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Austin Community College (ACC) faculty are invited to apply for the <\/span>2026-27 Teaching & Learning Academy (TLA) year-long cohort<\/span><\/a>. Developed by faculty for faculty and grounded in the <\/span>ACC Faculty Values<\/span><\/a>, the TLA supports educators through evidence-based teaching practices, reflective learning, and instructional innovation. The program is designed to strengthen student success while creating a collaborative community where faculty can explore the scholarship, art, and passion of teaching together.<\/span><\/p>\n Cohort space is limited. Applications will be accepted <\/span>until the cohort reaches capacity, or Friday, August 14, 2026,<\/b> whichever arrives soonest.<\/span><\/p>\n The TLA combines asynchronous coursework with live cohort collaboration across the academic year. Faculty participants engage in four courses focused on effective and student-centered teaching practices while connecting with colleagues from across disciplines through synchronous cohort meetings. When asked why ACC faculty should apply to the TLA, Susan Diamond, faculty lead of the Teaching & Learning Academy, said, \u201cTLA is more than a professional development program, it is a collaborative learning community where faculty can strengthen their teaching practice while connecting with colleagues across the College.\u201d Theresa Glenn, dean of Faculty Development and Evaluation, added that \u201cgreat teaching is both an art and a commitment to lifelong learning. The TLA offers faculty an opportunity to reflect on their teaching, explore evidence-based strategies, and strengthen connections with colleagues across the College. When faculty grow together, students benefit.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Participants will complete four courses across the academic year. Each course includes 12 hours of asynchronous online learning and a three-hour cohort meeting dedicated to faculty sharing, reflection, and collaboration. Attendance at synchronous meetings is required for successful completion of the program.<\/span><\/p>\n The 2026-27 cohort begins with a virtual kickoff meeting on <\/span>Friday, September 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. <\/b>Cohort meetings will be held synchronously online and may also include a HyFlex participation option.<\/span><\/p>\n Faculty who successfully complete the year-long academy and participant agreement requirements will receive:<\/span><\/p>\n Participants may also choose to receive 1.5 hours of Continuing Education credit for each completed course.<\/span><\/p>\n 96% of TLA participants reported that they already are, or soon will be, using what they learned in the program to strengthen their teaching practices.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\nA Year-Long Faculty Learning Experience<\/b><\/h2>\n
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