Austin Community College (ACC) will close in observance of Labor Day Monday, September 2. All offices will reopen 8 a.m. Tuesday, September 3. Student support offices on campus also will be closed Saturday and Sunday, … Continue reading
ACC’s zero-cost textbook program named finalist for Texas Star Award
The Austin Community College Z-Degree Program is recognized as one of the top performing college programs in Texas; named a finalist for the prestigious 2019 Star Award by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The … Continue reading
Back to School Shopping: ACC grad prepares for her first day as a 4th grade teacher
Megan Whites is setting up her classroom for the first time. “A lot of my scholars don’t come in on the first day with the supplies they need. So, I’m definitely going to stack up … Continue reading
Suiting up: Daniel Tully splits time between fighting fires and selling homes
Sirens scream overhead as Daniel Tully tugs on his boots and grabs his helmet. He always envisioned a career serving his community. “I never know what my day will be. One call could be to … Continue reading
ACC Study: Ending straight-ticket voting will lead to fatigue
An analysis from the Austin Community College Center for Public Policy and Political Studies (CPPPS) indicates ending straight-ticket voting will lead to voter fatigue and “roll-off” in voting, especially among minorities and older voters. “Our … Continue reading
Second chances: Lockhart inmates graduate from community college
Austin American-Statesman: Second chances: Lockhart inmates graduate from community college By Lara Korte [email protected] LOCKHART — Tears and cheers filled the gymnasium Saturday at the Lockhart Correctional Facility as more than 100 family members, friends and … Continue reading
2019 Boots & Bats Gala summer update
Planning continues for the second annual Boots & Bats Gala supporting student scholarships. Invitations are going out this month. In July, Texas State Senator Kirk Watson and Dr. Aileen Bumphus accepted nominations to serve as … Continue reading
ACC Board of Trustees August 5 recap
Austin Community College District’s Board of Trustees approved a proposed property tax rate, reviewed the college’s financial report, and met the new president elects for employee associations during its regular August meeting. Proposed Property Tax … Continue reading
ACC pushing to help Austinites earn more than just a minimum wage
KXAN News: ACC pushing to help Austinites earn more than just a minimum wage By: Yoojin Cho AUSTIN (KXAN) — When you walk into a class that’s part of Austin Community College’s Career ACCelerator program, Director … Continue reading
ACC expands no-cost textbook options for students through new national partnership
Austin Community College (ACC) is one of 10 colleges and universities nationwide selected to participate in the 2019-2020 OpenStax Institutional Partnership Program to expand the use of free, peer-reviewed textbooks known as open educational resources … Continue reading