
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. This year… 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

Teaching & Learning Champions 15: Impact of Service Learning and Internships on Guided Pathways
Today on Teaching & Learning Champions, we’re joined by Sam Greer, Director, Employer Outreach & Experiential Learning Programs. We’re talking about the impact of Service… Read More

The Great Migration to Online Learning: Survey Results
View Infographic Online: https://bit.ly/TLEDinfo The Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) has been working tirelessly to provide full-time and adjunct faculty with the support, resources,… Read More

Announcing New Articulation Agreement with Stephen F. Austin State University
Austin Community College (ACC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) in Nacogdoches, Texas. Senior leadership from… Read More

Teaching & Learning Champions 14: Institutional Assessments and Data Around Guided Pathways
Today on Teaching & Learning Champions, we’re joined by Ron Johns, Associate Dean, Assessment and Evaluation. We’re talking about institutional assessments and data around Guided… Read More

Course Evaluation Updates
This message is to inform you about an upgrade to our course evaluation system. With the sudden transition to remote learning due to the COVID-19… Read More

Exploring Identity through a Global Lens
by Sharon Goh, Professor of Student Development / ESOL / Adult Education Participating in the Globalizing Curriculum Faculty Learning Community (FLC), run by… Read More

Teaching & Learning Champions: Sara Schulz
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

2020 Summer Institute on Service-Learning
Updated 6/9/20: Thank you all for your interest! This course has now exceeded its enrollment cap and is no longer accepting new… Read More

Taking “Interdisciplinary” to a New Level: Composition and Nursing Collaboration
by Shelley Mitchell, Professor of Nursing I approached our first regular meeting of the Faculty Learning Community on Global Gender and Women’s Studies with excitement… Read More

Teaching & Learning Champions 13: How Library Services and Student Life promote student learning and persistence
Today on Teaching & Learning Champions, we’re joined by Ashley Carr, Reference Librarian & Associate Professor for Library Services; Carrie Gits, Associate Professor & Head… Read More

Practical Strategies for Addressing Conflict in our Everyday Lives
Update: June 8, 2020 – ALL SESSIONS FULL! Thank you to everyone for the enthusiastic interest in our webinar series. We at the Center for… Read More

Teaching & Learning Champions 12: Academic and non-academic supports that promote student learning and persistence
Today on Teaching & Learning Champions, we’re joined by Monique Johnson-Jones, Executive Director, Learning Support Services & Steven Christopher, Associate Vice President, Student Accessibility/Social Support… Read More

Nursing Around the World
by Daira Wilson, Professor of Nursing Teaching students to become “citizens of the world” is necessary in nursing education. However, it is often easy to… Read More

Summer 2020 Teach Online Workshops from Distance Education
Wednesday, 7/1/2020, 12:00pm-1:00pm Blackboard Collaborate Ultra: The Virtual Classroom Hands-On This workshop is an instructor-led hands-on live training that takes place in the Blackboard… Read More

Notes from the AVP and Meeting Follow-Up
Dear TLED Team, Thank you for joining Monday’s virtual “ALL-TLED Meeting” focused on the culture of care and featuring our guest presenters, Patricia… Read More

Teaching & Learning Champions 11: Impact of Guided Pathways on University Relations and Transfer Opportunities
Today on Teaching & Learning Champions, we’re joined by Dr. MaryJane McReynolds with the Office of Articulation & University Relations. We’re talking about the impact… Read More

The World from Six Feet Away
by Ryan Davidson, Adjunct Professor of English Perspective has always been an essential aspect of individual growth. Learning leads to empathy which leads to understanding… Read More

The Service-Learning Corner: May 2020
One Month In, Still Going Strong! It has been over a month now that we’ve been working in quarantine. Despite the challenges of working… Read More

From ACC Faculty: Virtual Whiteboard Solutions
We understand that teaching virtually is not the same as walking around the classroom, and writing on a whiteboard or even a chalkboard… Read More