu, 02/11/2021 - 12:54pmRio Grande Campus RenovationsBy Paul Mason, Rio Grande Renovations Project Manager RGC 1000 is quickly nearing completion. However, the college experienced a minor delay of a couple of weeks due to the impacts of a COVID-related shutdown that...
ACC Fast Track program starts on the right track
Posted on Thu, 02/11/2021 - 12:42pmAustin Community College District's (ACC) Fast Track Career Program, aimed at getting Central Texans back to work, continues to grow. More and more students are seeing the need to earn a short-term credential that leads to an in-demand career in one...
ACC Civics Lab aims to promote civic literacy and experience
Posted on Thu, 02/11/2021 - 12:01pmAustin Community College District (ACC) aims to promote civic literacy and experience among the ACC student body through its new Civics Lab, which launched this fall. The ultimate goal of the Civics Lab is to introduce ACC students to a variety of...
ACC talks Black History Month: Jason Brown
Posted on Wed, 02/10/2021 - 2:38pmThroughout Black History Month, Austin Community College District (ACC) asks influential and accomplished faculty, staff, and students to discuss what Black History Month means to them. Jason Brown has worked at ACC for nine years. He was recently...
ACC joins new, national campaign to increase transfer rates for underserved populations
Posted on Mon, 02/08/2021 - 11:51amAustin Community College District (ACC) joins the Equity Transfer Initiative (ETI) to help develop programs and pathways to increase transfer rates for African-American, Hispanic, adult, and first-generation learners. National data show 80 percent...
ACC selected for prestigious Racial Equity Leadership Academy
Posted on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 4:08pmAustin Community College District (ACC) was selected to participate in a new, innovative academy designed to tackle racial equity issues in higher education. Developed by Achieving the Dream and the University of Southern California Race and Equity...
ACC’s Adult Education division recognized with several state awards
Posted on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 1:23pmAustin Community College District's (ACC) Adult Education (AE) division received several statewide awards that recognize the division's performance, executive director, and students. Texas Workforce Commission Best in Class AwardThe Texas Workforce...
ACC Board of Trustees approves 2021 federal legislative priorities
Posted on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 8:52amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees approved the 2021 federal legislative priorities during its regular board meeting Monday, February 1. All policy initiatives are in line with ACC's mission to promote student success and...
ACC celebrates Black History Month 2021 with series of events
Posted on Tue, 02/02/2021 - 2:50pmFebruary is Black History Month, an annual celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of Black Americans to culture and society. Austin Community College District (ACC) commemorates the month with a series of virtual events and profiles....
Earning As: December 2020/January 2021
Posted on Thu, 01/28/2021 - 1:26pmThis regular feature recognizes achievements, activities, and accolades of Austin Community College District (ACC) faculty and staff. To submit news or suggestions, see the contact information below. Austin Community College District (ACC) and ACC...
ACC and Stephen F. Austin State University form new partnership
Posted on Wed, 01/27/2021 - 2:45pmAustin Community College District (ACC) launched a partnership with Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) in Nacogdoches, Texas. The new partnership will provide students with a seamless transition to SFA upon fulfilling their associate degree at...
ACC recognized as a top 2021 Engineering Degree Program
Posted on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 5:21pmAustin Community College District (ACC) has been recognized as one of the Best Engineering Degree Programs by Intelligent.com, a higher education resource guide. ACC, the only community college on the list, ranked number 24 in the list of the Top 50...
ACC employees receive prestigious Boy Scouts of America award
Posted on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 5:16pmTwo Austin Community College District (ACC) employees have been honored with the 2021 William H. Spurgeon III Award from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Capitol Area Council, the highest recognition for individuals and organizations contributing...
ACC Honors Program launches new partnership with UT-Austin
Posted on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 9:18amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Honors Program announces a new partnership with the University of Texas-Austin. UT's College of Education has designed two academic and experiential learning opportunities for up to 40 ACC Honors students...
