The Board regular meeting will be Monday at 6:00pm at HBC 201.
Click here for the agenda.
Extensive information about the Board is available here.
Recordings of previous meetings are at this link.
acc Adjunct Faculty Association
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Monday, July 2, 2012
Board of Trustees regular meeting Monday, July 2 @HBC
The Board regular meeting will be Monday at 6:00pm at HBC 201.
Click here for the agenda.
Extensive information about the Board is available here.
Recordings of previous meetings are at this link.
Click here for the agenda.
Extensive information about the Board is available here.
Recordings of previous meetings are at this link.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Sunday, June 17, 2012
[statesman.com] In Texas, working poor families struggle to get ahead
By Brenda Bell
Published: 10:43 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2012
Back in 2005, a lifetime ago, Alona Smith was working random jobs as a security guard and taking classes at Austin Community College when she became pregnant. As the dutiful daughter of a single mom, a latchkey kid who had basically raised her own baby sister, she knew too well what lay ahead....
Friday, June 15, 2012
Board of Trustees special meeting Monday, June 18 @HBC
The Board special meeting will be Monday at 6:00pm at HBC 201.
Click here for the agenda.
Extensive information about the Board is available here.
Recordings of previous meetings are at this link.
Click here for the agenda.
Extensive information about the Board is available here.
Recordings of previous meetings are at this link.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
New Report Puts Higher Ed Coordinating Board On Defense
During the 2011 session, Texas legislators quietly added a rider to the state budget allocating up to $350,000 to hire a national consultant to develop a blueprint for a statewide administrative system for Texas community colleges.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Board approves FY2013 budget
ACC approves $272M budget
Austin Business Journal by Sandra Zaragoza, Staff Writer
Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 1:57pm CDT
The Austin Community College District Board of Trustees adopted a $272 million budget for 2012-13, representing a 2.6 percent increase over last fiscal year’s budget.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
AFA member becomes State Fire Marshal
The Texas Department of Insurance has named Chris Connealy, an adjunct professor of fire protection, the state fire marshal.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Board of Trustees regular meeting Monday, June 4 @HBC
The Board regular meeting will be Monday at 6:00pm at HBC 201.
Click here for the agenda.
Extensive information about the Board is available here.
Recordings of previous meetings are at this link.
Click here for the agenda.
Extensive information about the Board is available here.
Recordings of previous meetings are at this link.
Remediation for Remedial Math
Remediation for Remedial Math
May 9, 2012 - 3:00am
Too many students are failing their remedial math classes, and those who succeed often have little use for the advanced algebra on which those classes focus.
Read more: http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/05/09/texas-community-colleges-reinvent-developmental-math#ixzz1wc3FtD9e
Inside Higher Ed
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Facing Facts
Facing Facts
May 29, 2012 - 3:00am
AUSTIN, TEX. -- The college “completion agenda” has helped community colleges face facts about where they fall short. But if the focus on completion gets too singular, two-year colleges run the risk of neglecting student access and even the quality of learning on their campuses.
Read more: http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/05/29/taking-stock-completion-agendas-benefits-and-limits#ixzz1wF0vPzvv
Inside Higher Ed
Friday, May 4, 2012
Board of Trustees regular meeting Monday, May 7 @HBC
The Board regular meeting will be Monday at 6:00pm at HBC 201.
Click here for the agenda.
Extensive information about the Board is available here.
Recordings of previous meetings are at this link.
Click here for the agenda.
Extensive information about the Board is available here.
Recordings of previous meetings are at this link.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
This month, Q&A with College President Richard Rhodes
You are invited to meet President Richard Rhodes and ask him questions. He is coming to the following five campuses this month to meet with you:
Wednesday, May 2, 2:00 p.m.
Northridge Campus Room 3140
Thursday, May 3, 12:00 p.m.
South Austin Campus Room 1130
Friday, May 11, 9:00 a.m.
Service Center Room 133
Monday, May 14, 10:00 a.m.
Highland Business Center Room 201
Monday, May 21, 10:00 a.m.
Pinnacle Campus Room 1013
Click here for more information.
Monday, April 30, 2012
meningitis immunization
Administrators estimate that as many as 10,000 students will not be allowed to enroll in classes next semester because they haven't fulfilled the immunization requirement.
Please share this information with your students:
ACC10000.com
Write it on the chalkboard or whiteboard before class. Please let the students know.
