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<\/p>\nRio Grande Campus faculty and staff gathered for a “sweet ending until a new beginning” barbecue lunch Friday, May 5. The main building (Building 1000) of the campus will close at the end of the semester in advance of a 2\u00bd -year renovation project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
ACC to break ground on first responder facilities<\/a><\/h2>\nCentral Texas relies on ACC’s training for first responders. Now they’ll have a state-of-the-art center at Hays Campus to develop critical skills.<\/p>\n
\nFrom the Provost<\/a><\/h2>\nGuided Pathways was a key theme at the recent American Association of Community Colleges conference. Meanwhile, ACC faculty have been at work identifying new and creative ways to prepare students for success.<\/p>\n
\nMissed the Instruction Division livestream?<\/a><\/h2>\nVice President of Instruction Mike Midgely joined associate vice presidents Dr. Gaye Lynn Scott and Dr. Gretchen Riehl for a livestreamed discussion of developments impacting academic programs. View a recording of the session.<\/p>\n
\nCommencement celebrates spring grads<\/a><\/h2>\nYou helped our grads get there – now join them on their big day Thursday, May 11. Drs. Byron and Kay McClenney are guest speakers.<\/p>\n
\nWebsite to get a fresh look, improved structure<\/a><\/h2>\nACC’s website is becoming an inviting virtual front door to the college. Get a sneak peek and offer feedback.<\/p>\n
\nLeadership training focuses on equity, racism<\/a><\/h2>\nCollege administrators and others participated in two days of leadership training focusing on equity and inclusion. Learn how to join this important effort at workshops this summer.<\/p>\n
\nHR Connection<\/a><\/h2>\nTwenty employees logged more than 5,000 minutes over eight weeks in the “Become an Exercise Star” program (that’s an average of 1.5 hours a day). View the top stars overall and by campus. Plus, learn about benefit plan changes and see who’s retiring after 41 years with the college.<\/p>\n
\nACC Employee Wellness Program earns city recognition<\/a><\/h2>\nACC joins some of Austin’s best-known employers as a Certified Partner for the Austin Mayor’s Health & Fitness Council.<\/p>\n
\nSonography student receives the first Alumni Network scholarship<\/a><\/h2>\nThanks to an ACC Alumni Network scholarship, this future sonographer is learning to perform potentially life-saving tests. Support future scholarship recipients by helping the Network raise $30,000 for its endowed fund. They’re already two-thirds of the way to their goal! Complete an ACC Foundation payroll deduction form (designate Alumni Network Scholarship).<\/p>\n
\nAttend General Assembly\/Fall Convocation Sept. 29<\/a><\/h2>\nChanges are in-store for General Assembly, beginning with a new later date. Mark your calendar and plan to be there.<\/p>\n
\nVeterans Resource Center temporarily closed<\/a><\/h2>\nThe Veterans Resource Center at ACC Highland is temporarily closed as demolition continues in advance of phase 2 construction. Services for student veterans are available at other campuses.<\/p>\n
\nTuition rates hold steady<\/a><\/h2>\nGood news to share: Tuition for 2017-18 is unchanged for the fourth consecutive year. ACC trustees voted May 1 to maintain current rates.<\/p>\n
Don’t forget!<\/h3>\n
Did you present, author, exhibit, earn an advanced degree, receive a grant, or get an award this year? Submit your accomplishments to the annual Achievements directory by June 9. Learn more and access the submission form<\/a>.<\/p>\nUpcoming Events<\/h3>\n
May 9: Hays Campus Phase 2 groundbreaking<\/a>
\nMay 11: Commencement<\/a>
\nJune 9: AustinED Summit<\/a>
\nSept. 29: General Assembly<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ACC to break ground on first responder facilities Central Texas relies on ACC’s training for first responders. Now they’ll have a state-of-the-art center at Hays Campus to develop critical skills. From the Provost Guided Pathways … Continue reading
Guided Pathways was a key theme at the recent American Association of Community Colleges conference. Meanwhile, ACC faculty have been at work identifying new and creative ways to prepare students for success.<\/p>\n
