{"id":13243,"date":"2026-01-07T22:23:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T22:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/end-of-semester-prep\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T15:51:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T15:51:21","slug":"end-of-semester-prep","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/support\/semester-prep\/end-of-semester-prep\/","title":{"rendered":"End Of Semester Prep"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n\n<p>The end of the semester is just as important as the start. Use these resources to finish strong and support your students. If you have suggestions for this page, email <a href=\"mailto:tledcomms@austincc.edu\">tledcomms@austincc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faculty Support Links<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><ul> <li><strong>Educational Technologist support:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/facultymojo\">Submit a TDX ticket<\/a> or call 512-223\u20110111, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.\u20135 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Teaching &#038; Learning Centers:<\/strong> Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tled\/faculty-support\/services\/teaching-and-learning-centers\/\">Teaching &#038; Learning Centers page<\/a> for training and resources.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Library help:<\/strong> Connect with a librarian via the <a href=\"https:\/\/library.austincc.edu\/help\/ask.php\">Ask a Librarian<\/a> service.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Teaching consultations:<\/strong> See the <a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/faculty-support\/services\/teaching-consultations-and-support\/\">Teaching Consultations &#038; Support page<\/a> for personalized assistance.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/li> <\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column sidebar sidebar-right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n\n<div class=\"callout primary\"> <h3>Semester Prep Resources<\/h3> <ul> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tled\/semester-prep\/\">Semester Prep<\/a> \u2013 tips to start your semester off right.<\/li> <li><strong>End of Semester Prep<\/strong> \u2013 you\u2019re here!<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intersession <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you prepare for the end of the fall semester and look ahead to spring 2026, please review the updated <b>Fall 2025 Intersession Hours<\/b> for Educational Technology Support, Computer Centers and Student Technology Distribution, Student Technology Services, and Library Services. These modified schedules begin <b>Monday, December 15, 2025<\/b>, and continue through <b>Sunday, January 19, 2026<\/b>.<\/p> <p>Even during intersession, many support resources remain available to help you and your students wrap up fall 2025 and prepare for a strong start to spring 2026.<\/p> <h3>Educational Technology Support<\/h3> <ul> <li style=\"list-style-type: none\"> <ul> <li>Dec. 15-19: In-person and virtual support available from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/li> <li>Dec. 20-Jan. 1: All campus locations and virtual support will be closed for the Winter Break.<\/li> <li>Jan. 2: All campus locations will be closed to walk-in support. Virtual support will be available from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/li> <li>Jan. 5-9: All campus locations will be closed to walk-in support. Support via phone and TeamDynamix will be available during normal hours.<\/li> <li>Jan. 12-16: In-person and virtual support available from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Virtual support will be available from 5-9 p.m.<\/li> <li>Jan. 17: All campus locations will be closed to walk-in support. Virtual support will be available from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/li> <li>Jan. 20: All campuses resume in-person and virtual support. (normal hours are listed below)<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ul> <h4><strong>Phone &#038; email support<\/strong><\/h4> <p>As a reminder, the Educational Technology Support team provides a single phone number and email address to request support or training throughout the ACC District. Phone and email support are available:<\/p> <ul> <li style=\"list-style-type: none\"> <ul> <li>Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (in-person &#038; virtual), 5-9 p.m. (virtual)<\/li> <li>Saturday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (virtual)<\/li> <li>Sunday: Closed<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ul> <p>For additional support, faculty and staff may continue to request assistance through:<\/p> <ul> <li style=\"list-style-type: none\"> <ul> <li style=\"list-style-type: none\"> <ul> <li>TeamDynamix ticket submission: <a href=\"http:\/\/tled.austincc.edu\/facultysupport\">tled.austincc.edu\/facultysupport<\/a><\/li> <li>Phone: 512-223-0111<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3>Computer Centers &#038; Student Technology Distribution<\/h3> <ul> <li style=\"list-style-type: none\"> <ul> <li>Dec. 15-19 <ul> <li>HLC Teaching &#038; Learning Center (1.1311) \u2013 technology distribution only<\/li> <li>Monday: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/li> <li>Tuesday: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/li> <li>Wednesday: 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.<\/li> <li>Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/li> <li>Friday: 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <li>All other Computer Centers and technology distribution locations will be closed.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <li>Dec. 20-Jan. 1: All locations will be closed for the Winter Break.