ACC Highland Campus Phase 2 opens for spring 2021 semester
Posted on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 4:27pmTuesday, January 19, marked the start of Austin Community College District's (ACC) spring 2021 semester and the soft opening of the newly completed Highland Campus, Building 2000. The first programs to begin teaching at the state-of-the-art campus...
ACC recognized as a Top Hispanic-Serving Online College in Texas
Posted on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 3:41pmAustin Community College District (ACC) is ranked as a Top Hispanic-Serving Online college or university in Texas by Texas Online Colleges. "Texas has 84 schools classified as Hispanic-serving institutions with student bodies greater than 25 percent...
ACC hosts Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation week
Posted on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 11:38amAustin Community College District (ACC) invites faculty, staff, students, and the community to a weeklong series of events for Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (THRT) week, Monday, January 18, through Friday, January 22. The 2021 theme is...
ACC closes in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Posted on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 9:19amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) is closed Monday, January 18, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The college’s Truth, Racial Healing, & Transformation (THRT) Campus Center will host several virtual events in honor of his...
ACC's 2021 Initiatives: Enterprise Resource Planning
Posted on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 12:30pmAustin Community College District (ACC) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) aims to transform its technology for greater efficiency and functionality by replacing Colleague, a 20-year-old legacy system, with Workday. Workday is a human capital...
ACC's 2021 Initiatives: Quality Enhancement Plan
Posted on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 12:28pmUPDATED 3.12.2021 | The ACC QEP website is now live. Click here to learn more. The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is a five-year plan that will "improve/enhance student learning and/or student success." It must demonstrate that ACC is committed to...
ACC's 2021 Initiatives: Districtwide Campus Master Plan
Posted on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 12:17pmAustin Community College District (ACC) has continued to have incredible growth in both our campus locations and facilities across the district. The Districtwide Campus Master Plan serves as the roadmap for the growth of our campuses and facilities...
ACC's 2021 Initiatives: Academic Master Plan
Posted on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 12:12pmThe Austin Community College District 2020-25 Academic Master Plan (AMP) will guide ACC's collective academic vision, administrative supports, and strategic plans for the future. The goal is to produce a concise plan that contains "big ideas" and...
ACC Board of Trustees approves 2021 state legislative priorities
Posted on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 12:04pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees approved the 2021 state legislative priorities during its regular board meeting Monday, January 11. All policy initiatives are in line with ACC’s mission to promote student success and...
ACC’s inaugural Equity Council selected
Posted on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 5:10pmAustin Community College District's (ACC) inaugural Equity Council has been selected and will have its first meeting in January 2021. The Equity Council is charged with helping the college reach its equity goals and serves as an advisory group to...
ACC Board of Trustees welcomes in new trustee
Posted on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 11:34amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts its first regular board meeting of 2021 3 p.m., Monday, January 11. The meeting is the Board’s first full meeting with newly elected Trustee Dana Walker as well as newly elected board officers. In...
ACC and Texas A&M University-Central Texas expand partnership
Posted on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 11:08amAustin Community College District (ACC) and Texas A&M University-Central Texas (A&M-Central Texas) are expanding their partnership. Together, the institutions are building new, seamless undergraduate and graduate transfer pathways for ACC...
ACC and Chancellor Rhodes recognized with Friend of Manufacturing Award
Posted on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 1:18pmAustin Community College District (ACC) and ACC chancellor, Dr. Richard Rhodes, were awarded the 2020 Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA) Friend of Manufacturing Award. ARMA recognized the college for its work to create the new Advanced...
Nominate an essential female worker to be recognized in a public art project
Posted on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 4:37pmAn Austin Community College District (ACC) photography professor is looking for essential female workers for a new public art project that will be featured on buildings throughout Austin. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Central Texas, Sarah Wilson,...
Prepare for the spring semester with ACC’s watch, read, and explore list
Posted on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 10:20amAustin Community College District (ACC) spring semester is right around the corner and registration remains open. Classes begin Tuesday, January 19. As you enjoy the final weeks of the intersession, check out the latest content created by ACC to...
