Following the passage of the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Austin Community College (ACC) is implementing two new policies regarding paid leave for employees as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak — … Continue reading
Student Emergency Fund requests increase tenfold due to COVID-19
Austin Community College (ACC) is just shy of its goal to raise $300,000 for the Student Emergency Fund to help more students in crisis. Many ACC students struggled to meet their basic needs in the … Continue reading
Maricela Juarez: What once was a distant dream
Maricela Juarez, 45, has not lost hope to reach her dream of working in the Texas criminal justice system. “I am working on my associate degree in criminal justice at Austin Community College and want … Continue reading
ACC TACHE chapter awards 20 student scholarships
For the third consecutive year, the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education (TACHE) – Austin Community College Chapter awarded scholarships to help students of Latino descent achieve a higher education. “As mentors we support … Continue reading
ACC coordinating resources for Central Texas flood victims
Canned good donations will be accepted at every campus The Austin Community College District is assisting relief efforts for victims of the Central Texas flooding that occurred Memorial Day weekend. “It is difficult to watch … Continue reading