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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.
The 2026 theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” looks back at 100 years of honoring Black history while highlighting the lasting impact these celebrations have had on communities worldwide.
All events are sponsored by the College, the Office of Belonging & Purpose, ACC African-American Cultural Center, ACC Truth, Community Healing, and Transformation Center, BRASS, and the Austin Chapter of Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE). Events are free and open to all!
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Growth Mindset at Work: Turning Challenges into Opportunities in Student Affairs
Student Affairs professionals navigate constant change: new technologies, evolving student needs, and shifting institutional priorities. Join Training Fellow Belinda Peña for this interactive workshop to explore how cultivating growth mindset practices can transform how you lead, collaborate, and innovate. Learn practical strategies for reframing challenges as learning opportunities, practice confident humility, and develop tools to create cultures where learning thrives.
Attend this workshop at the following times and locations:
- Mon, Feb. 23 from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Highland Campus (2000, Room 1410)
- Fri, Feb. 27 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. (Virtual)
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Curious & Brave Workshop Recording Now Available
Missed the live workshop? The recording is now available! Join Christine Hall and Stefanie Vermillion as they guide you through an exploration of how to create curious and brave spaces together. Learn practical tips for embracing a curious mindset and engaging colleagues with courageous conversations.
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Help Us Support Your Development
As we enter this Spring, many of us are finding ourselves in new roles, with new responsibilities and supporting new areas. With this change has likely come the need for new or different training or development needs. We want to remind you that you can always visit our feedback form on the SA Staff Development Website to share your training and professional development requests.
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Rhythm of the Semester: Join student Kristen Nemain for a deep dive into the results of a survey exploring the emotional highs and lows students experience across the academic term. Through her research tracking the student state of mind throughout the semester, Kristen identifies important patterns that reveal when students feel most engaged, most vulnerable, and most at risk of burnout. Watch this 30-minute video to learn more about the student experience. Access the workshop recording here.
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Fast Track February: ACC Advising Services is helping our students reach the finish line! Fast Track February drives institutional momentum by encouraging part-time students to move toward full-time enrollment. Please encourage your students to connect with their Advisor or attend Express Advising this month. By doing so, ACC Advisors can boost credit hour production, improve retention, and ensure our students are on the most efficient pathways to completion.
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Career Exploration Visit: Austin-Bergstrom Airport: Students have the opportunity to join The Office of Career Life Design Services on a tour of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and connect with professionals in aviation, logistics, engineering, business, facilities, and public service. Know of a student who may be interested? Send them this link to register on Handshake.
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Riverbat Rally: ACC Club Sports is hosting two nights of high-stakes action in Manor next month! Catch Men’s and Women’s Basketball on Wednesday, March 4, at Manor High School, followed by Women’s Volleyball on Thursday, March 5, at Manor Rise Academy. Both nights are free and open to the public. The first 100 fans in attendance at each game will score a Riverbat Rally Towel, and students will have chances to win prizes through drawings and other giveaways on both nights. Visit austincc.edu/sports for more information.
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Areas of Study Survey: ACC is inviting students, faculty, and staff to share feedback on renaming “Areas of Study,” an effort to ensure Academic Affairs remains responsive to students, programs, and the future of work. All members of the ACC community are encouraged to participate by completing a brief survey by February 20.
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Legacy of Leaders: Each year, Legacy of Leaders brings together students, faculty, and staff to recognize the impact of student leaders who go above and beyond to build community and foster inclusion at ACC. Do you know an exceptional student who is involved in Student Life? Nominate them for a Student Leader Award! Nominations are open through March 13. Visit austincc.edu/sldr for more information or to nominate someone.
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Free Tax Prep Help: Tax season is around the corner, and for the second consecutive year, ACC is partnering with Foundation Communities to provide free, trusted income tax preparation for our community. Starting February 3, the ACC Highland Prosper Tax Center will offer IRS-certified assistance under the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. This service is designed to help you prepare, understand, and successfully file your taxes while ensuring you receive the maximum refund available. Click here to learn more and schedule an appointment.
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ACC Opens Lockhart Center: ACC recently celebrated a major milestone for education and workforce development with a ribbon-cutting and open house at its new Lockhart Center on Thursday, January 29. More than 300 community members, students, educators, and local leaders toured the updated historic Ford Building and learned about ACC’s academic and workforce programs. Click here to read more.
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Employee Wellness: Another full slate of fun and good-for-you exercise classes is opening up to ACC employees. Both in-person and virtual options are available. The exercise classes are free and open to all ACC employees. However, they fill up fast, so don’t waste time! Click here for schedules and registration.
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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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