Spring 2022 Enrollment Update – Every reminder helps!
Dear Faculty, As the fall semester winds down, we wanted to say thank you for all of your efforts to remind students to get registered… Read More
A World of Good: International Perspectives on Purpose and Belonging
This week we celebrate International Education Week (IEW) with the goal to promote programs that prepare Americans for… Read More
One Professor’s Perspective on the Benefits of Quality Matters
By Alexa K. Haverlah “The personal is political,” argued students and second-wave feminists of the late 1960s. In 2021, some students don’t always connect… Read More
What is it like to teach online in the ACCelerator?
We asked these ACC faculty “What is it like to teach online in the ACCelerator?” Dr. Samantha Ackers, Instructor, English Composition I Lance… Read More
Tech and Distance Education toward Purpose and Belonging
There has perhaps been no greater global effort to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process than during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. This massive… Read More
Dia de los Muertos and the Spirituality of Purpose and Belonging
The spiritual and cultural often intersect to create traditions, rituals, and celebrations of our communities. Through our research on purpose and belonging, we find a… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions 29: Season 3, Episode 2: Larry Davis
Our podcast guest for season three, episode two is Larry Davis, ACC’s Chief Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer. Episode Transcript Coming Soon!… Read More
Who do you reach out to when your students need help?
Dear Instructional Colleagues, We are writing to share opportunities for collaboration that will help our students who are experiencing academic or health and safety needs,… Read More
Our Fellow Creatures as Drivers of Purpose and Belonging
So, about those bats…In working on the General Assembly program and remarks, I thought about our mascot, RB the Riverbat, and wondered what he might… Read More
ACC Online Live Proctoring is now DE Proctoring
In the provost’s memo on July 15, 2021, it was announced that ACC campus testing centers would be restructured. Effective Fall 2021, responsibility for… Read More
FY22 Tuition Reimbursement Applications open October 25
Are you currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate program? Would you like the opportunity to receive up to $3,000 in funding? The… Read More
Title V InFocus Grant Turns 1!
The Title V Distance Education InFocus: Improving Course Design and Strengthening Student Support (InFocus) grant celebrates its first anniversary this month, October 2021. The… Read More
Respondus Testing is Now Available on Chromebooks!
Respondus has released a completed app for Chromebook owners to take Respondus LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor exams on. This has been activated by IT… Read More
An Update Regarding ProctorU
Throughout the COVID19 pandemic, ACC faculty have done a remarkable job transitioning to online and hybrid learning models. To help aid this transition, ACC partnered… Read More
Purpose and Belonging to Support Mental Health and Wellbeing
According to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing: 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year. 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience… Read More
Pathways to a Sustainable Future
Sustainability is much more than what we traditionally think of as recycling efforts, preserving the environment and climate change. In 1987, the United Nations… Read More
Removal of Course Sites from ACC Blackboard
On Friday, October 15, 2021, LMS Services will begin to remove course sites from ACC Blackboard. Course sites from all semesters prior… Read More
Virtual Visit – Ferris State PhD in Community College Leadership
Are you considering the next step in your educational journey? Is your focus on Community College leadership pedagogy? Austin Community College will be hosting… Read More
Light Your Fire: The Power of Purpose and Belonging in Student Success
Today, I’d like to share how we got here and what grounded the recommendation we made to Chancellor Rhodes for our 2021 General Assembly theme,… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions 29: Season 3, Episode 1: Tim Klein
Tim Klein, an award-winning urban educator, licensed clinical social worker and school counselor, talks to ACC about the power of purpose and belonging for student… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions: Season 3 Trailer
Today on Teaching & Learning Champions, we’re joined by Alexa Haverlah and Dr. Rachel Barrera from TLED’s Office of Faculty Communications as we preview… Read More
Making Peace Possible through shared Purpose & Belonging
Greetings, Colleagues, This week, our ‘Purpose and Belonging’ message focuses on peace and the role it plays, not only in our theme, but in… Read More
The History of Hispanic Heritage Month & ACC’s Impact on Latinx Student Success
Greetings, Colleagues, The observation of National Hispanic Heritage Month began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson, and was expanded… Read More
What’s Ahead for Purpose & Belonging this Year
Greetings, Colleagues, Last week we hosted the Purpose and Belonging Kick-Off and for those who could not attend, wanted to provide the… Read More
Blackboard Collaborate Recordings Set to Expire
Beginning September 15th, Blackboard Collaborate recordings will now expire after 120 days. Recordings older than 120 days will automatically be removed from… Read More
Total Makeover: Faculty Evaluation Edition, Part III
