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Parking changes at ACC Highland begin February 15
Posted on 02/11/2021 - 4:54pmParking at Austin Community College District’s Highland Campus will change beginning Monday, February 15, due to ongoing construction and development. Parking Updates
ACC Board of Trustees February 1 Recap
Posted on 02/11/2021 - 1:17pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees held its regular February meeting on Monday, February 1, in a virtual format due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Below are highlights from the meeting.
ACC Spring 2021 Retirees
Posted on 02/11/2021 - 1:13pmAustin Community College District (ACC) would like to recognize the following employees who retired this semester and thank them for their service to the college. ACC faculty and staff are encouraged to share their memories in the message wall below...
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: January/February 2021
Posted on 02/11/2021 - 12:54pmRio Grande Campus RenovationsBy Paul Mason, Rio Grande Renovations Project Manager
ACC Fast Track program starts on the right track
Posted on 02/11/2021 - 12:42pmAustin Community College District's (ACC) Fast Track Career Program, aimed at getting Central Texans back to work, continues to grow. More and more students are seeing the need to earn a short-term credential that leads to an in-demand career in one...
ACC Civics Lab aims to promote civic literacy and experience
Posted on 02/11/2021 - 12:01pmAustin Community College District (ACC) aims to promote civic literacy and experience among the ACC student body through its new Civics Lab, which launched this fall.
ACC talks Black History Month: Jason Brown
Posted on 02/10/2021 - 2:38pmMeet Jason Brown, the inaugural manager of the college's BRASS program.
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...
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