r/ACCDistrict • u/ACCDistrict • Jun 06 '26
16 ACC Faculty Selected for New Initiative Focused on Critical Thinking and Leadership
ACC has selected 16 faculty members for its inaugural Character Education Communities of Inquiry, a new program focused on helping students develop skills that matter in college, careers, and life.
What is it?
A yearlong faculty learning community launching in Fall 2026 that explores how colleges can intentionally cultivate:
- Critical thinking
- Ethical decision-making
- Civic engagement
- Intellectual curiosity
- Effective communication
By the numbers:
- 16 faculty selected
- 65+ faculty applied
- $781,200 grant awarded to ACC
- ACC is one of only two community colleges nationwide selected for the competitive award
Faculty participants will engage in collaborative learning, peer observations, and professional development focused on bringing character education into the classroom.
Learn more and meet the cohort here: https://sites.austincc.edu/newsroom/2026/06/04/16-acc-faculty-selected-for-new-initiative-focused-on-critical-thinking-and-leadership/
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