General Assembly
RSVP OPEN: You’re Invited to General Assembly!
Loving Students to Success
Friday, November 8, 2024
Travis County Exposition Center
In-Person Only
We look forward to seeing you on Friday, November 8th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for the collegewide General Assembly, themed “Loving Students to Success.”
Every fall, Austin Community College (ACC) proudly hosts the General Assembly (GA) bringing together employees from across the District to connect, learn about the state of the college, celebrate our successes, and get excited about the future.
All employees, except adjunct faculty, scheduled to work during the time of the event are required to attend. The event is optional for adjunct faculty. Part-time and hourly employees who are scheduled to work for only some of the hours of the event should work with their supervisors to determine the best plan of action.
If you have any immediate questions, please send an email to generalassembly-group@austincc.edu. To receive the latest updates, please subscribe to General Assembly reminders.
Please read the FAQ section below for more information.
General Assembly Program
9:00 a.m.: Doors open, preshow begins
10:00 a.m.: Program begins
10:10 a.m.: Board of Trustees Welcome
10:20 a.m.: Employee Recognitions
10:50 a.m.: Loving Our Students to Success Video
11:00 a.m.: Keynote Presentation, Stephanie Land
12:00 p.m.: Lunch
1:00 p.m.: Keynote presentation, Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab
1:50 p.m.: Chancellor Remarks
2:45 p.m.: Program Ends
#ACCGA24
WiFi will not be available during the program, however, we encourage you to add photos and videos of your experience using the hashtag #ACCGA24 after the event as you reflect on the day’s theme, keynote speakers, and information. Please also use your ACC credentials to upload any photos and videos from the day that you wish to share which we will add to social media as well. We look forward to your submissions!
General Assembly Speakers
Stephanie Land
Stephanie Land is an accomplished author and activist known for her powerful narratives on poverty and resilience. Her memoir, Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive became a bestseller, resonating with readers worldwide and selling over half a million copies.
In her latest work, Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education, Land shares her experiences as a mother and student facing socioeconomic barriers, highlighting the broader struggles many encounter.
Her writing underscores how love and support can profoundly impact a student’s success against significant odds.
Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab
Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab is a leading scholar-activist focused on transforming how higher education addresses the needs of students. Her book, Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream, highlights systemic barriers that impede access for low-income individuals.
As the founder of the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice, and Believe in Students, she has spearheaded programs offering emergency aid to those in need.
Her work emphasizes the importance of compassion and understanding in educational institutions.
How to Prepare for General Assembly
Below are some tips to help you have a successful experience!
Before General Assembly:
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- Read through the information on this web page and FAQs.
- Plan your transportation now. Attendees are encouraged to carpool. Complete the RSVP form to submit your transportation plan and include any dietary restrictions.
- Review the Travis County Expo Center Seating Map (PDF) to plan where to sit. Note: We ask that you please reserve the first row of benches on the upper level for those with accessibility and/or mobility needs.
- Evaluate your accessibility needs. The venue is designed to be accessible for all attendees. If you have a workplace accommodation under ADA, please submit the following Mojo Ticket: “HR Support Request”. For questions, please email hrsupport@austincc.edu. Please submit your request as soon as possible as the regular deadline has passed.
Day of the Event:
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- Leave early! Austin traffic, weather, and carpooling can be unpredictable so give yourself more time than you expect.
- Do bring your reusable water bottle (water will be available), and a sweater or jacket.
- Lunch will be served and other food will not be available for purchase at the venue before, during, or after the program. Feel free to bring your own snacks.
- The seating is stadium-style, so there will be limited space for spreading out with your laptop or other materials. Consider streamlining your gear for the day to make this as comfortable as possible for yourself and your colleagues.
Accessibility Information
American Sign Language (ASL) and Live Captioning
ASL interpreters and live captioning will be provided during the entire event. ASL interpreters will be available on all screens used for General Assembly.
Lactation Room
A Lactation Room also will be upstairs in the Skyline Club.
Seating/Restrooms
The Travis County Expo Center offers accessible seating options, and accessible restrooms. Review the Travis County Expo Center Seating Map (PDF) to plan where to sit and also see accessible seating areas.
Accessible Shuttles
ADA shuttles will be available departing from the Highland Campus (HLC) and South Austin Campus (SAC). See departure and return times below:
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- SAC Departs at 8:30 a.m.
- HLC Departs at 9:00 a.m.
Return ADA shuttles will depart at 3:25 pm from the Travis County Expo Center.
Are you planning on taking one of the ADA shuttles? Please let us know by submitting the RSVP form.
Review Transportation & Parking Options PDF
Need a Workplace Accommodation to Participate in General Assembly?
If you have a workplace accommodation under ADA, please submit the following Mojo Ticket: “HR Support Request”. For questions, please email hrsupport@austincc.edu. Please submit your request as soon as possible as the regular deadline has passed.
Food and Refreshments
A boxed lunch will be served. Water will be available. Feel free to bring snacks since food vendors will not be available.
If you have dietary restrictions, please submit them via the RSVP form.
Please Note: The college will attempt to accommodate lunch requests without dietary restrictions for people who submitted their RSVP after the October 23 deadline.
