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Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: August 2019
Posted on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 4:48pmWhat's new at Highland Phase 2?By: Pamela Collier, ACC Highland Phase 2 Project Manager All aspects of construction have progressed as the building is large and in various stages of construction from one end to the other. Exterior curtainwall,...
New manufacturing program created to meet growing demand for high-skilled jobs
Posted on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 4:12pmManufacturing is a $12.3 billion industry in Austin with salaries averaging $75,000 a year to design and build things like medical devices, sensors, automation, solar energy equipment, and robotics. "With a 2.1% unemployment rate in Austin, the...
Month-in-Review: July 2019
Posted on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 1:05pmRB visits Dell Children's Medical CenterR.B. the Riverbat and two ACC nursing students spent some quality time cheering up patients at Dell Children's Medical Center. Student Danielle Butler called it a great opportunity to be involved with the...
ACC’s first bachelor’s degree students complete the BSN program
Posted on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 3:48pm23 Nursing students will complete their Bachelor’s degree in nursing this week at ACC Austin Community College (ACC) celebrates graduates of its first bachelor’s degree program with a completion ceremony 5 p.m., Friday, August 9, at Eastview Campus...
Top 10 ways ACC is having an impact on Latino student success
Posted on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 3:09pmAustin 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 achieving their educational goals, different groups of students require different...
ACC President's Podcast: Skilling up the Manufacturing Workforce in ATX
Posted on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 2:41pmThere are thousands of high-paying jobs in the world of manufacturing. Employers are looking for well-trained employees to invent, design, build, and repair equipment and technologies that produce U.S. products in a global economy. ACC President/CEO...
ACC hosts Skill-up: Manufacturing Open House this Saturday
Posted on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 1:34pmAustin is a top 15 U.S. city for manufacturing jobs Austin Community College (ACC) and the Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA) host the Skill-up: Manufacturing open house to connect students and the community to training programs and...
Austin student turns disability into opportunity for future generations
Posted on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 12:41pmCBS Austin: Austin student turns disability into opportunity for future generations By: Allison Miller View story here: CBS Austin: Austin student turns disability into opportunity for future generations Austin Community College student, Alex...
Explore careers in the music industry at ACC Open House
Posted on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 2:51pmAustin Community College (ACC) invites prospective students and their families to learn about career and training opportunities in Music Business, Performance, and Technology (MBPT) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Northridge Campus, Building...
Vote Now! ACC’s Nursing Program named finalist for Best of the Best Awards
Posted on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 1:51pmAustin Community College's Nursing Program is a finalist in the 2019 Austin American-Statesman Best of the Best Awards for nursing schools. Voting is now open and lasts through July 27. Follow these steps to vote for ACC's Nursing Program: Visit the...
ACC invites community to a celebration of Apollo 11 mission with Moon Party
Posted on Tue, 07/16/2019 - 9:32amIn celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, Austin Community College (ACC) invites students, faculty, staff, and the community to a Moon Party 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at ACC Round Rock Campus (4400 College Park Dr.). The...
ACC and St. Edward’s University launch new partnership
Posted on Thu, 07/11/2019 - 2:05pmAustin Community College (ACC) and St. Edward’s University launched a new partnership Wednesday, July 10, to streamline transfer opportunities for ACC students seeking a bachelor’s degree. “The opportunities we provide students through partnerships...
State of Round Rock Campus discussed at Campus Conversation
Posted on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 10:21amAustin Community College (ACC) President/CEO, Dr. Richard Rhodes, led a discussion on the state of Round Rock Campus and the district at the June 27 Campus Conversation. Students, staff, faculty, and community members congregated on the social...
From Student Affairs: Financial Aid Office Takes an Active Role in Student Success
Posted on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 8:47amACC has long supported students in getting ready for college, worked with them to get them enrolled, and assisted them in receiving financial aid. But with more students participating in postsecondary education than ever before, and the adoption of...
2018-2019 ACC Fact Book now available
Posted on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 8:26amThe 2018-2019 ACC Fact Book is now available online. You can find this and previous versions of this publication here. This annual publication contains collegewide data and statistics that includes, but is not limited to, credit degrees and...
ACC holds tuition rates for 6th consecutive year in new 2019/20 budget
Posted on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 5:56pmThe Austin Community College District Board of Trustees approved a $406 million budget for 2019-20. The budget represents a 5.7 percent increase over the 2018-19 budget. New expenses include expanded operations at ACC Highland, which is set to open...