If those 10,000 students do not fulfill the state-mandated requirement, then they will be left out in the cold. They will not have affordable access to high-quality higher education.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Disc Golf Fundraiser Sunday, April 29
Come have fun and raise funds for the Faculty Emergency Fund and student scholarships.
Click the image below to enlarge it.
Click the image below to enlarge it.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
AFA Elections
Please take a few minutes to vote. The voting will end next Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 11:59pm. Click here to vote. There are four contested positions (Secretary, Treasurer, RGC rep, and Cypress rep) on the ballot, as well as a referendum for amending the Association bylaws.
Friday, April 20, 2012
American Association of Adjunct Education conference
Greetings!
The American Association of Adjunct Education is hosting a conference on October 19-20, 2012 in The Woodlands, TX. We are now accepting proposals for those who would like to present. Our organization seeks to provide professional development to college faculty with an emphasis towards adjunct / part-time faculty. Graduate students are also welcome to present and / or attend.
We are seeking those who want to present workshop sessions, poster presentations and also roundtables related to college teaching, technology / online education, special needs students, diversity, active learning, assessments, etc. I have attached more information to this email explaining our call for proposals. If you know of anyone else who may be interested please encourage them to also submit their proposals. Registration is open for those who would like to attend.
Lastly, I want to share with you that we are accepting nominations for the 2012 Adjunct of the Year award. If there is someone who you feel is deserving of this award we encourage you to nominate them. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to receiving your proposals and nominations!
Sincerely,
-Patrick Gilbert, M.S.
Educator and Mediator
Co-Founder, American Association of Adjunct Education
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American Association of Adjunct Education
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Friday, April 13, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
PBS NewsHour: Community Colleges in Another State
Watch California Community Colleges Face Tighter Budgets on PBS. See more from PBS NewsHour.
Monday, April 2, 2012
[San Antonio Express-News] Course credits lost in transfer
Thousands and thousands of articulation agreements between the community colleges and the public universities in Texas....
“Articulation agreements have become a spider web between the numerous universities and colleges in the state,” Austin Community College President Richard Rhodes said. “It's understandable that this complex system confuses students, families and even, sometimes, our advisers.”
Click here to read the entire article.
“Articulation agreements have become a spider web between the numerous universities and colleges in the state,” Austin Community College President Richard Rhodes said. “It's understandable that this complex system confuses students, families and even, sometimes, our advisers.”
Click here to read the entire article.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Distance Learning Committee meeting update
Colleagues,
Just wanted to update you about recent Distance Learning Committee outcomes.
In our March 30, 2012 meeting the following outcomes that would directly be of interest to you and our departments are the following:
Because of SACS’ mandate, all accredited college distance learning professors must undergo a formal distance learning training program before being eligible to teach said courses.
Prior to this date, ACC has not had a formalized training program for prospective distance learning faculty. Our only instruction was through Blackboard specific operational training.
Susan Thomason and her department have developed a 4 module instructional series for on-line distance learning professors. At this date, the program is in the process of being reviewed and edited.
Each of the four 1 hour on-line modules should be up and operational on or before the end of April 2012. When available, faculty will be notified to register.
In order to continue to teach - or to initially begin teaching - an on-line class, all distance learning faculty will be required to complete all 4 modules of the series prior to the SACS visit and evaluation in October of 2012.
As I have more information, I will pass that on to you.
Best regards,
Phylis Davis Molina - Business Studies
Just wanted to update you about recent Distance Learning Committee outcomes.
In our March 30, 2012 meeting the following outcomes that would directly be of interest to you and our departments are the following:
Because of SACS’ mandate, all accredited college distance learning professors must undergo a formal distance learning training program before being eligible to teach said courses.
Prior to this date, ACC has not had a formalized training program for prospective distance learning faculty. Our only instruction was through Blackboard specific operational training.
Susan Thomason and her department have developed a 4 module instructional series for on-line distance learning professors. At this date, the program is in the process of being reviewed and edited.
Each of the four 1 hour on-line modules should be up and operational on or before the end of April 2012. When available, faculty will be notified to register.
In order to continue to teach - or to initially begin teaching - an on-line class, all distance learning faculty will be required to complete all 4 modules of the series prior to the SACS visit and evaluation in October of 2012.
As I have more information, I will pass that on to you.
Best regards,
Phylis Davis Molina - Business Studies
Board of Trustees regular meeting Monday, April 2 @HBC
The Board regular meeting will be Monday at 6:00pm at HBC 201.
