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Connecting faculty and employees with resources, news, and opportunities that advance learning. The official Facebook of Austin Community College's Academic Affairs. Our goal is to support and empower faculty by providing professional development, instructional resources, and updates that strengthen teaching and advance student success. This page is intended to share official news, events, faculty resources, and educational content related to Academic Affairs and Austin Community College. We encourage respectful engagement and reserve the right to moderate comments in accordance with Austin Community College's social media guidelines.

10/29/2026

🎃 Welcome to Bethany Swoveland’s haunted mansion! 👻 This Halloween edition of ACC Desk Tours takes us inside the office of the director of Academic Affairs Communications, where a little magic goes a long way. ✨

From an adorable axolotl farm (the team’s unofficial mascot!) to a serenity rock painted with her nieces, Bethany’s workspace is full of joy, reflection, and inspiration. Add a little Dolly Parton wisdom and a Hocus Pocus desktop background, and you have the perfect recipe for a magical workspace! 🧙‍♀️

🎃 Drop a pumpkin in the comments if you want to see more ACC Desk Tours, and have a happy Halloween!

10/27/2026

👽📚 The shelves are full of possibilities, but Library Roulette leaves the final choice up to chance!

In this final round, Gretchen challenges Sara to find a graphic novel that checks every box: paperback, science fiction, and aliens. Will luck point her toward the perfect recommendation? 👀

Whether you're looking for graphic novels, bestselling fiction, course materials, or something completely unexpected, ACC librarians are ready to help you find your next great read. Visit your campus library for personalized recommendations, and thank you for joining us for Library Roulette! 🎰

10/20/2026

📸👀 We have a photo, but don't worry! Register for Remote Recess, and we'll focus on sharing helpful professional development opportunities instead! 😉💻

Join us for practical tips to make Blackboard Ultra work better for you, whether you're streamlining grading, organizing assignments, or preparing your courses for spring.

☕ Remote Recess Schedule: Tuesdays at 11 a.m. or Wednesdays at 2 p.m.

💻 Learn something new and bring fresh ideas back to your courses.

10/14/2026

🤔 What could you do differently in your classroom with the right space to explore, experiment, and collaborate? The Faculty Center for Learning Innovation (FCLI) invites faculty to the Innovation Exchange, a dedicated space to explore new ideas in teaching and learning with your colleagues in an unrecorded, low-stakes environment.

Session topics include:
▪️ Generative AI
▪️ Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
▪️ Collaboration and connection
▪️ New teaching strategies, content, and assessments

💡 Click the link to learn more, view the full schedule, and register for the next session: https://sites.google.com/austincc.edu/fcli/sandboxes

10/13/2026

🧐 What does sustainability mean to you? 🌱 For Campus Sustainability Month, we asked students, faculty, and staff across ACC to share their thoughts.

☀️ From solar panels and campus gardens to sustainable transportation, pollinator spaces, and Zero Waste efforts, sustainability takes many forms across our campuses.

🎥 Take a look at some of the ways sustainability is already in action at ACC and follow the link below for more information on Energy and Sustainability: https://offices.austincc.edu/energy-and-sustainability/

Austin Community College's Office of Energy & Sustainability

10/09/2026

🏎️💨 Every student has a starting line, and our job is to help them keep moving toward the finish! Join us for Mini Development Day: Building Momentum: Supporting Students from First Credit to Final Credential.

Together, we’ll explore practical approaches that strengthen the student experience, support meaningful academic progress, and help students navigate pathways toward their educational and career goals.

🏁 Event Details:
📅 Friday, Oct. 23
⏰ 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
📍 Zoom & Highland Campus, Presentation Hall

📌 Use the link below to register by Oct. 21: https://instruction.austincc.edu/services/mini-dev-day-2026/ #

10/07/2026

🤝 Meeting students where they are means creating learning experiences that help them move forward!

💻✨The Digital Learning Symposium, "From Access to Achievement: Driving Student Success With Digital Learning," explores how digital learning can help students persist, engage, achieve, and complete their educational goals.

Join educators and digital learning professionals to explore:
🤖 AI & the Future of Teaching
♿ Quality, Accessibility & Student Success
🦇 Student Engagement and Belonging
💡 Innovation & Emerging Models

📅 Event Details: Thur., Nov. 5 & Fri., Nov. 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Online via Zoom)

Share ideas, connect with colleagues, and take away practical strategies you can apply right away! Register for the symposium using the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfso49lrBpxLhZTbtggAXNoxIkr2b-CuD6oaO6IK2FgT2qh3Q/viewform

10/02/2026

🙌 Congratulations to our new faculty on completing your first month at ACC! Starting a new role means learning, adjusting, and finding your rhythm.

We hope you know we see, value, and appreciate your work. 💜

Every class you teach, conversation you have, and connection you make with a student matters. Thank you for showing up for our students and serving as an important pillar of their success. 🦇✨

09/30/2026

✨ Another ACC Desk Tour is here! This time, we’re visiting the office of Emily Demerath, senior director of the student affairs staff development department. If she had to describe her space in one word, it would be relationships, and it’s easy to see why. 💜 From meaningful photos and keepsakes to gifts from colleagues and reminders of the impact we can have on others, everything in her office tells a story.

And, of course, there are plenty of notebooks and colorful pens to keep the lists going! 📝

🎥 Watch the full tour to learn more about the people, memories, and reminders that keep Emily inspired throughout the workday.

💭 What’s one thing in your workspace that represents an important relationship in your life?

09/29/2026

🙌 Don't wait, now's your chance to nominate! There’s still time to recognize an outstanding ACC faculty or staff member for the Teaching and Leadership Excellence Awards!

Categories include:
🌟 ACC Leadership Awards
🌟 ACC Teaching Excellence Awards
🌟 E-Faculty of the Year Award
🌟 The DAISY Award
🌟 Piper Professor Nominee

🏆 Winners will be honored at the ACC Annual Awards Celebration in spring 2027.

Submission Deadline: Oct. 5, 2026

🗳️ Submit your nomination: https://awards.apps.austincc.edu/

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