Two students from ACC’s Jewelry Department recently took high honors at 2010 Official Texas Arts and Crafts Fair in Kerrville. Ayanna Spears and Jennifer Modesett won scholarships through the Emerging Texas Artist Scholarship Program, established … Continue reading
ACC Has 4th Highest CPA Exam Pass Rate Among Major Texas Colleges and Universities
The Austin Community College District had the fourth-highest CPA exam success rate among major Texas colleges and universities for the most recent reporting period, April through June 2010. ACC was also the top-ranked community college. … Continue reading
ACC Announces Contract for Land in San Marcos
The Austin Community College District announces it has entered into a contract for 72 acres in San Marcos – including 21 acres to be purchased by the college and 51 acres that will be donated … Continue reading
ACC Headed to Dell Diamond Saturday, August 7
ACC is headed to the Dell Diamond. The college’s Mobile Go Center will be at the Round Rock Express game on Saturday, August 7. The Mobile Go Center enables ACC to share information about its … Continue reading
ACC Students Fly High with NASA
For most people, floating through microgravity is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But ACC student Christina Vasquez has done it twice through NASA’s simulated reduced gravity program. “It changed my entire plan for the future,” says Vasquez, … Continue reading
A Better Way to Teach Math: ACC Takes Part in Innovative Program
The Austin Community College District announces its participation in an innovative effort to help more students make a successful transition from developmental math to classes that count for college credit. ACC is among 19 community … Continue reading
ACC Instructor Mulls ‘Mockingbird’ Impact
Joe O’Connell, who teaches creative writing and English at ACC, took part in a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Joe O’Connell July 11 marked half a century since … Continue reading
ACC Hosts Utility Lineworker Expo July 14; Career Information Available
In response to an urgent need for skilled utility lineworkers throughout the region, the Austin Community College District has established Central Texas’ first training program for the high-demand career. The college will introduce the new … Continue reading
Wanted: Lineworkers – ACC Program to Help Ease Shortage
Central Texas utilities tout jobs, new ACC degree Together with leading power companies, Austin Community College has established Central Texas’ first-ever path into the high-demand careers of utility lineworkers. The college is introducing the Utility … Continue reading
ACC Board Adopts $235 Million Budget
The Austin Community College District Board of Trustees adopted a $235 million balanced budget for 2010-11 on July 5. The board took a judicious approach to reducing costs, allowing for necessary growth without impacting student … Continue reading