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Missed the Instruction Division livestream?<\/a><\/h2>\nVice President of Instruction Mike Midgely joined associate vice presidents Dr. Gaye Lynn Scott and Dr. Gretchen Riehl for a livestreamed discussion of developments impacting academic programs. View a recording of the session.<\/p>\n
\nCommencement celebrates spring grads<\/a><\/h2>\nYou helped our grads get there – now join them on their big day Thursday, May 11. Drs. Byron and Kay McClenney are guest speakers.<\/p>\n
\nWebsite to get a fresh look, improved structure<\/a><\/h2>\nACC’s website is becoming an inviting virtual front door to the college. Get a sneak peek and offer feedback.<\/p>\n
\nLeadership training focuses on equity, racism<\/a><\/h2>\nCollege administrators and others participated in two days of leadership training focusing on equity and inclusion. Learn how to join this important effort at workshops this summer.<\/p>\n
\nHR Connection<\/a><\/h2>\nTwenty employees logged more than 5,000 minutes over eight weeks in the “Become an Exercise Star” program (that’s an average of 1.5 hours a day). View the top stars overall and by campus. Plus, learn about benefit plan changes and see who’s retiring after 41 years with the college.<\/p>\n
\nACC Employee Wellness Program earns city recognition<\/a><\/h2>\nACC joins some of Austin’s best-known employers as a Certified Partner for the Austin Mayor’s Health & Fitness Council.<\/p>\n
\nSonography student receives the first Alumni Network scholarship<\/a><\/h2>\nThanks to an ACC Alumni Network scholarship, this future sonographer is learning to perform potentially life-saving tests. Support future scholarship recipients by helping the Network raise $30,000 for its endowed fund. They’re already two-thirds of the way to their goal! Complete an ACC Foundation payroll deduction form (designate Alumni Network Scholarship).<\/p>\n
\nAttend General Assembly\/Fall Convocation Sept. 29<\/a><\/h2>\nChanges are in-store for General Assembly, beginning with a new later date. Mark your calendar and plan to be there.<\/p>\n
\nVeterans Resource Center temporarily closed<\/a><\/h2>\nThe Veterans Resource Center at ACC Highland is temporarily closed as demolition continues in advance of phase 2 construction. Services for student veterans are available at other campuses.<\/p>\n
\nTuition rates hold steady<\/a><\/h2>\nGood news to share: Tuition for 2017-18 is unchanged for the fourth consecutive year. ACC trustees voted May 1 to maintain current rates.<\/p>\n
Don’t forget!<\/h3>\n
Did you present, author, exhibit, earn an advanced degree, receive a grant, or get an award this year? Submit your accomplishments to the annual Achievements directory by June 9. Learn more and access the submission form<\/a>.<\/p>\nUpcoming Events<\/h3>\n
May 9: Hays Campus Phase 2 groundbreaking<\/a>
\nMay 11: Commencement<\/a>
\nJune 9: AustinED Summit<\/a>
\nSept. 29: General Assembly<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ACC to break ground on first responder facilities Central Texas relies on ACC’s training for first responders. Now they’ll have a state-of-the-art center at Hays Campus to develop critical skills. From the Provost Guided Pathways … Continue reading
You helped our grads get there – now join them on their big day Thursday, May 11. Drs. Byron and Kay McClenney are guest speakers.<\/p>\n
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Website to get a fresh look, improved structure<\/a><\/h2>\nACC’s website is becoming an inviting virtual front door to the college. Get a sneak peek and offer feedback.<\/p>\n
\nLeadership training focuses on equity, racism<\/a><\/h2>\nCollege administrators and others participated in two days of leadership training focusing on equity and inclusion. Learn how to join this important effort at workshops this summer.<\/p>\n
\nHR Connection<\/a><\/h2>\nTwenty employees logged more than 5,000 minutes over eight weeks in the “Become an Exercise Star” program (that’s an average of 1.5 hours a day). View the top stars overall and by campus. Plus, learn about benefit plan changes and see who’s retiring after 41 years with the college.<\/p>\n