Month-in-Review: June 2019
Posted on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 4:26pmCampus Conversation at Round RockACC President/CEO Dr. Richard Rhodes and members of the Board of Trustees presented updates and answered questions about the state of the district at the June 27 Campus Conversation. The event took place at the...
Meet ACC’s new campus managers
Posted on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 12:08pmThis summer, ACC welcomed new campus managers at Riverside and Round Rock campuses. Tracie German was promoted to Round Rock campus manager on May 1. German has been with ACC for 15 years and has served the last 11 years in the Information...
Crews continue renovation work at ACC Highland Phase 2 and Rio Grande Campus
Posted on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 12:00pmACC Highland Phase 2 Construction crews continue to work over the summer on the Highland Campus Phase 2 renovation project, including waterproofing exterior openings, pouring sound slabs and ramps, open stair steel installation, and reinstalling...
ACC closed in observance of Independence Day
Posted on Wed, 07/03/2019 - 10:36amAustin Community College (ACC) will close in observance of Independence Day, Thursday, July 4. All offices reopen 8 a.m. Friday, July 5. Registration for 5.5-week summer courses remains open through Friday, July 5. Classes begin Monday, July 8....
Adopt Our Summer Pets! Meet the pets cared for by ACC Vet Tech students.
Posted on Tue, 07/02/2019 - 8:48am
Tackle Transportation: Get your ACC Green Pass for free, unlimited Cap Metro rides.
Posted on Mon, 07/01/2019 - 1:50pmFor the second year in a row, Austin Community College (ACC) students, faculty, and staff can ride Capital Metro and Metro Rail for free using the all-new Digital Green Pass. The pass offers unlimited rides to class, work, and anywhere else for one...
ACC students bringing new life into animated characters
Posted on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 3:30pmBuzz Lightyear and Sheriff Woody made cinematic history in 1995 when Toy Story opened in movie theaters across the nation. It was the first fully computer-animated movie. While it captured the hearts of children and adults nationwide, it also...
10 reasons to join ACC’s Honors Program
Posted on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 4:47pmThe ACC Honors Program is accepting new students for fall. Designed for high-achieving students looking for more advanced classes, Honors Program provides exclusive learning opportunities in and out of the classroom. Students who complete the ACC...
Apple, ACC partner to bring coding to more students
Posted on Mon, 06/24/2019 - 6:08pmAustin American-Statesman: Apple, ACC partner to bring coding to more students Apple, ACC partner to bring coding to more students The Austin Community College District and Apple have partnered to create a new coding program that provides ongoing...
ACC awarded prestigious national Seal of Excelencia
Posted on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 4:22pmAustin 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 intentional and critical...
ACC’s Exercise Science program is first in state to be awarded accreditation
Posted on Wed, 06/19/2019 - 4:28pmAustin Community College’s Exercise Science program was awarded initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs in the area of Personal Fitness Training. The program is the fifth in the nation to...
The ACCelerator: Advancing student success through customer service and accessibility
Posted on Thu, 06/13/2019 - 1:37pmThe ACCelerator is one of Austin Community College's (ACC) most innovative learning spaces with computer stations, academic and career coaching, learning lab tutors, study rooms, and classes. But the ACCelerator experience goes beyond the technical...
Go 1-on-1 with ACC staff, and get help enrolling for fall.
Posted on Thu, 06/13/2019 - 12:58pm
Rio Grande renovations continue at steady pace
Posted on Thu, 06/13/2019 - 12:48pmConstruction crews continue to make progress on the Rio Grande Campus renovations. In May, shoring — the process of temporarily supporting a building with props during alterations — was completed at the south mechanical room and the elevated slab...
From the Student Affairs VP: How financial literacy positively impacts ACC students
Posted on Thu, 06/13/2019 - 12:29pmLower tuition than four-year schools make community colleges an attractive option for many students, but worries about the cost of college and how to pay for it is nevertheless also widespread among these students. This is why ACC Student Affairs,...
Month-in-Review: May 2019
Posted on Thu, 06/13/2019 - 11:45amWGU Partnership LaunchACC students, faculty, and graduates will benefit from the college's partnership with Western Governors University (WGU) Texas. In addition to a seamless transfer pathway, students receive a 5 percent tuition discount at WGU...
New faculty website offers ACC students real-world experience
Posted on Thu, 06/13/2019 - 10:55amAfter creating a new website to serve as a one-stop shop for Austin Community College (ACC) faculty, the college's Teaching and Learning Excellence Division (TLED) didn't have to look far to find a partner to conduct ongoing improvements. The team...
Better coaching, bigger gains
Posted on Thu, 06/13/2019 - 10:29amCommunity 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. An...
