Inside the lobby of Austin Community College (ACC) Elgin Campus, Building 2000, large steel letters spell out a tribute to Dr. Suanne Davis Roueche. A national leader of the community college movement and philanthropist, Roueche dedicated her life to student success. ACC honored her legacy in a dedication ceremony Monday, April 29.
“She understands the journey necessary for students to be successful. She understands the struggles that they go through in life — what it takes to persist. Mentorship is a large part of that,” said Dr. Richard Rhodes, ACC president and CEO. “Suanne not only supported students financially through scholarships,