Distance Education
The Office of Distance and Alternative Education offers Austin Community College (ACC) students a convenient way to earn college credit through online and hybrid courses where the majority of instruction occurs when students and faculty are not in the same place.
These interactive, web-based classes are designed for students who desire flexibility in their studies. Course content and transferability are identical to classes offered on campus, giving students more scheduling options and a wider selection of classes to meet their needs.
We have a dedicated staff that supports faculty and students. Contact us via dlstaff@austincc.edu.
Getting Started
ACC Faculty
Are you an ACC faculty getting ready to start teaching online? Or are already teaching online and would like more support?
Students
Are you a prospective or current ACC student looking for more information about distance education options at ACC?
Awards & Recognitions
Our Staff
Erasmus Addae
Associate Vice Chancellor, Distance Education
erasmus.addae@austincc.edu
(512) 223-1370
Hailey Bickley
Assistant I, Executive
hailey.bickley@austincc.edu
(512) 223-1371
DE Quality Assurance Team
Ninghua Han
Director, Distance Education Quality Assurance
ninghua.han@austincc.edu
(512) 223-0417
Kayla Beltran
Designer, Instructional
kayla.beltran@austincc.edu
Angelo Carlo Caverte
Designer, Instructional
angelo.caverte@austincc.edu
(512) 223-0414
Michelle Escudier
Designer, Instructional
michelle.escudier@austincc.edu
(512) 223-9187
Marisa Mendoza
Manager, Instructional Design
marisa.mejia@austincc.edu
(512) 223-0416
Marian Moore
Designer, Instructional
marian.moore@austincc.edu
(512) 223-2117
Virgil McCullough
Designer, Instructional, Distance Education InFocus Grant
virgil.mccullough@austincc.edu
(512) 223-6308
Katie McClendon
Designer, Instructional, Distance Education InFocus Grant
katie.mcclendon@austincc.edu
Amy Setter
Specialist, Distance Learning Support Services
amy.setter@austincc.edu
Sofia Suquillo
Assistant, Distance Learning
sofia.suquillo@austincc.edu
Digital Fluency and Innovation Department
Linda S. Smarzik
Dean, Digital Fluency and Innovation
lsmarzik@austincc.edu
Karina J. Hernandez
Associate Dean, Digital Fluency and Innovation
karina.hernandez@austincc.edu
Nancy M. Hernandez
Specialist, Administrative Graphics and Web
nhernan2@austincc.edu
Ann E. Kennedy
Specialist, Web III
akennedy@austincc.edu
Lindee Colette Knowles
Coordinator, TXIT Multimedia & Social Media
lindee.knowles@austincc.edu
Kimberly A. Weller
Specialist, QEP Videographer/Multimedia
kimberly.weller@austincc.edu
DE Support Services & Instruction SIS Core Team
Tasha Hussey
Interim Director, Distance Education Support Services
Lead, Instruction SIS Core Team
latasha.hussey@austincc.edu
Gail Bayeta
Faculty, SIS Process Analysis/Trainer
gbayeta@austincc.edu
Samantha Croft
Faculty, SIS Process Analysis/Trainer
scroft@austincc.edu
Tasha Davis
Faculty, SIS Process Analysis/Trainer
tdavis3@austincc.edu
Chris Davis
Staff, SIS Process Analysis/Trainer
cdavis7@austincc.edu
Katie Lessley
Staff, SIS Process Analysis/Trainer
klessley@austincc.edu
Eric Merino
Staff, SIS Process Analysis/Trainer
emerino@austincc.edu
Sam Wells
Staff, SIS Process Analysis/Trainer
samantha.wells@austincc.edu
Zuleyka Izquierdo
Manager, Distance Education Testing
zuleyka.izquierdo@austincc.edu
(512) 223-1373
Maureen Okoye
Assistant, Distance Learning
maureen.okoye@austincc.edu
Caroline Portillo
Assistant, Distance Learning
caroline.portillo@austincc.edu
Distance Education Assistant Deans & Divisions
Division | Distance Learning Assistant Dean |
Arts, Digital Media & Communications | Dr. Kristina Elizondo |
Business | Dr. Reed Peoples |
Computer Science & Information Technology | Rene Polanco |
Design, Manufacturing, Construction & Applied Technologies | Stephanie Long |
Health Sciences | Natasha Randolph |
Liberal Arts, Humanities & Communications | Jason Vidrine |
Liberal Arts, Social & Behavioral Sciences | Dr. Eduardo Garcia |
Public & Social Services | James Daniels |
Science, Engineering & Math | Dr. Thomas Samuel |
Distance Education Awards
ACC |
E-Faculty Award |
2018 |
Michelle Fitzpatrick |
2019 |
Jeff Stringer |
2020 |
Richard Espinosa, Stephanie Long |
2021 |
Eddie Garcia, Scott Gibby |
2022 |
Jack O’Grady |
2023 |
Diara Wilson |
QM |
Outstanding Impact by an Individual in Higher Education |
2021 |
Richard Espinosa |