Throughout Black History Month, Austin Community College (ACC) sits down with influential and accomplished faculty and staff to discuss what Black History Month means to them. Meet Dr. Mary E. Harris, ACC vice president of … Continue reading
Congratulations January 2020 Bravo Award Recipients
ACC congratulates the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for January 2020. The Riverbats Employee Bravo Awards program recognizes employees whose actions reflect exemplary customer service as demonstrated by excellent communication, collaboration, or responsiveness in support … Continue reading
ACC Board of Trustees February 3 Meeting Recap
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, February 3, to learn about a new partnership with the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, hear updates on Developmental … Continue reading
#RealCollege Survey results show ACC students lack food & housing security
Nearly two-thirds of Austin Community College (ACC) students struggled to find affordable food and housing in the past year, according to the 2019 #RealCollege Survey Institution Report released February 12. The report, prepared by the … Continue reading
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation to help fund Career Scholars Program
Austin Community College (ACC) has partnered with the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation to help fund the college’s Career Scholars program for graduating high school students. The Foundation announced it would pledge $1.25 million over … Continue reading
Changes to Developmental Math curriculum adding up to student success
The number of students enrolled in Developmental Math at Austin Community College (ACC) is declining — and that’s a good thing. “That means we are getting them into their college credit courses faster,” says Dr. … Continue reading
ACC Board of Trustees approves 2020 federal legislative priorities
The Austin Community College District Board of Trustees recently endorsed the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) and Association of Community College Trustees’ (ACCT) 2020 federal legislative priorities. Campus Operations and Public Affairs EVP Dr. … Continue reading
ACC is doubling enrollment for its Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy
With enrollment expected to double in fall 2020, Austin Community College (ACC) invites future engineers to a series of information sessions about the Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy at ACC. The co-enrollment program allows students to … Continue reading
ACC named top-producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for second consecutive year
For the second straight year, Austin Community College District (ACC) is recognized as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars. The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs released its 2019-2020 list Monday, … Continue reading
Find a career in healthcare: ACC hosts Health Sciences Open House
Demand for local healthcare professionals is growing. One in every four new jobs expected over the next decade in Central Texas is in healthcare. Austin Community College (ACC) hosts its annual Health Science Open House … Continue reading