\nACC Employee Wellness Program earns city recognition<\/a><\/h2>\nACC joins some of Austin’s best-known employers as a Certified Partner for the Austin Mayor’s Health & Fitness Council.<\/p>\n
\nSonography student receives the first Alumni Network scholarship<\/a><\/h2>\nThanks to an ACC Alumni Network scholarship, this future sonographer is learning to perform potentially life-saving tests. Support future scholarship recipients by helping the Network raise $30,000 for its endowed fund. They’re already two-thirds of the way to their goal! Complete an ACC Foundation payroll deduction form (designate Alumni Network Scholarship).<\/p>\n
\nAttend General Assembly\/Fall Convocation Sept. 29<\/a><\/h2>\nChanges are in-store for General Assembly, beginning with a new later date. Mark your calendar and plan to be there.<\/p>\n
\nVeterans Resource Center temporarily closed<\/a><\/h2>\nThe Veterans Resource Center at ACC Highland is temporarily closed as demolition continues in advance of phase 2 construction. Services for student veterans are available at other campuses.<\/p>\n
\nTuition rates hold steady<\/a><\/h2>\nGood news to share: Tuition for 2017-18 is unchanged for the fourth consecutive year. ACC trustees voted May 1 to maintain current rates.<\/p>\n
Don’t forget!<\/h3>\n
Did you present, author, exhibit, earn an advanced degree, receive a grant, or get an award this year? Submit your accomplishments to the annual Achievements directory by June 9. Learn more and access the submission form<\/a>.<\/p>\nUpcoming Events<\/h3>\n
May 9: Hays Campus Phase 2 groundbreaking<\/a>
\nMay 11: Commencement<\/a>
\nJune 9: AustinED Summit<\/a>
\nSept. 29: General Assembly<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ACC to break ground on first responder facilities Central Texas relies on ACC’s training for first responders. Now they’ll have a state-of-the-art center at Hays Campus to develop critical skills. From the Provost Guided Pathways … Continue reading
College administrators and others participated in two days of leadership training focusing on equity and inclusion. Learn how to join this important effort at workshops this summer.<\/p>\n
\n
HR Connection<\/a><\/h2>\nTwenty employees logged more than 5,000 minutes over eight weeks in the “Become an Exercise Star” program (that’s an average of 1.5 hours a day). View the top stars overall and by campus. Plus, learn about benefit plan changes and see who’s retiring after 41 years with the college.<\/p>\n
\nACC Employee Wellness Program earns city recognition<\/a><\/h2>\nACC joins some of Austin’s best-known employers as a Certified Partner for the Austin Mayor’s Health & Fitness Council.<\/p>\n
\nSonography student receives the first Alumni Network scholarship<\/a><\/h2>\nThanks to an ACC Alumni Network scholarship, this future sonographer is learning to perform potentially life-saving tests. Support future scholarship recipients by helping the Network raise $30,000 for its endowed fund. They’re already two-thirds of the way to their goal! Complete an ACC Foundation payroll deduction form (designate Alumni Network Scholarship).<\/p>\n
\nAttend General Assembly\/Fall Convocation Sept. 29<\/a><\/h2>\nChanges are in-store for General Assembly, beginning with a new later date. Mark your calendar and plan to be there.<\/p>\n
\nVeterans Resource Center temporarily closed<\/a><\/h2>\nThe Veterans Resource Center at ACC Highland is temporarily closed as demolition continues in advance of phase 2 construction. Services for student veterans are available at other campuses.<\/p>\n
\nTuition rates hold steady<\/a><\/h2>\nGood news to share: Tuition for 2017-18 is unchanged for the fourth consecutive year. ACC trustees voted May 1 to maintain current rates.<\/p>\n
Don’t forget!<\/h3>\n
Did you present, author, exhibit, earn an advanced degree, receive a grant, or get an award this year? Submit your accomplishments to the annual Achievements directory by June 9. Learn more and access the submission form<\/a>.<\/p>\nUpcoming Events<\/h3>\n
May 9: Hays Campus Phase 2 groundbreaking<\/a>
\nMay 11: Commencement<\/a>
\nJune 9: AustinED Summit<\/a>
