News
February 2020
ACC scholar promotes success through life skills workshop: Connects community with resources beyond the classroom
Posted on 02/28/2020 - 11:55amFor Austin Community College (ACC) student Mical Juliet Divine, leaving a positive impact on her community is more than just a hope. "Looking at the current state of the world, I am not happy about it. I didn't just want to sit around and complain,... Continue Reading
ACC talks Black History Month: Khayree O. Williams
Posted on 02/28/2020 - 9:40amMeet Khayree O. Williams, M.Ed., founding director of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Campus Center. Continue Reading
Earning As: February 2020
Posted on 02/27/2020 - 2:21pmThis regular feature recognizes achievements, activities, and accolades of ACC faculty and staff. To submit news or suggestions, see the contact information below. Continue Reading
Month-in-Review: January/February 2020
Posted on 02/27/2020 - 12:56pmACC faculty and staff prepare for new semester at Spring Development DaySpring Development Day, held on Friday, January 17, welcomed ACC faculty and staff to a new semester with a full day of work sessions to enhance practices and processes, improve... Continue Reading
A Message from the Vice President of IT
Posted on 02/27/2020 - 12:50pmFrom Imad Constantini, Information Technology vice president: New Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) ImplementationProgress continues on Austin Community College District's (ACC) new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software implementation. On... Continue Reading
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: February 2020
Posted on 02/27/2020 - 11:39amRio Grande Campus RenovationsBy Paul Mason, Rio Grande Renovations Project Manager Persistent rainy, damp conditions slowed the rate of progress a bit in February, but construction continued to progress well. Continue Reading
Districtwide Campus Master Planning Process entering final stretch
Posted on 02/27/2020 - 11:21amWith the Districtwide Campus Master Planning Process (DCMP) approximately two-thirds of the way through, the Austin Community College (ACC) Board of Trustees heard an update from the project team at its February 17 work session. Pfluger Architects,... Continue Reading
ACC talks Black History Month: Geraldine J. Tucker, J.D.
Posted on 02/26/2020 - 2:46pmMeet Geraldine J. Tucker, J.D., ACC's vice president of Human Resources. Continue Reading
ACC talks Black History Month: Nina Means
Posted on 02/24/2020 - 11:22amMeet Nina Means, director of ACC's Fashion Incubator. Continue Reading
Closing equity gaps in Austin: Austin Community College named “Leader College of Distinction”
Posted on 02/21/2020 - 9:51amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) is recognized as a national leader for its work to support underserved students, close equity gaps, and increase completion rates. The college was awarded the Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the... Continue Reading
ACC talks Black History Month: Joyce A. Tolofari
Posted on 02/20/2020 - 10:16amMeet Joyce Aberebigha Tolofari, MSN, RN, associate professor of Professional Nursing. Continue Reading
Dumpster diving helps ACC Welding student create masterpieces
Posted on 02/19/2020 - 11:15amThe saying ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure’, is a way of life for ACC welding and art student Valerie Chaussonnet. Valerie is a self-proclaimed dumpster queen. Her artwork is often comprised of materials she finds cast aside in dumpsters... Continue Reading
ACC talks Black History Month: Nicole K. Bell
Posted on 02/18/2020 - 9:31amMeet Nicole K. Bell, ACC's Training and Development Coordinator. Continue Reading
ACC talks Black History Month: Dr. Mary E. Harris
Posted on 02/14/2020 - 9:49amMeet Dr. Mary E. Harris, ACC vice president of Institutional Planning, Development & Evaluation. Continue Reading
Congratulations January 2020 Bravo Award Recipients
Posted on 02/13/2020 - 11:19amACC congratulates the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for January 2020. The Riverbats Employee Bravo Awards program recognizes employees whose actions reflect exemplary customer service as demonstrated by excellent communication,... Continue Reading
ACC Board of Trustees February 3 Meeting Recap
Posted on 02/13/2020 - 10:29amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, February 3, to learn about a new partnership with the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, hear updates on Developmental Math and spring enrollment... Continue Reading
#RealCollege Survey results show ACC students lack food & housing security
Posted on 02/13/2020 - 9:41amNearly two-thirds of Austin Community College (ACC) students struggled to find affordable food and housing in the past year, according to the 2019 #RealCollege Survey Institution Report released February 12. Continue Reading
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation to help fund Career Scholars Program
Posted on 02/13/2020 - 8:55amAustin Community College (ACC) has partnered with the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation to help fund the college's Career Scholars program for graduating high school students. The Foundation announced it would pledge $1.25 million over five years... Continue Reading
Changes to Developmental Math curriculum adding up to student success
Posted on 02/13/2020 - 8:17amThe number of students enrolled in Developmental Math at Austin Community College (ACC) is declining — and that's a good thing. "That means we are getting them into their college credit courses faster," says Dr. Charles Cook, provost/executive vice... Continue Reading
ACC Board of Trustees approves 2020 federal legislative priorities
Posted on 02/12/2020 - 12:18pmThe Austin Community College District Board of Trustees recently endorsed the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) and Association of Community College Trustees’ (ACCT) 2020 federal legislative priorities. Campus Operations and Public... Continue Reading