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Department Chair Academy

The Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) developed the Department Chair Academy in response to an overwhelming demand from department chairs for additional support. The DC Academy is a 60-hour program designed to support department chairs throughout their first year in the role as they lead the department in achieving student success. The Academy supports new chairs by assisting them in locating and using the tools and resources necessary to complete department chair tasks and offering development opportunities to enhance leadership skills and key competencies.

Working with a cohort model, the DC Academy offers support in many forms, including reading materials, videos, LibGuides, guest speakers and the chance to meet once a week with other new chairs. In addition, DC Boot Camps offer new department chairs timely exposure to ACC’s software and systems necessary to complete the job. Upon completion, department chairs receive recognition from the college and a $1,600 stipend.

Key dates:

    • DC Academy Bootcamp I: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 9 a.m.-noon
    • DC Academy Collegewide Kickoff: Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 9-11:30 a.m.
    • DC Academy Bootcamp II: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, 9 a.m.-noon
    • DC Academy Bootcamp III: Friday, March 26, 2027, 9 a.m.-noon

*Current DCs are welcome to attend Bootcamp trainings on an as-needed basis.

For any questions, please contact Jeffrey Muhammad (jmuhamma@austincc.edu) or Dr. Theresa Glenn (tglenn2@austincc.edu).