From Office of Communications and Marketing Vice President Brette Lea: In October, the Office of Communications & Marketing sent out a survey to learn more about you, our faculty and staff, and how you get ACC … Continue reading
President’s Podcast: The Power of the Scholarship
Data show ACC students who receive a scholarship are four times more likely to graduate than the general student population. In the October President’s Podcast, ACC President/CEO, Dr. Richard Rhodes, sits down with Jim Koerner, … Continue reading
Fall 2019 Campus Conversation Recap
ACC students, faculty, and staff had the opportunity to hear college updates and ask questions at the Fall 2019 Campus Conversation on Thursday, October 3, at Eastview Campus. The conversation, led by ACC President/CEO Dr. … Continue reading
ACC Nursing named Best of the Best for 2nd straight year
Austin Community College’s (ACC) Nursing Program was selected 2019 Best of the Best among area nursing programs by community voters in an online poll through the Austin American-Statesman. “We take immense pride in the quality … Continue reading
ACC Board of Trustees October 7 Recap
The ACC Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, October 7, to hear college updates, discuss and vote on various contracts, and review opportunities for the Pinnacle property. More information on Pinnacle … Continue reading
ACC Fest 2019 showcases the college to the community
Many of Austin Community College’s programs and services will be on display for prospective and current students during ACC Fest 2019 happening 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, November 9, at ACC Highland, Building 4000. … Continue reading
Month-in-Review: October 2019
NSF grants ACC $7.5M to develop national biotechnology centerACC was awarded a $7.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a new national biotechnology education center to address the rapidly growing need for … Continue reading
Students contributed over $44,000 to fund their own financial emergencies
A Message From Student Money Management Office Director Karen Serna: In 2018, a financial wellness survey conducted of ACC students found that 56% of students would have trouble getting $500 to meet an unexpected need in the … Continue reading
National surveys show ACC student success, satisfaction & engagement above average
Results from the 2019 Survey of Entering Student Engagement (SENSE) and the Community College of Student Engagement (CCSSE) show that recent collegewide efforts to better support student success through Guided Pathways are improving student engagement … Continue reading
ACC doubles graduation rate in one year
ACC expects to double its graduation rate from 7.2% last year to 14.9% in 2020 as a result of a focus on multiple approaches with student retention and success strategies undertaken in recent years. “This … Continue reading