WGU Partnership LaunchACC students, faculty, and graduates will benefit from the college’s partnership with Western Governors University (WGU) Texas. In addition to a seamless transfer pathway, students receive a 5 percent tuition discount at WGU … Continue reading
Earning As: June 2019
This regular feature recognizes achievements, activities, and accolades of Austin Community College (ACC) faculty and staff. To submit news or suggestions, see the contact information below. Government Adjunct Assistant Professor Julia Decker‘s story about her … Continue reading
Congratulations May Bravo Award Recipients
ACC congratulates the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for May 2019. The selected employees were nominated for outstanding service, excellent performance, and role modeling ACC’s values that demonstrate servant leadership. Cypress Creek CampusTerry BarksdaleLinda ClementTara … Continue reading
New faculty website offers ACC students real-world experience
After creating a new website to serve as a one-stop shop for Austin Community College (ACC) faculty, the college’s Teaching and Learning Excellence Division (TLED) didn’t have to look far to find a partner to … Continue reading
Better coaching, bigger gains
Community College Daily: BY ELLIE ASHFORD JUNE 12, 2019 A student coaching initiative at Austin Community College (ACC) in Texas, launched in conjunction with the implementation of guided pathways, has led to solid gains in student success. … Continue reading
Celebrate equality with ACC’s annual Juneteenth Festival
Austin Community College (ACC) invites students, employees, and the community to its annual Juneteenth Festival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Eastview Campus courtyard (3401 Webberville Rd.). The event commemorates the … Continue reading
The voice patients need: Inside ACC’s first bachelor’s degree program in nursing
“I like being able to make a difference in people’s lives. Patients come to us that are sick or don’t know what’s going on. A nurse is their voice, encourages them, and is just that … Continue reading
ACC named finalist for national Seal of Excelencia
College recognized for its efforts to better serve Latino students, the fastest growing student demographic Austin Community College (ACC) is a national finalist for the inaugural Seal of Excelencia. The award, presented by Excelencia in … Continue reading
Students get 1-on-1 help paying for college at Financial Aid Day
Austin Community College (ACC) awards more than $70 million annually to help students pay for classes, books, and life expenses. Current and future students are invited to learn how to access these funds at Financial … Continue reading
ACC hosts information session for Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy
Austin Community College (ACC) hosts a final information session for the Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy 10 a.m to noon, Saturday, June 15, at Highland Campus, Building 1000 (6101 Highland Campus Dr.). The unique partnership allows … Continue reading