By: Brian McLean, Student Affairs college associate coordinator of communication channels and Creative Design Technologies adjunct professor Student Leaders Mentor Their Classmates In Math, Science, History and More The Supplemental Instruction (SI) review sessions program launched in 2008 … 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
25th Annual Giving Tree Campaign aims to support 500 ACC students
Austin Community College (ACC) hosts its 25th annual Giving Tree campaign to support students and their families over the holiday season. Faculty, staff, and the community are encouraged to visit the Giving Tree, located in … Continue reading
Student Life 2018-19 Annual Report is now available
ACC’s Office of Student Life served 27,469 students during the 2018-19 academic year, an 11 percent increase from the year before, according to latest Student Life Annual Report. Additionally, the number of student interactions has … Continue reading
ACC doubles graduation rate in one year
ACC expects to double its graduation rate from 7.2% last year to 14.9% in 2020 as a result of a focus on multiple approaches with student retention and success strategies undertaken in recent years. “This … Continue reading
President’s Podcast: Implementing Guided Pathways for Student Success
In 2016, the Austin Community College District (ACC) began its work to implement Guided Pathways at the college to provide a clear, easy to follow road map to on-time completion so students can achieve their … 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
From Student Affairs: Financial Aid Office Takes an Active Role in Student Success
By Dora Elias McAllister, Student Affairs Communications content strategist // July 2019 ACC has long supported students in getting ready for college, worked with them to get them enrolled, and assisted them in receiving financial … Continue reading
The Provost’s Corner: Guided Pathways at ACC – An ongoing journey
Despite significant efforts by talented and dedicated faculty, staff and administrators across our college for the past three years, we recognize that many still have questions about what Guided Pathways is and what it means … Continue reading
President’s Podcast: ACC’s Strategic Plan: Dedicated to Every Student’s Success
Developed in collaboration with our community, ACC’s Strategic Plan ensures all areas of the college remain focused on developing strategies to reach common goals and improve student success. ACC President/CEO Dr. Richard M. Rhodes discusses the … Continue reading