ACC Faculty and Staff
Month-in-Review: April/May 2020
Posted on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 2:00pmStudent Emergency Fund close to $150k goalACC faculty, staff, and the community have raised $145,380 as of May 19 for the Student Emergency Fund through the Keep a Dream Going campaign. The amount is $4,620 shy of the $150,000 goal. The fund helps...
Tuition won’t increase for 7th consecutive year at Austin Community College
Posted on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 12:31pmAustin Community College continues to be the most affordable college option in Central Texas. For the seventh consecutive year, the college recommended that the Board of Trustees hold tuition and fees steady. Trustees approved the proposed rates for...
Need a break? Check out ACC’s list to watch, listen, or read
Posted on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 12:01pmA blanket, couch, and Netflix used to sound like a perfect way to unwind after a long week. Now it has turned into a daily routine as Central Texans stay at home to flatten the curve and prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). If you have...
2019 Student Success Report shows first wave of Pathways results
Posted on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 4:11pmAustin Community College (ACC) is starting to see the first wave of results from its Guided Pathways initiatives, which are available in the 2019 Student Success Report. Dr. Charles Cook, ACC provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs...
2020 Sustainability Report shows college’s progress toward zero-waste goal
Posted on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 1:21pmAustin Community College (ACC) continues its work toward its goal of becoming Zero Waste by 2040 and achieving climate neutrality by 2050. In May, the college presented its 2020 Annual Sustainability Report to the Board of Trustees. The report...
ACC Board of Trustees May 4 Meeting Recap
Posted on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 4:33pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees held its May regular meeting on Monday, May 4, via teleconference due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Trustees heard presentations on the 2019 Student Success Report and annual...
Planning for fall semester underway at ACC
Posted on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 10:01amAustin Community College (ACC) is planning for the fall semester. A cross section of the college — including faculty, student support services, IT, Administration, and more — are working together to identify how to safely resume teaching, learning,...
Taking hands-on learning online: Automotive Technology
Posted on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 5:12pmThe Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forced Austin Community College (ACC) faculty to adapt their classrooms, labs, and simulations to a virtual environment. We are sharing the innovative ways our faculty are taking hands-on learning online. In the...
ACC celebrates a record number of 2020 graduates
Posted on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 10:16amAustin Community College (ACC) will recognize more than 2,900 students who are expected to graduate this semester. In addition, more than 3,200 students were invited to fall commencement in December, marking the college’s largest group of candidates...
ACC’s Student Emergency Fund helps Entrepreneurship student stay focused on education
Posted on Tue, 05/12/2020 - 2:48pm“Right now, it is just so important to have extra support. I lost hours at work. I was worried about just paying my bills.” Austin Community College student, Stevani Flahaut, took a hit when the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak hit Central Texas. “...
More than 13,700 students enroll for ACC summer classes in first 24 hours
Posted on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 12:51pmRegistration for summer classes is underway at Austin Community College (ACC) for current and new students. Enrollment opened Monday, May 4. Within the first 24 hours more than 13,700 students had enrolled. To compare, the total enrollment for...
Tips for enrolling in summer classes
Posted on Mon, 05/04/2020 - 4:00pmRegistration for summer 2020 classes is underway at Austin Community College (ACC) for current and new students. Enrollment opened Monday, May , 2020. All courses will continue in online formats over the summer. Students also get free access to the...
ACC continues to monitor developments of COVID-19. Follow updates >
Posted on Fri, 05/01/2020 - 2:28am
2020 Noel-Levitz survey shows 91% students say ACC met or exceeded expectations
Posted on Thu, 04/30/2020 - 4:41pmAustin Community College (ACC) continues to meet or exceed student expectations, according to the 2020 Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI) results. Overall, 91 percent of students who participated said ACC has met or exceeded their...
ACC welcomes new Vice President of Institutional Research & Analytics
Posted on Thu, 04/30/2020 - 4:22pmDr. Jenna Cullinane Hege joins Austin Community College (ACC) as vice president of Institutional Research & Analytics (formerly the Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Accountability, OIEA). In this position, she is responsible for...
Congratulations March 2020 Bravo Award Recipients
Posted on Thu, 04/30/2020 - 12:36pmACC congratulates the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for March 2020. The Riverbats Employee Bravo Awards program recognizes employees whose actions reflect exemplary customer service as demonstrated by excellent communication,...
Earning As: March/April 2020
Posted on Thu, 04/30/2020 - 12:06pmThis regular feature recognizes achievements, activities, and accolades of ACC faculty and staff. To submit news or suggestions, see the contact information below. Dr. Missi Patterson, Full-Time Faculty Senate President and Psychology Professor, was...
ACC Fashion Design, CAD, and Art faculty and staff pull resources to create protective equipment for employees and community
Posted on Thu, 04/30/2020 - 11:50amAustin Community College (ACC) faculty and staff are creating essential personal protective equipment to help keep employees and the community safe and prepared during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Facial Coverings using Fashion Lab The...
ACC students can now apply for federal CARES financial aid
Posted on Wed, 04/29/2020 - 5:19pmAustin Community College (ACC) received the first portion of federal financial support to help students impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Applications for the ACC CARES Act Student Aid opened Wednesday, April 29. Current and newly enrolled...
ACC Center for Peace and Conflict Studies hosts webinar on ‘Peace in Relationships’
Posted on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 4:35pmAustin Community College’s (ACC) Peace and Conflict Studies program goes virtual Friday, April 24, from noon to 1:15 p.m for a webinar on “Peace in Relationships: Leveraging Conflict for a Happier Life During and After the Pandemic.” The event...
