KUTÂ – ACC’s Smoke-Free Policy Takes Effect in January
Welding Tech Poinsettia Tree Brings Holiday Cheer to RRC
Students in Austin Community College’s Welding Technology program have used their skills to a create a little holiday cheer for the Round Rock Campus. The students created the frame for a poinsettia tree that can … Continue reading
APTE Presents Scholarship Fundraiser Check
The Association of Professional-Technical Employees (APTE) 2011 student scholarship fundraiser was a great success. APTE held a gift basket silent auction and tripled donations. The fundraising committee recently presented a check for more than $1,500 … Continue reading
Smoke-Free Policy Takes Effect January 2; Cessation Resources Available
All Austin Community College District campuses and facilities will be smoke-free beginning January 2. In order to help students and employees comply with the new policy, the college is making smoking-cessation resources available. The college … Continue reading
ACC Students, Sheriff’s Office Bring Holiday Cheer to Kids in Need
The Austin Community College District’s Silver Star Children’s Literacy Project has collected more than 1,000 books for the Travis County Sheriff’s Office Brown Santa program. Students will present the donation to Sheriff Greg Hamilton 2 … Continue reading
Hays Campus and Legal Challenge Update
ACC continues to make progress toward breaking ground on the new Hays Campus, as the college awaits a decision on a challenge to the November 2010 Hays CISD annexation election. Ray Wolbrecht – the resident … Continue reading
ACC Student Finalist in Community College Week Essay Contest
Community College Week – ACC Student Finalist in Community College Week Essay Contest
Rating Agencies Affirm ACC’s Fiscal Strength
Recent bond ratings for the Austin Community College District show continued fiscal strength. Fitch Ratings assigned AA+ ratings to $35 million in limited tax refunding bonds, series 2011, and $94.5 million in outstanding limited tax … Continue reading
Combining Coursework with Outreach Leads to Valuable Lessons
When students share their newly acquired knowledge in their community, everyone benefits. Continue reading