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.
New Syllabus Policy Announcement: Starting this fall, all ACC course syllabi must include a Generative AI statement—Prohibited, Permitted, or Required. This policy ensures students understand your expectations for AI use in the classroom. View more here.
FACULTY TEACHING SUPPORT
Faculty Consultations & Drop-In Help Available
Consultations
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.
Drop-In Help
Seize the opportunity to collaborate with our Distance Education Instructional Designers and finalize your upcoming semester courses. We’re here to offer guidance on DE course design, provide valuable tips, strategies, and technological support.
Sessions are drop-in. You may join during any of these dates and times. For any questions, please send an email to dlstaff@austincc.edu.
Dates: Daily from Monday, August 18 to Friday, August 22, 2025
Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Zoom Meeting
Educational Technology Support
Educational Technologists are located on each campus, and the teams provide faculty – and staff – training and support on Blackboard Ultra 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.
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 the Check Out Equipment page for more details.
Important Dates:
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- August 18-22 (Monday-Friday): In-person and virtual support available during normal hours (listed below).
- August 23 (Saturday): All campus locations will be closed to walk-in support. Virtual support will be available during normal hours (listed below).
- August 25: All campuses resume in-person and virtual support.
Support Hours & Contact Info
On-Campus Support:
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- Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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.
Contact Info:
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- Email: facultysupport@austincc.edu
- Phone: 512-223-0111
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
FALL
Campus libraries will welcome everyone with regular hours starting August 26.
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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