{"id":534,"date":"2023-02-06T18:40:38","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T18:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campaigns.austincc.edu\/50th\/?page_id=534"},"modified":"2023-03-07T18:38:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T18:38:00","slug":"50th-timeline","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/campaigns.austincc.edu\/50th\/50th-timeline\/","title":{"rendered":"50th Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"
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1972<\/span><\/div>
December 9 1972<\/div><\/div>
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\"Envisioning<\/a><\/div>

Envisioning Opportunity<\/a><\/h2>

Voters in the Austin Independent School District vote to create Austin Community College. ACC would...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

1973<\/span><\/div>
September 17 1973<\/div><\/div>
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\"ACC<\/a><\/div>

ACC Begins<\/a><\/h2>

More than 1,700 students enroll in college-credit, occupational training, adult basic education, and high school...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

1974<\/span><\/div>
May 15 1974<\/div><\/div>
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\"Celebrating<\/a><\/div>

Celebrating the First Grads<\/a><\/h2>

Almost 90 proud students cross the commencement stage, the first of thousands who would follow...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

September 1 1974<\/div><\/div>
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\"A<\/a><\/div>

A New Tradition Unfolds<\/a><\/h2>

The previously approved transfer of Brackenridge Hospital\u2019s nursing school to ACC becomes effective. By 1980,...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

1975<\/span><\/div>
August 1 1975<\/div><\/div>
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\"Rio<\/a><\/div>

Rio Grande Campus Opens<\/a><\/h2>

ACC opens its second full-time campus in the former Austin High School building at 1212...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

1978<\/span><\/div>
February 1 1978<\/div><\/div>
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Momentum Builds<\/a><\/h2>

ACC enrollment grows an average of 20 percent each year since its inception, with almost...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

March 19 1978<\/div><\/div>
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\"Expanded<\/a><\/div>

Expanded Access through Distance Learning<\/a><\/h2>

With video growing as an instructional tool, ACC offers its first telecourse. The college\u2019s well-established...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

December 1 1978<\/div><\/div>
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\"Achieving<\/a><\/div>

Achieving Accreditation<\/a><\/h2>

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC), extends full accreditation to ACC, meaning courses...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

1980<\/span><\/div>
June 1 1980<\/div><\/div>
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A College for Central Texas<\/a><\/h2>

The Texas Coordinating Board considers a request to make ACC a county-wide school, governed by...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

1982<\/span><\/div>
March 1 1982<\/div><\/div>
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\"First<\/a><\/div>

First ACC Trustees<\/a><\/h2>

ACC\u2019s first Board of Trustees is appointed after AISD divests itself from ACC. Today, board...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

1984<\/span><\/div>
August 24 1984<\/div><\/div>
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\"Riverside:<\/a><\/div>

Riverside: ACC\u2019s Third Campus<\/a><\/h2>

In August 1983, ACC trustees agree to buy 193 acres along Riverside Drive and Grove...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

1986<\/span><\/div>
March 15 1986<\/div><\/div>
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\"Keeping<\/a><\/div>

Keeping College Affordable<\/a><\/h2>

After the college operates without a tax base for almost 14 years, ACC district voters...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

1987<\/span><\/div>
November 10 1987<\/div><\/div>
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\"Introducing<\/a><\/div>

Introducing Northridge Campus<\/a><\/h2>

Pressed by the need for more space, ACC announces plans for a state-of-the-art campus in...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

December 11 1987<\/div><\/div>
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\"A<\/a><\/div>

A Renovation for Rio Grande<\/a><\/h2>

The ACC community and friends celebrate a $2 million renovation of the Rio Grande Campus,...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

1988<\/span><\/div>
February 8 1988<\/div><\/div>
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\"A<\/a><\/div>

A Promise Fulfilled<\/a><\/h2>

ACC agrees to buy 20 acres of land for the future Cypress Creek Campus, fulfilling...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

1990<\/span><\/div>
October 7 1990<\/div><\/div>
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\"Rising<\/a><\/div>

Rising to the Pinnacle<\/a><\/h2>

ACC trustees approve the purchase of the Pinnacle building just west of the \u201cY\u201d in...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

1991<\/span><\/div>
February 21 1991<\/div><\/div>
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\"Easing<\/a><\/div>

Easing the Path to University<\/a><\/h2>

ACC and the University of Texas\u2019 College of Education complete a transfer articulation agreement enabling...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

1993<\/span><\/div>
September 1 1993<\/div><\/div>
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ACC at 20<\/a><\/h2>

The college commemorates its 20th birthday, celebrating the opportunities it offers to more than 23,000...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

1998<\/span><\/div>
October 16 1998<\/div><\/div>
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\"Blazing<\/a><\/div>

Blazing Biotech Trails<\/a><\/h2>

ACC is one of six community colleges to share a $2.9 million grant from the...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

1999<\/span><\/div>
January 11 1999<\/div><\/div>
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\"Eastview<\/a><\/div>

