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December 2020
Getting ahead: ACC experts explore four options to jumpstart college in high school
Posted on 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... Continue Reading
ACC closes for winter break December 22 - January 4
Posted on 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... Continue Reading
Students: Apply now for summer STEM experience
Posted on 12/18/2020 - 10:30amAustin Community College District (ACC) students interested in careers in biopharmaceuticals may apply now for a special, summer STEM program. Applications are now open for the 2021 NIIMBL eXperience. The two-week virtual program provides students... Continue Reading
Celebrating student success improvements
Posted on 12/17/2020 - 4:47pmAustin Community College District's 2020 fall commencement was a celebration of the college's largest group of graduates to date — more than 3,400 students. Combined with the number of students who graduated in spring, ACC will have recognized more... Continue Reading
2020 Year in Review
Posted on 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. Continue Reading
Inside Highland Phase 2: Music and MBPT
Posted on 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... Continue Reading
ACC Board of Trustees December 7 Recap
Posted on 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. Continue Reading
Riverbats Giving This Season
Posted on 12/17/2020 - 1:29pm2020 has challenged us in many ways, and Austin Community College District (ACC) faculty and staff have stepped up to help this holiday season. Continue Reading
ACC Fall 2020 Retirees
Posted on 12/17/2020 - 1:10pmAustin Community College District (ACC) would like to recognize the following employees who retired this semester and thank them for their service to the college. ACC faculty and staff are encouraged to share their memories in the comments below.... Continue Reading
2020 ACC Faculty and Staff In Memoriam
Posted on 12/17/2020 - 12:39pmAs 2020 comes to a close, we remember the Austin Community College District employees we lost this year. ACC faculty and staff are encouraged to share their memories in the comments below. January 2020 Dr. Marla K. Dean, Drama adjunct professor,... Continue Reading
Earning As: November 2020
Posted on 12/17/2020 - 12:28pmThis 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
Congratulations November 2020 Bravo Award Recipients
Posted on 12/17/2020 - 12:06pmThe 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
ACC extends & expands tuition cuts for fast-track training programs
Posted on 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... Continue Reading
ACC Experts: Giving During the Holiday Season – Or Any Time
Posted on 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... Continue Reading
#ACCGrads: Join us on social media to celebrate ACC's 2020 graduates!
Posted on 12/11/2020 - 9:35amCongratulations, Riverbats! More than 3,400 associate degree and certificate earners are invited to ACC's fall virtual commencement on Saturday, December 12. A special pre-show event begins at 10 a.m. The commencement ceremony starts at 11 a.m.... Continue Reading
ACC Board of Trustees welcomes in new trustee
Posted on 12/11/2020 - 9:09amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomed its newly elected trustee and recognized its outgoing board member during the board’s general meeting Monday, December 7. The Honorable Judge Clifford Brown held the honor of swearing in new... Continue Reading
Graduate Spotlight: Meet John Barnard
Posted on 12/08/2020 - 3:53pmAustin Community College District (ACC) celebrates a record number of graduates at its 2020 fall commencement with a virtual ceremony Saturday, December 12. Our graduates are sharing their own stories about their experience at ACC and their goals... Continue Reading
ACC Experts: Five things to know about food safety
Posted on 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... Continue Reading
ACC to begin offering on-campus, in-person application assistance for spring registration
Posted on 12/04/2020 - 1:17pmAustin Community College District (ACC) is gradually expanding on-campus services to help enroll students for spring classes. Beginning Monday, December 7, the college will offer in-person application assistance. Visitors will be required to... Continue Reading
Up Overnight: How ACC’s monolith went from idea to reality in 48 hours
Posted on 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... Continue Reading