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ACC recognized as a Top Hispanic-Serving Online College in Texas
Posted on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 3:41pmAustin Community College District (ACC) is ranked as a Top Hispanic-Serving Online college or university in Texas by Texas Online Colleges. "Texas has 84 schools classified as Hispanic-serving institutions with student bodies greater than 25 percent...
ACC hosts Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation week
Posted on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 11:38amAustin Community College District (ACC) invites faculty, staff, students, and the community to a weeklong series of events for Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (THRT) week, Monday, January 18, through Friday, January 22. The 2021 theme is...
ACC closes in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Posted on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 9:19amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) is closed Monday, January 18, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The college’s Truth, Racial Healing, & Transformation (THRT) Campus Center will host several virtual events in honor of his...
ACC's 2021 Initiatives: Enterprise Resource Planning
Posted on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 12:30pmAustin Community College District (ACC) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) aims to transform its technology for greater efficiency and functionality by replacing Colleague, a 20-year-old legacy system, with Workday. Workday is a human capital...
ACC's 2021 Initiatives: Quality Enhancement Plan
Posted on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 12:28pmNote: All quotes below are from the 2018 SACSCOC Principles of Accreditation The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is a five-year plan that will "improve/enhance student learning and/or student success." It must demonstrate that ACC is committed to...
ACC's 2021 Initiatives: Districtwide Campus Master Plan
Posted on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 12:17pmAustin Community College District (ACC) has continued to have incredible growth in both our campus locations and facilities across the district. The Districtwide Campus Master Plan serves as the roadmap for the growth of our campuses and facilities...
ACC's 2021 Initiatives: Academic Master Plan
Posted on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 12:12pmThe Austin Community College District 2020-25 Academic Master Plan (AMP) will guide ACC's collective academic vision, administrative supports, and strategic plans for the future. The goal is to produce a concise plan that contains "big ideas" and...
ACC Board of Trustees approves 2021 state legislative priorities
Posted on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 12:04pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees approved the 2021 state legislative priorities during its regular board meeting Monday, January 11. All policy initiatives are in line with ACC’s mission to promote student success and...
ACC’s inaugural Equity Council selected
Posted on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 5:10pmAustin Community College District's (ACC) inaugural Equity Council has been selected and will have its first meeting in January 2021. The Equity Council is charged with helping the college reach its equity goals and serves as an advisory group to...
ACC Board of Trustees welcomes in new trustee
Posted on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 11:34amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts its first regular board meeting of 2021 3 p.m., Monday, January 11. The meeting is the Board’s first full meeting with newly elected Trustee Dana Walker as well as newly elected board officers. In...
ACC and Texas A&M University-Central Texas expand partnership
Posted on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 11:08amAustin Community College District (ACC) and Texas A&M University-Central Texas (A&M-Central Texas) are expanding their partnership. Together, the institutions are building new, seamless undergraduate and graduate transfer pathways for ACC...
ACC and Chancellor Rhodes recognized with Friend of Manufacturing Award
Posted on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 1:18pmAustin Community College District (ACC) and ACC chancellor, Dr. Richard Rhodes, were awarded the 2020 Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA) Friend of Manufacturing Award. ARMA recognized the college for its work to create the new Advanced...
Nominate an essential female worker to be recognized in a public art project
Posted on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 4:37pmAn Austin Community College District (ACC) photography professor is looking for essential female workers for a new public art project that will be featured on buildings throughout Austin. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Central Texas, Sarah Wilson,...
Prepare for the spring semester with ACC’s watch, read, and explore list
Posted on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 10:20amAustin Community College District (ACC) spring semester is right around the corner and registration remains open. Classes begin Tuesday, January 19. As you enjoy the final weeks of the intersession, check out the latest content created by ACC to...
Getting ahead: ACC experts explore four options to jumpstart college in high school
Posted on Mon, 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...
ACC closes for winter break December 22 - January 4
Posted on Mon, 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...
2020 Year in Review
Posted on Thu, 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. JANUARYThe new...
Inside Highland Phase 2: Music and MBPT
Posted on Thu, 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...
ACC Board of Trustees December 7 Recap
Posted on Thu, 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. ACC says goodbye to outgoing...
ACC extends & expands tuition cuts for fast-track training programs
Posted on Wed, 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...
ACC Experts: Giving During the Holiday Season – Or Any Time
Posted on Tue, 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...
ACC Experts: Five things to know about food safety
Posted on Tue, 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...
Up Overnight: How ACC’s monolith went from idea to reality in 48 hours
Posted on Fri, 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...
ACC awarded two national grants to target equity gaps in higher education
Posted on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 12:42pmAustin Community College District (ACC) was awarded two national Department of Education (ED) grants to support the college's work toward closing equity gaps and increasing student success. "The best way we can support our community is by making...
