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 President, Distance Education
erasmus.addae@austincc.edu
(512) 223-0423
Jennifer Gray
Manager, Instructional Design
jgray@austincc.edu
(512) 223-1375
Pamela Montalbano
Assistant I, Executive
pamela.montalbano@austincc.edu
(512) 223-0422
Ninghua Han
Director, Distance Education Quality Assurance
ninghua.han@austincc.edu
(512) 223-0417
Zuleyka Izquierdo
Manager, Distance Education Testing
zuleyka.izquierdo@austincc.edu
(512) 223-1373
Christopher Davis
Assistant, Distance Learning
cdavis7@austincc.edu
(512) 223-0419
Latasha Hussey
Analyst, LMS
latasha.hussey@austincc.edu
(512) 223-0421
Amy Setter
Specialist, Distance Learning Support Services
amy.setter@austincc.edu
(512) 223-0418
Email Distance & Alternative Education: dlstaff@austincc.edu
Our Instructional Designers
Angelo Carlo Caverte
Designer, Instructional
angelo.caverte@austincc.edu
Michelle Escudier
Designer, Instructional
michelle.escudier@austincc.edu
(512) 223-9187
Marisa Mendoza
Designer, Instructional
marisa.mejia@austincc.edu
(512) 223-0416
Marian Moore
Designer, Instructional
marian.moore@austincc.edu
(512) 223-2117
Distance Education in Focus Grant
The Distance Education in Focus: Improving Course Design and Strengthening Student Support (InFocus) grant provides $2.68 million to support work that will increase student persistence, retention, and success for Hispanic and other low-income students.
Virgil McCullough
Designer, Instructional
virgil.mccullough@austincc.edu
(512) 223-6308
Distance Education Assistant Deans & Divisions
| Division | Distance Learning Assistant Dean |
| Arts, Digital Media & Communications | Dr. Kristina Elizondo |
| Business | Larry Stephens |
| Computer Science & Information Technology | Kriston Carson |
| Design, Manufacturing, Construction & Applied Technologies | Stephanie Long |
| Health Sciences | Dr. Jennifer Rigsby |
| 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 |
|
QM |
Outstanding Impact by an Individual in Higher Education |
|
2021 |
Richard Espinosa |