Category Archives: COVID-19 Messages

Message from the Chancellor: An Update on ACC’s COVID Protocols | Faculty, Staff, and Students

Dear Riverbats,  This week our Board of Trustees met and discussed the college’s ongoing health and safety protocols amid the COVID-19 pandemic. They authorized the college to more readily make changes to our policies and … Continue reading

Chancellor’s Message: Returning to Campus on January 31 | Faculty, Staff, and Students

Dear Riverbats, The start of our spring semester coincided with a regional surge of COVID-19 cases. As you know, ACC acted swiftly to adjust our plans to limit the number of people on our campuses … Continue reading

Chancellor’s Message: Temporary Health & Safety Measures for Spring 2022 | Faculty, Staff, and Students

Dear Riverbats, The college is closely tracking the latest escalation of COVID-19 cases in our region. While the Omicron variant is less severe, it is spreading quickly and impacting friends and family. As Central Texas … Continue reading

Message from the Chancellor: An Update on COVID Protocols | Faculty & Staff

Dear Riverbats,  Last week, we reopened all of our campuses for learning, teaching, and student support. I want to thank you for your perseverance as we navigate our ongoing return.  Things are going well. We … Continue reading

Message from the Chancellor: In-Person Learning Resumes as Planned on Monday, 9/13 | Faculty & Staff

Dear Riverbats, We are three weeks into the fall semester. As you’re aware, we temporarily moved some in-person classes to virtual learning environments for the start of the semester. We spent those weeks enhancing our … Continue reading

A Message from the Chancellor: Welcome Back Riverbats! | Faculty, Staff, and Students

ACC chancellor, Dr. Richard Rhodes, shares a message about ACC’s ongoing plans for the fall 2021 semester.

Message from the Chancellor: ACC Board Decisions — Seeking Legal Clarity | Faculty, Staff, and Students

Dear Riverbats,  I have an important update to share with you. ACC’s Board of Trustees met in a special called meeting today to review and discuss the college’s ongoing health and safety protocols. Trustees unanimously … Continue reading

Message from the Chancellor: New, Temporary Health & Safety Measures at ACC | Faculty, Staff, and Students

Dear Riverbats,  Our fall semester begins August 23 and uncertainty around the pandemic continues to grow. As you know, Central Texas is in Stage 5 COVID-19 guidelines. We’ve been closely monitoring changes, including the Delta … Continue reading

Message from the Chancellor: Continued Planning for Fall | Faculty & Staff

Dear Riverbats, On Friday, we hosted a Campus Conversation with the Chancellor to share more details and updates about ACC’s ongoing work to return to campus and what our new normal looks like. More than … Continue reading

ACC COVID-19 Update with the Delta Variant | Faculty, Staff, and Students

Dear Riverbats, Austin Community College District (ACC) is closely monitoring COVID-19 developments in our region. The college remains in contact with Austin Public Health and our large institutional partners. At this time, ACC’s health and … Continue reading

COVID-19 Building Access Protocols Beginning July 6 | Faculty & Staff and Students

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, I want to thank all of you for your patience and grace as we continue to work through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Several recent Executive Orders by Governor … Continue reading

Plans to Fully Reopen this Fall | Faculty & Staff

Dear Riverbats, This week marks the start of fall registration for new students, and I’m excited for what the semester holds. The pandemic situation continues to improve in our community, and more people are getting … Continue reading

Leave Time for COVID-19 Vaccinations | Faculty & Staff

Dear Faculty and Staff, Last week, new COVID-19 health and safety protocols went into effect across our state. As you may have read in a message from our Chancellor, these changes mean ACC can no … Continue reading

Message from the Chancellor: New Mask Guidelines & Access Protocols | Faculty & Staff and Students

Dear Riverbats, On Tuesday, May 18, Governor Greg Abbott issued a new executive order that changes the mandate for face coverings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It impacts where, when, and who’s required to … Continue reading

