The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees received an overview of the national Community College Federal Legislative Priorities for 2026 during its regular meeting on Monday, February 2. The priorities—developed by the American … Continue reading
More Than a Dozen Bills Impacting ACC, Higher Ed Receive Final Approval
Sunday, June 22, marked the final day for the governor to sign or veto legislation passed during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. Over the weekend, several priority bills with direct implications for Austin Community College … Continue reading
ACC participates in Community College Day; students ask for more investment in community colleges
Austin Community College District (ACC) students, faculty, and staff joined hundreds of their peers at the State Capitol to push for increased investment in community colleges during the 88th Texas legislative session. About a dozen … Continue reading
ACC Board of Trustees approves 2021 state legislative priorities
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees approved the 2021 state legislative priorities during its regular board meeting Monday, January 11. All policy initiatives are in line with ACC’s mission to promote student … Continue reading
ACC students join hundreds of peers for Community College Day
Austin Community College (ACC) students join hundreds of their peers from across the state for Community College Day, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Texas Capitol on Wednesday, January 30, to raise awareness of … Continue reading
From the president: Outcomes of the 84th Legislature
You likely are aware that our Texas lawmakers just wrapped up the 84th legislative session. As we have done in previous sessions, ACC advocated for a number of issues on behalf of students, employees, and … Continue reading