News
October 2020
ACC's Public Safety Training Center wins prestigious Innovation Award
Posted on 10/28/2020 - 3:55pmFor the third straight year, Austin Community College District (ACC) is named a top innovator by the League for Innovation in the Community College. ACC was recognized with the 2020 Innovation of the Year award for its Public Safety Training Center... Continue Reading
Grab those controllers: ACC powers up first Esports league
Posted on 10/23/2020 - 12:25pmGet ready to give those thumbs a workout. Austin Community College District (ACC) launches its first-ever Esports league beginning Monday, October 26. Continue Reading
Cooking up significant changes at ACC Highland Phase 2
Posted on 10/22/2020 - 1:58pmAfter being at Eastview Campus for more than two decades, Austin Community College’s (ACC) Culinary Arts program is preparing to move. “I'm a little nervous. It's going to be a lot of moving. We're moving all the stuff, but I'm just so excited about... Continue Reading
Austin Community College District Board of Trustees recognized with Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Award
Posted on 10/22/2020 - 11:07amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees was recognized with the prestigious 2020 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Board of Trustees Excellence Award. The distinction celebrates community college Boards of Trustees for their leadership and... Continue Reading
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: October 2020
Posted on 10/22/2020 - 11:00amRio Grande Campus RenovationsBy Paul Mason, Rio Grande Renovations Project Manager The project is entering the home stretch! We are about three months out from substantial completion. The interiors are really starting to come together. Continue Reading
Earning As: October 2020
Posted on 10/22/2020 - 10:51amThis 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. Continue Reading
Fourth ACC course receives national QM certification
Posted on 10/22/2020 - 10:42amAustin Community College District (ACC) is recognized with a new Quality Matters (QM) certification. The college's Medical Terminology course (HPRS 1206) was awarded the national distinction earlier this month. "It's an honor to receive QM... Continue Reading
Meet the 2020-21 Classified Employee Association President
Posted on 10/22/2020 - 9:49amWith a new academic year comes newly elected employee association presidents at Austin Community College District (ACC). We talk to the 2020-21 presidents to learn more about them professionally and personally. Continue Reading
Month-in-review: October 2020
Posted on 10/22/2020 - 9:27amGeneral Assembly Continue Reading
Top 5 ways to help pay for college
Posted on 10/21/2020 - 3:11pmAustin Community College District (ACC) is here to help you reach your college and career goals. Paying for classes should never get in the way. We offer the best tuition rates around and can connect you with dozens of ways to save. We believe... Continue Reading
ACC Experts: Staying safe in an online world
Posted on 10/19/2020 - 11:09amWritten by Emilie Kuntz, ACC Senior IT Security Analyst “If you connect it, protect it.” October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we want to keep you informed on what that means to Austin Community College District (ACC). Here are... Continue Reading
ACC talks Hispanic Heritage Month with Gary Moreno
Posted on 10/15/2020 - 12:02pmThroughout Hispanic Heritage Month, Austin Community College District (ACC) sits down with influential and accomplished faculty and staff to discuss what Hispanic Heritage Month means to them. Meet Dr. Gary Moreno, ACC's new director of the Latino/... Continue Reading
ACC Experts: Nine things to know about Breast Cancer
Posted on 10/15/2020 - 11:18amWritten by: Tama Barrows RT.R.M.CT and Pamela Ivey RT.R.M, ACC Radiology graduates October is breast cancer awareness month, and it’s when we like to remind everyone of the importance of women’s breast health. Here are the top nine things you... Continue Reading
ACC talks Hispanic Heritage Month with Susan Thomason
Posted on 10/14/2020 - 5:47pmDr. Susan (Susy) Thomason started at ACC in September 2000 as the Director of Instructional Technology Training for faculty. Since then, she has had five titles, her current position being the associate vice president of Instructional Services and... Continue Reading
ACC talks Hispanic Heritage Month with Hector Aguilar
Posted on 10/08/2020 - 5:20pmDr. Hector Aguilar has worked at ACC for 22 years. He was a professor and department chair of the Electronics, Semiconductor, Power and Renewable Energy, and Robotics/Automation Programs for the first 12 years. For for the last 10 years, he has... Continue Reading
ACC talks Hispanic Heritage Month with Laura Marmolejo
Posted on 10/08/2020 - 4:37pmThroughout Hispanic Heritage Month, Austin Community College District (ACC) sits down with influential and accomplished faculty and staff to discuss what Hispanic Heritage Month means to them. Continue Reading
ACC Board of Trustees October 5 Recap
Posted on 10/08/2020 - 2:20pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees held its October regular meeting on Monday, October 5, via teleconference due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Below are highlights from the meeting. Continue Reading
Congratulations August/September 2020 Bravo Award Recipients
Posted on 10/08/2020 - 12:44pmThe Riverbats Employee Bravo Awards program recognizes employees whose actions reflect exemplary customer service as demonstrated by excellent communication, collaboration, or responsiveness in support of the mission, vision, and values of ACC. ACC... Continue Reading
Meet the 2020-21 Association of Professional-Technical Employees President
Posted on 10/08/2020 - 11:39amWith a new academic year comes newly elected employee association presidents at Austin Community College District (ACC). We talk to the incoming 2020-21 presidents to learn more about them professionally and personally. Continue Reading
ACC Fashion Incubator and Macy’s Barton Creek Square launch new, virtual program
Posted on 10/07/2020 - 12:57pmAustin Community College District’s Fashion Incubator and Macy’s Barton Creek Square announce a new collaboration to help aspiring fashion designers and creative business owners explore what it takes to launch their own fashion business. Together,... Continue Reading