News https://www.austincc.edu/news/feed en Students: Share Your Voice as ACC Plans its Next Strategic Plan https://www.austincc.edu/news/2023/06/students-share-your-voice-acc-plans-its-next-strategic-plan <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p dir="ltr"><span>ACC is working on its next strategic plan, and we want your input! From improving food access on campuses to increasing earn &amp; learn programs, what initiatives do you want to see the college focus on over the next five years? </span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span>ACC’s Strategic Plan serves as the map to drive our institution over the next five years. The plan is centered around three themes:</span></p></div></div></div> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 19:04:51 +0000 jessicavess 51406 at https://www.austincc.edu https://www.austincc.edu/news/2023/06/students-share-your-voice-acc-plans-its-next-strategic-plan#comments ACC hosts series of events to commemorate Women’s History Month https://www.austincc.edu/news/2023/03/acc-hosts-series-events-commemorate-women%E2%80%99s-history-month <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p dir="ltr"><span>March is Women’s History Month, an annual celebration to reflect on past, present, and future women who have made an impact. ACC commemorates the month with a series of events. </span></p></div></div></div> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:44:39 +0000 sydney.pruitt 50984 at https://www.austincc.edu https://www.austincc.edu/news/2023/03/acc-hosts-series-events-commemorate-women%E2%80%99s-history-month#comments Sharing Immigration Stories: ACC Hosts ‘Look Beyond Borders Through Stories’ Event https://www.austincc.edu/news/2023/03/sharing-immigration-stories-acc-hosts-%E2%80%98look-beyond-borders-through-stories%E2%80%99-event <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p dir="ltr"><span>Austin Community College District (ACC) invites students, employees, and the community to discuss immigration experiences in the college’s first Look Beyond Borders Through Stories event. </span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span><strong>When:</strong> </span><span>Thursday, March 23, 2023</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Time: </strong><span>Noon to 2 p.m.</span></p></div></div></div> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:06:53 +0000 sydney.pruitt 50979 at https://www.austincc.edu https://www.austincc.edu/news/2023/03/sharing-immigration-stories-acc-hosts-%E2%80%98look-beyond-borders-through-stories%E2%80%99-event#comments ACC closes for Spring Break 3/13 through 3/19 https://www.austincc.edu/news/2023/03/acc-closes-spring-break-313-through-319 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p dir="ltr"><span>Austin Community College District (ACC) will close for spring break Monday, March 13, through Sunday, March 19. The college will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, March 20. ACC encourages everyone to take the week to prepare for the next steps.</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Short Semester</strong></p></div></div></div> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:22:22 +0000 sydney.pruitt 50971 at https://www.austincc.edu https://www.austincc.edu/news/2023/03/acc-closes-spring-break-313-through-319#comments You're Invited: Spring Break Send-Off with the ACC Transfer Team & WGU https://www.austincc.edu/news/2023/03/youre-invited-spring-break-send-acc-transfer-team-wgu <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p dir="ltr"><span>Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Transfer Team and its partners at Western Governors University (WGU) invite you to an afternoon celebrating transfer opportunities between ACC &amp; WGU. </span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span><strong>Location</strong>: </span><span>ACC Highland Campus (6101 Highland Campus Dr.) Paseo (Between Buildings 2000 &amp; 4000)<br /></span><strong>Date</strong>: Thursday, March 9<br /><strong>Time</strong>: 1 - 3 p.m.</p> <p dir="ltr"><span>There will be treats, swag, outdoor games, and a raffle drawing for a gift basket and prizes.