Texas law requires many incoming college students to be vaccinated against bacterial meningitis or to provide an exemption request declining the vaccine. There is a new procedure for obtaining an exemption for reasons of conscience. … Continue reading
State Charitable Campaign Kicks Off Oct.1
Each year, ACC employees contribute thousands of dollars to help others in need. Learn how you can help. Continue reading
ACC Offers Sneak Peek of New Website
Austin Community College is redesigning its website, with a focus on making it easier for students to navigate and use. A sneak peek of the new site will be available Sept. 30 through Oct. 3. Continue reading
ACC Professors Discuss Trip to India to Develop New Program, Blogging about Experiences
ACC sociology professors Rennison Lalgee and Sam Echevarria-Cruz recently spent three weeks in Tamil Nadu, India, to develop a sociology course on social problems in India and an associated study abroad program. Throughout the trip, … Continue reading
Hospitality Students Test Knowledge Against Industry Professionals
Students from ACC’s Travel & Tourism and Hospitality, Meeting & Event Planning programs tested their knowledge against industry professionals in a battle of “Are you smarter than a hospitality student?” during a Hospitality Sales and … Continue reading
Annual Faculty Art Exhibit Begins Oct. 11
ACC faculty will showcase their work at the annual Faculty Art Exhibit Oct. 11 to Nov. 2 at the Pump Project Art Gallery (702 Shady Ln.). The show is free and open to the public. … Continue reading
HR Connection: Professional Development Hours
Faculty and staff professional development hours will be rolled over Oct.1. Any hours completed for fiscal year 2013 should be entered into the Workshop & Event Registration website before then. Any hours entered after Oct. … Continue reading
Student Loan Interest Rates Announced
The U.S. Department of Education has announced interest rates for federal student loans issued for the 2013-2014 academic year. Continue reading
Teaching Awards Move to Fall
ACC is now accepting nominations for two annual teaching awards previously given in the spring semester. ACC Teaching Excellence Award Students, faculty, and staff are invited to nominate full-time or adjunct faculty members for the … Continue reading