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,… 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
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
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
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… 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fall 2020 Academic Coaching Updates
Faculty, Academic Coaching has a new, promo video highlighting our virtual services! Check it out here:… 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
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
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
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
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
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
Presidential Student Achievement Award Nominations Open
Nominate a deserving student for the Spring Presidential Student Achievement Award (PSAA)! The Presidential Student Achievement Award is the most prestigious student award given by… Read More
Spring 2020 Testing Center Updates
The content of this post is a copy of what Holly Delacroix – DeRouen, Director of Testing, sent out to all faculty on Tuesday, January… Read More
Blackboard is Now Back Online
The upgrade to Blackboard was successful, and the system is now fully available. You will now have access to the new features below: Cloud integration… Read More
9 Ways to Stay Sane During Grading Season
Written by Courtney Grams [5-minute read] We know the end of the semester can be hectic for faculty. Psychology Today says that “Productivity results from a… Read More
Blackboard Downtime & Managed Hosting Migration
Blackboard will be unavailable between Friday, December 20 at 5 PM and Thursday, January 2 at 6 AM. Over the winter break, ACC… Read More
ACC Career Services Presents: Digital Skills for Today’s Jobs
View Flyer Digital Skills for Today’s Jobs is an intensive job-search training hub that empowers students with employment-readiness tools and assets… Read More
Pearson Updating Systems
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO INSTRUCTORS: On Saturday, October 26, 2019, Pearson will be updating several of their systems to improve performance and security. Start:… Read More
Survey on Speech Anxiety
Dear Faculty, You are invited to take part in a very brief survey concerning communication apprehension and speech anxiety… Read More
Visiting Professor from Costa Rica
After completing a sabbatical in Costa Rica in Spring 2019 on a Scholar Fulbright Grant, social work… Read More
Applications Open: Lead Computerside Chats!
Computerside Chat Faculty Lead Scope of Work Fall 2019- Spring 2020 Reports To Assistant Dean of Faculty Development (contact information listed… Read More
Get Ready for MyACC!
Students can easily access their ACC online tools. Starting September 9, the college will introduce a fully-interactive, live preview of the MyACC student portal… Read More
Fall 2019 Testing Center Services
The content of this post is a copy of what Holly Delacroix – DeRouen, Director of Testing, sent out to all faculty on Tuesday, August… Read More
Student Rights and Responsibilities Fall 2019 Memo
The content of this post is a copy of what the Student Affairs Executive Deans sent out to all faculty on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Read More
Apply to Join the Faculty Center Advisory Group (FCAG)
Dear Faculty Colleagues, The FCTL (Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning) is a grass-roots group developed by the Adjunct Faculty Association… Read More
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Fall 2019 Welcome Letter
The content of this post is a copy of what Dr. Lauren C. Sebel, Director of Student Accessibility Services (SAS), sent out to all faculty… Read More
Respondus Lockdown Browser Now Available for Use Outside ACC Testing Centers
We are pleased to introduce the Respondus LockDown Browser for use with Blackboard assessments (e.g., tests, exams, quizzes) to lock down the testing environment. Read More
How To Overlap ACC’s Faculty Events Google Calendar with Your ACC Google Calendar
The Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) shares a Google Calendar with ACC faculty that includes all faculty… Read More
Sneak Peek at NEW ACC Library Services Website
SAME URL – SAME SERVICES – NEW LOOK ACC’s Library Services website is getting a whole new look this Fall. Take a sneak… Read More
Note from the Editor: TLED’s weekly faculty newsletter has a whole new look!
The Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) sends a weekly newsletter each Sunday. We share professional development opportunities,… Read More
Career Services Updates (August 2019)
Mark your calendar! ACC Fest: Saturday, November 9th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, HLC 4000 Our annual college & career exploration… Read More
Master Syllabus Update
This message was sent to faculty on May 8, 2019 from Ron Johns, Associate Dean of Assessment & Evaluation. All: As you know, the master… Read More