
Explore Asynchronous Summer Opportunities with TLED
This summer, the Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) invites Austin Community College (ACC) faculty and staff to… Read More

Teaching Beyond Borders: Globalizing the Government Curriculum at ACC
by Jonathan Rodriquez, Faculty Fellow, Government (Dual Credit) My name is Jonathan Rodriquez. Yes, Rodriquez is with a “Q,” but that is a story… Read More

Global Learning, Local Impact: My Faculty Learning Community Experience
By Andrea Heckler, Head Librarian – San Gabriel Campus As a faculty head librarian who doesn’t teach credit-bearing courses, I sometimes feel like… Read More

TLED’s No-Event Summer: A Season of Connection
This summer, the Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) is charting a new course. Instead of our usual lineup… Read More

Meeting Basic Needs Monthly: May
Each year, the Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) print wall calendar is designed to inspire faculty to take a deep… Read More

Globalization of Computer Science Curriculum – How ACC Connects to the Rest of the World
By Bernard Ku PhD/MBA, Adjunct Professor, Department of Computer Science Key Takeaways Companies are adopting skills-based strategies to upskill their workforce and stay competitive,… Read More

Meeting Basic Needs Monthly: April
Each year, the Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) print wall calendar is designed to inspire faculty to take a deep… Read More

Red Bench Dialogue Recap: A Courageous Conversation at ACC
On March 25, 2025, Austin Community College’s (ACC’s) Rio Grande Campus buzzed with heartfelt conversations, laughter, and quiet moments of reflection as… Read More

Meeting Basic Needs Monthly: March
Each year, the Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) print wall calendar is designed to inspire faculty to take a deep dive into higher… Read More

Meeting Basic Needs Monthly: February
Each year, the Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) Print Wall Calendar is designed to inspire faculty to take a deep dive into higher… Read More

The Celebration of Great Teaching Retreat: A Transformative Experience for ACC Faculty
Austin Community College’s (ACC) Celebration of Great Teaching Retreat is a professional development experience unlike any other. Rather than relying on outside experts, the retreat… Read More

Meeting Basic Needs Monthly: January
Each year, the Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) Print Wall Calendar is designed to inspire faculty to take a deep dive into higher… Read More

Join Your Colleagues for Spring 2025 Remote Recess Workshops
As we welcome Spring 2025, it’s the perfect time to refresh our knowledge, sharpen our skills, and connect with colleagues in a relaxed and engaging… Read More

Plan Your Spring Semester With TLED and Friends
The Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED), Distance Education, the Faculty Center for Learning Innovation (FCLI), and other collaborators across Austin… Read More

Season’s Greetings from TLED!
As the holiday season approaches, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to you—our partners in advancing teaching and learning excellence at Austin Community… Read More

Making (Local) Global Connections
by Cassie Lynn Smith, Adjunct Faculty, Anthropology In the summer of 2023, I was preparing for my new role as an Adjunct Faculty… Read More

Meeting Basic Needs Monthly: December
Each year, the Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) Print Wall Calendar is designed to inspire faculty to take a deep dive into higher… Read More

Gratitude and Resources: How ACC Library Services Support You Year-Round
by Keri Brzozowski Moczygemba, Dean, Library Services Thank you for your continued support of Austin Community College (ACC) Library Services. Your dedication, leadership, and commitment… Read More

Redefining Feedback and Motivation: How to Inspire Growth and Connection
Our commitment to fostering student success continues with the return of the “Impactful Teaching – CILA” video series, now showcasing its third and final… Read More

The Red Bench Dialogue Event: Exploring Belonging
On October 29, 2024, Austin Community College (ACC) teamed up with Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT) to host the Red Bench Dialogue Event at… Read More

Meeting Basic Needs Monthly: November
Each year, the Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) Print Wall Calendar is designed to inspire faculty to take a deep dive into higher… Read More

Elevate Your Project Management Skills with Asana Training Sessions
The Teaching & Learning Excellence Division’s (TLED’s) Office of Academic Technology is excited to announce a series of comprehensive Asana training sessions this… Read More

Impactful Teaching – the CILA Video Series: Collaborative Group Work
In our continued commitment to student success, the “Impactful Teaching – CILA” video series returns with its second installment, Collaborative Group Work. Read More

Meeting Basic Needs Monthly: October
The 2024 Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) Print Wall Calendar, with the theme “Empowering Students by Meeting Basic Needs,” is now out! Each… Read More

Meeting Basic Needs Monthly: September
The 2024 Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) Print Wall Calendar, with the theme “Empowering Students by Meeting Basic… Read More

Towards a (Critical) Global Gender & Women Studies in Libraries
by Jorge López-McKnight, Faculty, Library Services On January 1, 2024, Texas Senate Bill 17 (SB 17) went into effect, legally prohibiting diversity,… Read More

Impactful Teaching – the CILA Video Series: Name Connections
We are proud to launch the “Impactful Teaching – CILA” video series, a transformative faculty development initiative designed to equip… Read More

