The Service-Learning Corner: Special Edition on Virtual Service-Learning
Spotlight on Virtual Success Stories With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and an historic winter storm, the Spring 2021 semester proved one ACC’s… Read More
Service-Learning Summer 2021 Institute
Learn the fundamentals of service-learning project development and implementation and walk away with your course plan in hand by completing our six-week Service-Learning Summer Institute. Read More
U.S. Government 2305 Simulation Project: Femicide in Juarez, Mexico
by Celeste Rios, M.A., Adjunct Professor of Government My experience as an academic professor has taught me that bringing awareness is key to understanding… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions: Vanessa Mares
Teaching & Learning Champions are faculty and staff who contribute to student learning (Guided Pathways Essential Practice #4). Read More
Faculty Evaluation Forum Outcomes – April 23, 2021
On Friday, April 23, 2021, the Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) hosted an Open Forum on Faculty Evaluation. This event was an opportunity for faculty… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions: Lisa Marie Coppoletta (LMC)
Teaching & Learning Champions are faculty and staff who contribute to student learning (Guided Pathways Essential Practice #4). We share their… Read More
Globalizing in Psychology Teaching
by Sadaf Sajjad, Associate Professor of Psychology It was an immense honor and pleasure for me to be selected to the… Read More
Building Community in the Online Environment through Emotional Engagement
by Alexa Haverlah, TLED Content Marketing Intern When was the last time you showed off your work to friends and family? Maybe… Read More
Contextualizing Growth Mindset and Grit
by Sarah Porter, Ph.D., Professor of Student Development and Completion Counselor During a year marked by remote work, physical distancing, “smooth brain”… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions 24: Mobile Technologies to Support Teaching and Learning
Today on Teaching & Learning Champions, we’re joined by Samantha Ackers, Adjunct Associate Professor of English & Student Development and Paul Williams, Professor of Physics… Read More
The Service-Learning Corner: April 2021
Looking Ahead This Spring, we’ve been so lucky as to have a handful of successful virtual projects. As we look ahead to… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions: Kira Ajas
Teaching & Learning Champions are faculty & staff who contribute to student learning (Guided Pathways Essential Practice #4). We… Read More
Celebrate Spring 2021 Graduates with a Congrats Video!
Calling all faculty, instructional leadership, and teaching & learning champions! We need your help to make Spring 2021 graduation a true celebration! A… Read More
Apply now to facilitate TLED’s Faculty Talent Onboarding Program!
Serve as a faculty facilitator for TLED’s Faculty Talent Onboarding Program! The program includes orientation and monthly onboarding sessions in Fall 2021 and Spring 2022. Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions: Alexa Haverlah
Teaching & Learning Champions are faculty & staff who contribute to student learning (Guided Pathways Essential Practice #4). We… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions 23: Updates on OER at ACC
Today we’re joined by Carrie Gits, Head Librarian and Associate Professor at the Highland Campus, and Dr. Gaye Lynn Scott, Associate Vice President of Academic… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions 22: The Importance and Rise of Equity-Minded Teaching
Today on Teaching & Learning Champions, we’re joined by Dr. Lydia Cdebaca-Cruz, College Associate (Student Affairs), Adjunct Instructor (English). We’re talking about the importance and… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions: Mariela Prato-Williams
Teaching & Learning Champions are faculty & staff who contribute to student learning (Guided Pathways Essential Practice #4). We share… Read More
Web Conferencing Summit Event Recap
Event date: February 5, 2021 Watch Recording **Note: This recap was adapted from the review provided by Dr. Wayne Butler (Full-Time Faculty Senate… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions: Helena Kopecky
Teaching & Learning Champions are faculty & staff who contribute to student learning (Guided Pathways Essential Practice #4). We share… Read More
Circle of Change First Generation Student Virtual Career Leadership Experience
The Office of Student Life and ACC Career & Transfer Services are sponsoring (5) students for the Circle of Change First Generation Student Virtual… Read More
The Service-Learning Corner: February 2021
We’re Back! 2020 was a challenging year for everyone, but ACC perseveres! Packed into this edition of the Service-Learning Corner is one… Read More
Spring 2021 Transfer Services & Events
ACC’s Transfer Resources department provides resources and services to help students meet their transfer goals. Please share this information with your classes. Transfer… Read More
Spring 2021 Accessibility Webinars
SAS will be hosting spring webinars through the Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) that may be of interest to faculty. If you are interested… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions 21: Use of alternative assessments through remote teaching
Today on Teaching & Learning Champions, we’re joined by Michelle Fitzpatrick, Assistant Dean of Faculty Development. We’re talking about the use of alternative assessments… Read More
