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Spring 2020 Riverbats Employee Excellence Award Recipients
Posted on 08/27/2020 - 12:59pmThe Riverbats Employee Bravo Awards program recognizes employees whose actions reflect exemplary customer service as demonstrated by excellent communication, collaboration, or responsiveness in support of the mission, vision, and values of ACC. ...
Month-in-Review: August 2020
Posted on 08/27/2020 - 12:50pm2020 ACC Foster Care Luggage Drive raises record amount
ACC kicks off fall 2020 semester
Posted on 08/27/2020 - 12:29pmAustin Community College District (ACC) welcomed students for the fall 2020 semester on Monday, August 24 with enhanced support and educational options to keep students on track.
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: July/August 2020
Posted on 08/27/2020 - 9:24amRIO GRANDE CAMPUS RENOVATIONSBy Paul Mason, Rio Grande Renovations Project Manager
ACC and FAA launch new drone training program
Posted on 08/26/2020 - 2:10pmAustin Community College District (ACC) partners with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a new, innovative training program that prepares students for careers in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones.
Vote Now for ACC Nursing Program in 2020 Best of the Best Contest
Posted on 08/26/2020 - 1:40pmAustin Community College District's Nursing Program is a finalist in the 2020 Austin American-Statesman Best of the Best Awards for nursing schools. Voting is now open and lasts until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, August 29. Follow these steps to vote for...
ACC launches new 14-week short semester option
Posted on 08/25/2020 - 10:22amAustin Community College District (ACC) launches a new 14-week, short semester option for students this fall. Submitted applications for fall are up more than 15 percent. The 14-week option gives students who are still working through the...
Google launches its first federally-registered apprenticeship program at ACC
Posted on 08/17/2020 - 9:14amAustin Community College District (ACC) Google, and Pathstream announce a new partnership to launch Google’s first Department of Labor-registered apprenticeship program. The program offers apprentices a unique opportunity to receive training and...
ACC Board of Trustees August 3 Meeting Recap
Posted on 08/13/2020 - 2:59pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees held its August regular meeting on Monday, August 3, via teleconference due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Trustees approved calling a general election on November 3 to fill...
Two ACC Health Sciences courses achieve national QM certification
Posted on 08/13/2020 - 2:38pmTwo Austin Community College (ACC) Health Sciences courses have achieved national recognition for quality online and hybrid learning, bringing the college's total to three courses with national Quality Matters (QM) certification.
ACC students have saved more than $10 million in textbook costs
Posted on 08/13/2020 - 2:17pmAustin Community College District (ACC) students have saved more than $10 million in textbook costs since the college launched zero textbook cost (ZTC) courses and degrees in 2017.
Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy at ACC becomes largest in Texas
Posted on 08/13/2020 - 2:03pmA message from Shana Shaw, Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy at ACC associate professor of practice: Austin Community College (ACC), the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University (TAMU), and Chevron partnered to launch the Texas A...
ACC Board of Trustees votes to rename president/CEO position to chancellor
Posted on 08/07/2020 - 12:38pmThe Austin Community College District Board of Trustees officially changed the title of ACC’s president/CEO to ACC chancellor. The unanimous vote took place during the board’s regular August meeting on Monday, August 3, and is effective immediately...
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Posted on 08/01/2020 - 3:18pm
Strong bond rating shows ACC’s continued fiscal strength
Posted on 07/31/2020 - 9:52amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) continues to show fiscal strength according to the latest bond ratings released by Moody’s Investors Service in July 2020. “ACC is committed to maintaining a healthy outlook for our students and...
New ACC committee focuses on equity in Strategic Enrollment Management
Posted on 07/30/2020 - 12:45pmAustin Committee College District (ACC) is undergoing a collegewide process to create a strategic student enrollment plan with a focus on equity. A Strategic Enrollment Management committee has been formed at the direction of the President's Cabinet...
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: May/June 2020
Posted on 07/30/2020 - 11:49amThe Highland Campus South Parking Garage hit another milestone this summer. Construction crews added the college's name to the external-facing wall, which is visible from Interstate 35, Highway 290, and areas to the east and southeast of the campus...
MyACC faculty and staff portals launch this fall
Posted on 07/30/2020 - 10:36amAustin Community College District (ACC) employees will soon be able to access all college information in one place with the MyACC Faculty and Staff Portals, which launch this fall. "We are excited to finally release portals for faculty and staff....
ACC President's Podcast | Taking Learning & Teaching Online: How ACC adapted during COVID-19
Posted on 07/30/2020 - 10:33amWhen the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic reached Central Texas in mid March 2020, Austin Community College District transitioned to remote teaching and learning. In this President's Podcast, Dr. Richard Rhodes sits down with three ACC students and...
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