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Each year, the Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) Print Wall Calendar is designed to inspire faculty to take a deep dive into higher education issues, and this year\u2019s edition is no different. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cEmpowering Students by Meeting Basic Needs,\u201d<\/strong> with each month in the calendar highlighting specific essential resources, showcasing how Austin Community College (ACC) and the surrounding community address twelve basic needs through:<\/p>\n Innovative curriculum integration<\/em><\/p>\n Supportive campus resources<\/em><\/p>\n Active community engagement<\/em><\/p>\n The goal of this calendar is to ensure faculty are informed about the essential resources available to students. We hope this will help create an educational environment where all students can succeed. For February, the basic need being highlighted is <\/span>Mental Health.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n We\u2019re committed to ensuring every student has the tools they need for success. Prioritizing mental health is essential to fostering a supportive learning environment where students can thrive both academically and personally. This month, we shine a spotlight on ACC\u2019s Mental Health Counseling services, which provide vital support to help students navigate challenges, build resilience, and maintain overall well-being. Executive Dean of <\/span>Mental Health Counseling<\/span><\/a>, Dr. Jodi Denyszyn, emphasizes how ACC\u2019s Mental Health Counseling team is here to support student success by offering therapy and clinical programming throughout the district. She shares:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cACCs Mental Health Counselors are a confidential resource at the college, and counselors are available on every campus, district-wide. We offer individual and group counseling sessions in a variety of modalities. We offer in-person sessions, telemental health sessions, or a blend of the two. Our work is grounded in guidance from our licensure boards, state laws, occupational codes, and professional associations. ACC students request counseling for a variety of reasons, including trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and concerns about substance use. We care deeply about our students, and we are grateful for the opportunity to help them work toward their goals.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Mental health is vital for our students’ success at ACC. ACC’s Mental Health Counseling (MHC) unit offers short-term counseling services to enrolled students.<\/strong> MHC’s licensed counselors offer services and programs throughout the district to foster resiliency skills, develop individual and educational growth, and help maintain a safe and healthy learning environment. In addition to up to twelve counseling appointments, they offer group counseling, psychoeducational workshops, and programming in partnership with ACC’s Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance (EOC), including awareness and prevention programs on drug\/alcohol abuse, domestic and intimate partner violence & abuse, and suicide prevention. ACC\u2019s MHC serves students by appointment in their preferred modality – in-person or via tele-mental health. Additionally, MHC provides community resources and referrals to every individual who reaches out. For a list of wellness resources, for more information, and to request counseling services, ACC students are encouraged to consult <\/span>www.austincc.edu\/counseling<\/span><\/a>. For emergency situations, <\/span>please call 911 or 988 (suicide lifeline).<\/b><\/p>\n Mental health remains a critical factor in student success, and recent data underscores the importance of accessible counseling services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ACC\u2019s Mental Health Counseling team reported that from Fall 2023 through Summer 2024, <\/span>977 ACC students<\/b> attended <\/span>3,508 mental health counseling appointments<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This data underscores the importance of raising awareness and ensuring students know how to access the support available.<\/span><\/p>\n For additional resources, visit Social Support\u2019s <\/span>ACC & Community Essential Resource List<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering harm to self (suicide) or to others, please call or text 988 immediately for 24\/7 support. The 988 Lifeline is available for everyone, is free, and is confidential.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Discussing and addressing these needs is essential for creating an educational environment where all students can succeed. By supporting these fundamental areas, we foster a culture of care and resilience, empowering students to focus on their goals without stress from unmet needs. This calendar aims to inform faculty about these resources, allowing them to share directly with students and address these needs in their instruction.<\/span><\/p>\n To learn more about all twelve basic needs highlighted in the TLED Calendar, visit the <\/span>TLED Print Wall Calendar webpage<\/span><\/a> and explore more essential resources.<\/span><\/p>\n ACC is committed to supporting every student\u2019s basic needs. We are more than an educational institution \u2014we are a community that cares, supports, and grows together.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n When we launched the 2024-2025 TLED Print Wall Calendar in September 2024, we were excited to share a resource designed to support faculty in meeting students\u2019 basic needs. However, we were made aware of a misprint in the calendar and knew we had to make it right. In true ACC spirit, we embraced <\/span>Courage<\/span><\/i> by acknowledging the mistake, asked for <\/span>Compassion<\/span><\/i> as we worked to correct it by partnering with the Mental Health Counseling (MHC) team to provide accurate information, spread <\/span>Joy<\/span><\/i> with a fun sticker pack, and said a big, bold <\/span>Yes<\/span><\/i> to learning and growing together. As a reminder of our shared commitment to adaptability and continuous improvement, every calendar now includes a sticker pack so users can update the misprint while embracing our College values.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Forgot to request a calendar? No worries!<\/span> Additional calendars and sticker packs are available for pick-up at all ACC <\/span>campus libraries<\/b><\/a> and <\/span>Teaching & Learning Centers (TLCs)<\/b><\/a>. <\/span><\/em>Contact your campus library or TLC to confirm availability.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Each year, the Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) Print Wall Calendar is designed to inspire faculty to take a deep dive into higher education issues, and this year\u2019s edition is no different. 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Mental Health<\/span><\/h2>\n
Understanding the Need for Mental Health Support at ACC<\/span><\/h2>\n
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ACC Resources to Share With Your Students<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Additional Community Resources to Share With Your Students<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\u201cEvery Need. Every Student. Every Day.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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Print Correction: Embracing Our College Values<\/span><\/h3>\n