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Bridge Programs Help Students Refresh Skills Needed for College

Bridge Programs Help Students Refresh Skills Needed for College
Posted by ACC Staff on May 22nd, 2013
Registration is under way for Austin Community College’s Bridge Programs, which allow recent high school and GED graduates to refresh their math, reading, and writing skills and bring them to college level. Among first-time college students entering ACC last fall, approximately 40 percent did not meet state college-readiness standards in at least one area and were mandated into developmental education. Bridge Program courses are short-term classes that allow...Read More

ACC’s Center for Public Policy Hosts Tom Pauken at Annual Fundraiser

ACC’s Center for Public Policy Hosts Tom Pauken at Annual Fundraiser
Posted by ACC Staff on May 20th, 2013
Austin Community College’s Center for Public Policy and Political Studies will host its annual fundraiser luncheon Thursday, May 23, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Austin (500 E. 4th St). This year’s keynote speaker is Tom Pauken, former chair of the Texas Workforce Commission, which works closely with ACC to ensure students are being trained to fill the needs of the workforce. Pauken also served on President Ronald Reagan’s White House staff and was...Read More

Elgin Campus Construction Nears Completion; Sneak Peek During June 1 College Fair

Elgin Campus Construction Nears Completion; Sneak Peek During June 1 College Fair
Posted by ACC Staff on May 16th, 2013
The construction of Austin Community College’s Elgin Campus is in its final stages, with classes set to begin in August. Workers are completing finishing touches on the building, and landscaping is under way on the site at Highway 290 and County Line Road. “It’s been exciting to watch the property transform from a field into a state-of-the-art college campus,” says Betsy Erwin, the new campus manager and an Elgin resident. “The benefits will extend beyond...Read More

Graphic Design Student Wins Eco Bag Contest

Graphic Design Student Wins Eco Bag Contest
Posted by ksteiner on May 15th, 2013
ACC student Zach McDonald won the college’s Eco Bag Art contest, sponsored by the Office of Sustainability and the Art Department. His sustainability-themed design was printed on a reusable bag and will be displayed at ACC campuses this year. McDonald was also presented with a Kindle E-reader. For his entry, McDonald, a graphic design student, went for a minimalist design that used less ink, making the design more environmentally friendly. “My nephew was with...Read More
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ACC In the News Austin Business Journal – Highland Building to Become World-Class Math Facility

In spring 2013, ACC broke ground on the first phase of redevelopment at Highland Mall – 200,000 square feet of space in the fomer J.C. Penney building. The innovative facility will house the college’s Math Emporium, an open lab that will allow students to progress through developmental math at an individualized pace. Read more about how ACC Highland will become a world-class math facility in the Austin Business Journal.


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Elgin Campus Updates Elgin Campus Construction Nears Completion; Sneak Peek During June 1 College Fair
Elgin Campus Construction Nears Completion; Sneak Peek During June 1 College Fair The construction of Austin Community College’s Elgin Campus is in its final stages, with classes set to begin in August. Workers are completing finishing touches on the building, and landscaping is under way on the site at Highway 290 and County Line Road. “It’s...Read More

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Hays Campus Updates April 2013 – Hays Campus Update
April 2013 – Hays Campus Update Northwest Exterior of Hays Campus in April 2013. Construction is moving along well. The project is about 40 percent complete. There are more than 130 workers on-site every day, representing 12 subcontractors. The building is being “dried in.” Three subcontractors...Read More

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