</span></p></div></div></div> Mon, 06 Mar 2023 23:21:25 +0000 jessicavess 50947 at https://www.austincc.edu https://www.austincc.edu/news/2023/03/youre-invited-spring-break-send-acc-transfer-team-wgu#comments Join us March 1 for Amplify Austin and help ACC raise money for the Student Emergency Fund https://www.austincc.edu/news/2023/02/join-us-march-1-amplify-austin-and-help-acc-raise-money-student-emergency-fund <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p dir="ltr"><span>For a sixth year, Austin Community College District (ACC) joins Amplify Austin — a community-wide day of charitable giving. The </span><a href="http://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/accf"><span>ACC Amplify Austin Campaign</span></a><span> begins this week and provides financial support to help ensure students don’t have to choose between their academic and career goals and paying their bills.</span></p></div></div></div> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:09:07 +0000 jessicavess 50931 at https://www.austincc.edu https://www.austincc.edu/news/2023/02/join-us-march-1-amplify-austin-and-help-acc-raise-money-student-emergency-fund#comments “Rise Up and Raise Your Voice!” at the San Gabriel Campus https://www.austincc.edu/news/2023/02/%E2%80%9Crise-and-raise-your-voice%E2%80%9D-san-gabriel-campus <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p dir="ltr"><span>In honor and recognition of Black History Month, the Office of Student Life at San Gabriel Campus is providing thoughtful and impactful opportunities for students to share their voices.</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span>On </span><span>Tuesday, February 28</span><span>, students can stop by the whiteboards and tables on each floor of the campus to reflect and respond to engaging questions. </span></p></div></div></div> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:17:47 +0000 sydney.pruitt 50929 at https://www.austincc.edu https://www.austincc.edu/news/2023/02/%E2%80%9Crise-and-raise-your-voice%E2%80%9D-san-gabriel-campus#comments ACC hosts Adulting 101 to support emerging adults https://www.austincc.edu/news/2023/02/acc-hosts-adulting-101-support-emerging-adults <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The landscape of higher education is changing and Austin Community College District (ACC) remains committed to supporting young adults, inside and outside of the classroom.</p> <p>The college hosts a one-day showcase called Adulting 101 to provide tools to aid in the transition into adulthood.</p> <p><strong>DATE:</strong> Friday, March 3<br /><strong>TIME:</strong> 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.<br /><strong>LOCATION:</strong> ACC Highland Campus (6101 Highland Campus Drive)</p></div></div></div> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:09:31 +0000 sydney.pruitt 50928 at https://www.austincc.edu https://www.austincc.edu/news/2023/02/acc-hosts-adulting-101-support-emerging-adults#comments Hear what students are saying: Join ACC’s Health Science Open House https://www.austincc.edu/news/2023/02/hear-what-students-are-saying-join-acc%E2%80%99s-health-science-open-house <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>ACC invites you to explore careers in health science at its annual Health Sciences Open House. This event is open to students, their families, and the community-at-large to explore the college’s programs and find a rewarding career.</p> <p>Guests will visit innovative labs, explore simulation technology, speak with faculty and students, view live demonstrations, and learn how to get started at ACC.</p></div></div></div> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:43:57 +0000 sydney.pruitt 50926 at https://www.austincc.edu https://www.austincc.edu/news/2023/02/hear-what-students-are-saying-join-acc%E2%80%99s-health-science-open-house#comments Connect with jobs or internships through multiple job fairs at ACC this spring https://www.austincc.edu/news/2023/02/connect-jobs-or-internships-through-multiple-job-fairs-acc-spring <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>To get students career ready while still in school, Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Career Services team hosts a series of job fairs this spring.</p> <h3><strong>Spring Job Fairs</strong></h3> <p><strong>Date:</strong>  Wednesday, February 22<br /><strong>Time:</strong> 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. <br /><strong>Location:</strong>  Highland Campus, Bldg 1000<br /><strong>What:</strong> Part-Time &amp; Flexible Schedule Jobs &amp; Internships</p></div></div></div> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 20:42:38 +0000 sydney.pruitt 50924 at https://www.austincc.edu https://www.austincc.edu/news/2023/02/connect-jobs-or-internships-through-multiple-job-fairs-acc-spring#comments