Dear Riverbats, I have promised you transparency and authenticity. Today, I’m with our Police Chief, Lynn Dixon, and we want to let you know about a situation on one of our campuses that left some … Continue reading
Message from the Chancellor to Students: News about ACC’s College Affordability Plan
Dear Riverbats, This week, our Board of Trustees approved the first phase in a bold proposal to make college more affordable. I want you to know more about our plan, how we’re starting, and what … Continue reading
Message from the Chancellor: Launching ACC Free Tuition
Dear Colleagues, On Monday, our Board of Trustees approved a bold proposal to offer free tuition to high school graduates and GED® completers — starting with the class of 2024. This is an incredible opportunity … Continue reading
Message from the Chancellor: Spring Break & the Data Summit
Dear Colleagues, We’re about halfway through the spring semester and getting ready for a much-deserved spring break. I hope you take the week to relax, recharge, and connect with your family and friends. Soon after … Continue reading
Message from the Chancellor: ACC Celebrates Black History Month
Colleagues, Black history is everyone’s history. We celebrate this month because the history books used to educate us whitewashed our collective experience and systemically left out incredibly important moments that could and should inform our … Continue reading
Message from the Chancellor: Welcome to the Spring 2024 Semester
Dear Riverbats, Welcome to the start of the spring semester. As Chancellor of Austin Community College District, I am thrilled you are here. ACC is a wonderful place to learn. Our faculty and staff care … Continue reading
Message from the Chancellor: My First 100 Days & Our Next Steps
Dear Colleagues, We’re just a few days away from welcoming our students for the spring semester. I’m excited about the Welcome Riverbats events at every campus. I’ll be out there too and look forward to seeing … Continue reading
Message from the Chancellor: Happy New Year & Updates on Our Internal Audit
Dear Colleagues, Welcome back and happy new year. I hope you enjoyed the winter break with your loved ones. I want to update you on some developments that we saw over the break. As you … Continue reading
Message from the Chancellor: End-of-the-Year Reflections 2023
Dear Colleagues, This week we will all take a long, well-deserved winter break. As the end of the year nears, I’ve been reflecting on my time at ACC. This is a college that loves its … Continue reading
Message from the Chancellor: An Update on Workday Student Implementation
Dear Colleagues, As I have gotten to know ACC better during my First 100 Days, I have been struck by how often our processes get in the way of our staff doing our best jobs … Continue reading