Provost’s Shining Stars

Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs,
Dr. Monique Umphrey

Recognizing our exemplary staff & students

ACC’s Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs, Dr. Monique Umphrey, created the Shining Star Award as a way to recognize individuals who demonstrate courage, compassion, joy, and yes in their daily work at ACC. Dr. Umphrey spotlights individuals who have consistently with enthusiasm demonstrated these ACC values and become role models for others to emulate.

Next award reception

Thursday, February 13, 2025

at the South Austin Campus, room 1130

1820 W. Stassney Lane

Austin, TX 78745

Time: 3pm – 4pm

Find a map here.

Provost’s Shining Stars for December 2024:

  • Patricia Beck, Specialist, Area of Study Master Advising
  • Rebecca Brown, Assistant, Student Affairs
  • Diana Gorostieta Martinez, Coordinator, Student Support Program – ASCENDER
  • Sharon Miller, Director, International Programs
  • Luis Cavazos, Technician, Lab
  • Warren Chenoweth, Technician, Senior IT

Interested in attending? Please RSVP here.

Past award recipients

A special thank you to each of the campuses for graciously hosting a shining star reception. Each campus team provided a welcoming and vibrant environment—thank you for helping us celebrate the recipients.

Shining Stars Updates

  • December 2024 Shining Stars Reception

    A special thanks to the San Gabriel Campus for graciously hosting the December 2024 Shining Stars Reception. The team provided a welcoming and vibrant environment for the event. Thank you for helping us celebrate the … Continue reading
  • October 2024 Shining Stars Reception

    A special thanks to the Rio Grande Campus for graciously hosting the October 2024 Shining Stars Reception. The team provided a welcoming and vibrant environment for the event. Thank you for helping us celebrate the … Continue reading
  • September 2024 Shining Stars Reception

    A special thanks to the Make It Center at the Highland Campus for graciously hosting the September 2024 Shining Stars Reception. The team provided a welcoming and vibrant environment for the event. Thank you for … Continue reading
  • 2023-24 Shining Stars Luncheon

    Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor Dr. Monique Umphrey closed out the second year of celebrating the Provost’s Shining Stars with a luncheon August 14. Past honorees were invited to lunch with Dr. Umphrey and their fellow honorees. … Continue reading
  • May 2024 Shining Stars Reception

    A special thanks to the Northridge Campus for graciously hosting the May 2024 Shining Stars Reception. The campus team provided a welcoming and vibrant environment for the event. Thank you for helping us celebrate the … Continue reading
  • April 2024 Shining Stars Reception

    A special thanks to the Riverside Campus for graciously hosting the April 2024 Shining Stars Reception. The campus team provided a welcoming and vibrant environment for the event. Thank you for helping us celebrate the … Continue reading
  • February 2024 Shining Stars Reception

    A special thanks to the Highland Campus and the Make It Center for graciously hosting the February 2024 Shining Stars Reception. The campus team provided a welcoming and vibrant environment for the event. Thank you … Continue reading

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