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
For This Campus, Choosing Textbooks Has Gotten a Lot More Complicated
For This Campus, Choosing Textbooks Has Gotten a Lot More Complicated By Lindsay Ellis OCTOBER 13, 2019 PREMIUM Regina Seanez, a sophomore at Austin Community College, uses both traditional textbooks and e-textbooks as part of … Continue reading
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: October 2019
Rio Grande Campus Renovations By: Paul Mason, Rio Grande Renovation Project Manager Work on Rio Grande Campus Building 1000 is proceeding along smoothly this month. ELECTRICALElectrical panel rough-in at the main electrical room is complete. … Continue reading
ACC Experts: What causes the yearly cricket invasion in Austin
By: Mark A. Shepherd, Ph.D., QEP, Department Chair for Earth and Environmental Sciences Armies of small, dark, creeping crickets have spread throughout the city of Austin. In some areas of the city, their populations have … Continue reading
Earning As: October 2019
This regular feature recognizes achievements, activities, and accolades of ACC faculty and staff. To submit news or suggestions, see the contact information below. Shasta Buchanan, associate vice president of College and High School Relations, was … Continue reading
Congratulations September Bravo Award Recipients
ACC congratulates the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for September 2019. The selected employees were nominated for outstanding service, excellent performance, and role modeling ACC’s values that demonstrate servant leadership. Cypress Creek CampusJennifer HarrellGerry MathisTim … Continue reading
‘You know, life happened’; Fractures couldn’t crack ACC Radiology graduate
“It doesn’t feel real yet. I have been on a never-ending road trip. Just getting from where I was to where I am now, it’s a sigh of relief. It has all been a journey.” … Continue reading
Nominations accepted for ACC’s President Student Achievement Award
There is still time to nominate a deserving student for fall 2019 President Student Achievement Award. Faculty and staff are invited to nominate a student who demonstrates academic excellence, service to the college and community, … Continue reading
ACC transforms lives with 2nd annual Boots & Bats Gala
Presented by HEB, every dollar raised directly supports student scholarships Austin Community College (ACC) hosts the second annual Boots & Bats Gala Saturday, November 2, to support student scholarships. Date: Saturday, November 2 Time: 6 … Continue reading
ACC Police collecting donations during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Austin Community College (ACC) District Police are sporting pink badge bands and collecting donations for the Breast Cancer Resource Center of Central Texas as part of their month-long, districtwide Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. During October, … Continue reading