<\/li> <li>Jan. 2-9 <ul> <li>HLC Teaching &#038; Learning Center (1.1311) \u2013 technology distribution only <ul> <li>Monday: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/li> <li>Tuesday: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/li> <li>Wednesday: 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.<\/li> <li>Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/li> <li>Friday: 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <li>All other Computer Centers and technology distribution locations will be closed.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <li>Jan. 12: All Computer Centers and technology distribution locations resume normal hours.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>For hours of operation for the Computer Centers &#038; student technology distribution, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/sts\">austincc.edu\/sts<\/a>.<\/p> <h3>Student Technology Support<\/h3> <p>The Student Help Desk (including access to Student Technology Services for technical support), will have normal operating hours during intersession. The Student Help Desk will be closed during the College closure for Winter Break, December 22-January 1.<\/p> <ul> <li style=\"list-style-type: none\"> <ul> <li>Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.<\/li> <li>Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/li> <li>Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/li> <li>Sunday: Closed<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ul> <p>For email and phone support from Student Technology Services, please direct students to:<\/p> <ul> <li style=\"list-style-type: none\"> <ul> <li>Email &#038; Live chat: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/sts\">austincc.edu\/sts<\/a><\/li> <li>Phone: 512-223-4636, option 8<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3>Library Services<\/h3> <p>ACC Libraries will pause in-person services during intersession but continue to offer robust online support and resources.<\/p> <h4>Always Available (Even When Libraries Are Closed)<\/h4> <ul> <li style=\"list-style-type: none\"> <ul> <li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/library.austincc.edu\/help\/ask.php\">24\/7<\/a><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/library.austincc.edu\/help\/ask.php\"> live<\/a><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/library.austincc.edu\/help\/ask.php\"> chat<\/a> with a librarian for research and assignment support needs<\/li> <li>Subject and assignment <a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/researchguides.austincc.edu\/\">guides<\/a> curated by our very own Faculty Librarians<\/li> <li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/library.austincc.edu\/eresources\/atoz.php\">A to Z databases<\/a> that include articles, ebooks, films, and more<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ul> <h4>Intersession Closure<\/h4> <p>Dec. 15-Jan. 11<\/p> <ul> <li style=\"list-style-type: none\"> <ul> <li>All libraries are closed.<\/li> <li>Bookdrops remain open for returns.<\/li> <li>Staff will be working behind locked doors; badge access only.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3>Week Before Spring Classes<\/h3> <p>Jan. 12\u201316<br \/> All libraries are open to support spring preparation:<\/p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td> <td><strong>Hours<\/strong><\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>Monday, Jan. 12<\/td> <td>8 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday, Jan. 13<\/td> <td>8 a.m.-8 p.m.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday, Jan. 14<\/td> <td>8 a.m.-8 p.m.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>Thursday, Jan. 15<\/td> <td>8 a.m.-8 p.m.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>Friday, Jan. 16<\/td> <td>8 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">End of Semester Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12017 size-full alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2026\/04\/RB-at-Laptop-Compressed-for-Web.gif?resize=290%2C163&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"R.B. typing on laptop\" width=\"290\" height=\"163\" \/>The end of the semester is just as important as the start. Below are some tips and resources to help you end on a good note.<\/p> <p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">1. Breathe! You&#8217;re almost done!<\/p> <p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">2. Create a way to treat yourself for when you&#8217;re done.<\/p> <p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">3. Before starting on your tasks, set up your desk\/work area, make yourself a cup of tea\/coffee, or anything that helps you focus and get you ready to go!<\/p> <p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">4. Write a final farewell email to your students. You can add a summary of the course or share some final resources.<\/p> <p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">5. Create folders to archive your course materials like syllabus, assignments, etc. Upload them to a Google Drive folder to keep them safe and accessible from different devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Submitting Grades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h3>MyACC Instructions<\/h3> <ul> <li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/myacc.apps.austincc.edu\/faculty\">MyACC for Faculty<\/a> to enter your final grades.<\/li> <li>Scroll to &#8220;Course Management&#8221; and then click on &#8220;Grade Submission.&#8221;<\/li> <li>Ensure you&#8217;re on the current semester and then choose the class you&#8217;re submitting grades for.<\/li> <li>Under &#8220;View,&#8221; click the drop down menu and choose &#8220;Grading.