{"id":13330,"date":"2026-01-07T22:44:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T22:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/policies-and-procedures\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T17:48:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T17:48:08","slug":"policies-handbooks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/support\/start\/policies-handbooks\/","title":{"rendered":"Faculty &#038; Staff Policies and Handbooks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Austin Community College (ACC) offers a variety of manuals and handbooks to help you navigate college policies and procedures.<\/p>\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<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Board of trustees policies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Board of Trustees sets policies that guide ACC\u2019s educational programs and ensure the college meets community needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to find policies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pol.tasb.org\/Home\/Index\/1145\">View board policies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pol.tasb.org\/Policy\/Advanced\/1145\">Advanced search<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pol.tasb.org\/Home\/Help\/1145\">Help page<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/board-of-trustees\">Visit the Board of Trustees page<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Administrative rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Administrative rules provide detailed guidelines and procedures derived from board policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access rules<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/admrule\/inventory.htm\">List of administrative rules<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/admrule\/\">Search the administrative rules<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employee handbook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ACC Employee Handbook provides employees with information about college policies, procedures and benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access the handbook<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/offices\/human-resources\/employee-handbook\">View the employee handbook<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faculty handbook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ACC Faculty Handbook is a reference guide for full-time and adjunct faculty. It outlines college policies, procedures, available services and faculty responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access the handbook<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/facultyhandbook.austincc.edu\">View the faculty handbook<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compliance training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ACC Human Resources manages mandatory compliance training for employees. These sessions cover essential topics to protect our college community and ensure we comply with state and federal regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required courses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ADA awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sexual harassment prevention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cybersecurity awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn more about training requirements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For details on each mandatory course, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/offices\/staff-development-and-evaluations\/mandatory-compliance-training\">ACC Human Resources mandatory compliance training page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faculty Evaluation Manual and Procedures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting quality teaching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Austin Community College (ACC) values quality instruction and a learning environment that helps faculty grow. We encourage continuous improvement of teaching skills through feedback, evaluation and professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> New full\u2011time faculty must receive an in\u2011class observation.<\/p>\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<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faculty evaluation manual<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/accfacultyevalmanual\/\">Faculty Evaluation Online Manual<\/a> provides detailed information about ACC\u2019s evaluation process and procedures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faculty evaluation resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/faculty-support\/services\/faculty-evaluation\/\">Faculty Evaluation<\/a> section of TLED offers information and tools for full-time and adjunct faculty, faculty counselors and librarians.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course evaluation resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/faculty-support\/course-development\/course-evaluation\/\">Course Evaluation<\/a> pages provide information about course evaluation processes and procedures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Library Policies &amp; Guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ACC Library Services policies outline expectations for conduct in the library, proper use of materials and facilities, copyright, fair use and other topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/library.austincc.edu\/gen-info\/about-policies.php\">View library policies and guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Austin Community College (ACC) Distance Education Faculty Handbook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ACC Distance Education Faculty Handbook outlines guidelines and procedures for the design, development and delivery of distance education courses and programs. Maintained by the Office of Distance and Alternative Education with input from the College \u2011wide Distance Education Committee, the handbook helps ensure high quality and compliance with administrative rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Requests for changes or additions should be submitted to the chair of the Distance Education Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access the handbook<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/14gC3ZyI8UJY0YkXglWzmv8EiigtaeUvs\/view?usp=sharing\">Distance Education Faculty Handbook (PDF)<\/a> \u2014 version 0.3, updated Oct. 31, 2024<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Austin Community College (ACC) offers a variety of manuals and handbooks to help you navigate college policies and procedures. Board of trustees policies The Board of Trustees sets policies that guide ACC\u2019s educational programs and ensure the college meets community needs. 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