2020 has been a year like no other. As we mark the end of the year, we look back at the lessons learned and achievements and accomplishments that occurred collegewide to promote equity and inclusion … Continue reading
ACC to begin offering on-campus, in-person application assistance for spring registration
Austin Community College District (ACC) is gradually expanding on-campus services to help enroll students for spring classes. Beginning Monday, December 7, the college will offer in-person application assistance. Visitors will be required to schedule an … Continue reading
Spring 2021 planning amid COVID-19
Austin Community College District (ACC) administration is using knowledge learned about the virus over the past few months to inform spring planning and what another semester in the time of COVID-19 looks like. “Our first … Continue reading
ACC Experts weigh in on tips to prepare for a remote career
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic changed the way we learn and work. Now, Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Career Services team is sharing ways to prepare students for the new job market. Written by: ACC Career … Continue reading
ACC kicks off fall 2020 semester
Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomed students for the fall 2020 semester on Monday, August 24 with enhanced support and educational options to keep students on track. The college continues to monitor regional developments and … Continue reading
ACC President’s Podcast | Taking Learning & Teaching Online: How ACC adapted during COVID-19
When the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic reached Central Texas in mid March 2020, Austin Community College District transitioned to remote teaching and learning. In this President’s Podcast, Dr. Richard Rhodes sits down with three ACC students and an … Continue reading
Collaboration, communication key to disbursing CARES student aid quickly
Austin Community College (ACC) has distributed more than half of the $6.9 million in federal aid it received specifically for student emergency support from the Department of Education as part of the CARES Act Higher … Continue reading
FY2021 budget approved without cuts, defers compensation decisions
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees voted to approve the budget for FY2021. The $416 million budget maintains existing operations and currently approved initiatives without making any cuts. “Our approach at this … Continue reading
First week back: ACC cautiously implements return-to-campus plan
Since Austin Community College District (ACC) closed its campuses and centers in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a small number of classes — primarily in workforce-related programs in health sciences and applied technologies such … Continue reading
ACC distributed $3.9 million to help students pay for college & expenses amid COVID-19
Austin Community College District (ACC) continues to distribute funds for students impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). In spring and summer semesters, more than 3,600 students received federal aid dollars through the ACC CARES Act … Continue reading