&#8221;<\/li> <\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h3>Grade Submission Information<\/h3> <ul> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/facstaff\/attendance-certification-requirements-and-grade-submission-deadlines\">View grade submission deadlines<\/a> for the current term.<\/li> <li>MyACC is available 24\/7 except during routine maintenance: Fridays 5 p.m. to Saturdays 9 a.m.<\/li> <li>The grade entry system closes at 5 p.m. on the final grade deadline each semester.<\/li> <\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h3>Return Checked\u2011Out Equipment<\/h3> <p>If you borrowed technology, such as a webcam, iPad or headset, please return it at the end of the semester.<\/p> <ul> <li>Equipment is checked out through the Office of Academic Technology.<\/li> <li>Return items to any <a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tled\/faculty-support\/services\/teaching-and-learning-centers\/\">Teaching &#038; Learning Center (TLC)<\/a>\u2014you don\u2019t have to return to the same campus.<\/li> <\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h3>Update Your Website<\/h3> <p>If you maintain a Google Site or other course website, take a moment to refresh it for the end of the term.<\/p> <ul> <li>Review course information, contact details and resources for accuracy.<\/li> <li>Add a farewell or next\u2011steps message for your students.<\/li> <li>Need help? Reach out to an <a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tled\/faculty-support\/services\/teaching-and-learning-centers\">Educational Technologist<\/a> for support.<\/li> <\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"callout primary\"> <h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Review Your Course Evaluation Results<\/h3> <p>Reflect on your teaching and plan improvements by reviewing your course evaluation results.<\/p> <ul> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tled\/faculty-support\/course-development\/course-evaluation\/course-evaluation-results\/\">View your course evaluation results and learn how ratings are presented<\/a>.<\/li> <li>Email <a href=\"mailto:facultyevaluation@austincc.edu\">facultyevaluation@austincc.edu<\/a> if you have questions about your results or ratings.<\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tled\/faculty-support\/services\/teaching-consultations-and-support\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a> with an instructional designer to discuss strategies and ideas.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faculty Events Calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p>Use the interactive Faculty Events Calendar to stay current with professional development opportunities, important dates, and training resources.<\/p>\n\n<p>You can filter the calendar by topic and overlay events with your Google Calendar. Bookmark <a href=\"http:\/\/tled.austincc.edu\/calendar\">tled.austincc.edu\/calendar<\/a> for quick access.<\/p>\n\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/sl\/WZpYNJs\/tlednewsletter\">Subscribe to TLED\u2019s Faculty Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14325\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2026\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-17-at-12.11.11-PM.png?resize=350%2C351&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"TLED Logo \" width=\"350\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2026\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-17-at-12.11.11-PM.png?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2026\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-17-at-12.11.11-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2026\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-17-at-12.11.11-PM.png?w=707&#038;ssl=1 707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n\n<div class=\"callout secondary\"> <h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Technology Help<\/h3> <p style=\"text-align: center\">Explore technology support options for your classes.<\/p> <p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/faculty-support\/services\/technology-help\/\">Access Technology Help<\/a><\/p> <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n\n<div class=\"callout secondary\"> <h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Blackboard Help<\/h3> <p style=\"text-align: center\">Find resources and support for Blackboard.<\/p> <p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tled\/faculty-support\/services\/technology-help\/blackboard-help\/\">Access Blackboard Help<\/a><\/p> <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n\n<div class=\"callout secondary\"> <h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Teaching Consultations<\/h3> <p style=\"text-align: center\">Meet with an instructional designer to discuss strategies and topics.<\/p> <p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tled\/faculty-support\/services\/teaching-consultations-and-support\/\">Request a Consultation<\/a><\/p> <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"callout primary\"> <h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Stay Connected<\/h3> <p>Keep up with teaching and learning news, funding opportunities, and events:<\/p> <ul> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/sl\/WZpYNJs\/tlednewsletter\">Subscribe to the TLED Faculty Newsletter<\/a> for announcements about funding and other teaching and learning events.<\/li> <li>Follow TLED on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/acc-teaching-and-learning-excellence-division\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/li> <li>Like TLED on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/accTLED\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/li> <li>Follow TLED on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/acctled\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have a suggestion for this page? 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