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We asked our Chancellor’s Student Achievement Award (CSAA) finalists to share with us how they "Start Strong" at the beginning of the semester. Check out the video above to hear from some of the students you nominated and their advice to their fellow students!

Additionally, Spring 2025 CSAA nominations are open now until March 28.



If you know a student who has made a lasting impact during their time at ACC, consider nominating them for the CSAA this semester. Graduating students can also submit a self-nomination!

Click below to learn more about the CSAA or to nominate an outstanding student!

Professional Development

Student Affairs Staff Training Reminder

Thank you to the 364 staff members who have already signed up for the Spring Student Affairs Staff Culture Reboot & Connection Training.

As a reminder, all non-supervisory Classified, Prof Tech, or Faculty staff within Student Affairs will be invited to participate in a two-day required training this spring. Please note that we will not be able to offer this training to hourly or temporary staff at this time. We are actively exploring alternative options for hourly and temporary staff members. 

All Student Affairs employees are required to participate in this culture reboot training.

There will be sixteen different opportunities to attend the two-day training & culture reboot for frontline leaders throughout the spring and summer semesters. After consulting with your supervisor, please sign up for the option that works best with your schedule, using this Sign-Up Link. 

All trainings are offered in a Thursday/Friday format from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and you must attend both days within a training block to receive credit for attendance. The sign-up deadline is January 31st. All staff who sign-up by Jan. 31st will be entered into a giveaway.

Student Affairs Supervisor Resources

Wellness Resources

Did you make personal wellness part of your goals for 2025?  Whether you intentionally set goals around wellness or not, we encourage you to explore the wellness opportunities offered by our HR Wellness team.

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.

In Case You Missed It

• Upcoming Student Affairs Campus Visits: Student Affairs Campus Visits (L-10/Skip-Level Meetings) are arranged by the Dean of Student Affairs at each campus across the college. These meetings are open to all Student Affairs staff on the identified campus as we review our KPI/OKR work and collaborate with Student Affairs leadership to co-create better and enhanced student services. The next meeting will be at the Hays Campus on January 30th from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Click here to see other upcoming dates this year.
• Weeks of Welcome: Students are coming back soon! Check out info about the Weeks of Welcome (Jan. 21-31) at the Student Life website.
• Spring Development Day: The Teaching and Learning Excellence Division’s (TLED) Office of Faculty Development invites all Austin Community College (ACC) faculty and staff to register for Spring Development Day (SDD) 2025 taking place on Friday, January 17, 2025. Visit the Spring Development Day website for more information or click here to register.
• Black History Month: February is Black History Month! Make sure to keep an eye on the Black History Month website for updates on upcoming events and opportunities to honor and celebrate Black history.
• Campus Express Advising Hours: Starting this spring, ACC advisors will offer Express Advising to provide students with quick academic support. Students can drop in for 15-minute sessions to address time-sensitive topics like removing holds, adding classes, or planning one semester. For more in-depth planning, students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with their academic advisor at austincc.edu/advising.
• TRHT Week 2025: The Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Campus Center (TRHT) is hosting TRHT Week 2025: I Made It from Jan. 20-24. The week will consist of a number of different events, including a Moments of Meaning opening circle, Threads of Transformation workshop, and a community networking event. For more information, visit austincc.edu/truth.
• Understanding and Utilizing the CARES Behavioral Intervention Team: In these information sessions, participants will gain an understanding of the CARES (Campus Assessment, Response, and Evaluation for Students) team and its role in fostering a safe and supportive college environment. The sessions will explore CARES's primary mission, and functions, and will cover the CARES process from the referral to implementing appropriate support strategies. Sign up for an upcoming session today!
• Sustainability Job Fair: ACC’s Career Services will host the Sustainability Job Fair on February 5th, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Highland Building 1000 (lower level). Students will be able to connect with employers committed to making a positive environmental impact and discover opportunities in the sustainability sector. Students can learn more and register on handshake.
• Loan Zone: Help the Office of Financial Aid by spreading the word to your students about Loan Zone - a virtual workshop where students can gain the confidence, tools, and knowledge needed to navigate their federal student loans successfully. Students can RSVP at austincc.edu/loanzone.

Student Affairs Employment Opportunities

Full-Time

• Specialist, Welcome Center
• Manager, Learning Lab

Part-Time

• Tutoring Specialist (Part Time): Biology / Anatomy & Physiology

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