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2020
2020 Sustainability Report shows college’s progress toward zero-waste goal
Posted on 05/18/2020 - 1:21pmAustin Community College (ACC) continues its work toward its goal of becoming Zero Waste by 2040 and achieving climate neutrality by 2050. In May, the college presented its 2020 Annual Sustainability Report to the Board of Trustees. Continue Reading
ACC & Round Rock ISD celebrate first cohort of ECHS graduates
Posted on 05/18/2020 - 12:39pmAustin Community College (ACC) and Round Rock Independent School District (RRISD) celebrate the first cohort of Early College High School (ECHS) graduates Monday, May 18. More than 100 RRISD students are expected to graduate from ACC’s ECHS program... Continue Reading
ACC Board of Trustees May 4 Meeting Recap
Posted on 05/15/2020 - 4:33pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees held its May regular meeting on Monday, May 4, via teleconference due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Trustees heard presentations on the 2019 Student Success Report and annual... Continue Reading
Planning for fall semester underway at ACC
Posted on 05/15/2020 - 10:01amAustin Community College (ACC) is planning for the fall semester. A cross section of the college — including faculty, student support services, IT, Administration, and more — are working together to identify how to safely resume teaching, learning,... Continue Reading
Taking hands-on learning online: Automotive Technology
Posted on 05/14/2020 - 5:12pmThe 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 the... Continue Reading
ACC celebrates a record number of 2020 graduates
Posted on 05/13/2020 - 10:16amAustin Community College (ACC) will recognize more than 2,900 students who are expected to graduate this semester. In addition, more than 3,200 students were invited to fall commencement in December, marking the college’s largest group of candidates... Continue Reading
ACC’s Student Emergency Fund helps Entrepreneurship student stay focused on education
Posted on 05/12/2020 - 2:48pm“Right now, it is just so important to have extra support. I lost hours at work. I was worried about just paying my bills.” Austin Community College student, Stevani Flahaut, took a hit when the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak hit Central Texas. “... Continue Reading
More than 13,700 students enroll for ACC summer classes in first 24 hours
Posted on 05/06/2020 - 12:51pmRegistration for summer classes is underway at Austin Community College (ACC) for current and new students. Enrollment opened Monday, May 4. Within the first 24 hours more than 13,700 students had enrolled. To compare, the total enrollment for... Continue Reading
Daily tuition deadlines for summer classes begin May 18. Pay in full or set up a payment plan.
Posted on 05/06/2020 - 8:34am
Tips for enrolling in summer classes
Posted on 05/04/2020 - 4:00pmRegistration for summer 2020 classes is underway at Austin Community College (ACC) for current and new students. Enrollment opened Monday, May , 2020. All courses will continue in online formats over the summer. Students also get free access to the... Continue Reading
ACC continues to monitor developments of COVID-19. Follow updates >
Posted on 05/01/2020 - 2:28am
2020 Noel-Levitz survey shows 91% students say ACC met or exceeded expectations
Posted on 04/30/2020 - 4:41pmAustin Community College (ACC) continues to meet or exceed student expectations, according to the 2020 Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI) results. Overall, 91 percent of students who participated said ACC has met or exceeded their... Continue Reading
ACC welcomes new Vice President of Institutional Research & Analytics
Posted on 04/30/2020 - 4:22pmDr. Jenna Cullinane Hege joins Austin Community College (ACC) as vice president of Institutional Research & Analytics (formerly the Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Accountability, OIEA). In this position, she is responsible for... Continue Reading
Congratulations March 2020 Bravo Award Recipients
Posted on 04/30/2020 - 12:36pmACC congratulates the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for March 2020. The Riverbats Employee Bravo Awards program recognizes employees whose actions reflect exemplary customer service as demonstrated by excellent communication,... Continue Reading
Earning As: March/April 2020
Posted on 04/30/2020 - 12:06pmThis regular feature recognizes achievements, activities, and accolades of ACC faculty and staff. To submit news or suggestions, see the contact information below. Dr. Missi Patterson, Full-Time Faculty Senate President and Psychology Professor, was... Continue Reading
ACC Fashion Design, CAD, and Art faculty and staff pull resources to create protective equipment for employees and community
Posted on 04/30/2020 - 11:50amAustin Community College (ACC) faculty and staff are creating essential personal protective equipment to help keep employees and the community safe and prepared during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Facial Coverings using Fashion Lab The... Continue Reading
ACC students can now apply for federal CARES financial aid
Posted on 04/29/2020 - 5:19pmAustin Community College (ACC) received the first portion of federal financial support to help students impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Applications for the ACC CARES Act Student Aid opened Wednesday, April 29. Continue Reading
ACC Center for Peace and Conflict Studies hosts webinar on ‘Peace in Relationships’
Posted on 04/22/2020 - 4:35pmAustin Community College’s (ACC) Peace and Conflict Studies program goes virtual Friday, April 24, from noon to 1:15 p.m for a webinar on “Peace in Relationships: Leveraging Conflict for a Happier Life During and After the Pandemic.” The event... Continue Reading
ACC launches virtual events calendar
Posted on 04/22/2020 - 11:13amAs Austin Community College (ACC) transitions to virtual working, teaching, and learning environments, so do collegewide events. Many of the college events that were previously canceled are now available in online formats. To view all events, visit... Continue Reading
ACC English Composition student wins 2020 Eco Bag Art contest
Posted on 04/20/2020 - 12:33pmThe ballots are in and the votes tallied. This year's winner of the seventh annual 2020 Eco Bag Art contest is English Composition student Diana Ruiz Trujeque. Continue Reading