Celebrate equality with ACC’s annual Juneteenth Festival
Posted on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 1:53pmAustin Community College (ACC) invites students, employees, and the community to its annual Juneteenth Festival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Eastview Campus courtyard (3401 Webberville Rd.). The event commemorates the announcement of...
The voice patients need: Inside ACC’s first bachelor’s degree program in nursing
Posted on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 7:09pm“I like being able to make a difference in people’s lives. Patients come to us that are sick or don’t know what’s going on. A nurse is their voice, encourages them, and is just that reassuring presence they need but don’t always get.” For Austin...
ACC named finalist for national Seal of Excelencia
Posted on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 4:31pmCollege recognized for its efforts to better serve Latino students, the fastest growing student demographic Austin Community College (ACC) is a national finalist for the inaugural Seal of Excelencia. The award, presented by Excelencia in Education,...
Students get 1-on-1 help paying for college at Financial Aid Day
Posted on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 4:06pmAustin Community College (ACC) awards more than $70 million annually to help students pay for classes, books, and life expenses. Current and future students are invited to learn how to access these funds at Financial Aid Day from noon to 4 p.m.,...
ACC hosts information session for Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy
Posted on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 9:09amAustin Community College (ACC) hosts a final information session for the Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy 10 a.m to noon, Saturday, June 15, at Highland Campus, Building 1000 (6101 Highland Campus Dr.). The unique partnership allows...
ACC hosts Emergency Preparedness Week June 10-14
Posted on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 7:03pmAustin Community College (ACC) is preparing students, faculty, and staff by practicing emergency response procedures and testing its emergency notification system as part of Emergency Preparedness Week June 10-14. Emergency Preparedness Week is...
ACC and WGU Texas launch new partnership
Posted on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 10:58amAustin Community College (ACC) and Western Governors University (WGU) Texas launched a new partnership Monday, June 3, to create seamless transfer pathways for ACC students, employees, and graduates seeking a bachelor’s or master’s degree at WGU...
ACC San Gabriel Campus wins state and national awards
Posted on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 2:18pmAssociated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has awarded Austin Community College San Gabriel Campus in Leander its 2018 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award. The project is one of 92 nationwide selected for a prestigious EIC. The award honors all...
Apply now for ACC’s RN-to-BSN Program
Posted on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 4:54pmRegistered nurses (RNs) looking to advance their careers may apply now for Austin Community College’s (ACC) RN-to-BSN Program. Applications for fall 2019 are accepted until Saturday, June 1. “Nursing is one of the most in-demand, fastest growing...
Never settle: ACC student finds a second chance in IT
Posted on Wed, 05/22/2019 - 10:35am“When I think of Austin Community College, I see a big arena with different opportunities. You can do anything here, anything that is on your mind, you can tap into and go.” - Shermay Uwalogho Computer Science and Information Technology are among...
ACC closed in observance of Memorial Day
Posted on Tue, 05/21/2019 - 10:36amAustin Community College (ACC) will close in observance of Memorial Day Monday, May 27. All offices will reopen 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 28. Registration for summer courses remains open through the weekend. Eleven-week, 9-week, and 5.5-week session...
Hundreds of foster youth benefit from 2019 ACC Luggage Drive
Posted on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 12:01pmHundreds of students transitioning from foster care will benefit from donations received during this year's Austin Community College (ACC) Luggage Drive. The 10th annual Luggage Drive raised $1,250 and 44 pieces of luggage. Items were delivered...
ACC celebrates record high graduation numbers at Spring Commencement
Posted on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 1:58pmAustin Community College (ACC) will celebrate record high graduation numbers at spring commencement 6 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Frank Erwin Center (1701 Red River St.). More than 2,100 students are invited to participate. "Our students leave ACC with...
President’s Podcast: Celebrating Student Success — ACC honors record number of graduates
Posted on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 1:22pmACC celebrated record high graduation numbers at spring commencement Friday, May 17, 2019. More than 2,100 students are invited to participate. ACC President/CEO Dr. Richard M. Rhodes discusses the college's evolving work toward student success and...
Celebrate ACC graduates at Spring Commencement, 5/17
Posted on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 12:55pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) will celebrate record high graduation numbers at its spring commencement 6 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Frank Erwin Center (1701 Red River St.). More than 2,100 students are invited to participate. When: Friday...
ACC Fashion Incubator opens to grow local fashion industry
Posted on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 12:37pmAustin Community College (ACC) unveiled the state-of-the-art Fashion Incubator with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, April 30. More than 200 people attended the celebration including Austin Mayor Steve Adler, ACC President/CEO...