Experience the World Through Modern Classical Music
by Dr. Wan-Hsuan (Joyce) Wu, Adjunct Professor, Department of Music Music is a universal language and a powerful medium for self-expression. Through the magic of music,… Read More

Fostering Belonging and Purpose by Integrating Global Perspectives through Experiential, Interdisciplinary, and Project-Based Learning
by Valeria Flint, Psychology and Student Development Adjunct Faculty, ACC Introduction By completing the Global Education Faculty Learning Community, I was… Read More

Plan Your Fall Semester With TLED and Friends
The Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED), Distance Education, the Health Science Division, the Faculty Center for Learning Innovation (FCLI), and… Read More

Empowering Growth Through Active Learning: ACC’s 2024 Charla Spanish Language Practice Series
During the Summer 2024 semester, Austin Community College’s (ACC’s) Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) hosted Charla, a Spanish language practice series that… Read More

Summer Software Day 2024 Recap: Exploring the Future of Education
On Friday, July 26, 2024, the Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) Office of Faculty Development hosted its much-anticipated… Read More

Global Education FLC: Integrating Global Perspectives in the Engineering Technology Department
by Victor Villavicencio, Adjunct Faculty, Engineering Technology I teach workforce (high school) dual credit and non-dual credit classes. My classes are over… Read More

The Global Education Faculty Learning Community: Bringing the World to the Classroom
by Jon Luckstead, Faculty Librarian/Professor, Library Services My experience with the Global Education Faculty Learning Community was quite enriching. The guest speakers truly represented a… Read More

Integrating Global Education into ACC Computer Science Courses
by Amrita Chatterjee, Adjunct Faculty, Computer Science and Information Technology Participating in the 2023-24 Faculty Learning Community has proven immensely beneficial in several respects. Engaging… Read More

Global Education FLC: Community, Curriculum, Creativity, and Connection
by Amy Cunningham, Adjunct Professor, English I applied for this FLC knowing that I had a lot to learn about “globalizing” my curriculum. My teaching… Read More

Plan Your Summer With TLED and Friends
The Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED), Distance Education, the Fashion Design Department, the Faculty Center for Learning Innovation (FCLI), and other collaborators… Read More

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2024
Are you interested in learning how you can incorporate accessible best practices into your everyday work? Would you like to find ways to help make… Read More

Global Gender & Women’s Studies in Math
by Torre Roenne, Adjunct Associate Professor, Math My project for this FLC involved bringing globalization and gender studies into math class. This proved to have… Read More

From Watching Through the Window to Walking Through the Door: The Global Gender and Women’s Studies Program Opening Doors
by Allison Bumsted, PhD., Adjunct Associate Professor, Humanities We often are directed to look out the windows nearest to us to see what is happening… Read More

From Canvas to Composition: Connecting Art to Academic Inquiry
by Katie McClendon, Adjunct Faculty, English (CLS), Instructional Designer, Distance & Alternative Education It’s May, the season when we move into the sweet possibility of… Read More

Taking Part in ACC’s Faculty Learning Community on Global Education: An Opportunity for Growth and Connection
by Lisa Moore, Professor, Professional Nursing Being part of ACC’s FLC on Global Education has been a rewarding experience that has offered me opportunities to… Read More

Culturally Responsive Teaching: Community Building from Day 0
by Dr. LaKisha Barrett, Culturally Responsive Teaching Faculty Fellow, Biology In the changing tapestry of education, it is essential to weave in threads of… Read More

Grading for Learning
by Silke Morin, Culturally Responsive Teaching Faculty Fellow, Biology Culturally responsive teaching (CRT) necessitates the identification and implementation of practices that help all students be… Read More

Connecting Dual Credit Students to College Resources: How Classroom Instructors Can Help
by Ryan Lopez, Culturally Responsive Teaching Faculty Fellow, Dual Credit English Many students at Austin Community College (ACC) are first-generation college students, which often means… Read More

Global Citizenship Alliance Seminar 2024
Austin Community College International Programs invites applications from ACC faculty to attend the Global Citizenship Alliance seminar (GCA) to be held July 7-14, 2024. Read More

Implementing What I Learned in the FLC This Year
by Julz Decker, Associate Professor, Government I have completed my second Faculty Learning Community with ACC TLED and this one was quite inspirational… Read More

Global Peace and Conflict Studies Faculty Learning Community, 2022-2023
by Jon Luckstead, Faculty Librarian, Library Services My experience in the Global Peace and Conflict Studies Faculty Learning Community this past year was… Read More

Global Studies FLC Helped Me Develop My Study Abroad Course
by Kathy Frost, Professor, Psychology I had the great pleasure of taking part in a Faculty Learning Community (FLC) during the year 2022-2023. Read More

Global Education FLC
by Heidi Juel, Professor, Composition and Literary Studies My name is Heidi Juel and I am a professor in the Composition and Literary Studies… Read More