Editor’s Note: This is the last installment of our three-part series covering upcoming changes to faculty evaluations. We’ve interviewed three leading members of the… Read More
The Service-Learning Corner: August 2021
New Semester, Same Challenges With the Fall 2021 semester underway, we begin a new school year under very familiar challenges. It has been over… Read More
Call for Speakers: Global Issues Speaker Series
International Programs is seeking ACC faculty interested in sharing their expertise on global issues with the ACC community this Fall. Past presentations include: Live Aid… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions 28: Use of web conferencing technology to support students in online courses
Today on Teaching & Learning Champions, we’re joined by Rise Lara, Department Chair, Communication Studies, as we talk about the use of web conferencing… Read More
Transition to Upswing Online Tutoring Platform
To: Austin Community College Faculty From: Monique Johnson-Jones, Ed.D. Executive Director, Learning Support Services Date: August 13, 2021 Re: Online Tutoring Services The… Read More
2022-2023 Fulbright Application
2022-2023 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program for 2022-2023 is now OPEN! The application deadline is September 15, 2021. Fulbright offers teaching,… Read More
Total Makeover: Faculty Evaluation Edition, Part II
Editor’s Note: Change is on the horizon. In this three-part series, we’ll talk to three instrumental members of the faculty evaluation process to share… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions 27: Use of lecture capture to support students in online courses
Today on Teaching & Learning Champions, we’re joined by Angela Hadlock, Assistant Professor of Radiology, as we talk about the use of lecture capture to… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions: Silke Morin
Meet Silke Morin, Assistant Professor of Biology! by Alexa Haverlah, TLED Content Marketing Intern Trial By Fire Assistant Professor of Biology at ACC Rio Grande,… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions: Shannon Bui
Meet Shannon Bui, Professor, Pharmacy Technician Program! by Alexa Haverlah, TLED Content Marketing Intern Over Passionate Pharmacist Teaching has its perks for Shannon Bui, Professor… Read More
Women and the Musical Canon
by Sami Froncek, Adjunct Professor of Music “Are there any girl composers? Why? When I grow up, I’m going to be a… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions 26: Student Accessibility Services support for faculty and students in online courses
Today on Teaching & Learning Champions, we’re joined by Dr. Lauren Sebel, Director, Student Accessibility Services, as we talk about how Student Accessibility Services… Read More
Zoom Now Integrated with Blackboard
Attending a class meeting in Zoom just got easier! ACC’s IT department integrated Zoom into your Course Tools in Blackboard. If you’re familiar with Zoom… Read More
DE Summer Institute: Hybrid Course Design
Workshops offered July 26-30, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sponsored by the Office of Distance & Alternative Education, the Summer Institute… Read More
HyFlex Course Design: Combining Classroom and Online Instruction
Presenter: Dr. Brian Beatty, Associate Professor – Instructional Technologies, Department of Equity, Leadership Studies and Instructional Technologies, San Francisco State University https://edtechbooks.org/hyflex This multi-session… Read More
Total Makeover: Faculty Evaluation Edition, Part I
Editor’s Note: Change is on the horizon. In this three-part series, we’ll talk to three instrumental members of the faculty evaluation process to share… Read More
Classic Google Sites Transition
Starting September 1, 2021, classic sites will no longer be viewable by anyone. If you want your websites to continue to be viewable, you must… Read More
Globalizing the Foreign Language Classroom: Moving Beyond “Us” and “Them”
by Kasina Entzi, Ph.D., Associate Professor of German The foreign language classroom may seem like an inherently cosmopolitan learning space, but even after years of… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions: Aaron Delgado
Meet Aaron Delgado, Adjunct Associate Professor of Mathematics! Which courses do you teach? I teach College Algebra, College Mathematics, College Algebra for Precalculus, and Math… Read More
Gender Bias in Healthcare Research
by Daira Wilson, Ph.D., RN, Professor of Nursing Nursing is rooted in delivering care based on “evidence-based practice.” We follow the science to make sure… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions: Timothy Altanero
Meet Dr. Tim Altanero, Professor of Spanish! by Alexa Haverlah, TLED Content Marketing Intern Shock & Awe ACC Professor of Spanish Dr. Tim Altanero’s… Read More
Global Gender and Womens Studies: Indigenous Women in Politics
by Vanessa L. Faz, Adjunct Professor of Government During the academic year of 2020-2021, I had the pleasure and opportunity to be a participant in… Read More
CHARLA: Practica para leer, escuchar, y hablar español
TLED is hosting a Spanish language ‘practice’ series this summer to help ACC employees gain practice and exposure to reading, writing, listening to, and… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions 25: Maintaining student engagement in online courses
Today on Teaching & Learning Champions, we’re joined by two of the 2021 e-Faculty of the Year nominees Lisa Moore, Associate Professor, Professional Nursing,… Read More
Teaching & Learning Champions: James Burleson
Teaching & Learning Champions are faculty and staff who contribute to student learning (Guided Pathways Essential Practice #4). We share their… Read More