Austin Community College’s (ACC) Radio-Television-Film (RTF) Department hosts ACC Sneak Peeks, a community screening of student films during the SXSW Film Festival from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 13, at the Austin Convention Center’s … Continue reading
Third annual Fairway 5K raises funds for student scholarships
Damp and chilly weather didn’t prevent Austin Community College students, employees, and friends from coming out to raise money for student scholarships at the third annual ACC Fairway 5K Cross Country Run & Walk March … Continue reading
ACC shares insight with college leaders from Pakistan
Leaders from two Pakistan colleges visited Austin Community College in February and March to explore ideas for advancing the community college concept in their country. Dr. Muhammad Ijaz Butt and Syed Muhammad Baqir Jafary spent … Continue reading
Teaching Excellence award recipients bring personal touch to the classroom
In their combined seven decades in the classroom, Dr. Robert Blodgett, professor of geology, and Mario Aguilar, professor of paralegal, management, and real estate, have taught thousands of students. Still, developing a relationship with each … Continue reading
Student Achievement award nominations due March 31
It’s not too late to nominate a deserving student for the spring 2017 Presidential Student Achievement award. Presented at commencement, the Presidential Student Achievement award is the most prestigious student award given by ACC. The … Continue reading
HR Connection: New employment application, ‘Growing Resilient,’ Mammo Mixers, and more
The following is provided by the Human Resources Office. New ACC employment application available March 21 The HR Office together with the Information Technology Department is launching a new online employment application called e-Apply. e-Apply … Continue reading
Task force hosts forums on Campus Carry policies
Austin Community College’s Campus Carry Implementation Task Force is hosting a series of forums about the state’s Campus Carry law (Texas Senate Bill 11), which becomes effective for two-year colleges on August 1. The forums … Continue reading
ACC kicks off new construction at Round Rock Campus
Almost eight years to the day after Austin Community College broke ground on a campus to serve the rapidly growing Round Rock area, college and community leaders gathered to celebrate the next phase of development. … Continue reading
ACC awarded national grant to train retail workforce
Area retail workers can now advance their careers by completing a career-boosting industry certificate at Austin Community College, due to a $2.9 million grant from the League of Innovation for Community Colleges. The award, part … Continue reading
Inaugural Summit explores challenges, solutions for advancing success equity
More than 350 Austin Community College faculty, staff, students, community leaders, and education partners gathered at the college’s Eastview Campus February 3 to explore strategies for advancing opportunity and success equity for all population groups. … Continue reading