Click here for the agenda.
Extensive information about the Board is available here.
Recordings of previous meetings are at this link.
Click here for the agenda.
Extensive information about the Board is available here.
Recordings of previous meetings are at this link.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
March 8 Town Hall Meeting with U.S. Secretary of Education at ACC
The town hall meeting with Education Secretary Arne Duncan may be viewed here:
Video streaming by Ustream
Click here for more information about this event.
Video streaming by Ustream
Click here for more information about this event.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Texas Tribune: Texas College Presidents Say $10,000 Degrees Available Now
Speaking today on a SXSWEdu panel in Austin, officials from a few Texas community colleges and universities said that $10,000 bachelor's degrees are available now — and more will be within the year.
Gov. Rick Perry famously called on the development of a $10,000 degree in his State of the State address in 2011....
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Board of Trustees regular meeting Monday, March 5 @HBC
The Board regular meeting will be Monday at 6:00pm at HBC 201.
Click here for the agenda.
Extensive information about the Board is available here.
Recordings of previous meetings are at this link.
Click here for the agenda.
Extensive information about the Board is available here.
Recordings of previous meetings are at this link.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Q&A with the College President and Board members
You and your students have opportunities to interact directly with ACC leaders this semester.
President Rhodes is available for Q&A at all campuses this semester. Click here for more information.
Also, members of the Board of Trustees are holding forums at all campuses. Typically, three members of the Board are at each of these forums. Click here for more information.
These are especially great opportunities for students to ask any questions or express concerns to the President and Board members about the college.
President Rhodes is available for Q&A at all campuses this semester. Click here for more information.
Also, members of the Board of Trustees are holding forums at all campuses. Typically, three members of the Board are at each of these forums. Click here for more information.
These are especially great opportunities for students to ask any questions or express concerns to the President and Board members about the college.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Texas Tribune interview with Kay McClenney
An interview with the director of Austin's Center for Community College Student Engagement appears in today's Texas Tribune. Click here to read the article.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
ACC President Richard Rhodes and Board Members to be at forums on campuses today.
The open forums will be at RRC, EVC, and NRG today.
President Rhodes will be at Round Rock Campus room 2123 from 12Noon-1:00 p.m.
Two or three members of the Board of Trustees will be at each of these two forums:
10:00 a.m. at Eastview Campus, Student Lounge, Bldg. 2, Room 2100.4
6:30 p.m. at Northridge Campus, Student Lounge, Bldg. 1000, Room 1112
Board Chair Barbara Mink is expected at each of these two forums.
President Rhodes will be at Round Rock Campus room 2123 from 12Noon-1:00 p.m.
Two or three members of the Board of Trustees will be at each of these two forums:
10:00 a.m. at Eastview Campus, Student Lounge, Bldg. 2, Room 2100.4
6:30 p.m. at Northridge Campus, Student Lounge, Bldg. 1000, Room 1112
Board Chair Barbara Mink is expected at each of these two forums.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Board of Trustees regular meeting Monday, February 6 @HBC
The Board regular meeting will be Monday at 6:00pm at HBC 201.
Click here for the agenda.
Extensive information about the Board is available here.
Recordings of previous meetings are at this link.
Click here for the agenda.
Extensive information about the Board is available here.
Recordings of previous meetings are at this link.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Summer scheduling & post-retirement work for adjuncts in TRS
Summer course selection begins tomorrow for adjunct faculty:
http://www5.austincc.edu/eStaffing/misc/calendar212u.php
http://www5.austincc.edu/eStaffing/misc/Summer2012Notification.pdf
For those faculty with TRS accounts, you no longer have the same limits on teaching after retirement.
Read this update to learn how to work without any loss of monthly annuities:
http://www.trs.state.tx.us/reporting/documents/update.pdf
If you have any questions, here is the contact information for TRS:
http://www.trs.state.tx.us/info.jsp?submenu=about&page_id=/about/contacts
Also, the ACC benefits staff are glad to help with any questions:
http://www.austincc.edu/hr/benefits
http://www.austincc.edu/hr/benefits/staff.php
http://www5.austincc.edu/eStaffing/misc/calendar212u.php
http://www5.austincc.edu/eStaffing/misc/Summer2012Notification.pdf
For those faculty with TRS accounts, you no longer have the same limits on teaching after retirement.
