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Realigning for Students: Strengthening the ACC Student Experience

Our Student Affairs Associate Vice Chancellors - Dr. Dorado Kinney, Dr. Monique Johnson-Jones, Dr. Guillermo Martinez III, and Ana Rummer - will be presenting at Spring Development Day (SDD) 2026 this Friday, January 16, from 1-2 p.m.

This session will offer a transparent, student-centered overview of why Student Affairs has realigned and how our new structure is designed to strengthen the student experience at every point in their journey.

During the session, Student Affairs leadership will also share the guiding purpose behind the realignment, highlight the feedback and challenges we heard from students, and outline how the new Student Affairs Structure will improve the student experience, removing barriers, improve the student journey, and increase belonging.

Visit the SDD 2026 website below for more information!

Student Affairs Staff Updates

New Beginnings

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.

Professional Development

Meet Our Talent Development Team!

Led by Emily Demerath, Senior Director of Student Affairs Talent Development, the Student Affairs Talent Development team will support the growth and professional development needs of our Student Affairs staff and ensure that our professional development efforts are strategic, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of our teams. 

Here's the rest of the team:

• Jae’Den Riggs, Administrative Assistant
• Jana McCarthy, Manager, Job Skills & Readiness
• Herman Cavazos, Coordinator, Jobs Skills & Readiness
• Maze, Coordinator, Job Skills & Readiness
• Christine Hall, Manager, Employee Learning & Empowerment
• Doralena Yanes, Coordinator, Employee Learning & Empowerment
• Melissa Victor Totah, Coordinator, Employee Learning & Empowerment

In Case You Missed It

• Get to Know Student Affairs Leadership: As we launch a new semester this Spring, we invite you to take some time to get to know your Student Affairs Leadership team members - including new spotlights on our Associate Vice Chancellors.
• Concluding the Student Affairs Realignment: Last month, Dr. Shasta Buchanan shared an update with Student Affairs staff about the conclusion of the Student Affairs Realignment. You can read her message here and additional staff communications on our Internal Student Affairs Communications website. 
• Black History Month: February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of Black Americans to both culture and society. ACC commemorates the month with a series of in-person and hybrid events, along with profiles. Events are free and open to all! Check back here throughout the month as more events are added.
• Spring ‘Loan Zone’ Workshops: Hosted by ACC’s Office of Financial Aid, Loan Zone is a free workshop that walks students through the ins and outs of federal student loans. Encourage students to join online or in-person at the Highland Campus Welcome Center to get the answers they need. 
• Spring Development Day: The Teaching and Learning Excellence Division’s (TLED) Office of Faculty Development invites all ACC faculty and staff to register for Spring Development Day (SDD) 2026, taking place Friday, January 16, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All workshops will be held synchronously online via Zoom. Click here to learn more.
• Understanding the New Classification and Compensation Structure: College leadership has made program in its reorganization of ACC’s Classification and Compensation structure. Last week, Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart hosted a Campus Conversation to share more about what ACC has learned from its Guidehouse study, what is being done with the information, and what’s ahead.
• Be Part of the Great College Program: ACC is launching a new immersive learning experience designed to bring our community together in meaningful ways. The Great College Program is an opportunity for employees from every corner of the College to connect, collaborate, and reflect on what makes ACC a great college — and how we can make it even greater. The program will launch in spring 2026. The inaugural cohort will be limited to 25 employees. Those selected will take part in a multi-day interactive workshop led by the Chancellor and a team of facilitators. To learn more, visit austincc.edu/greatcollege.
• Join the Theory of Change Network: Following a successful first year, the former Theory of Change Institute (ToCI) is officially transitioning into the Theory of Change Network (ToCN) — a broader, more collaborative space designed to deepen engagement across the College and strengthen our shared vision for student success. Click here to learn more about what happened in year one, and what’s ahead for the program in year two.

Student Affairs Employment Opportunities

Full-Time

• Manager, ACCelerated Learning Support | Closing Date: 1/20/2026

Part-Time

• ACC GROW Associate I (Hourly) | Closing Date: 4/29/2026
• ACC GROW Associate III (Hourly) | Closing Date: 3/2/2026
• ACC GROW Associate III (Hourly) | Closing Date: 5/8/2026

Interested in something else? We encourage all Student Affairs employees to check the Workday internal job site for additional updates regularly and to explore openings that align with your skills, interests, and aspirations.

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