Semester Prep

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.

• • • • 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)

Distance Education Accessibility Training Session: Enhancing Accessibility with Blackboard Ally & ADA Principles:

• • • • Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
      • Time: 10 a.m. – Noon (Second hour is optional)
      • Modality: Online Via Zoom

For any questions, please email dlstaff@austincc.edu.

Register Here

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:

• • • • Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Phone/Virtual Support:

• • • • Monday through Friday: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
      • Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Contact Info:

• • • • Email: facultysupport@austincc.edu
      • Phone: 512-223-0111

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:

• • 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.