\nSept. 29: General Assembly<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ACC to break ground on first responder facilities Central Texas relies on ACC’s training for first responders. Now they’ll have a state-of-the-art center at Hays Campus to develop critical skills. From the Provost Guided Pathways … Continue reading
ACC joins some of Austin’s best-known employers as a Certified Partner for the Austin Mayor’s Health & Fitness Council.<\/p>\n
\n
Sonography student receives the first Alumni Network scholarship<\/a><\/h2>\nThanks to an ACC Alumni Network scholarship, this future sonographer is learning to perform potentially life-saving tests. Support future scholarship recipients by helping the Network raise $30,000 for its endowed fund. They’re already two-thirds of the way to their goal! Complete an ACC Foundation payroll deduction form (designate Alumni Network Scholarship).<\/p>\n
\nAttend General Assembly\/Fall Convocation Sept. 29<\/a><\/h2>\nChanges are in-store for General Assembly, beginning with a new later date. Mark your calendar and plan to be there.<\/p>\n
\nVeterans Resource Center temporarily closed<\/a><\/h2>\nThe Veterans Resource Center at ACC Highland is temporarily closed as demolition continues in advance of phase 2 construction. Services for student veterans are available at other campuses.<\/p>\n
\nTuition rates hold steady<\/a><\/h2>\nGood news to share: Tuition for 2017-18 is unchanged for the fourth consecutive year. ACC trustees voted May 1 to maintain current rates.<\/p>\n
Don’t forget!<\/h3>\n
Did you present, author, exhibit, earn an advanced degree, receive a grant, or get an award this year? Submit your accomplishments to the annual Achievements directory by June 9. Learn more and access the submission form<\/a>.<\/p>\nUpcoming Events<\/h3>\n
May 9: Hays Campus Phase 2 groundbreaking<\/a>
\nMay 11: Commencement<\/a>
\nJune 9: AustinED Summit<\/a>
\nSept. 29: General Assembly<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ACC to break ground on first responder facilities Central Texas relies on ACC’s training for first responders. Now they’ll have a state-of-the-art center at Hays Campus to develop critical skills. From the Provost Guided Pathways … Continue reading
Changes are in-store for General Assembly, beginning with a new later date. Mark your calendar and plan to be there.<\/p>\n
\n
Veterans Resource Center temporarily closed<\/a><\/h2>\nThe Veterans Resource Center at ACC Highland is temporarily closed as demolition continues in advance of phase 2 construction. Services for student veterans are available at other campuses.<\/p>\n
\nTuition rates hold steady<\/a><\/h2>\nGood news to share: Tuition for 2017-18 is unchanged for the fourth consecutive year. ACC trustees voted May 1 to maintain current rates.<\/p>\n
Don’t forget!<\/h3>\n
Did you present, author, exhibit, earn an advanced degree, receive a grant, or get an award this year? Submit your accomplishments to the annual Achievements directory by June 9. Learn more and access the submission form<\/a>.<\/p>\nUpcoming Events<\/h3>\n
May 9: Hays Campus Phase 2 groundbreaking<\/a>
\nMay 11: Commencement<\/a>
\nJune 9: AustinED Summit<\/a>
\nSept. 29: General Assembly<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ACC to break ground on first responder facilities Central Texas relies on ACC’s training for first responders. Now they’ll have a state-of-the-art center at Hays Campus to develop critical skills. From the Provost Guided Pathways … Continue reading
Good news to share: Tuition for 2017-18 is unchanged for the fourth consecutive year. ACC trustees voted May 1 to maintain current rates.<\/p>\n
Don’t forget!<\/h3>\n
Did you present, author, exhibit, earn an advanced degree, receive a grant, or get an award this year? Submit your accomplishments to the annual Achievements directory by June 9. Learn more and access the submission form<\/a>.<\/p>\n May 9: Hays Campus Phase 2 groundbreaking<\/a> ACC to break ground on first responder facilities Central Texas relies on ACC’s training for first responders. Now they’ll have a state-of-the-art center at Hays Campus to develop critical skills. From the Provost Guided Pathways … Continue reading Upcoming Events<\/h3>\n
\nMay 11: Commencement<\/a>
\nJune 9: AustinED Summit<\/a>
\nSept. 29: General Assembly<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"