The International Programs Office at Austin Community College empowers students and faculty through transformative global learning opportunities that foster academic success, cultural awareness, career readiness, and character development. Utilizing short-term faculty-led study abroad programs, curriculum internationalization, faculty development, and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) courses , we cultivate a globally connected campus where students feel a sense of belonging and are supported in their academic journey. By integrating international perspectives into education, we contribute to ACC’s mission of increasing student completion, encouraging full-time enrollment, and ensuring all students have the resources they need to thrive in an interconnected world.