The Character Education Initiative Communities Of Inquiry (Fall ’26 & Spring ’27)
August 3, 2026
16 new faculty join 4 cohorts; courses redesigned
16 new faculty join 4 cohorts; courses redesigned
Austin Community College District (ACC) selected 16 faculty members for a new initiative designed to help students build the skills employers and communities increasingly value: critical thinking, ethical decision-making, civic engagement, intellectual curiosity, and effective communication. The Character Education Communities of Inquiry will launch in fall 2026 and bring together
Austin Community College District (ACC) selected eight faculty members to participate in the first Faculty Institute for Transforming the Faculty & Student Experience: A Framework for Growing Character. The multi-year initiative is supported by a $781,200 Institutional Impact Grant from Wake Forest University’s Educating Character Initiative. The selected faculty represent a
Austin Community College District (ACC) is creating new opportunities for students to gain real-world skills for the workforce. The College was awarded a $781,200 ECI 2025 Institutional Impact Grant to launch an initiative called Transforming the Faculty & Student Experience: A Framework for Growing Character at Austin Community College. The