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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

• Bats to Cats: If you meet with students interested in transferring to Texas State, encourage them to complete the Bats to Cats declaration form by Dec. 15, 2024, or visit the Bats to Cats website to learn more about the guaranteed admission transfer program.
• Native American Heritage Month: ACC celebrates Native American Heritage Month with music student Xhunaxhii Ortiz performing the Oaxacan song "Naa Nga Ti Feu" in Zapotec and Spanish. Captions are available in English and Zapotec/Spanish. Click here to listen to check out the events ACC has scheduled to celebrate!
• ACC GROW & the Work+ Collective: ACC’s GROW program has been selected as one of many institutions nationwide to join the Work+Collective! This exciting opportunity positions ACC GROW as a leader in reimagining student employment, making them more than just jobs—but meaningful pathways to career success. Learn more about the initiative here!
• 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 and engagement across our campuses. Do you know an exceptional student involved in Student Life at ACC? Nominate them for a Student Leader Award! Nominations are open from November 12 - February 23, 2025. Visit the nomination page for details.
• The Austin Forum on Technology and Society: Join us for an inspiring and informative discussion on the transformative power of "blockchains" as the foundational technology underpinning the next generation of the internet at the Center for Government and Civic Service. As we navigate from the internet we know today (web2) to the internet of tomorrow (web3), blockchain is not just an incremental update but a radical shift in how digital interactions are structured, verified, and valued. Register here to join the conversation!
• ACC Hays Turkey Distribution: The Fifth Annual Hays Turkey Distribution will be held on November 22, 2024. Make sure to register to get your free holiday meal box from Hays County Food Bank. Boxes include a whole uncooked frozen turkey and all the necessary ingredients to create a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal. If you are not able to make it to the Hays Campus, check out these options closer to your home.
• Career Ready Month: To celebrate National Career Development Month, ACC Career Services is hosting Career Ready Month from November 1st-22nd. Throughout the month, there will be a variety of career-focused events including resume workshops, interview prep sessions, job fairs, and networking opportunities to help prepare students for their next step. Students can register and view the full event schedule here.
• FAFSA/TASFA Updates: Now is the time to start preparing for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). Austin Community College District (ACC) is stepping in to assist students in navigating the 2025-2026 school year. ACC urges students to apply as early as possible once applications open in December. For more info, click here.
• National Apprenticeship Week: ACC is thrilled to join the nationwide celebration of National Apprenticeship Week (Nov. 17-23), a time to highlight the value of Registered Apprenticeships that help build a highly skilled workforce and create pathways to rewarding careers. Visit the event page for the full schedule of events: apprenticeships.austincc.edu/events/.

Professional Development

Let's celebrate our latest Student Affairs Culture Reboot Training cohorts! In October, we visited with supervisor cohorts at the Elgin, Rio Grande, and Round Rock campuses.

As Dr. Buchanan shared previously, our training with supervisors this fall is just the first stage of our Student Affairs Culture Reboot. All other Student Affairs staff will receive training in Spring 2025 before we launch our New Employee Onboarding experience for all new staff in Fall 2025.

Keep an eye out, as we'll be sharing more details soon about the Student Affairs Culture Reboot Training that all SA staff will be required to attend.

In the meantime, check out a couple of helpful Professional Development resources to help increase the power of your speaking. 

Theses resources will provide helpful information on how to communicate directly without being cruel and strategies for how to effectively communicate in a way that gives your message leverage and invites others to listen.

- Student Affairs Professional Development Team

Emily Demerath & Jana McCarthy

Student Affairs Employment Opportunities

Full-Time

• Coordinator, Make It Center Operations and Guest Experience
• Advocate, Student Accessibility Services

Part-Time

• Trainer, Career/Workforce Preparation - PT75

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