Distance Education

The Office of Distance and Alternative Education offers Austin Community College (ACC) students a convenient way to earn college credit through online and hybrid courses where the majority of instruction occurs when students and faculty are not in the same place.

These interactive, web-based classes are designed for students who desire flexibility in their studies. Course content and transferability are identical to classes offered on campus, giving students more scheduling options and a wider selection of classes to meet their needs.

We have a dedicated staff that supports faculty and students. Contact us via [email protected].

Getting Started

ACC Faculty

Are you an ACC faculty getting ready to start teaching online? Or are already teaching online and would like more support?

Visit Teaching Online at ACC

Students

Are you a prospective or current ACC student looking for more information about distance education options at ACC?

Visit ACC Online

Awards & Recognitions

Our Staff

Erasmus Addae
Associate Vice Chancellor, Distance Education
[email protected]
(512) 223-1370

Hailey Bickley
Assistant I, Executive
[email protected]
(512) 223-1371

Email Distance & Alternative Education: [email protected]

Marisa Mendoza
Manager, Instructional Design
[email protected]
(512) 223-0416

Marian Moore
Designer, Instructional
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(512) 223-2117

Virgil McCullough
Designer, Instructional, Distance Education InFocus Grant
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(512) 223-6308

Katie McClendon
Designer, Instructional, Distance Education InFocus Grant
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Amy Setter
Specialist, Distance Learning Support Services
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Sofia Suquillo
Assistant, Distance Learning
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DE Quality Assurance Team

Ninghua Han
Director, Distance Education Quality Assurance
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(512) 223-0417

Kayla Beltran
Designer, Instructional
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Angelo Carlo Caverte
Designer, Instructional
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(512) 223-0414

Michelle Escudier
Designer, Instructional
[email protected]
(512) 223-9187

Digital Fluency and Innovation Department

Linda S. Smarzik
Dean, Digital Fluency and Innovation
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Karina J. Hernandez
Associate Dean, Digital Fluency and Innovation
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Nancy M. Hernandez
Specialist, Administrative Graphics and Web
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Ann E. Kennedy
Specialist, Web III
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Lindee Colette Knowles
Coordinator, TXIT Multimedia & Social Media
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Kimberly A. Weller
Specialist, QEP Videographer/Multimedia
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Visit the Digital Fluency and Innovation Website

DE Support Services & Instruction SIS Core Team

Tasha Hussey
Interim Director, Distance Education Support Services
Lead, Instruction SIS Core Team
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Gail Bayeta
Faculty, SIS Process Analysis/Trainer
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Samantha Croft
Faculty, SIS Process Analysis/Trainer
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Tasha Davis
Faculty, SIS Process Analysis/Trainer
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Chris Davis
Staff, SIS Process Analysis/Trainer
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Katie Lessley
Staff, SIS Process Analysis/Trainer
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Eric Merino
Staff, SIS Process Analysis/Trainer
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Sam Wells
Staff, SIS Process Analysis/Trainer
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Zuleyka Izquierdo
Manager, Distance Education Testing
[email protected]
(512) 223-1373

Maureen Okoye
Assistant, Distance Learning
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Caroline Portillo
Assistant, Distance Learning
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