Read this update to learn how to work without any loss of monthly annuities:
http://www.trs.state.tx.us/reporting/documents/update.pdf
If you have any questions, here is the contact information for TRS:
http://www.trs.state.tx.us/info.jsp?submenu=about&page_id=/about/contacts
Also, the ACC benefits staff are glad to help with any questions:
http://www.austincc.edu/hr/benefits
http://www.austincc.edu/hr/benefits/staff.php
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Board of Trustees regular meeting Monday, January 23 @HBC
The Board regular meeting will be Monday at 6:00pm at HBC 201.
Click here for the agenda.
Extensive information about the Board is available here.
Recordings of previous meetings are at this link.
Click here for the agenda.
Extensive information about the Board is available here.
Recordings of previous meetings are at this link.
NYTimes opinion piece (and comments on it)
What You (Really) Need to Know
By LAWRENCE H. SUMMERS
A PARADOX of American higher education is this: The expectations of leading universities do much to define what secondary schools teach, and much to establish a template for what it means to be an educated man or woman. College campuses are seen as the source for the newest thinking and for the generation of new ideas, as society’s cutting edge.
And the world is changing very rapidly. Think social networking, gay marriage, stem cells or the rise of China. Most companies look nothing like they did 50 years ago. Think General Motors, AT&T or Goldman Sachs.
Yet undergraduate education changes remarkably little over time....
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Board of Trustees meeting postponed until January 23
The Tuesday, January 17th Regular Meeting of the Board has been cancelled and rescheduled for Monday, January 23rd, at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting will be at HBC 201.
Click here for the agendas and minutes.
Extensive information about the Board is available here.
Recordings of previous meetings are at this link.
Click here for the agendas and minutes.
Extensive information about the Board is available here.
Recordings of previous meetings are at this link.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
The ACC Community Choir hosts Voice-Placements This Weekend
WHAT: The ACC Community Choir/ Austin Singers hosts Voice-Placements for their 2012 Spring Semester
WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 15th – 9 a.m.-12 p.m. &
Sunday, Jan. 16th – 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Austin First Baptist Church – 901 Trinity Street in Downtown Austin
The Austin Singers (ACC's very own community choir) will be hearing new singers with previous choral experience interested in joining their organization. The brief interview will consist of vocalizations, tonal memory exercises and a voice-part placement, singers do NOT need to prepare anything. This 50+ singer group consists of ACC Students, Faculty and member of the Austin community - more information can be found here. Hear the choir on their Fall 2011 concert here.
During the Spring of 2012 the Austin Singers, in conjunction with the curricular choirs of Austin Community College, will present a concert featuring traditional spirituals and contemporary choral gospel music (see and hear repertoire below). The ensemble rehearses on Monday evenings from 7-9 p.m. at the Austin First Baptist Church, with rehearsals starting on January 23, 2012. Concert dates are April 28 & 29, 2012 in Austin. There are no fees involved in partcipating during the Spring of 2012, singers are eligible to register for academic credit through ACC.
To schedule an interview please e-mail Joshua Miller (ACC's choral director) with your preferred date.
Spring 2012 ACC & Austin Singers Concert
Saturday, April 28th & Sunday, April 29th - Location TBA
Spirituals & Gospel Music with Jazz Combo & 2 Guest Soloists
Austin Singers Community Choir & ACC Chamber Choir - The Progression of the Spiritual to Gospel
“My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord” by Moses Hogan (Watch YouTube Video)
“Swing Low Sweet Chariot” arr. by Moses Hogan- Featuring Saxophonist (Watch YouTube Video)
“Sound Over All Waters” by Paul Halley - Featuring Female Soloist and Saxophonist
“Praise His Holy Name” by Keith Hampton (Watch YouTube Video)
ACC Chamber Choir - Spiritual Arrangements of Female Composers
“Wade in the Water” by Rosephanye Powell
We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace” by Undine Smith Moore
“I Want God’s Heaven to be Mine” by Betty Jackson King
Jazz Combo Set Instrumental Only
ACC Chamber Choir Women’s Feature
“Elijah Rock” by Jester Hairston
ACC Chamber Choir Men’s Feature
“Swing Down Chariot” by Andre Thomas
Combined Choirs Major Work with instrumental group, Male & Female Soloists
“Gospel Mass” by Robert Ray (Watch YouTube Video - Movement VI - Agnus Dei)
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