The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its work session and regular meeting on Monday, November 2. Highlights include an update on Fall 2026 enrollment and a resolution for the Alumni Achievement Awards.
Below are highlights from the meeting.
Fall 2026 Enrollment Update
Prior to the Board meeting, the College discussed the College’s Fall 2026 record enrollment during its work session. Preliminary data show ACC’s enrollment numbers surpassing recently released national data trends.
Read more about the College’s Fall 2026 enrollment numbers here.
Alumni Achievement Award Resolutions
Trustees approved resolutions honoring ACC’s 2026 Alumni Achievement Awards recipients.
The awards, hosted by the Austin Community College Foundation, recognize exceptional alumni whose achievements exemplify the mission and values of ACC. The resolutions recognize this year’s honorees:
- Victor Diaz, Distinguished Alumni Award
- Cami Alling, Alumni Service Award
- Monica Muñoz Andry and Amy Ledbetter Parham, Community Leader of the Year
- Laurie Frick, Entrepreneur of the Year
- Jesse Landry, Riverbat-Owned Business Award
- Shilda Fresch, Young Alumni Achievement Award
Employee Grievances
Changes to the board policy related to the employee grievance process were approved by trustees. The updated language aligns with changes to the College’s administrative rules brought about through a collaborative process between the Chancellor and the College’s sanctioned employee associations.
Other Items
The Board also approved an agreement with the City of Austin Fire Department regarding course instruction and a resolution designating authorized bank signers for the College.
A full recording of the Board meeting will be posted on the Board webpage at austincc.edu/board.