Message from the Chancellor: ACC Summer and Fall Planning + On-Campus Vaccination

Dear Riverbats, One year ago we were learning, teaching, and working nearly 100 percent in online environments. A lot has changed over the past year. While we’re not through with the pandemic, we are in … Continue reading

ACC’s Health & Safety Protocols Remain in Place | Faculty & Staff and Students

Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students, As you may have heard, the State of Texas will lift its statewide mandate for face masks beginning Wednesday, March 10. Recommendations regarding masks and social distancing from our healthcare … Continue reading

Message from the Chancellor: Extending ACC’s Current Remote Work Status | Faculty & Staff

Dear Riverbat Family,  Welcome back from the winter break. The new year has started with new challenges for our community, state, and nation, but I remain hopeful that 2021 will also bring us new opportunities … Continue reading

Message from the Chancellor : A Word of Appreciation | Faculty & Staff and Students

Dear Riverbats, As we prepare to close for the winter break, I want to share with you a few words of thanks. 2020 challenged us in more ways than we could have ever imagined. You … Continue reading

A Message from Campus Operations & Public Affairs: Pandemic Logistics and Planning from Now Until January 11, 2021 | Faculty & Staff

To: All ACC Faculty and Staff: The following information is intended to help you plan as the college moves back to remote work starting tomorrow, Thursday, December 17.  Please note that with the return to … Continue reading

A Message from the Chancellor: New Safety Measures in Response to COVID-19 | Students

Dear Riverbats, I want to update you on new developments regarding Austin Community College District’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in our region. Your safety, health, and well-being remain our top priorities. We continue … Continue reading

A Message from the Chancellor: New Safety Measures in Response to COVID-19 | Faculty & Staff

Dear Riverbats,  I want to update you on new developments regarding Austin Community College District’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in our region. Your safety, health, and well-being remain our top priorities. We continue … Continue reading

ACC to begin offering on-campus, in-person application assistance for spring registration

Dear Staff and Faculty,  We believe ACC is for Everyone, and we want to ensure our community members know we are present and ready to support them as they pursue their educational goals. During this … Continue reading

A Message from the Chancellor: Preparing and planning for spring amid COVID-19

Dear Riverbats, In a few short weeks we will wrap the fall semester, and I want to express my deepest thanks for all you have done to make this semester a successful one for our … Continue reading

A Message from the Chancellor: A Campus Conversation about ACC’s Response to COVID-19 with Special Guest Dr. Mark Escott

Dear Riverbats, I invite you to join me for a “Campus Conversation with the Chancellor” this Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with special guest Dr. Mark Escott. Together, we will explore COVID-19 in Central Texas and … Continue reading

A Message from the Chancellor: Return to Campus & Voting

Dear Riverbats, A month ago today, we welcomed students for the fall semester. I could not be more proud of how our faculty, staff, and students responded as we moved into another semester of primarily … Continue reading

A Message from the Chancellor: Welcome, Riverbats!

Dear Faculty & Staff, Welcome to a new academic year. I hope your first week back is going well. The start of the semester is often one of my favorite times. This fall, things look … Continue reading

A Message from the Chancellor: ACC’s Continued Response to COVID-19 | Faculty & Staff

Dear Riverbats,  This summer semester is one I will always remember. We have been challenged in more ways than we could have imagined due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we pulled through it together. Four … Continue reading

ACC’s Return to Campus: Week 1 | Faculty & Staff

Dear Riverbats,  This week we welcomed some students and a few more employees back to our campuses for the first time since closing on March 13 due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). I’m happy to report … Continue reading

Message from the President: ACC COVID-19 Updates | Faculty & Staff

Dear Riverbats, Austin Community College District (ACC) continues to monitor Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments and is taking additional steps to comply with the latest state and local guidance to ensure the health of our community. All … Continue reading

ACC’s Return to Campus Plan | Students

Dear Students, It has been a challenging few months since the COVID-19 pandemic forced us all to adapt like never before. Together, we transitioned the college to a virtual teaching, learning, and working environment. I … Continue reading

