
Semester Prep
Getting your semester started can take some planning but there’s plenty of support. Do you have a suggestion for this page? Please email tledwebsite@austincc.edu.
How to Use the Semester Prep Pages
Please visit the links in the left-hand menu for helpful information to assist you in preparing for the upcoming semester.
Faculty support is available for every aspect of teaching. Please see below for the list of available options.
If you still have questions regarding faculty support, you can submit a faculty mojo ticket.
Reminder: TLED Guide to Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI)
The Austin Community College (ACC) Teaching and Learning Excellence Division (TLED) Academic Technology Advisory Committee created an online guide to provide guidelines on teaching and learning with generative AI tools like ChatGPT.
FACULTY TEACHING SUPPORT
Faculty Consultations Available
The Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) and the Office of Distance & Alternative Education (ODAE) provide comprehensive support in course design, technology tools for teaching, and other high-impact practices. Our teams are available for various types of consultations to provide just-in-time assistance and support to faculty for their teaching. Review our robust options by visiting the Teaching Consultations & Support page.
Preparing Summer Courses for Accessibility
Distance Education has Accessibility drop-in sessions available in person and via Zoom:
Drop-In Sessions: Preparing Spring & Summer Courses for Accessibility
These sessions provide an opportunity for participants to drop in and ask questions about accessibility for their upcoming courses. (Please note that Drop-In Sessions are not recorded.
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- Location: Sessions are online in Zoom or on campus at the Highland Campus (HLC).
- Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Date: Wednesday, May 21 (Highland Campus (HLC), Bldg 2000, Room 2222)
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Distance Education Accessibility Training Session: Enhancing Accessibility with Blackboard Ally & ADA Principles:
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- Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
- Time: 10 a.m. – Noon (Second hour is optional)
- Modality: Online Via Zoom
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For any questions, please email dlstaff@austincc.edu.
Educational Technology Support
Educational Technologists are located on each campus and the teams provide faculty – and staff – training and support on Blackboard and other academic technologies, classroom AV, and provide technology that can be checked out to support instruction. The Educational Technology Support team can be reached with a central phone number for support across the District – 512-223-0111.
Intersession Info for ETS
Please see below the updated hours and locations for Educational Technology Support beginning on Monday, May 19 through the May Intersession.
Educational Technology Support
- May 19-May 24: Normal support hours for in-person and virtual support.
- May 26-May 31: All campus locations will be closed to walk-in support. Support via phone and Mojo will be available during all normal hours.
- June 2: All campuses resume in-person and virtual support.
Check Out Equipment
Do you need a webcam, iPad, or headset? The Office of Academic Technology has these and many other items available for check out – See the complete list. Faculty can visit their campus Teaching & Learning Center (TLC) to check out technology. Visit Check Out Equipment for more details.
Teaching & Learning Centers
Below are the upcoming hours for all other campus Teaching and Learning Centers (TLCs) and contact information:
Summer 2025 support hours will commence on Monday, June 2:
On-Campus Support:
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- Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Phone/Virtual Support:
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- Monday through Friday: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Contact Info:
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- Email: facultysupport@austincc.edu
- Phone: 512-223-0111
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ACC Library Services
Library support doesn’t take a break! 24/7 Live Chat with a Librarian is available throughout intersession to assist with assignments, research, citations, and general questions about aligning library resources with your curriculum—anytime you need it.
Faculty Librarian consultations are also available by request. If you need 1-1 support during intersession, please feel free to contact the Dean of Library Services, Dr. Keri Moczygemba: keri.moczygemba@austincc.edu.
Your ACCeID also gives you access to our electronic resources, guides, and tutorials at any time at library.austincc.edu. For our most popular resources:
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- 24/7 live chat with a librarian
- Request an information literacy session or custom resource guide
- Contact your Area of Study Faculty Librarian
- Review our research guides by subject
- Access our databases directly
- Add our tutorials to your syllabus or Blackboard
SUMMER
Campus libraries will welcome everyone with regular hours starting June 2.
Faculty Events Calendar
View our Faculty Events Calendar for:
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- Upcoming professional development opportunities
- Important College dates & deadlines
- Self-paced & archived training
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This calendar is interactive and offers users the ability to sort by topic as well as overlap events with your Google Calendar. Bookmark this URL for quick access: tled.austincc.edu/calendar.
Get event updates in your inbox weekly.
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