We asked ACC staff and faculty how they love their students to success. Check out the video above to hear what some of your colleagues had to say and for more videos, subscribe to the Inside SA YouTube channel! | | Student Affairs Staff Updates | | |
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We’re excited to welcome and celebrate the newest members of our Student Affairs team and those who have recently changed positions!
Join us in spotlighting our Student Affairs colleagues and congratulate them the next time you see them on campus.
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April is a time to recognize and celebrate culture, awareness, and sustainability. ACC honors Arab American Heritage Month by highlighting the rich culture and contributions of Arab Americans, recognizes Autism Acceptance Month by encouraging a more inclusive and accepting environment for people on the autism spectrum, and celebrates Earth Week (April 22–26) by promoting mindful, sustainable actions to care for our planet.
Throughout April, ACC will host events and share resources to recognize Arab American Heritage Month, Autism Acceptance Month, and Earth Week. These offerings will highlight cultural contributions, promote awareness, and encourage sustainable practices.
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“Mattering is the belief that we’re significant to the world around us. Psychologists and sociologists find that mattering arises from two primary experiences: 1. Feeling valued by those around us, and 2. Adding value to those around us.”
In Zach Mercurio’s article, “How to Create Mattering at Work,” he identifies three primary drivers of mattering at work:
1. Feeling Noticed
2. Feeling Affirmed
3. Feeling Needed
Dive into his article to gain insights and strategies on how you can notice, affirm and show people how they’re needed. You can also watch this quick three-minute video, Mattering: 3 Skills for Leaders | Zach Mercurio, where Zach provides a tangible example for each of these primary drivers.
| | Professional Development Website Coming Soon! | | Save the date. The Student Affairs Professional Development Google Site is scheduled to go live on Monday, April 14. Be on the lookout for email communication and a direct link to the site. We encourage you all to dive in and explore once the site goes live! | |
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Realignment Functional Structure Update: Dr. Buchanan shared an update on the Student Affairs Functional Structure via email on Monday. Updates to the structure were made after reviewing and considering feedback shared by Student Affairs team members. The structure provided by Dr. Buchanan is a working draft, reflecting the iterative nature of the ongoing realignment process.
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Wellness Fest 2025: ACC's annual Wellness Fest is a chance to get out of the office, meet your colleagues, play games, win prizes, and gather important information for living a healthy lifestyle. This year's event takes place from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday, April 25, at the Eastview Campus. Add it to your calendar today.
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The Amazing Race Recap: The Office of Student Life’s inaugural Amazing Race: Riverbat Edition was a huge success! Over three action-packed days, 12 teams of ACC students raced across campuses and tackled exciting challenges that introduced them to new programs and campuses. With generous prizes and local business donations, our student participants gave it their all. Follow Student Life on Instagram to see the event highlights & stay tuned for the official recap video!
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All Majors Job Fair: ACC’s Career Services team is hosting the All Majors Job Fair on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Highland Campus Building 1000 (upper and lower levels near the Social Staircase). This event connects ACC students and graduates with employers actively looking to hire. Students can register on Handshake.
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Texas State Day at ACC: Students can join Texas States’ Admissions, Transfer Center, and Academic departments on Tuesday, April 22 at the ACC Highland Campus, Building 1000, to learn how to become a Bobcat! Departments will be tabling on the first floor of Building 100 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. with scheduled presentations and a Q&A session taking place from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the ACCelerator. Students can learn more or register to attend in-person or virtually at bit.ly/TXSTDAY25.
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Finals Week: Finals are almost upon us, which means that now is the time to encourage students to finish out the semester strong. During Finals Week (May 12-16), Student Life offers activities, free food, fun giveaways, and more to relieve stress and inspire self care. Students are encouraged to visit austincc.edu/mysl for more information on in person or virtual opportunities across the district.
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Denim Day: Join ACC in standing in solidarity with survivors of sexual assault during Denim Day on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Denim Day started as a protest against an Italian Supreme Court ruling that blamed a victim’s tight jeans for her assault. Women in the Italian Parliament—and around the world—wore jeans to reject victim-blaming and show support for survivors. For more info, visit austincc.edu/neverokay.
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Virtual Reality Fridays: The Highland ACCelerator is hosting Virtual Reality Fridays to give students the chance to explore exciting VR games and experience in-demand careers using Oculus technology. Students can visit the Highland ACCelerator every Friday, and check the ACC Events calendar for hours.
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Food for Thought: As part of a special Campus Conversation series called Food for Thought, the Chancellor’s Leadership Institute (CLI) is on the road asking questions and learning more about what’s working and where leadership can better support employees at the college. The CLI will be visiting the Highland Business Center (10 a.m.) and the Northridge Campus (2 p.m.) on Thursday, April 17, followed by the Hays (10 a.m.) and Rio Grande (2 p.m.) campuses on Tuesday, April 22. Visit the Infohub for more information.
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Get to Know Miriam A. Smith: ACC’s new Vice Chancellor of Advancement & Executive Director of the ACC Foundation, Miriam Smith, has been with the college for just over a month. Click here to learn more about the person behind the title, her journey and vision for the college, and what drives her professionally and personally.
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HappyHR Bites: HappyHR Bites are new to the HR training menu. They’ll teach you everything you need to know about HR in small doses. The sessions are in Workday, so you don’t even have to leave your desk. They run an hour … tops … and that includes time for hanging around and asking questions or practicing with a pro. Click here to sign up for an upcoming session or watch previous recordings.
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