Austin Community College transitions to new application and advising processes beginning June 1. The changes support the college’s new “guided pathways” structure for programs and services and will make it easier for students to enroll, … Continue reading
ACC awarded national science grant to develop innovative research experience course
The National Science Foundation awarded Austin Community College (ACC) $300,000 to develop a unique two-year research experience course for students in STEM-related fields. “Traditionally, undergraduate research has been limited to students in their junior or … Continue reading
Guided pathways update: ACC areas of study and programs
Austin Community College programs are organized into 10 areas of study. The table below lists programs and the lead instructional dean(s) for each study area. Lead instructional deans have been identified to assist with the … Continue reading
ACC selects winning Eco Bag design during activity-filled Earth Week
Austin Community College student Rawan Fakhreddine won ACC’s 2016 Eco Bag Art contest. Faculty, staff, and students selected Fakhreddine’s colorful design during Earth Week, April 18-22. It will be printed on reusable bags that will … Continue reading
Alumnos de ACC ayudan con exhibición de fósiles de dinosaurios
Una llamada inesperada que recibió el profesor de geología Torvald Hessel de ACC le trajo no solo una experiencia especial a él, sino también a estudiantes que cursan en clases de ciencias. “No lo podía … Continue reading
Future Riverbats show their pride on College Signing Day
More than 130 future Austin Community College students joined their college-going peers at the second annual Central Texas College Signing Day April 29 at the University of Texas at Austin. The Riverbat contingent was about … Continue reading
Board Briefs: 2016-17 tuition rates; new degree, certificate awards; Rackspace agreement
At its May 2 regular session, the Austin Community College District Board of Trustees set tuition rates for 2016-17, approved new certificate and degree awards, and discussed the ACC Highland lease agreement with Rackspace. Find … Continue reading
Employee award recipients exemplify excellence
ACC congratulates the recipients of the Riverbats Excellence award. Selected from previous Riverbats Bravo award winners, the Excellence award recipients exemplify teamwork, noteworthy customer service, morale-building, and integrity. In addition to four hours of paid … Continue reading
HR Connection: Financial Wellness Fair, PEP evaluations, medical coverage while traveling, retirees, and more
The following is provided by the Human Resources Office. Attend Financial Wellness Fair May 12 All employees are invited to attend ACC’s annual Financial Wellness Fair on Thursday, May 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 … Continue reading
ACC students place at international DECA competition
Six ACC students recently competed at the 2016 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Washington, D.C. DECA is an international organization open to all high school and college students interested in the business world. … Continue reading