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2020

COVID-19 Update

Austin Community College implements new campus hours of operations to help slow spread of COVID-19

Posted on 04/17/2020 - 2:32pm

UPDATE:  To assist faculty and staff who may need final access to their offices. ACC will allow access to all campuses from Monday, April 20, through Friday, April 24, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. After Friday, April 24, new campus hours of operation... Continue Reading


RB with winners at Fairway 5K race

Month-in-Review: February/March 2020

Posted on 04/16/2020 - 10:54am

COVID-19 responseACC work and classes transitioned to remote environments following the spring break in an effort to slow the spread of the Coronavirus, COVID-19. The college launched an informational webpage — austincc.edu/coronavirus — in early... Continue Reading


COVID-19 Update: New paid leave policies for employees

Posted on 04/16/2020 - 10:49am

Following the passage of the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Austin Community College (ACC) is implementing two new policies regarding paid leave for employees as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak — the... Continue Reading


Keep a Dream Going: Student Emergency Fund applications increase

Student Emergency Fund requests increase tenfold due to COVID-19

Posted on 04/16/2020 - 10:45am

Austin Community College (ACC) is just shy of its goal to raise $300,000 for the Student Emergency Fund to help more students in crisis. Many ACC students struggled to meet their basic needs in the past year, and the COVID-19 outbreak has only... Continue Reading


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ACC provides students complete, unlimited tutoring online for free

Posted on 04/15/2020 - 10:37am

Unlimited, free tutoring is now available completely online for Austin Community College (ACC) students looking for extra support to finish the semester. All ACC courses will remain online through summer 2020 to help contain the spread of the... Continue Reading


COVID-19 Update

ACC to receive $13 million to support students impacted by COVID-19

Posted on 04/10/2020 - 5:08pm

Austin Community College (ACC) will receive $13,907,800 through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund to support students through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The fund was authorized as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and... Continue Reading


Back to Business: Employee Resources

Support resources for faculty and staff during the COVID-19 outbreak

Posted on 04/10/2020 - 12:06pm

Austin Community College (ACC) offers training sessions, webinars, and support tips to support your transition to remote working, teaching, and learning environments. Continue Reading


ACC online for summer 2020

ACC extends online classes through summer semester

Posted on 04/08/2020 - 12:22pm

Austin Community College (ACC) will move all summer classes online for the summer 2020 semester to help contain the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the health and safety of students and employees.  Continue Reading


Student drive-through iPad distribution

ACC distributes iPads to support students transitioning to online learning

Posted on 04/07/2020 - 12:17pm

Austin Community College is distributing nearly 1,000 iPads to students who need technology support to transition to online learning. Out of the nearly 8,500 students who completed the Student Technology Access Form, more than 700 said they don't... Continue Reading


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ACC campuses remain closed until May 31; Pass/Fail option available for semester

Posted on 04/01/2020 - 3:30pm

President amends grading policy to support students during transition to online learning Austin Community College (ACC) will offer a Pass/No Pass option for students this spring semester in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact on classes.... Continue Reading


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ACC campuses remain closed until 4/13. Classes resume online Monday, 3/30

Posted on 03/26/2020 - 8:18am

In an effort to help contain the spread of COVID-19 in our region, Austin Community College (ACC) has made the difficult decision to keep campuses closed to students and the public until Monday, April 13. Spring classes will resume remotely on... Continue Reading


ACC student using Personal Protection Equipment

ACC prepares Personal Protective Equipment donations for local healthcare workers

Posted on 03/24/2020 - 2:16pm

Austin Community College (ACC) is assembling Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits to support regional healthcare workers and first responders during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.  Continue Reading


Congratulations February 2020 Bravo Award Recipients

Posted on 03/10/2020 - 4:51pm

Austin Community College (ACC) congratulates the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for February 2020. The Riverbats Employee Bravo Awards program recognizes employees whose actions reflect exemplary customer service as demonstrated by... Continue Reading


Mathew Melton visits HLC Building 2000

Seeing inside Highland Building 2000: Departments moving in check out new digs

Posted on 03/10/2020 - 11:44am

Construction paused and the dust settled a bit as Austin Community College (ACC) faculty and staff took their first steps inside the newest phase of ACC Highland. Six months remain until doors open at Building 2000. The new campus features... Continue Reading


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24 Hours of Giving: Support ACC students during Amplify Austin

Posted on 03/04/2020 - 8:46am

Providing access to education requires support inside and outside the classroom, and Austin Community College (ACC) is working to meet those demands during Amplify Austin, a community-wide day of charitable giving, from 6 p.m., Thursday, March 5,... Continue Reading


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ACC scholar promotes success through life skills workshop: Connects community with resources beyond the classroom

Posted on 02/28/2020 - 11:55am

For 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


Black History Month profiles - Khayree Williams

ACC talks Black History Month: Khayree O. Williams

Posted on 02/28/2020 - 9:40am

Meet Khayree O. Williams, M.Ed., founding director of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Campus Center. Continue Reading


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