News
April 2021
Proposed change to degree & certificate designations administrative rule
Posted on 04/22/2021 - 3:54pmA proposed modification to Austin Community College District's (ACC) administrative rule 1.01.001 regarding degree and certificate designations is now available for review and comment by employees. The change proposed would add a Bachelor of Applied... Continue Reading
Summer registration now open to current and future Riverbats
Posted on 04/22/2021 - 3:45pmRegistration is now open for anyone looking to get ahead this summer at Austin Community College (ACC). The summer semester begins Tuesday, June 1, with 5-, 9-, and 10-week class options. Teams are ready to work with students 1-on-1 to help them... Continue Reading
ACC’s FY 2022 Budget Process Kicks Off
Posted on 04/22/2021 - 2:55pmAustin Community College District (ACC) is starting its fiscal year 2022 budget process with a balanced budget that keeps tuition and fees steady and includes compensation adjustment. Neil Vickers, ACC executive vice president of Finance and... Continue Reading
Renowned chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph launches new ACC scholarship
Posted on 04/22/2021 - 2:50pmAward-winning chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph and the Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce have partnered with Austin Community College District (ACC) to launch the Bristol-Joseph Scholarship Foundation. The foundation offers culinary scholarships to... Continue Reading
Nina Almasy named new ACC Health Sciences dean
Posted on 04/22/2021 - 2:48pmDr. Nina Almasy has been named Austin Community College District's (ACC) new Health Sciences dean. She replaces Pat Recek, who retired after 24 years with the college in March. Continue Reading
Month-in-Review: March 2021
Posted on 04/22/2021 - 2:45pmCreativity Rocks With Musician Billy Morrison Continue Reading
Rio Grande Campus construction update: April 2021
Posted on 04/22/2021 - 2:29pmRio Grande Campus RenovationsBy Paul Mason, Rio Grande Renovations Project Manager Continue Reading
Weigh in on the future of Austin’s Fashion Industry
Posted on 04/20/2021 - 2:15pmAustin Community College District’s (ACC) Fashion Incubator and the City of Austin Economic Development Department invite residents to weigh in on future investments in Austin’s local fashion industry. Continue Reading
ACC Visual Communications student wins 2021 Eco Bag Art contest
Posted on 04/19/2021 - 8:06amThis year's winner of the seventh annual 2021 Eco Bag Art contest is Hayley Deitemeyer, a visual communications student. Hayley’s design was selected out of 48 submitted designs through districtwide voting for Earth Week by faculty, staff, and... Continue Reading
March 2021 Bravo Award Recipients
Posted on 04/08/2021 - 3:37pmThe 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
Earning As: March 2021
Posted on 04/08/2021 - 3:20pmThis 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
ACC Board Meeting April 5 Meeting Recap
Posted on 04/08/2021 - 3:07pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees held its April regular meeting on Monday, April 5, via teleconference due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Below are highlights from the meeting. Continue Reading
The 3Cs at ACC spring 2021 update
Posted on 04/08/2021 - 2:48pmAustin Community College District's (ACC) 3Cs initiative has taken several steps this spring toward improving the climate at the college for all employees through collaboration, connection, and caring. Continue Reading
New enrollment process launching for students
Posted on 04/02/2021 - 3:38pmA look at Salesforce and what it means for new students at ACC On Monday, April 5, 2021 Austin Community College District (ACC) launched a new onboarding process for new students. Continue Reading
HR releases new employee webinars for Stress Awareness Month
Posted on 04/02/2021 - 2:12pmApril is Stress Awareness Month, and Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Human Resources Employee Wellness Program is offering new workshops to help employees manage stress and anxiety. ACC faculty and staff are encouraged to invest in their... Continue Reading
From the ACC IT Newsletter: Build a Survey at ACC
Posted on 04/01/2021 - 10:42amFrom the April 2021 ACC IT Newsletter: Have you ever needed to create a survey and wondered if ACC had a specific provider for it? The answer is Yes. ACC has a centralized solution named Survey Monkey, and all ACC employees have access to the ACC... Continue Reading