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June 2020
ACC remembers Juneteenth with talks on equity & inclusion
Posted on 06/30/2020 - 4:44pmAustin Community College District (ACC) is looking deeper at what we can do to affect meaningful change in our community to address racial injustice and inequalities. On Friday, June 19, the college hosted a roundtable with students, employees, and... Continue Reading
ACC wins Excellence in Institutional Efficiency award
Posted on 06/30/2020 - 2:44pmAustin Community College (ACC) is the first community college to receive Salesforce's Excellence in Institutional Efficiency award. The award — which recognizes higher education institutions using Salesforce Education Cloud to increase operational... Continue Reading
Applications increase for Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy at ACC
Posted on 06/26/2020 - 1:58pmNow in its fourth year, interest in the Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy at Austin Community College (ACC) continues to grow. Nearly 300 students have requested to apply for the fall 2020 cohort, which plans to accept 150 students. The... Continue Reading
Barnes & Noble Bookstores at ACC remain closed until further notice
Posted on 06/26/2020 - 10:06amTo ensure the health and well-being of our students and employees, the Barnes & Noble Bookstores remain temporarily closed until further notice. Barnes & Noble will continue to accept course material and general merchandise orders online... Continue Reading
Month-in-review: June 2020
Posted on 06/26/2020 - 8:55amVirtual President's Reception Continue Reading
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: March/April 2020
Posted on 06/25/2020 - 10:29amDespite a brief shutdown and some challenges with delayed deliveries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, construction marches forward on the Rio Grande and Highland campus projects, which both reached significant milestones in the past month. Continue Reading
Regional Advisory Committees hear academic and campus master plans updates
Posted on 06/25/2020 - 10:21amAustin Community College District's (ACC) three Regional Advisory Committees representing the district's north, south, and central service areas met virtually in June to hear updates on the college's academic and campus master plans. Continue Reading
Support foster youth in Central Texas: Donate now to ACC’s 11th annual luggage drive
Posted on 06/19/2020 - 2:51pmDonations are now being accepted for Austin Community College District’s (ACC) annual luggage drive. The program supports youth who are preparing to transition out of foster care. Continue Reading
A Message from the President: U.S. Supreme Court Rulings
Posted on 06/18/2020 - 3:30pmJune, 18, 2020 Dear Students, Faculty & Staff, I am writing to you today to share important news with you from our nation’s Supreme Court. This morning, the justices ruled against efforts to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA... Continue Reading
President's Podcast: Engineering Brighter Futures
Posted on 06/16/2020 - 2:32pmThe Texas Workforce Commission projects a 25 percent growth in engineering jobs statewide in the next decade. In response to this anticipated growth, ACC and Texas A&M created the Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy at ACC. Supported by... Continue Reading
ACC talks equity & inclusion with student forum to commemorate Juneteenth
Posted on 06/16/2020 - 10:16amAustin Community College (ACC) hosts a virtual conversation with students and employees to examine equity and inclusion in recognition of Juneteenth from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday, June 19. The event features a poetry reading and conversation with... Continue Reading
Fall registration opens for all students Monday, June 15
Posted on 06/15/2020 - 1:26pmRegistration for fall classes at Austin Community College District (ACC) begins Monday, June 15. Most fall courses will remain online. “There are still a lot of unknowns about the Coronavirus, and ACC continues to monitor the situation daily with... Continue Reading
ACC announces plan to begin its return to campus
Posted on 06/12/2020 - 3:29pmAustin Community College District (ACC) will begin a gradual approach to return to campus beginning in July. The college released new health and safety procedures and protocols to safely phase-in a small number of workforce classes and student... Continue Reading
How IT is working to keep the college online
Posted on 06/11/2020 - 12:42pmAustin Community College's Information Technology (IT) department continues its work to support the college's response plan for the evolving situation regarding the COVID-19 virus. Even before the college's decision to suspend all nonessential, in-... Continue Reading
ACC Board of Trustees June 1 recap
Posted on 06/11/2020 - 12:05pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, June 1, to discuss the budget, learn about the results of a student satisfaction survey, and vote on contracts. Below are highlights from the... Continue Reading
Taking hands-on learning online: Biology lab
Posted on 06/11/2020 - 11:23amThe Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forced Austin Community College (ACC) faculty to adapt their classrooms, labs, and simulations to a virtual environment. We are sharing the innovative ways our faculty are taking hands-on learning online. In this... Continue Reading
Student Affairs conducts call-a-thon to check on students
Posted on 06/11/2020 - 11:17amAlthough students were not physically on campus during the last half of the spring semester, they remained top of mind for Austin Community College faculty and staff. To check in on how students were doing with the transition to an online learning... Continue Reading
COVID-19's impact on spring student academic success
Posted on 06/11/2020 - 11:12amWhile the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the way the college operates, it fortunately had only a moderate impact on student academic performance this spring. "I was very impressed by the dedication of our faculty and staff and the... Continue Reading
ACC names new Chief Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Posted on 06/10/2020 - 4:54pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) names Larry M. Davis as the college's new Chief Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Officer (CEDIO). The CEDIO will continue the college's work to address equity gaps at ACC. Continue Reading
ACC graduates share stories ahead of virtual commencement on Saturday
Posted on 06/05/2020 - 2:49pmAustin Community College graduates, their families and friends, and the Central Texas community are invited to join together and recognize the achievements of ACC’s spring 2020 class. ACC encourages the community to wear purple in celebration and... Continue Reading