Summer and fall registration remains open for everyone Austin Community College District (ACC) will close in observance of Independence Day Monday, July 4. The college reopens at 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 5. Registration for 5.5-week … Continue reading
NI and ACC launch new Career Scholars program
Austin Community College District (ACC) and NI (formerly National Instruments) announce a new all-inclusive scholarship program to help students from underserved communities gain careers in STEM fields. The NI Technical Scholar Program is part of … Continue reading
ACC adopts campus carry policy
Austin Community College has adopted new rules for implementing the state’s campus carry law, which goes into effect for community colleges August 1. The comprehensive policy, based on recommendations by the college’s Campus Carry Task … Continue reading
ACC hosts music and recording workshops for high school students
High school students can learn about the recording industry and get hands-on experience in audio and sound production at summer workshops hosted by Austin Community College. Sessions are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 24-28 … Continue reading
Welding professor helps students forge successful careers
How does a musician with aspirations of a career in the symphony end up an award-winning welding professor? According to Dr. Warren Donworth, Austin Community College professor of welding, it’s not that much of a … Continue reading
Congrats to May Bravo award recipients
ACC congratulations to the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for May. Nominated by their colleagues, Riverbats Bravo award recipients are eligible for the Riverbats Excellence award given each semester to one employee from each campus. … Continue reading
From the Provost: Faculty explore learning strategies at institute
Forty-three faculty just spent a week exploring ideas for incorporating engaged-learning strategies into their teaching at an institute designed and led by our “Project Active and Collaborative Communities” (Project ACC) faculty fellows. Daily plenary and … Continue reading
Bond projects update: Foundation work, framing continues; San Gabriel tops out; Rio Grande prepares for demolition
Work is progressing rapidly on bond-funded capital improvement projects at several campuses. Read summaries below and stay-up-to-date on each project through the ACC Bond Construction Projects website. San Gabriel: Framework completed Construction crews, architects, and … Continue reading
Leadership Academy fellows celebrate year of discovery
See below for information about applying for the 2017-18 academy class. Members of the 2016-17 ACC Leadership Academy celebrated a year of learning and growth at a graduation ceremony May 26 at Eastview Campus. President/CEO … Continue reading
ACC San Gabriel Campus marks construction milestone
Construction crews, architects, and engineers working to bring Austin Community College’s San Gabriel Campus to life joined college and community leaders for a topping-out celebration June 7 at the campus site in Leander. Guests commemorated … Continue reading