Message to Faculty: Student Life Welcome Week
Welcome Week website: austincc.edu/welcome Happy New Year & Welcome Back! The Office of Student Life continues to provide opportunities for all ACC students to… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions 20: Technology support for students through remote learning
Today on Teaching & Learning Champions, we’re joined by Marc Petrick, Manager of Academic Technology Support. We’re talking about technology support for students through… Read More
The Service-Learning Corner: December 2020
Thank you for Making 2020 an Amazing Year! As our semester winds down, I would like to take a moment to thank… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions 19: Expansion of distance education through an international pandemic
Today on Teaching & Learning Champions, we’re joined by Dr. Erasmus Addae, AVP of Distance Education. We’re talking about the expansion of distance education… Read More
Bellevue University to Accept Full Associate Degree Transfers from ACC
ACC signed a new partnership agreement with Bellevue University on October 30, 2020. Bellevue offers online degree programs and will… Read More
Update your DE Resource Links
Please note: If you have any links to the old Distance Learning website (http://dl.austincc.edu) in your syllabus or course materials, they will no… Read More
The Service-Learning Corner: November 2020
Looking Forward: Planning for Spring 2021 Our fall semester is winding down and spring registration is underway. Now is the perfect time to brainstorm… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions 18: Importance of Cyber Security Related to Online Teaching & Learning
Today on Teaching & Learning Champions, we’re joined by Emilie Kunze. We’re talking about the importance of cybersecurity awareness as it relates to online… Read More
#newtoACC: Alfonso Lopez
Our #newtoACC series welcomes new faculty to our Austin Community College Riverbat family. Meet Dr. Alfonso R. Lopez, ACC’s new History faculty member! Three… Read More
Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) Faculty Development Seminars
CAORC is a network of more than two dozen non-profit centers located in countries around the world that support academic research and the development… Read More
Trigger Warnings, Content Advisories, and Alternative Assignments
by Sarah Lynne Bowman, Ph.D. Trigger Warnings Most of us have experienced trauma at some point in life from painful situations. Examples of events… Read More
#newtoACC: Kisha Barrett
Our #newtoACC series welcomes new faculty to our Austin Community College Riverbat family. Meet LaKisha (Kisha) Barrett, ACC’s new Biology faculty member! What inspired… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions 17: Faculty Collaboration and Community during Remote Teaching
Today on Teaching & Learning Champions, we’re joined by Herb Coleman, Adjunct Professor of Psychology and Student Development. We’re talking about faculty collaboration and… Read More
The Service-Learning Corner: October 2020
Behind the Scenes: Efforts to Perfect our Program With the effects of the global pandemic still reverberating through our communities, many students and faculty… Read More
#newtoACC: Matt Lamb
Our #newtoACC series welcomes new faculty to our Austin Community College Riverbat family. Meet Matt Lamb, ACC’s new Government faculty member! What inspired you… Read More
Helping Students through their Communication Apprehension
by Dr. Tasha Davis When I began my sabbatical last fall, I could never have imagined I would be returning to… Read More
#newtoACC: Katharine Susman
Our #newtoACC series welcomes new faculty to our Austin Community College Riverbat family. Meet Katharine Susman, ACC’s new Computer Science and Information Technology faculty member!… Read More
#newtoACC: Amber Sarker
Our #newtoACC series welcomes new faculty to our Austin Community College Riverbat family. Amber with a weaving she recently completed Meet Amber Sarker, ACC’s new… Read More
The Service-Learning Corner: September 2020
Welcome Back! It has been a long and tumultuous summer, but the Service-Learning Corner is back to provide you with updates and resources for… Read More
Fall 2020 Transfer Resources & Services
ACC’s Transfer Resources department provides resources and services to help students meet their transfer goals. Please share this information about our services and… Read More
TLED’s 2020-2021 Wall Calendar Reveal
TLED’s 2020-2021 wall calendar has shipped! If you requested a copy, it has either arrived or it’s on the way to your mailbox. Read More
Fall 2020 Academic Coaching Updates
Faculty, Academic Coaching has a new, promo video highlighting our virtual services! Check it out here:… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions: Maureen Pafumi
Teaching & Learning Champions are faculty & staff who contribute to student learning (Guided Pathways Essential Practice #4). We share their stories to… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions: Don Arntz
Teaching & Learning Champions are faculty & staff who contribute to student learning (Guided Pathways Essential Practice #4). We share their stories to celebrate their… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions 16: Faculty training & support in support of Guided Pathways
Today on Teaching & Learning Champions, we’re joined by Michelle Fitzpatrick, Assistant Dean, Faculty Development. We’re talking about faculty training & support in support of… Read More