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Our next Student Affairs Roundtables will take place on September 3rd and 4th at the Highland Campus. RSVP coming soon.
These in-person sessions will provide updates on our realignment progress, highlight current initiatives, and offer a space to engage directly with our Executive Deans and Change Management Lead. This is a valuable opportunity to ask questions, share feedback, and stay connected to our shared mission.
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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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To help you stay informed, we’ve launched a refreshed Student Affairs Communications Timeline page. This page includes key dates, updates, and progress across the Realignment initiative and will be updated regularly. Bookmark it—and check back often! | | |
We’ve reached an incredible milestone. After 10 months, 23 sessions, and 600 participants, the final Staff Culture Reboot training was held at Round Rock in July. Beginning with Student Affairs managers in fall 2024 and expanding to all staff in spring 2025, more than 95% of Student Affairs staff have now participated in these sessions, challenging each of us to embody our ACC values as we continue navigating this time of significant change. Thank you to everyone—from supervisors to front-line staff to Executive Deans—for participating and supporting this effort.
All Culture Reboot presentation slides are available on the Student Affairs Professional Development website, along with key materials such as the Culture Guidebook. Our team is working to compile all feedback and outcome data from these trainings. This information will be shared widely and will guide our future training and professional development offerings.
| | What's Ahead: New Employee Onboarding (NEO) | | Get ready for an enhanced onboarding experience for new Student Affairs staff later this Fall! We're developing specialized training materials that will provide new team members with the tools and support they need from day one. These resources are designed to help newcomers succeed as they integrate into our Student Affairs community and make a meaningful impact. Be on the lookout for more details in next month's Insider. | |
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Riverbat Bites: Starting Monday, August 18, ACC will open Riverbat Bites Food Pantries. Each ACC campus will feature a stocked pantry with healthy groceries, snacks, and hygiene items, all available free of charge. Visit the InfoHub to learn more.
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Student Affairs at Riverbat Experience 3.0: At the Riverbat Experience 3.0, the 2024-25 Student Affairs cohort shared their winning product proposal for VIDA: Virtual Intelligence Driving Achievement. The team consisted of Student Affairs staff members Renee Burrell, Oddett Garza-Weatherspoon, Youssef El-Hage, Luc Jones, David Zuñiga, McKayla McCarty, and Hilda Gartzke. You can view their presentation and others by visiting the Riverbat Experience 3.0 website.
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Calendar Blackout Days: ACC is introducing a new initiative designed to strengthen the student experience from the moment the semester begins: Calendar Blackout Days. Starting fall 2025, ACC will implement a two-day calendar blackout period at the beginning of every academic semester—fall, spring, and summer. During these days, internal meetings, trainings, and non-essential college-hosted events will pause so we can focus entirely on welcoming and supporting our students. Visit the FacStaff InfoHub to learn more.
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Austin Pride Parade: ACC will once again participate in the annual Austin Pride Parade. The College’s Pride Committee and Student Government Association will host an ACC float in this year’s event. You can volunteer to show your support for your LGBTQIA+ fellow students, faculty, staff, and community members. Click here to RSVP for the parade, which takes place on Saturday, August 23, from 7-10 p.m. in Downtown Austin.
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Chancellor’s Student Achievement Award Nominations: The Chancellor’s Student Achievement Award (CSAA) is the most prestigious ACC award earned by a graduating student. Fall 2025 CSAA nominations are open now through October 10. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to nominate a graduating student. Students can also self-nominate. Visit austincc.edu/csaa to learn more and submit a nomination.
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International Student Office Location Change: As of August 11, 2025, the International Student Office (ISO) has moved from Northridge Campus (NRG) to the Highland Business Center (HBC), Room 301.3. ISO sees students both in person and virtually (no appointment needed). Click here for more info.
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2025 Conference on Addiction and Recovery: Save the date for the 2025 Conference on Addiction & Recovery, Sept. 18–19 at ACC Highland. This event is open to students, staff, and faculty, and it will explore substance use, recovery, behavioral health resources, and career pathways. Stay tuned for registration and program details here.
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Fall Sports: ACC Club Sports is looking for athletes to compete against college teams across Austin. Know a student who’s experienced in Disc Golf, Co-Ed Tennis, Women’s or Men’s Basketball, or Women’s Volleyball? Show your Riverbat pride and encourage them to join the team! Tryouts begin in September. Learn more at austincc.edu/sports.
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The Amazing Race: Riverbat Edition Volunteers: The Amazing Race: Riverbat Edition was an unforgettable experience this year, and Student Life is hoping to make this year’s event even better. If you’re interested in volunteering to help run challenges, support teams, and capture the excitement this year, be sure to visit austincc.edu/sldr to get involved.
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Virtual Fall Student Symposium: Join Embedded Learning Support Services for an upcoming virtual symposium on Friday, September 19, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.. You’ll learn about the many support services available to students across ACC, perfect for new and returning students alike. Click here to learn more about the symposium.
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