On June 1 Austin Community College introduces streamlined application steps to support its new “guided pathways” structure for programs of services. Prospective students who are new to ACC are required to view a 13-minute “First … Continue reading
ACC will close in observance of Memorial Day
Austin Community College (ACC) will close in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 30. All offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 31. The college’s first summer sessions start Tuesday, with first day … Continue reading
Puente mentors needed: Help students build bridges to success
Austin Community College is seeking mentors for Puente, a national award-winning program that helps educationally disadvantaged students enroll in and persist through college. Mentors are needed to work with students at ACC’s Riverside and Hays … Continue reading
ACC Children’s Lab School offers evening child care for student parents
Austin Community College’s Children’s Lab School at Eastview Campus currently has openings for evening childcare for children of ACC students taking classes this summer. The program is offered for children 2 to 10 years old … Continue reading
Faculty: Apply for globalizing curriculum grant by June 30
Austin Community College full-time and adjunct faculty are invited to apply for one of two Globalizing Curriculum, Courses, and Instruction grants awarded by the International Programs Office. Each $2,000 grant funds projects that help students … Continue reading
Northridge garden awarded national butterfly sanctuary designation
It started off as a modest garden project in 2013 with a few rows of vegetables and flowers. Three years later, the Northridge Campus garden has been designated a Monarch Migratory Waystation Habitat by MonarchWatch.org, one … Continue reading
Exercise Stars model winning fitness habits; “Boost Your Produce” starts soon
Austin Community College congratulates the hundreds of employees getting fit this spring through the second annual “Become an Exercise Star” program. Almost 90 percent of the 377 participants reached their exercise goal and received a … Continue reading
ACC named to Forbes top employers list
Austin Community College District has been named to Forbes 2016 America’s Best Employers list. ACC is the only community college in the nation to be recognized. The list ranks the country’s top large and midsize … Continue reading
CBE and Employability – Building a Comprehensive Strategy
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Austin’s ACCelerator Lab Gives ‘Meet Me at the Mall’ a New Meaning
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Passion for Social Activism Inspires Truman Scholar
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Isabella Rose Taylor Named Austin A-List Rising Star
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Seriously injured Iraqi refugee celebrates GED milestone
Qusay Hussein will walk the stage at the Austin Community College District (ACC) commencement ceremony tonight to receive his GED certificate with honors, 10 years after surviving a suicide bomb attack in his hometown of … Continue reading
April Bravo award recipients go above and beyond
Congratulations to the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for April. Nominated by their colleagues, Riverbats Bravo award recipients are eligible for the Riverbats Excellence award given each semester to one employee from each campus. Visit … Continue reading
ACC, Round Rock Mull Early College Funding
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Fall 2016 FacStaff Change Guide: New processes for guided pathways and more
From now throughout the fall, several college processes and practices will change. Many relate to the guided pathways implementation. All are designed to better support students from the time they consider coming to ACC through … Continue reading
ACC introduces new application, advising processes to support guided pathways
Austin Community College transitions to new application and advising processes beginning June 1. The changes support the college’s new “guided pathways” structure for programs and services and will make it easier for students to enroll, … Continue reading
ACC awarded national science grant to develop innovative research experience course
The National Science Foundation awarded Austin Community College (ACC) $300,000 to develop a unique two-year research experience course for students in STEM-related fields. “Traditionally, undergraduate research has been limited to students in their junior or … Continue reading
Guided pathways update: ACC areas of study and programs
Austin Community College programs are organized into 10 areas of study. The table below lists programs and the lead instructional dean(s) for each study area. Lead instructional deans have been identified to assist with the … Continue reading
ACC selects winning Eco Bag design during activity-filled Earth Week
Austin Community College student Rawan Fakhreddine won ACC’s 2016 Eco Bag Art contest. Faculty, staff, and students selected Fakhreddine’s colorful design during Earth Week, April 18-22. It will be printed on reusable bags that will … Continue reading
Alumnos de ACC ayudan con exhibición de fósiles de dinosaurios
Una llamada inesperada que recibió el profesor de geología Torvald Hessel de ACC le trajo no solo una experiencia especial a él, sino también a estudiantes que cursan en clases de ciencias. “No lo podía … Continue reading
Future Riverbats show their pride on College Signing Day
More than 130 future Austin Community College students joined their college-going peers at the second annual Central Texas College Signing Day April 29 at the University of Texas at Austin. The Riverbat contingent was about … Continue reading
Board Briefs: 2016-17 tuition rates; new degree, certificate awards; Rackspace agreement
At its May 2 regular session, the Austin Community College District Board of Trustees set tuition rates for 2016-17, approved new certificate and degree awards, and discussed the ACC Highland lease agreement with Rackspace. Find … Continue reading
Employee award recipients exemplify excellence
ACC congratulates the recipients of the Riverbats Excellence award. Selected from previous Riverbats Bravo award winners, the Excellence award recipients exemplify teamwork, noteworthy customer service, morale-building, and integrity. In addition to four hours of paid … Continue reading
HR Connection: Financial Wellness Fair, PEP evaluations, medical coverage while traveling, retirees, and more
The following is provided by the Human Resources Office. Attend Financial Wellness Fair May 12 All employees are invited to attend ACC’s annual Financial Wellness Fair on Thursday, May 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 … Continue reading
ACC students place at international DECA competition
Six ACC students recently competed at the 2016 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Washington, D.C. DECA is an international organization open to all high school and college students interested in the business world. … Continue reading
ACC recognizes first Veterinary Technology grads
Amber McDonald celebrates the degree she worked hard to achieve, but it’s the unique experience she gained in a real-life setting that has started her career caring for animals. McDonald is one of the first … Continue reading
ACC students get hands-on learning with rare historical fossils
The call came unexpectedly, and in that moment Torvald Hessel’s life took a turn. “I didn’t believe it. This is the story of life, and it was coming to my museum,” says Hessel, ACC professor … Continue reading
ESTABLISHING SHOTS to screen at Marchesa Theatre
ACC’ Radio-Television-Film (RTF) Department invites the community to Establishing Shots, a special screening of current student digital film and video projects from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, at the Marchesa Theatre (6406 North … Continue reading
ACC celebra sus graduados de la primavera
El Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrará sus graduados de la primavera durante una ceremonia a las 6 p.m., el jueves, 12 de mayo en el Frank Erwin Center (1701 Red River St.). Los estudiantes … Continue reading