COMPASSION
We believe in empathy, kindness, and being other-centered in all we do.
COURAGE
We believe in honesty and openness.
JOY
It is our honor to work for our students and with each other.
YES
We believe in being tenacious and resilient when fighting for our students
Our Mission
Austin Community College District promotes student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in its service area.
Our Vision
To love our students to success.
Our Values
Austin Community College District prioritizes the well-being, growth, learning, and success of our students and each other. Our values reflect our dedication to fostering excellence, making a positive impact, and maintaining a culture of accountability within the ACC community. Every member of ACC is responsible for this positive and meaningful impact — and we, as faculty, staff, and administrators, commit to embracing and modeling our values.
Our Goal - JOYFUL EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE
In order to express our Joy Value, Dr. Monique Umphrey, Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic & Student Affairs, tasked volunteer employees as Ambassadors of Joy. Because “it is our honor to work for our students and with each other,” the Ambassadors of Joy will coordinate Joyful Employee Mixers (JEM), experiences geared towards providing engagement connections (mental/physical), fellowship opportunities, and whole wellness events bi-monthly throughout the ACC District.
Our Outcomes
Employees Experiencing the JEM will:
Collaborate with honor and intention across our departments, and become the Greatest College in the Country.
Foster an inclusive, caring, and transparent environment.
Support Our Employee and Student Emergency Funds.
Showcase Our Awesome ACC Programs and Divisions.