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: November 2020
Posted on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 9:09amRio Grande Campus RenovationsBy Paul Mason, Rio Grande Renovations Project Manager Over the last month, we've made a good bit of progress toward completing this project. We are only two months from substantial completion! Inside the building, on...
Riverbats Giving Back: ACC Foundation raises more than $8,000 for student scholarships on #GivingTuesday
Posted on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 4:24pmIn just 24 hours, the Central Texas community donated more than $8,100 to ACC student scholarships and emergency aid. Tuesday, December 1, 2020, marked the annual #GivingTuesday campaign, an international day of charitable giving. For the fifth year...
ACC celebrates 3,400+ graduates for 2020 fall commencement
Posted on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 12:00pmAustin Community College District (ACC) celebrates a record number of graduates at its 2020 fall commencement. The virtual ceremony will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 12. More than 3,400 students are invited to participate. That’s up...
Celebrating 10 years of Riverbat pride
Posted on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 12:04pmAustin Community College District (ACC) and Central Texas went purple November 16-20 to celebrate Riverbat Week 2020. Throughout the week, the cities of Austin, Kyle, Leander, and Round Rock issued proclamations declaring it Riverbats Day in their...
ACC's online programs ranked among top in the state and nation
Posted on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 11:10amAustin Community College District (ACC) ranks top in the state and nation in online learning according to two recent reports. The recognition comes at a time where the college has grown its online and distance education programs in response to the...
Regional Advisory Committees present annual report to ACC Board of Trustees
Posted on Mon, 11/23/2020 - 11:19amAustin Community College District’s (ACC) Regional Advisory Committees (RACs) presented annual reports to the ACC Board of Trustees during the November 16 work session. The three 11-member committees, which formed in 2018, represent ACC’s north,...
ACC Experts weigh in on tips to prepare for a remote career
Posted on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 4:38pmThe Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic changed the way we learn and work. Now, Austin Community College District's (ACC) Career Services team is sharing ways to prepare students for the new job market. Written by: ACC Career Services team Impacts on...
ACC Nursing named Best of the Best for 3rd straight year
Posted on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 11:20amFor a third straight year, community voters selected Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Nursing Program as the best program in Central Texas in the 2020 Best of the Best awards, hosted by the Austin American-Statesman. “We are so proud of...
ACC's Public Safety Training Center wins prestigious Innovation Award
Posted on Wed, 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...
Cooking up significant changes at ACC Highland Phase 2
Posted on Thu, 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...
Austin Community College District Board of Trustees recognized with Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Award
Posted on Thu, 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...
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: October 2020
Posted on Thu, 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. Final...
Earning As: October 2020
Posted on Thu, 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. The Austin Community College District's Board of...
Top 5 ways to help pay for college
Posted on Wed, 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...
ACC Experts: Staying safe in an online world
Posted on Mon, 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...
ACC Experts: Nine things to know about Breast Cancer
Posted on Thu, 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...
ACC Board of Trustees October 5 Recap
Posted on Thu, 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. ACC Equity CouncilACC is...
Austin Community College selected for new, national credentialing initiative
Posted on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:40pmAustin Community College District (ACC) partners with Education Design Lab to up- and re-skill displaced workers as Certified Production Technicians (CPT) and Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) to support Central Texas' fast-growing healthcare...
ACC names new Latino/Latin American Studies Center director
Posted on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 11:50amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) names Dr. Gary Moreno as the new director of El Centro, the college's Latino/Latin American Studies Center. Moreno will continue El Centro's mission to build connections between the college and the broader...
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: September 2020
Posted on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 11:41amHighland Campus 2014 Bond Phase 2By Pamela Collier, ACC Highland Phase 2 Project ManagerThe Black Box Theatre wood floor is being installed. The wood stage flooring in the Music Performance Hall will be installed soon. The fixed seating in the...
ACC Board of Trustees September 14 Recap
Posted on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 3:11pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees held its September regular meeting on Monday, September 14, in a hybrid format due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Below are highlights from the meeting. Two percent cost-of-...
Army Futures Command selects Austin Community College District as home for new AFC Software Factory
Posted on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 5:20pmACC to launch national flagship training program in software development, leadership & problem solving The Army Futures Command (AFC) names Austin Community College District (ACC) as the home for its new Software Factory. The Software Factory at...
Highland Campus Fontaine Plaza opens with lighting celebration
Posted on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 2:26pmAustin 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,...
Third annual ACC International Festival celebrates different cultures
Posted on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 11:25amImmerse 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...
ACC closed Monday, 9/7, in observance of Labor Day. Registration for classes remains open.
Posted on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 3:09pmAustin 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...
ACC cuts tuition by 50 percent for fast track CE training programs
Posted on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 1:06pmTo 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...