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
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
From the Student Services VP: Defining advisor, counselor roles for guided pathways
As you know, the college is knee-deep in its guided pathways implementation. I want to bring you up-to-date on some of the developments in Student Services. Because a primary intent of guided pathways is to … Continue reading
From the Provost: Pathways update; ATD conference
Earlier this month our Futures Institute members facilitated a series of open forums about ACC’s guided pathways implementation. I want to thank faculty and staff who shared their thoughts and concerns ― you’re a vital … Continue reading
Learn about pathways plans at upcoming forums
Austin Community College faculty and staff are invited to learn about the college’s plans to redesign its programs and services based on “guided pathways” at open forums Friday, March 4, from 2 to 3 p.m. … Continue reading
ACC begins pathways implementation
Work is underway to reorganize Austin Community College programs and services to make it easier for students to select the coursework best suited to their goals and stay on track to earn a credential. Administrators, … Continue reading
ACC reports progress in student success measures
Persistence and completion rates for Austin Community College students have increased steadily in the past two years, while the number of students mandated to developmental education has declined. The results are among the data reported … Continue reading
Futures Institute gets underway
Austin Community College’s Futures Institute is at work gathering information that will guide new strategies for helping students complete a degree or certificate on time and move on to career-path jobs or university classes. The … Continue reading
Learn about guiding principles for guided pathways
Austin Community College is taking the first steps toward implementing “guided pathways” at the college in fall 2016, as its 24-member Futures Institute looks at how programs and services can be reorganized to better support … Continue reading
Help shape ACC’s future: Participate in Futures Institute survey
Members of Austin Community College’s Futures Institute are seeking input from the ACC community about plans to reorganize college programs and services into broad “guided pathways.” Guided pathways are designed to help students identify the … Continue reading