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ACC Trustees adopt 2020-21 tax rate

Posted on 09/14/2020 - 5:07pm

AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 2.6 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000... Continue Reading


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Highland Campus Fontaine Plaza opens with lighting celebration

Posted on 09/14/2020 - 2:26pm

Austin Community College District's (ACC) Highland Campus has reached another important milestone with the opening of the Jacob Fontaine Plaza Park. The plaza, named after local civil rights leader and church founder Reverend Jacob Fontaine,... Continue Reading


Meet the 2020-21 Full-Time Faculty Senate President

Posted on 09/10/2020 - 11:43am

With the new academic year starting, Austin Community College will talk to the incoming 2020-21 employee association presidents. We will ask each of them a few questions to learn more about them professionally and personally. Continue Reading


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Third annual ACC International Festival celebrates different cultures

Posted on 09/10/2020 - 11:25am

Immerse yourself in culture, art, religion, and language from across the globe at Austin Community College District’s (ACC) third annual International Festival. ACC invites students, faculty, and their families to join us for a day of virtual... Continue Reading


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Notice to taxpayers: Public hearing scheduled for Monday, 9/14

Posted on 09/07/2020 - 11:28am

For 2020, ACC has proposed a property tax rate of $0.1058 ($0.0900 for Maintenance & Operations and $0.0158 for Debt Service) per $100 of valuation.  For ACC's no-new-revenue tax rate, voter-approval tax rate, unencumbered fund balances, and... Continue Reading


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ACC closed Monday, 9/7, in observance of Labor Day. Registration for classes remains open.

Posted on 09/03/2020 - 3:09pm

Austin Community College District (ACC) will close in observance of Labor Day Monday, September 7. The college will reopen at 8 a.m., Tuesday, September 8.  Registration remains open for 14-, 12-, and 8-week sessions. The 14-week option is new this... Continue Reading


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ACC cuts tuition by 50 percent for fast track CE training programs

Posted on 09/02/2020 - 1:06pm

To support getting Central Texans back to work, Austin Community College District (ACC) launches deep discounts for 12 fast-track programs in the highest-demand sectors in the region, including health care, IT, and skilled trades.  Offered through... Continue Reading


ACC becomes first community college in Texas to use 100% renewable energy

Posted on 09/01/2020 - 2:47pm

Austin Community College District (ACC) is among the top colleges and universities in Texas to promote sustainable, green energy. Two ACC campuses — the ACC Round Rock and Elgin campuses now use 100 percent clean, renewable electricity making ACC... Continue Reading


Spring 2020 Riverbats Employee Excellence Award Recipients

Posted on 08/27/2020 - 12:59pm

The 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. ... Continue Reading


Month-in-Review: August 2020

Posted on 08/27/2020 - 12:50pm

2020 ACC Foster Care Luggage Drive raises record amount Continue Reading


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ACC kicks off fall 2020 semester

Posted on 08/27/2020 - 12:29pm

Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomed students for the fall 2020 semester on Monday, August 24 with enhanced support and educational options to keep students on track. Continue Reading


Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: July/August 2020

Posted on 08/27/2020 - 9:24am

RIO GRANDE CAMPUS RENOVATIONSBy Paul Mason, Rio Grande Renovations Project Manager Continue Reading


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ACC and FAA launch new drone training program

Posted on 08/26/2020 - 2:10pm

Austin Community College District (ACC) partners with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a new, innovative training program that prepares students for careers in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones. Continue Reading


Vote Now for ACC Nursing Program in 2020 Best of the Best Contest

Posted on 08/26/2020 - 1:40pm

Austin Community College District's Nursing Program is a finalist in the 2020 Austin American-Statesman Best of the Best Awards for nursing schools. Voting is now open and lasts until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, August 29. Follow these steps to vote for... Continue Reading


ACC launches new 14-week short semester option

Posted on 08/25/2020 - 10:22am

Austin Community College District (ACC) launches a new 14-week, short semester option for students this fall. Submitted applications for fall are up more than 15 percent. The 14-week option gives students who are still working through the... Continue Reading


Google launches its first federally-registered apprenticeship program at ACC

Posted on 08/17/2020 - 9:14am

Austin Community College District (ACC) Google, and Pathstream announce a new partnership to launch Google’s first Department of Labor-registered apprenticeship program. The program offers apprentices a unique opportunity to receive training and... Continue Reading


ACC Board of Trustees August 3 Meeting Recap

Posted on 08/13/2020 - 2:59pm

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees held its August regular meeting on Monday, August 3, via teleconference due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Trustees approved calling a general election on November 3 to fill... Continue Reading


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Two ACC Health Sciences courses achieve national QM certification

Posted on 08/13/2020 - 2:38pm

Two Austin Community College (ACC) Health Sciences courses have achieved national recognition for quality online and hybrid learning, bringing the college's total to three courses with national Quality Matters (QM) certification. Continue Reading


ACC students have saved more than $10 million in textbook costs

Posted on 08/13/2020 - 2:17pm

Austin Community College District (ACC) students have saved more than $10 million in textbook costs since the college launched zero textbook cost (ZTC) courses and degrees in 2017. Continue Reading


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Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy at ACC becomes largest in Texas

Posted on 08/13/2020 - 2:03pm

A message from Shana Shaw, Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy at ACC associate professor of practice: Austin Community College (ACC), the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University (TAMU), and Chevron partnered to launch the Texas A... Continue Reading


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