The Center for Public Policy & Political Studies (CPPPS) is an innovative program created to enable Austin Community College (ACC) students to gain practical experience in how government policies are created and executed. CPPPS is a nonpartisan, nonprofit center dedicated to expanding knowledge of, and participation in, political processes and public policy for ACC students and the community. CPPPS administers an award-winning public service internship program that has placed more than 120 ACC students in government internships. Visit Center for Public Policy & Political Studies (CPPPS) for more information.