ACC’s Return to Campus Plan | Faculty & Staff

Dear Faculty and Staff, It has been a challenging few months since the COVID-19 pandemic forced us all to adapt like never before. Together, we transitioned the college to a virtual teaching, learning, and working … Continue reading

Information: Building Access Beginning July 6, 2020 | Faculty & Staff

As you know, the college remains closed and online courses continue. However, we realize that essential staff and faculty may have the need for limited access to ACC facilities. Starting, July 6, 2020, all students … Continue reading

Message from the President: Summer/Fall Updates | Faculty & Staff

Dear Faculty and Staff, As the spring semester comes to a close and we prepare to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of our 2020 graduates, I want to thank you for your commitment to our students … Continue reading

COVID 19: Campus Hours of Operation | Faculty & Staff

Dear Faculty and Staff, I want to make you aware of the latest changes to campus hours of operation that we hope will help those who need to gain access to offices and campus resources. … Continue reading

Message from the President: Celebrating Your Success | Faculty & Staff

Dear Riverbats, I want to share some good news amid the COVID-19 disruptions. Austin Community College will celebrate our 2020 spring graduates with a virtual commencement on Saturday, June 6.  This is my favorite time … Continue reading

COVID 19: CARES Act Stimulus Award to ACC | Students, Faculty & Staff

Dear Riverbats,  Yesterday, April 9, Austin Community College received an update from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) about federal support for the college and our students. ACC was awarded $13,907,800 through the Higher Education … Continue reading

ACC COVID-19: All Summer Classes Move Online & Remote Work Extended | Faculty & Staff

Dear ACC, As we begin our second week of online learning, teaching, and working, our state and local communities continue to prepare for the spread of COVID-19. City and county officials are increasing recommendations to … Continue reading

COVID-19 Update: Face Coverings Recommended | Faculty & Staff

Dear ACC Employees, This evening Travis County and the City of Austin announced new recommendations that ask all residents who leave their homes to wear facial coverings. This important step to help prevent COVID-19 aligns … Continue reading

Office of Human Resources: HR Update | Faculty & Staff

To: All ACC Employees From: Geraldine J. Tucker, Vice Chancellor, Human Resources Date: March 27, 2020  RE: HR Update As the college continues to respond to the impact of the Coronavirus, we appreciate your patience … Continue reading

COVID-19: ACC’s Promise | Students, Faculty & Staff

“We are applying lessons learned to become more effective and better prepared. The transition back will be gradual. It will be a team effort that requires our continued flexibility, ingenuity, and commitment to student success.” … Continue reading

COVID-19: ACC’s Promise

COVID 19: ACC’s Promise “We are applying lessons learned to become more effective and better prepared. The transition back will be gradual. It will be a team effort that requires our continued flexibility, ingenuity, and … Continue reading

COVID-19 Update: Help is on the way | Student Information and Resources

Dear Students,  I am checking in on you to share that your ACC Student Support Services Teams are working hard to implement remote services that will help you complete what you started. I know this … Continue reading

Campuses remain closed until 4/13. Classes resume online Monday, 3/30 | Students, Faculty & Staff

Dear ACC Community, In an effort to help contain the spread of COVID-19 in our region, Austin Community College has made the difficult decision to keep campuses closed to students and the public until Monday, … Continue reading

COVID-19: ACC Response to Stay-at-Home Order | Students, Faculty & Staff

Dear ACC, Today, the City of Austin and Travis and Williamson counties issued a stay-at-home order in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As a result, ACC will take additional steps to limit personal interactions … Continue reading

ACC Web Maintenance and Campus Operations Reminder | Students, Faculty & Staff

Dear ACC, The ACC network and website are undergoing system maintenance and configuration to better accommodate remote working, teaching, and learning. You may experience brief outages during this time. Please use the following links to … Continue reading