Eastview Campus Opens<\/a><\/h2>

ACC celebrates the opening of Eastview Campus, erected on the base of the hill where...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

2004<\/span><\/div>
January 1 2004<\/div><\/div>
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STEPS to Opportunity<\/a><\/h2>

ACC\u2019s Continuing Education Division launches STEPS (Skills, Training and Education for Personal Success), a program...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

2006<\/span><\/div>
August 1 2006<\/div><\/div>
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\"South<\/a><\/div>

South Austin Campus Opens<\/a><\/h2>

South Austin Campus begins a proud tradition of providing academic and career-technical training for a...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

2009<\/span><\/div>
January 1 2009<\/div><\/div>
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\"A<\/a><\/div>

A Head Start for High School Students<\/a><\/h2>

ACC introduces dual credit courses for high school students, later expanding dual credit offerings to...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

November 1 2009<\/div><\/div>
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\"Going<\/a><\/div>

Going Green<\/a><\/h2>

ACC trustees approve a sustainable practices policy, which is followed by a college pledge to...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

2010<\/span><\/div>
April 28 2010<\/div><\/div>
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\"R.B.<\/a><\/div>

R.B. the Riverbat is Born<\/a><\/h2>

More than 4,000 students, employees, alumni, and community members vote to select a mascot to...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

May 1 2010<\/div><\/div>
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\"We<\/a><\/div>

We Bought a Mall<\/a><\/h2>

The college completes the first of a series of deals to purchase the aging Highland...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

August 1 2010<\/div><\/div>
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\"Round<\/a><\/div>

Round Rock Campus Opens<\/a><\/h2>

ACC\u2019s Round Rock Campus opens and becomes a catalyst for what will become the community\u2019s...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

2011<\/span><\/div>
September 1 2011<\/div><\/div>
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\"Rhodes<\/a><\/div>

Rhodes Becomes President<\/a><\/h2>

Dr. Richard M. Rhodes becomes the 13th person to lead ACC, succeeding the retiring Dr....Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

2012<\/span><\/div>
September 1 2012<\/div><\/div>
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\"students<\/a><\/div>

Affirming Our Diversity<\/a><\/h2>

ACC is certified as a Hispanic Serving Institution, a federal designation indicating 25 percent or...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

2013<\/span><\/div>
August 29 2013<\/div><\/div>
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\"Elgin<\/a><\/div>

Elgin Campus Opens<\/a><\/h2>

ACC\u2019s new Elgin Campus brings college classes and career training to Bastrop County. The 98-acre...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

September 17 2013<\/div><\/div>
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\"Guests<\/a><\/div>

40 Years and Counting<\/a><\/h2>

About 2,500 students, alumni, employees, and friends gather to commemorate the ACC\u2019s 40th anniversary. Founding...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

2014<\/span><\/div>
January 1 2014<\/div><\/div>
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\"Higher<\/a><\/div>

Higher Ed in Hays County<\/a><\/h2>

ACC opens its 10th campus and the first community college in Hays County. In addition...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

November 24 2014<\/div><\/div>
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\"Addressing<\/a><\/div>

Addressing Labor Market Needs<\/a><\/h2>

The Texas Workforce Commission awards ACC $2.75 million to provide specialized training for three technology...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

2015<\/span><\/div>
February 6 2015<\/div><\/div>
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\"Serving<\/a><\/div>

Serving Those Who Have Served<\/a><\/h2>

The Veterans Resource Center at ACC Highland Campus opens, offering military and veteran students a...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

2016<\/span><\/div>
June 1 2016<\/div><\/div>
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Guiding Students to a Credential<\/a><\/h2>

ACC organizes its academic programs and support services into easily identifiable areas of study with...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

September 12 2016<\/div><\/div>
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\"A<\/a><\/div>

A New Path to an Engineering Degree<\/a><\/h2>

ACC, Texas A&M University, and Chevron announce an innovative co-enrollment opportunity that allows students to...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

2018<\/span><\/div>
May 1 2018<\/div><\/div>
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\"A<\/a><\/div>

A Promise Fulfilled: Part 2<\/a><\/h2>

The college again expands in Williamson County with the opening of the San Gabriel Campus...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

September 1 2018<\/div><\/div>
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\"ACC\u2019s<\/a><\/div>

ACC\u2019s First Bachelor\u2019s Degrees<\/a><\/h2>

ACC becomes one of a handful of community colleges statewide authorized to offer a RN-to-BSN...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

2022<\/span><\/div>
October 11 2022<\/div><\/div>
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\"A<\/a><\/div>

A Renovation for Rio Grande: Part 2<\/a><\/h2>

ACC celebrates the newly renovated Rio Grande Campus main building, where careful and strategic techniques...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

November 8 2022<\/div><\/div>
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\"A<\/a><\/div>

A New Chapter Begins<\/a><\/h2>

District voters approve a $770 million bond package for new campuses in southwest and southeast...Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n