Strategic Partnerships, Inc.:Â A guide to the City of Austin & ACC November bond propositions

Contributors: ACC bond propositions are worth paying for
Austin American Statesman: Contributors: ACC bond propositions are worth paying for

Austin Community College and McGraw-Hill Education Unveil World's Largest Adaptive "Math Emporium" at EDUCAUSE 2014
Orlando Business Journal: Austin Community College and McGraw-Hill Education Unveil World’s Largest Adaptive “Math Emporium” at EDUCAUSE 2014

Here’s how typical Travis County homeowner will pay $291 more in taxes
Austin American Statesman: Here’s how typical Travis County homeowner will pay $291 more in taxes

Austin Community College to offer free job training to Texas vets
KLBJ: Austin Community College to offer free job training to Texas vets

Bistro 3158 ready to provide cuisine from around the world
AUSTIN, Texas (September 29, 2014) - ACC Culinary Arts students invite you to travel with them around the world as they serve international cuisine at the college’s fine dining restaurant, Bistro 3158, open Thursday evenings … Continue reading

Bond info sessions begin Sept. 29; register to vote by Oct. 6
ACC will conduct a series of information sessions about the upcoming ACC bond and property tax cap election beginning Monday, September 29. See a list of sessions below. Nov. 4 bond and tax cap election … Continue reading

ACC lanza una cuenta de Twitter en tu idioma
El Distrito de Austin Community College con gran orgullo anuncia que esta semana lanzo su cuenta de Twitter oficial completamente en español, ACCBienvenidos. La cuenta de dicho medio social es la primera realizada por una … Continue reading

Watch the RN-to-BSN information session live
Watch the livestream of our RN-to-BSN information session, hosted by the Austin Community College Health Sciences Division. Six universities will speak to associate degree nursing students on how to transfer ACC credits and complete a … Continue reading

Veterans to get free ACC tech training under state grant
Austin American Statesman – Veterans to get free ACC tech training under state grant

ACC recibe $ 1.1 millones en fondos para ampliar los programas de veteranos
Capacitación laboral gratuita en IT designado a cientos de veteranos estudiantes AUSTIN, Texas (25 de Septiembre, 2014) -Â El Distrito de Austin Community College (ACC) está proporcionando capacitación y asistencia en colocación de empleo gratuito … Continue reading

ACC receives $1.1M grant to expand programs for veterans
The Austin Community College District (ACC) is providing free training and job-placement assistance for up to 460 qualified veterans through a $1.1 million grant awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission. The grant will establish ACC’s … Continue reading

On track to graduate? Take these steps
Next graduation application deadline is October 3 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. 1. … Continue reading

Renowned artist to visit ACC for artist-in-residence event
Austin Community College welcomes Southwest artist Amado Peña for a three-day visit in late September. He will demonstrate his art techniques in two events that are free and open to the public: • Friday, September … Continue reading

ACC offers free IT training, new Resource Center for veterans
Austin Community College is announcing two significant opportunities for veterans: tuition waivers for certain information technology courses, and a new, expanded Veterans Resource Center at Highland Campus. See below for information on these initiatives and … Continue reading

Learn about bond proposals at campus info sessions
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to hear details and ask questions about the upcoming ACC bond and property tax cap election at information sessions on each campus beginning September 29. On November 4, registered … Continue reading

Mesa Directiva de ACC aumenta la exención de impuestos para las personas mayores y establece la tasa de impuestos más baja en una década
La Mesa Directiva de Austin Community College District estableció la exención del impuesto sobre la propiedad del 2014-15 para las personas mayores de edad y los propietarios de viviendas deshabilitados en $ 125,000, un aumento … Continue reading

ACC hosts veterans resource fair Sept. 25
Are you a veteran looking for help and resources? Come to the Fall 2014 Veterans Celebration and Resource Fair 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 25, in the courtyard of the Eastview Campus, 3401 … Continue reading

Planning to transfer? Jump start degree goals at Transfer Week Sept. 22-26
Thinking about transferring? Plan to participate in ACC’s annual Transfer Week, starting Monday September 22. In addition to learning the ins and outs of transfer preparation, students can obtain valuable information about scholarship opportunities and … Continue reading

ACC Board increases tax exemption for seniors & sets lowest tax rate in a decade
The Austin Community College District Board of Trustees set the 2014-15 property tax exemption for seniors and homeowners with disabilities at $125,000—an exemption increase of $10,000. ACC also has a standard $5,000 exemption for all … Continue reading

Bravo to August award recipients
ACC congratulates the following recipients of the August Riverbats Bravo award. Riverbats Bravo award recipients are nominated by their colleagues for their outstanding service, performance, and role modeling of ACC’s values. They are eligible for … Continue reading

Meet the candidates for Place 2 on the Austin Community College board
Austin Community College — Meet the candidates for Place 2 on the Austin Community College board

6 candidates seek ACC board’s Place 2 seat
Austin American Statesman — 6 candidates seek ACC board’s Place 2 seat

Community News: Austin Community College marks Hispanic Heritage Month
Austin American Statesman — Community News: Austin Community College marks Hispanic Heritage Month

Opposing views on ACC bond underscores differences between candidates
Austin American Statesman — Opposing views on ACC bond underscores differences between candidates

ACC Unveils Winning Poetry from Austin ISD Students
Austin Community College is unveiling the winners of the first Vision + Voice poetry contest for Austin Independent School District students. Students submitted more than 800 poems this spring, and a panel of published poets … Continue reading

Estudiante de enfermería supera tragedia y obtiene la confianza para sobresalir
Daniel Bustillos, un estudiante de enfermería de ACC (programa de asociado), suele tratar a pacientes en el hospital y brindarle apoyo emocional a los seres queridos de los enfermos. Hace un año, vivió en carne … Continue reading

Power of partnership: Collaboration expands STEM opportunities & increases graduates
The Austin Community College District and Rackspace Hosting are entering a new public-private partnership that represents the future of higher education. The partnership between the college and Rackspace, managed cloud specialists, will create new opportunities … Continue reading

New retake fee for Anatomy and Physiology assessments
Austin Community College has implemented a $20 retake fee for anatomy and physiology course readiness assessments, effective September 13, 2014. The first assessment attempt remains free of charge. Students must pass the anatomy assessment before … Continue reading