Office of Human Resources: Employment Update | Faculty & Staff

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES EMPLOYEE UPDATE ACC employees,  We hope you received Dr. Rhodes’ email with an update on new developments regarding the College and the Coronavirus (COVID-19).  The College continues to monitor this situation and … Continue reading

COVID-19: ACC Transition to Work Remotely | Faculty & Staff

Dear Faculty and Staff,  I want to update you on new developments regarding Austin Community College’s response to the rapidly changing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. While there are no cases connected to ACC at this time, … Continue reading

COVID-19: ACC Employees Transition to Work Remotely | Students

Dear ACC Students,  I want to update you on new developments regarding Austin Community College’s response to the rapidly changing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. While there are no cases connected to ACC at this time, the … Continue reading

ACC Employees | ACC closes at 10 a.m. Friday, 3/13 | Faculty & Staff

Dear ACC,  ACC will close at 10 a.m. Friday, March 13, through spring break in the best interest of students and employees. There will be no classes or student services during this time. Only essential … Continue reading

COVID-19 UPDATE: ACC Extends Spring Break One-Week for Students | Students, Faculty & Staff

Dear ACC, I want to share important information with you regarding temporary changes to Austin Community College’s instruction and operations in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. ACC will extend spring break one week for … Continue reading

COVID-19: Human Resource Update | Faculty & Staff

Greetings, Following the chancellor’s announcement today, here is Human Resources information regarding business operations during the extended break. We will continue to send updates as needed. Attached are the guidelines for you to follow until further … Continue reading

COVID-19: Evaluating Developments | Students, Faculty & Staff

Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students, Austin Community College (ACC) is monitoring the recent developments of coronavirus (COVID-19). We recognize that the situation is escalating and impacting more areas of our nation and state.  The health … Continue reading

COVID-19: Update | Students, Faculty & Staff

Dear Faculty and Staff, ACC’s Emergency Management team would like to share important updates regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) and steps the college is taking. Our goal is to keep you informed and our community safe. Situation … Continue reading

COVID-19: Monitoring Possible Exposure | Students, Faculty & Staff

Dear Riverbats,  Austin Community College continues to closely monitor the evolving nature of Coronavirus (COVID-19). There are no known cases of the virus in the Austin area at this time, however, out of an abundance … Continue reading

Coronavirus Update: ACC’s Efforts to Monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situation | Faculty & Staff

MEMORANDUM TO: All EmployeesFROM: Geraldine J. Tucker, Vice Chancellor, Human ResourcesDATE: March 6, 2020SUBJECT: Coronavirus Update This memo is to update employees on ACC’s efforts to monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. You can find up-to-date … Continue reading

Coronavirus Update: Impacts | Students

Dear Students, Last week you received a notification regarding potential impacts on ACC of the coronavirus (COVID-19). If you missed that notification, you can find the information on ACC’s Coronavirus website at www.austincc.edu/coronavirus.  As noted … Continue reading

Coronavirus Update: Preparations | Faculty

Good afternoon. Last week you received a notification regarding potential impacts on ACC of the coronavirus (COVID-19). If you missed that notification, you can find the information on ACC’s coronavirus website.  As noted on that … Continue reading

Coronavirus Update: Steps ACC is taking to ensure your safety

Dear Riverbats,  News regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) changes daily, and I want to provide you an update on steps Austin Community College is taking to ensure your safety.  Although public health officials indicate there is … Continue reading

ACC Community Update on Coronavirus

Dear Students, Faculty & Staff, Austin Community College District continues to closely track the spread of the new coronavirus and is working hard to protect our students, faculty, and staff on campus and in our … Continue reading

ACC Offers Online Resources & Health Tips as College Monitors Coronavirus Developments

Dear Faculty and Staff, Austin Community College District is closely tracking the spread of the new coronavirus. The ACC Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is monitoring local, state, and national developments on a daily basis. At … Continue reading

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