The countdown to the opening of Highland Campus has begun — classes are set to begin at ACC’s 11th campus Monday, August. 25. The college will host a grand opening celebration of the 200,000-square-foot facility … Continue reading
HR Connection: Benefits enrollment info; Supervisor Certificate program
This year’s annual benefits enrollment period is July 14Â through July 27. Employees can access benefit information and change their plan enrollment by going to the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) website. Changes made … Continue reading
ACC prepares for Degree Map rollout; faculty/staff training planned
Austin Community College is preparing for a collegewide rollout of the Degree Map online planning tool in time for spring 2015 registration. Degree Map is a web-based application that makes it easier for students to … Continue reading
Austin Council Member Supports ACC Highland Development
KUT – Austin Council Member Supports ACC Highland Development (listen)
ACC offers programs, services for veterans
Community Impact – ACC offers programs, services for veterans
Accelerated Programmer Training Info Session June 28
Austin Community College will host a student information session about the Accelerated Programmer Training program (APT), an online program designed to speed entry into high-demand tech careers and lead to a college degree, 10 a.m. … Continue reading
Nursing professor 'started here' and never stopped
It’s generally known that community college students often juggle jobs and children along with classes and homework – not to mention that for some, devoting time and money to higher education is not a popular … Continue reading
Gain supervisory skills through certificate program; info sessions offered
ACC non-faculty employees on a supervisory career path who want to build their supervisory experience are invited to apply to the college’s new Supervisor’s Certificate program. The program will provide basic supervisory knowledge and experience … Continue reading
ACC ends late registration for new students
Beginning this fall, students cannot enroll in a course after the teaching session has started if they have not already registered for any courses in that teaching session. The rule change does not impact students … Continue reading
ACC Hosts U.S. Secretary of Education for Student Roundtable
Austin Community College hosted U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan June 20, 2014, for a roundtable discussion with students. The conversation focused on the experiences of men of color and the opportunities that put them … Continue reading
U.S. Education Secretary hosts Austin roundtable for male students of color
KUT – U.S. Education Secretary hosts Austin roundtable for male students of color
ACC invita al secretario de educación de EE.UU. para un foro con estudiantes
12:40 p.m. Viernes, 20 de Junio | Highland Business Center, 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd. AUSTIN, Texas (19 de Junio, 2014) – Austin Community College abrirá sus puertas al Secretario de Educación de EE.UU., Arne Duncan … Continue reading
From ACC to A&M: Former foster student creates her own bright future
Entering college can be easy for teenagers with parents who help cut through the confusion of researching schools, choosing a major, and applying for financial aid. ACC grad Nikole Steffan will tell you it’s a … Continue reading
On track to graduate? Take these steps
Next graduation application deadline is July 7 You’ve taken many steps to complete college. In addition to completing your degree plan, there are other important steps for you to take in order to graduate. Meet … Continue reading
ACC board cuts nearly $115 million from bond proposal
Hill Country News – ACC board cuts nearly $115 million from bond proposal
ACC moves forward with bond election to address the school's most urgent needs
KLBJ 590 AM – ACC moves forward with bond election to address the school’s most urgent needs
Riverside library, resource centers closed Sunday 6/22
The Riverside Campus library, computer center, media center, and faculty resource center will be closed for maintenance on Sunday, June 22, and will reopen Monday, June 23. All other campus libraries and instructional resource locations … Continue reading
Board Calls November Bond Election; Focuses on Infrastructure to Support Workforce
Note: The ACC Bond and Tax Cap Election webpage includes details about the propositions, information about the planning process behind the proposals, voter information, and a link for submitting questions. The Austin Community College District … Continue reading
Mesa directiva de ACC corta casi $115 millones de la propuesta de bonos, Convoca una elección para Noviembre
Aprobó una propuesta que cubre sólo las necesidades más urgentes, dándole a los votantes opciones AUSTIN, Texas (June 17, 2014) – La Mesa Directiva de Austin Community College District votó para aprobar una elección de … Continue reading
Rio Grande Testing Center closed through Wednesday
The Rio Grande Campus Testing Center is closed Tuesday and Wednesday for maintenance. It reopens Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Other Testing Center locations are available. If you are required to test at Rio Grande, contact … Continue reading
Trowbridge: Lower cost, not lower quality at community colleges
Austin American-Statesman -Â Lower cost, not lower quality at community colleges
ACC calls for vote on $386 million bond proposal
KLBJ 590 AM – ACC calls for vote on $386 million bond proposal
ACC bond package, tax increase request to go before voters
Community Impact – ACC bond package, tax increase request to go before voters
Austin Community College calls for vote on $386 million bond proposal
Austin American-Statesman – Austin Community College calls for vote on $386 million bond proposal (subscription required)