Austin Community College is hosting visiting scholar Dr. James Rhem through the month of April. A nationally recognized expert on teaching and learning, Dr. Rhem has created several teacher publications including the Teaching Professor and the … Continue reading
ACC to adopt new tool for student advising, registering
Austin Community College is replacing the WebAdvisor system (Online Services tools) with Self Service, Ellucian’s next-generation software designed to provide students, faculty, and staff with “anytime, anywhere” access to academic information and services. The first … Continue reading
From Bunker to Brilliance: Highland Campus phase II underway
As Austin Community College’s Highland Campus continues to attract both students and national acclaim, work is underway on the next phase of ACC’s project to transform a 44-year-old shopping mall into a regional center for … Continue reading
From the provost: CCSSE High-Impact Practices Institute; Capital Academies
An ACC team recently attended the Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) 2015 High-Impact Practices Institute in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Participating with me were President/CEO Dr. Richard Rhodes, Virginia Fraire, vice president for … Continue reading
Earth Day celebrations showcase ACC sustainability initiatives
As communities worldwide commemorate the 45th annual Earth Day on April 22, Austin Community College continues to cultivate its own award-winning sustainability initiatives. Following are a few of the many activities planned. Check the ACC … Continue reading
Earning A’s: Faculty and staff activities, accomplishments, & accolades
This regular feature recognizes the activities and honors received by ACC faculty and staff. To submit news or suggestions, see the contact information below. Bringing science to the suburbs Torvald Hessel, assistant adjunct professor of … Continue reading
ACC’s annual Student Art Exhibition showcases exceptional work
Austin Community College invites the community to view its 39th annual Student Art Exhibition April 4 – May 3 at Julia C. Butridge Gallery in The Dougherty Arts Center (1110 Barton Springs Rd.). Approximately 70 … Continue reading
Congrats to March Bravo award recipients
ACC congratulates the March recipients of the Riverbats Bravo award. Nominated by their colleagues, Riverbats Bravo award recipients will be eligible for the Riverbats Excellence award given each semester to one employee from each campus. … Continue reading
Employee “Exercise Stars” model good fitness habits
ACC congratulates those participating in the inaugural “Become an ACC Exercise Star” program to promote physical activity. More than 300 employees set a goal of exercising at least 400 or 900 minutes over a six-week … Continue reading
HR Connection: Financial Planning Fair, employee evaluations, retiree benefits info, and more
Financial Planning Fair April 29 Human Resources Benefits is hosting the annual Financial Planning Fair Wednesday, April 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Highland Business Center. The fair and workshops give employees an opportunity to evaluate … Continue reading