Texas A&M University, Chevron and Austin Community College (ACC) announce the formation of the Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy at ACC, an innovative co-enrollment partnership developed to address the state’s growing need for engineers. Qualified students will be admitted to the Texas … Continue reading
‘Project ACC’ promotes best practices in college teaching
Faculty: Apply by October 3. See details below. Austin Community College is launching a new opportunity for faculty to develop and share expertise in engaged learning practices. “Project Active and Collaborative Communities” (Project ACC) is … Continue reading
Congrats to July Bravo award recipients
ACC congratulates the July recipients of the Riverbats Bravo award. 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
HR Connection: Benefits plan deductions, TRS limits for retirees, and more
The following is provided by the Human Resources Department. Check September paycheck for benefits changes It is always a good idea to periodically review paycheck deductions, but it is particularly important to do so in … Continue reading
ACC Trustees approve 2017 tax rate
AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 10.4 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES … Continue reading
ACC celebrates Hispanic Heritage with Diez y Seis event
Austin Community College (ACC) celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with its ninth annual Diez y Seis event Thursday, September 15, from noon to 1 p.m. at Riverside Campus (1020 Grove Blvd.). Special guest speaker is longtime … Continue reading
ACC Student Life hosts resource fairs for students
Austin Community College’s Student Life hosts the sixth annual Riverbat Bash to kick off fall semester Tuesday, September 6, through Friday, September 16, at campuses districtwide. “Riverbat Bash: Get Connected” features games, activities, giveaways, and refreshments. Students … Continue reading
ACC unveils winning student poetry at Vision+Voice reception
Austin Community College (ACC) and the Austin Independent School District (AISD) will host the third annual Vision + Voice award reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 16, at Eastview Campus, Room 8500 (3401 … Continue reading
ACC selects OER course developers, reviewers
The following Austin Community College faculty have been selected to develop and review courses that use open educational resources (OER) instead of commercial textbooks. Students taking the courses will be able to earn an associate … Continue reading
ACC closes in observance of Labor Day
The Austin Community College District (ACC) will close in observance of Labor Day Monday, September 5. In addition, Student Services offices at all campuses will be closed Saturday, September 3, and Sunday, September 4. Learning … Continue reading