Getting ahead: ACC experts explore four options to jumpstart college in high school
Posted on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 1:52pmAustin Community College District (ACC) provides all high school students in the service area an opportunity to earn college credit while still attending high school at little to no cost. Our experts explore several options for students to take...
ACC closes for winter break December 22 - January 4
Posted on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 10:08amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) will close for winter break beginning 5 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, until 8 a.m. Monday, January 4. Spring registration will remain open through the break, and full virtual support services will resume...
2020 Year in Review
Posted on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 3:51pm2020 has been a year like no other. As we mark the end of the year, we look back at the lessons learned and achievements and accomplishments that occurred collegewide to promote equity and inclusion and keep our students on track. JANUARYThe new...
Inside Highland Phase 2: Music and MBPT
Posted on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 2:37pmACC Highland Campus' newest phase is nearing completion, and many departments have started the move-in process. The credit classes expected to start in spring 2021 -- and are therefore among the first to make the move -- are Culinary, Architectural...
ACC Board of Trustees December 7 Recap
Posted on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 1:48pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees held its December regular meeting on Monday, December 7, via teleconference due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Below are highlights from the meeting. ACC says goodbye to outgoing...
ACC extends & expands tuition cuts for fast-track training programs
Posted on Wed, 12/16/2020 - 2:32pmAustin Community College District (ACC) extends and expands deep discounts in fast-track training programs to help get more Central Texans into promising career fields — quickly. The 50-percent tuition discount is now available through August 2021...
ACC Experts: Giving During the Holiday Season – Or Any Time
Posted on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 10:30amBy Barry Silverberg, Director, Center for Nonprofit Studies at Austin Community College www.nonprofitaustin.org bsilverb@austincc.edu Giving is a very personal thing Whether intentionally or not, giving is based upon our values, what we believe, and...
ACC Experts: Five things to know about food safety
Posted on Tue, 12/08/2020 - 9:55amWritten by: Jessica Carrales, ACC Culinary Arts Assistant and Student December is Worldwide Food Service Safety Month which puts a focus on keeping food safe. As you prepare any holiday feast or treat, here are the top five things to keep in mind...
Up Overnight: How ACC’s monolith went from idea to reality in 48 hours
Posted on Fri, 12/04/2020 - 12:07pmCentral Texas is in the spotlight for having its own monolith pop up overnight, but this one is no mystery. Faculty, students, and former students from ACC’s Welding Department custom-built an eight-foot-tall silvery column, and installed it at the...
ACC awarded two national grants to target equity gaps in higher education
Posted on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 12:42pmAustin Community College District (ACC) was awarded two national Department of Education (ED) grants to support the college's work toward closing equity gaps and increasing student success. "The best way we can support our community is by making...
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: November 2020
Posted on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 9:09amRio Grande Campus RenovationsBy Paul Mason, Rio Grande Renovations Project Manager Over the last month, we've made a good bit of progress toward completing this project. We are only two months from substantial completion! Inside the building, on...
Riverbats Giving Back: ACC Foundation raises more than $8,000 for student scholarships on #GivingTuesday
Posted on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 4:24pmIn just 24 hours, the Central Texas community donated more than $8,100 to ACC student scholarships and emergency aid. Tuesday, December 1, 2020, marked the annual #GivingTuesday campaign, an international day of charitable giving. For the fifth year...
ACC celebrates 3,400+ graduates for 2020 fall commencement
Posted on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 12:00pmAustin Community College District (ACC) celebrates a record number of graduates at its 2020 fall commencement. The virtual ceremony will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 12. More than 3,400 students are invited to participate. That’s up...
Celebrating 10 years of Riverbat pride
Posted on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 12:04pmAustin Community College District (ACC) and Central Texas went purple November 16-20 to celebrate Riverbat Week 2020. Throughout the week, the cities of Austin, Kyle, Leander, and Round Rock issued proclamations declaring it Riverbats Day in their...
ACC's online programs ranked among top in the state and nation
Posted on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 11:10amAustin Community College District (ACC) ranks top in the state and nation in online learning according to two recent reports. The recognition comes at a time where the college has grown its online and distance education programs in response to the...