Transportation & Parking Options
Carpooling – ACC highly recommends exploring carpool options from your campus. Consider signing up on the ACC Carpool App to be matched with others traveling from your campus or connect with colleagues in your office and be sure to register your carpool online. You will need to use your ACC credentials to sign up.
As a token of appreciation, the ACC Office of Energy & Sustainability is offering a collectible Eco Bag.
Driving – Parking is FREE for attendees. Let us know how you’re going to get to the venue via the RSVP form.
Review Transportation & Parking Options PDF
Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lane, Austin, TX 78724
Virtual Resource Fair
To access the folders you will need to be logged into your ACC credentials. Each folder will contain informational materials about that program/dept/area.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes. The RSVP will help us plan for transportation needs, food, and other details.
Please Note: The college will attempt to accommodate lunch requests without dietary restrictions for people who submitted their RSVP after the October 23 deadline.
Yes, we are still accepting RSVPs.
Please Note: The college will attempt to accommodate lunch requests without dietary restrictions for people who submitted their RSVP after the October 23 deadline.
All employees, except adjunct faculty, scheduled to work during the time of the event are required to attend. The event is optional for adjunct faculty. Part-time and hourly employees who are scheduled to work for only some of the hours of the event should work with their supervisors to determine the best plan of action.
No, General Assembly will only take place in person.
Austin Community College Police Department (ACCPD) will be on site. Currently, we are also working on getting Austin/Travis County EMS to be there as well.
Yes. There will be plenty of parking available at the venue. Doors will open at 9:00 am. Parking will be available starting at 6:00 a.m.
If you have an Accessible Parking Placard and will require an ADA parking space, please indicate that on your RSVP submission.
Parking is FREE for all attendees. No parking permit is needed to park at the General Assembly venue.
Also, there will be plenty of parking available at the venue. Doors will open at 9:00 am. Parking will be available starting at 6:00 a.m.
If you have an Accessible Parking Placard and will require an ADA parking space, please indicate that on your RSVP submission.
No. All campuses will be closed on November 8th, and there is no expectation for faculty and staff to return to work after General Assembly is over.
No, mileage will not be reimbursed.
No, the entire ACC District will be closed for the day. This includes classes and all services across all campuses.
The seating is stadium-style, so there will be limited space for spreading out with your laptop or other materials. Consider streamlining your gear for the day to make this as comfortable as possible for yourself and your colleagues.
Tables will not be available for use.
Instructional Designers from Distance Education can help you adjust your curriculum. Please email dlstaff@austincc.edu.
Yes. The entire ACC District will be closed for the day on Friday, November 8th, 2024. For questions about dual credit classes, please contact the Office of College & High School Relations.
Yes, there is accessible seating available at the Travis County Expo Center. Review the Travis County Expo Center Seating Map (PDF) to plan where to sit and also see accessible seating areas.
If you have a workplace accommodation under ADA, please submit the following Mojo Ticket: “HR Support Request”. For questions, please email hrsupport@austincc.edu. Please submit your request as soon as possible as the original deadline has passed.
Note: We are asking attendees to reserve the first row of benches on the upper level for those with accessibility and/or mobility needs.
A Lactation Room will be upstairs in the Skyline Club. Review the Travis County Expo Center Seating Map (PDF) to view the Skyline Club location.
Weather can be unpredictable, so bring a sweater or jacket.
Stadium seating is available. To plan where to sit, and see accessible seating, please review the Travis County Expo Center Seating (PDF).
If you have a workplace accommodation under ADA, please submit the following Mojo Ticket: “HR Support Request”. For questions, please email hrsupport@austincc.edu. Please submit your request as soon as possible as the original deadline has passed.
Note: We are asking attendees to reserve the first row of benches on the upper level for those with accessibility and/or mobility needs.
You may receive five hours of Professional Development credit for attending General Assembly.
Please consult with your supervisor before entering your hours into Workday. You can find full instructions for entering credit hours here.
If you have any questions, please contact staffpd@austincc.edu.
If you have any General Assembly questions, please send an email to generalassembly-group@austincc.edu.
We will not have any sign in sheet to confirm that you attended General Assembly.
Call for Submissions: Online Resource Fair
To access the links below, you must be signed into your ACC Google Account with your ACC Credentials.
PLEASE NOTE: The preshow slide submission period has closed.
Online Resource Fair Submission Information
Does your ACC department or office want to be part of the ACC General Assembly Online Resource Fair? We invite faculty and staff-facing programs and resources to submit materials to be featured online.
Maximize your impact by creating downloadable materials that share your information, as well as a QR code for a website, video, or app.
Uploading Your Online Resource Fair Materials
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- Log into Google Drive using your ACC credentials.
- Visit this folder link: “Add Your 2024 GA Resource Fair Materials Here“
- Create a folder with the name of your program/area.
- Upload your materials to the folder.
The extended deadline to create your folder and upload your materials is Wednesday, November 6th by 5pm. Any materials submitted after this deadline may not be directly linked from the General Assembly webpage.
Contact
If you have any General Assembly questions, please send an email to generalassembly-group@austincc.edu.