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Get a jump on the fall semester and secure your favorite spot to welcome our students back to campus by signing up for Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Welcome Riverbats tradition. Volunteers are needed for the first two days of the fall 2026 semester, Monday, August 24, and Tuesday, August 25.

Volunteers will be scheduled for 2-hour shifts at welcome tables located strategically across each campus. Volunteers will receive a Welcome Riverbat volunteer T-shirt and will greet students as they arrive, help them find their way around campus, and introduce them to the many services and opportunities available at ACC.

Event Dates: Monday, August 24 & Tuesday, August 25

Time: 2-hour shift of your choosing

Locations: All 11 campuses

Sign Up: Volunteer Form 

Staff Development

'Performance Reviews Don't Have to Be Miserable'

Kevin McClure offers seven pieces of advice - most of which apply to supervisees as well as supervisees - based on his own experience. 

The Courage to Say What Needs to Be Said

Hosted by Andrew Silver and Amber Martinez Vasquez, this interactive workshop empowers participants to approach difficult conversations with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Focusing on conflict management, participants will learn practical strategies to initiate courageous conversations with both peers and supervisors, while addressing the common fears that often hold us back.

Through guided discussion and real-world scenarios, the session explores how to navigate tension, communicate effectively, and maintain professionalism in challenging situations. Participants also will discover and better understand their communication style while exploring how to manage conflict productively and build stronger, more authentic workplace relationships.



Upcoming Dates:

• Tuesday, July 28 | 10:00–11:30 a.m. | HLC
• Wednesday, July 29 | 10:00–11:30 a.m. | SAC

Ways to Engage with the Vice Chancellor

In Case You Missed It

• CLI2 Presents Growing Great Leaders: Please save the date for Growing Great Leaders, an interactive learning series hosted by members of the Chancellor's Leadership Institute (CLI2). These sessions offer practical strategies for building stronger relationships, fostering collaboration, navigating challenges, and creating environments where people and teams can thrive. The series will be offered at campuses across the district from July 10 through August 7, making it easy to attend the session that works best for your schedule.
• ACC Performance Excellence Program: PEP season is underway! Reviews cover July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. PEP runs through August, with a final deadline of August 31, 2026. Visit the Staff Evaluations page of ACC’s website for detailed information and resources. View PEP info and resources.
• Dollar$ & Donuts Workshops: Dollar$ & Donuts is a financial aid workshop series open to all current and future students—as well as their family and mentors. Staff are encouraged to share this event with their students! Snacks and support—guaranteed! Sign up Info: austincc.edu/FAworkshops
• Board of Trustees Approves Balanced FY27 Budget: The ACC Board of Trustees unanimously approved the College’s fiscal year 2027 (FY27) operating budget during its regular meeting on Monday, July 6, 2026. Read more here.
• Web Redesign Takes Shape: ACC has been hard at work building a more student-ready, future-focused digital presence. The goal is to launch the College’s new public-facing website in January 2027. On Monday, June 22, faculty and staff gathered for a Website Show & Tell and three topic-specific workshops. Learn more here.
• Riverbat Bites Food Pantry Named Best of Austin Critics’ Pick: The Austin Chronicle has recognized Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Riverbat Bites Food Pantry as a 2026 Best of Austin Critics’ Pick. It earned honors in the category of “Best Passing of the Plate.”
• San Gabriel Testing Center Partnership and Support: The Summer Bridge Program is a key component of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Early College High School (ECHS) Blueprint. The program is designed to help incoming students build connections with peers from across the district, become acquainted with ECHS teachers and staff, and engage in hands-on learning experiences. San Gabriel Testing Center Supervisor Patricia Phea and her team coordinated with ECHS staff members Kim Payne and Heather Lyle, along with ACC Academic Success Coordinator for High School Programs, Makeisha Muwana, to support the administration of the English Language Arts and Reading portion of the TSIA2 assessment for more than 70 students on Thursday, June 4.

Student Affairs Employment Opportunities

Full-Time

Part-Time

• ACC GROW Associate I (Hourly) | Closing Date: 8/29/26
• Assistant I, Work-Study | Closing Date: 8/2/26

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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