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ACC joins new, national campaign to increase transfer rates for underserved populations
Posted on 02/08/2021 - 11:51amAustin Community College District (ACC) joins the Equity Transfer Initiative (ETI) to help develop programs and pathways to increase transfer rates for African-American, Hispanic, adult, and first-generation learners. National data show 80 percent...
ACC talks Black History Month: Larry Davis
Posted on 02/04/2021 - 2:31pmMeet Larry Davis, ACC's Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer.
ACC selected for prestigious Racial Equity Leadership Academy
Posted on 02/03/2021 - 4:08pmAustin Community College District (ACC) was selected to participate in a new, innovative academy designed to tackle racial equity issues in higher education.
Enrollment now open for new Travis ECHS Hospitality Management Program
Posted on 02/03/2021 - 1:42pmAustin Community College District (ACC) partners with Austin Independent School District (AISD), Austin Hotel Lodging Association, and Visit Austin for a new innovative program at Travis Early College High School (ECHS). Enrollment is now open for...
ACC’s Adult Education division recognized with several state awards
Posted on 02/03/2021 - 1:23pmAustin Community College District's (ACC) Adult Education (AE) division received several statewide awards that recognize the division's performance, executive director, and students. Texas Workforce Commission Best in Class AwardThe Texas Workforce...
ACC Board of Trustees approves 2021 federal legislative priorities
Posted on 02/03/2021 - 8:52amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees approved the 2021 federal legislative priorities during its regular board meeting Monday, February 1. All policy initiatives are in line with ACC's mission to promote student success and...
ACC celebrates Black History Month 2021 with series of events
Posted on 02/02/2021 - 2:50pmFebruary is Black History Month, an annual celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of Black Americans to culture and society. Austin Community College District (ACC) commemorates the month with a series of virtual events and profiles....
ACC employee exercise challenges to help you reach your goals
Posted on 01/28/2021 - 3:25pmAustin Community College District (ACC) employees are invited to participate with their colleagues in a couple of friendly exercise competitions. 2021 Exercise StarsRegistration for the annual Exercise Stars exercise incentive program, hosted by ACC...
Earning As: December 2020/January 2021
Posted on 01/28/2021 - 1:26pmThis 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.
ACC and Stephen F. Austin State University form new partnership
Posted on 01/27/2021 - 2:45pmAustin Community College District (ACC) launched a partnership with Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) in Nacogdoches, Texas. The new partnership will provide students with a seamless transition to SFA upon fulfilling their associate degree at...
ACC recognized as a top 2021 Engineering Degree Program
Posted on 01/26/2021 - 5:21pmAustin Community College District (ACC) has been recognized as one of the Best Engineering Degree Programs by Intelligent.com, a higher education resource guide. ACC, the only community college on the list, ranked number 24 in the list of the Top 50...
ACC launches new financial aid for students impacted by COVID-19
Posted on 01/26/2021 - 12:28pmAustin Community College District (ACC) is helping students pay for college. ACC is launching a new federal financial aid program to support students impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with tuition support. The Coronavirus Response and...
ACC employees receive prestigious Boy Scouts of America award
Posted on 01/25/2021 - 5:16pmTwo Austin Community College District (ACC) employees have been honored with the 2021 William H. Spurgeon III Award from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Capitol Area Council, the highest recognition for individuals and organizations contributing...
ACC Honors Program launches new partnership with UT-Austin
Posted on 01/21/2021 - 9:18amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Honors Program announces a new partnership with the University of Texas-Austin. UT's College of Education has designed two academic and experiential learning opportunities for up to 40 ACC Honors students.
ACC Highland Campus Phase 2 opens for spring 2021 semester
Posted on 01/20/2021 - 4:27pmTuesday, January 19, marked the start of Austin Community College District's (ACC) spring 2021 semester and the soft opening of the newly completed Highland Campus, Building 2000. The first programs to begin teaching at the state-of-the-art campus...
ACC recognized as a Top Hispanic-Serving Online College in Texas
Posted on 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.
ACC hosts Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation week
Posted on 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 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...
Students can apply now to join ACC’s BRASS Program
Posted on 01/14/2021 - 1:17pmApplications are now open for students interested in joining Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Black Representation of Achievement Through Student Support (BRASS) program. BRASS is designed to support the unique needs and interests of Black...
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