Policies & Procedures
Austin Community College (ACC) offers a variety of manuals and handbooks to help you navigate college policies and procedures.
Board of trustees policies
The Board of Trustees sets policies that guide ACC’s educational programs and ensure the college meets community needs.
Where to find policies
Administrative rules
Administrative rules provide detailed guidelines and procedures derived from board policy.
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Employee handbook
The ACC Employee Handbook provides employees with information about college policies, procedures and benefits.
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Faculty handbook
The ACC Faculty Handbook is a reference guide for full-time and adjunct faculty. It outlines college policies, procedures, available services and faculty responsibilities.
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Compliance training
ACC Human Resources manages mandatory compliance training for employees. These sessions cover essential topics to protect our college community and ensure we comply with state and federal regulations.
Required courses
- ADA awareness
- Sexual harassment prevention
- Cybersecurity awareness
- Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) training
Learn more about training requirements
For details on each mandatory course, visit the ACC Human Resources mandatory compliance training page.
Faculty Evaluation Manual and Procedures
Supporting quality teaching
Austin Community College (ACC) values quality instruction and a learning environment that helps faculty grow. We encourage continuous improvement of teaching skills through feedback, evaluation and professional development.
Note: New full‑time faculty must receive an in‑class observation.
Faculty evaluation manual
The Faculty Evaluation Online Manual provides detailed information about ACC’s evaluation process and procedures.
Faculty evaluation resources
The Faculty Evaluation section of TLED offers information and tools for full-time and adjunct faculty, faculty counselors and librarians.
Course evaluation resources
The Course Evaluation pages provide information about course evaluation processes and procedures.
Library Policies & Guidelines
ACC Library Services policies outline expectations for conduct in the library, proper use of materials and facilities, copyright, fair use and other topics.
Austin Community College (ACC) Distance Education Faculty Handbook
The ACC Distance Education Faculty Handbook outlines guidelines and procedures for the design, development and delivery of distance education courses and programs. Maintained by the Office of Distance and Alternative Education with input from the College ‑wide Distance Education Committee, the handbook helps ensure high quality and compliance with administrative rules.
Requests for changes or additions should be submitted to the chair of the Distance Education Committee.
Access the handbook
- Distance Education Faculty Handbook (PDF) — version 0.3, updated Oct. 31, 2024