Welcome to the summer session! I hope that you are rejuvenated and ready for whatever your summer holds. The last week has been emotional as we mourn those lost in Uvalde. I encourage you to read the email on ACC’s Campus Safety Resources,…Read More »
Congratulations! Another semester is in the books. Don’t forget to submit your grades by 5:00 today. I hope that you have a lovely intersession and get a chance to decompress and do whatever brings you joy. I will see you again in…Read More »
Can anyone else hear the Chariots of Fire theme song playing in their head as we run this week to cross the finish line of the Spring semester? Just one more week and then we get an intercession breather. Don’t forget about graduation…Read More »
This week’s encouragement comes directly from our students. Take a few minutes to visit the i am acc website for stories of current students, former students, and community members who have a connection with Austin Community College. As this website says, “…Read More »
Hello Faculty Colleagues,I implore all full-time faculty to serve on ACC’s crucial decision-making committees and councils. This essential work ensures full-time faculty voices are heard at the many policy-setting meetings held throughout the academic year. Please visit ACC Shared Governance for details…Read More »
We had Dory’s encouragement. We had heartfelt encouragement. This week we have a laugh. Three professors are arguing over who is the best at teaching. The first professor boasts, “I teach so well, my students never ask any questions. This proves they…Read More »
At-Large seatsJackie BurnsLei JiHeather SyrettEdgar GranilloAlberta EbeheakeyFred Lover Dean Division Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences – Dan DydekStudent Affairs: Jorge LynchDesign, Manufacturing, Construction, & Applied Technologies: Alberto QuinonezBusiness: Craig Sowell Health Sciences: Lindsay Carlson Arts, Digital Media, and Communications: Blythe Cates Liberal Arts: Humanities: David Dettmer Science, Engineering &…Read More »
Senate Standard I blinked and it is the middle of April. How did that happen? It is the time of the semester when most of us are deep in the grading weeds, so today, I offer a little encouragement from a quote…Read More »
In the immortal words of Dory, the fish, “Just keep swimming,” everyone. This mantra is from the Disney/Pixar movie Finding Nemo, where a scared and overwhelmed Dory used it to give herself the strength not to give up. If that to-do list…Read More »
The Standard Poll of the Week What is the hardest job at ACC? Click here to vote! Newsworthy Information Comments on Proposed Adjunct Staffing Committee, Adjunct Faculty Workloads, and Review of Adjunct Faculty Administrative Rules AR and G/Ps are due March 31st.The Academic…Read More »