Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, Austin Community College District (ACC) asks influential and accomplished faculty and staff to discuss what Hispanic Heritage Month means to them and their advice for Hispanic/Latinx students. Hector Aguayo is a … Continue reading
Supporting Latino Students through Data, Practice, and Leadership
Association of American Colleges & Universities: Supporting Latino Students through Data, Practice, and Leadership Since 2010, the Latino student population at Austin Community College (ACC) has increased by 13 percentage points, from 25 percent to 38 … Continue reading
“A mentee’s success is gratifying;” Judy Arriaga shares her experience as an Ascender mentor
The Ascender/Catch the Next program at ACC is a college readiness and completion organization empowering students to catch their college and career dreams. Students receive accelerated instruction in English and Math, academic counseling, writing assistance, … Continue reading
ACC named finalist for national Excelencia award
Austin Community College (ACC) is a national finalist, and the only community college in Texas, for the 2019 Examples of Excelencia recognition. The award, presented Excelencia in Education, honors programs dedicated to accelerating Latino student … Continue reading
Panel Discusses Mental Health Within Hispanic Community
Spectrum News: Panel Discusses Mental Health Within Hispanic Community BY CARLOS GARCIA AUSTIN PUBLISHED 6:34 AM CT OCT. 17, 2019 AUSTIN, Texas — For many, being Hispanic or Latinx today isn’t easy. “Sometimes people think, … Continue reading
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Mariano Diaz-Miranda, El Centro founder, retires
As a child, Dr. Mariano Diaz-Miranda couldn’t envision a future in higher education because he didn’t see people like himself going to college. Born in Havana, Cuba, Diaz-Miranda moved with his family to a Jewish … Continue reading
ACC honors Hispanic Heritage at Díez y Seis Celebration
Austin Community College (ACC) celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with its 12th annual Díez y Seis event Monday, September 16, from noon to 1 p.m. at Eastview Campus (3401 Webberville Rd.). Former Texas Senator Gonzalo Barrientos, … Continue reading
Top 10 ways ACC is having an impact on Latino student success
By Dora Elias McAllister, Student Affairs Communications content strategist Austin Community College (ACC) centralizes equity in all of its completion work, with the understanding that while ACC’s objective is to support all ACC students in … Continue reading
ACC awarded prestigious national Seal of Excelencia
Austin Community College (ACC) was awarded the national Seal of Excelencia by Excelencia in Education during an awards reception Thursday, June 20, for its positive role in serving Latino students. “ACC is committed to the … Continue reading
Better coaching, bigger gains
Community College Daily: BY ELLIE ASHFORD JUNE 12, 2019 A student coaching initiative at Austin Community College (ACC) in Texas, launched in conjunction with the implementation of guided pathways, has led to solid gains in student success. … Continue reading