ACC launches virtual events calendar
Posted on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 11:13amAs Austin Community College (ACC) transitions to virtual working, teaching, and learning environments, so do collegewide events. Many of the college events that were previously canceled are now available in online formats. To view all events, visit...
ACC English Composition student wins 2020 Eco Bag Art contest
Posted on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 12:33pmThe ballots are in and the votes tallied. This year's winner of the seventh annual 2020 Eco Bag Art contest is English Composition student Diana Ruiz Trujeque. acc1.JPG Faculty, staff, and students selected Diana out...
Austin Community College implements new campus hours of operations to help slow spread of COVID-19
Posted on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 2:32pmUPDATE: 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...
Month-in-Review: February/March 2020
Posted on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 10:54amCOVID-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...
COVID-19 Update: New paid leave policies for employees
Posted on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 10:49amFollowing 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...
Student Emergency Fund requests increase tenfold due to COVID-19
Posted on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 10:45amAustin 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...
ACC provides students complete, unlimited tutoring online for free
Posted on Wed, 04/15/2020 - 10:37amUnlimited, 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...
ACC to receive $13 million to support students impacted by COVID-19
Posted on Fri, 04/10/2020 - 5:08pmAustin 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...
Support resources for faculty and staff during the COVID-19 outbreak
Posted on Fri, 04/10/2020 - 12:06pmAustin Community College (ACC) offers training sessions, webinars, and support tips to support your transition to remote working, teaching, and learning environments. REMOTE WORKThe Office of Information Technology produced the ACC Virtual Workspace...
ACC extends online classes through summer semester
Posted on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 12:22pmAustin 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. “We are in uncharted territories that require...
ACC distributes iPads to support students transitioning to online learning
Posted on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 12:17pmAustin 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...
ACC campuses remain closed until May 31; Pass/Fail option available for semester
Posted on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 3:30pmPresident 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....
Find IT support you need to go remote. Visit the IT Remote Toolbox.
Posted on Fri, 03/27/2020 - 2:40pm
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Posted on Fri, 03/27/2020 - 1:10pm
Support students in need. Donate now to the Student Emergency Fund.
Posted on Fri, 03/27/2020 - 10:24am
ACC campuses remain closed until 4/13. Classes resume online Monday, 3/30
Posted on Thu, 03/26/2020 - 8:18amIn 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...
ACC prepares Personal Protective Equipment donations for local healthcare workers
Posted on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 2:16pmAustin Community College (ACC) is assembling Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits to support regional healthcare workers and first responders during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. “This is a difficult time for everyone in our community....
Congratulations February 2020 Bravo Award Recipients
Posted on Tue, 03/10/2020 - 4:51pmAustin 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...
Seeing inside Highland Building 2000: Departments moving in check out new digs
Posted on Tue, 03/10/2020 - 11:44amConstruction 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...
24 Hours of Giving: Support ACC students during Amplify Austin
Posted on Wed, 03/04/2020 - 8:46amProviding 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,...
ACC scholar promotes success through life skills workshop: Connects community with resources beyond the classroom
Posted on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 11:55amFor 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,...
ACC talks Black History Month: Khayree O. Williams
Posted on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 9:40amThroughout Black History Month, Austin Community College (ACC) sits down with influential and accomplished faculty and staff to discuss what Black History Month means to them. Meet Khayree O. Williams, M.Ed., the founding director of the Truth,...
Earning As: February 2020
Posted on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 2:21pmThis regular feature recognizes achievements, activities, and accolades of ACC faculty and staff. To submit news or suggestions, see the contact information below. Austin Community College (ACC) made the San Marcos Daily Record's Best of Hays Top 3...
Month-in-Review: January/February 2020
Posted on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 12:56pmACC faculty and staff prepare for new semester at Spring Development DaySpring Development Day, held on Friday, January 17, welcomed ACC faculty and staff to a new semester with a full day of work sessions to enhance practices and processes, improve...
A Message from the Vice President of IT
Posted on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 12:50pmFrom Imad Constantini, Information Technology vice president: New Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) ImplementationProgress continues on Austin Community College District's (ACC) new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software implementation. On...
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: February 2020
Posted on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 11:39amRio Grande Campus RenovationsBy Paul Mason, Rio Grande Renovations Project Manager Persistent rainy, damp conditions slowed the rate of progress a bit in February, but construction continued to progress well. Spray foam insulation applied to...
Districtwide Campus Master Planning Process entering final stretch
Posted on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 11:21amWith the Districtwide Campus Master Planning Process (DCMP) approximately two-thirds of the way through, the Austin Community College (ACC) Board of Trustees heard an update from the project team at its February 17 work session. Pfluger Architects,...
ACC talks Black History Month: Geraldine J. Tucker, J.D.
Posted on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 2:46pmThroughout Black History Month, Austin Community College (ACC) sits down with influential and accomplished faculty and staff to discuss what Black History Month means to them. Meet Geraldine J. Tucker, J.D., ACC's vice president of Human Resources....
ACC talks Black History Month: Nina Means
Posted on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 11:22amThroughout Black History Month, Austin Community College (ACC) sits down with influential and accomplished faculty and staff to discuss what Black History Month means to them. Meet Nina Means, director of ACC's Fashion Incubator. From her former...
Closing equity gaps in Austin: Austin Community College named “Leader College of Distinction”
Posted on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 9:51amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) is recognized as a national leader for its work to support underserved students, close equity gaps, and increase completion rates. The college was awarded the Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the...