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
Assessment During a Pandemic
by Ron Johns, Austin Community College Associate Dean of Assessment & Evaluation As we have all made the dramatic and sudden transition to… Read More
Honors Program Offering Virtual Classroom Presentations
In lieu of their traditional classroom presentations, the ACC Honors Program Student Ambassadors have created a short… Read More
Get Social with TLED’s Remote Teaching Bingo!
We’re doing something fun on social media! Did you know TLED is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter? Faculty – we’re living in… Read More
Remote Teaching Video Highlight
ACC faculty: you’ve had to get creative with your instruction now that it’s transitioned online. We know you’ve been hustling – learning new… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions 10: Technologies to Monitor Student Progress through Guided Pathways
Today on Teaching & Learning Champions, we’re joined by Erasmus Addae, AVP Distance Education, Kellie Alford, Academic Coach, & Monica Burmicky, Supervisor, Academic Coaching Services. Read More
In Memoriam: Paul Johnson
The Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) is incredibly sad to share the passing of Paul Johnson, ACC’s Multimedia Manager of 12 years. In 2018… Read More
The Service-Learning Corner: April 2020
Welcome to our New Home! The Service-Learning Monthly Newsletter is nestling into its new home here on the TLED Updates Blog! Once a month,… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions: Andrea Martinez Alvarado
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
Online Course Q&A Sessions (30 Min)
Distance Education Instructional Designers are available to answer questions about your online courses. Questions will be answered on a first-come, first-serve basis. No pre-registration is… Read More
Distance Education Webinars April 8 & 9
Different Types of Blackboard Assignments This will be a 60-minute online workshop that will cover topics about what tools you can best use for your… Read More
Remote Recess – Take a break with colleagues & learn something too!
Remote Recess sessions offer an opportunity for faculty to gather online and learn something new in a low-stakes, casual, and FUN way. Each session will… Read More
Help ASL Students Get Live Interpreting Experience
Professor Lynne Wiesman has interpreting interns who have lost the ability to earn hours and get meaningful practice. If you are teaching synchronously and using… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions: Angelica Peterson
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
Best Options for Online Testing & Student Communications
Distance Education staff are providing more professional development on April 1 & 2 for faculty as they transition their courses online. Check out topics and… Read More
Top Benefits of the Global FLC Model
ACC International Programs partners with the University of Texas-Austin Hemispheres Consortium to host two Faculty Learning Communities (FLC) each year to engage a small… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions 09: Impact of Guided Pathways on Academic Plans & Course Scheduling
Nova Fritts & Dr. Gaye Lynn Scott Today on Teaching & Learning Champions, we’re joined by Dr. Gaye Lynn Scott, AVP Academic Programs… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions 08: Importance of Faculty Mentors on Guided Pathways
Today on Teaching & Learning Champions, we’re joined by Estrella Barrera, Associate Dean, Health Sciences & Grant Potts, Department Chair, Department of Philosophy, Religion, and… Read More
Expressing Humanity through Storytelling
by Brinda Roy, Professor of English It would be an understatement to say I was excited to find out that I was selected to participate… Read More
My Experience in a Faculty Learning Community
by Rebel Sanders, Associate Professor of Biology My experience in the Globalizing Curriculum FLC has been informative, motivating, and given me a sense… Read More
VOTE NOW! ACC Experiential Learning named finalist for the “Excellence in Institutional Efficiency Award”
ACC is the first community college to be selected as a finalist for Salesforce.org’s “Excellence in Institutional Efficiency Award”! The Summit Awards… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions 07: Impact of Student Advising on Guided Pathways
Today on Teaching & Learning Champions, we’re joined by Kathy James, Director of Advising. We’re talking about the impact of student advising on Guided Pathways. Read More