How to Get Things Done at ACC
Because we are a complex and large institution, getting things done can be difficult unless you use the information provided in this site.
Visit each of the following sites to discover important tools to getting your work done at ACC.
Beginning-of-Semester Info Packet - (http://www.austincc.edu/faculty/newsemester/) This resource offers you a wealth of information on everything from the semester calendar to pay dates, to where to find a first aid kit on your campus. Printing off the entire packet is a good idea.
Note: You will receive a hard copy of this packet in your home campus mail box at the beginning of the Fall semester.
Faculty Handbook
You should take the opportunity to read through all portions of the ACC
Faculty Handbook (http://www.austincc.edu/hr/FacultyHandbook/). The portion entitled "Additional Topics for Adjunct Faculty" addresses Recruitment and Hiring, Eligibility Lists, Appointments, Workload, Scheduling, the Adjunct Faculty Association, Adjunct Faculty participation at ACC, and a Summary of Responsibilities.
Organizational Reference
Want to
know who to ask about eligibility? Want to know who to call
about paycheck issues, or who makes what decisions? You'll
find the answers to these and many, many more questions in the Organizational
Reference (http://www.austincc.edu/orgref/).
Another important
resource for you at ACC is the Adjunct Faculty Association (AFA).
By joining and participating in AFA activities you can meet other adjunct
faculty members, both in your profession and in other disciplines in
the college. These colleagues can share their experiences with you
and make your first semesters at ACC easier and more satisfying. Go
to http://www.austincc.edu/afa/ to find out the role of this organization and how to join.
ACC Schedule of Classes
Another source of special interest to you is the ACC Schedule of Classes: http://www3.austincc.edu/schedule/
ACC's commitment to student success is evident in the variety of support services we offer. Your role in that success is crucial. Thus, it's important for you to be familiar with the student services ACC provides. The following links will give you a feel for what our students need to know.
Overview
of TSI requirements: The Texas
Success Initiative is a statewide academic placement test
that affects the courses your students are able to take. http://www.austincc.edu/assess/
Student Support and Success Systems
ACC Student Handbook: http://www.austincc.edu/handbook/
Overview of Student Support and Success Systems: The Student Support and Success Systems office provides a variety of important support services for ACC students. http://www.austincc.edu/support/index.php
Office for Students with Disabilities: This office provides support for students who have documented disabilities. http://www.austincc.edu/support/osd/
Overview of Learning Labs: The ACC Learning Labs offer a comprehensive resource for learning and teaching. When you reach the site, click on "A Handbook for Faculty." http://www.austincc.edu/tutor/
Overview of Testing Centers: ACC's Academic
Testing Center is used not only for tests in Distance Learning
classes, but also for makeup tests, retests, and so on. The Assessment Testing Center website offers a helpful FAQ concerning such things as the Early College
Start program, TASP, and other assessment/placement services.
Academic Testing Center: http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/
Assessment Testing Center: http://www.austincc.edu/support/assessment/
Overview of Open Computer Centers: Open access Computer Centers provide an environment where ACC students can complete classroom assignments, write papers, work on specialized course software, search the internet and communicate with their professors and classmates via e-mail .http://irt.austincc.edu/ict/media/walkinlabs.html
Student Life: http://www.austincc.edu/life4u/
Overview of Early College Start
This program offers high school students the opportunity to get a head start on college credit coursework while still in high school.
General: http://www.austincc.edu/ecs/
Overview: http://www.austincc.edu/ecs/how_works.php
Overview of student conduct expectations/discipline
Overview of Scholastic Dishonesty Procedures: Occasionally, you may have a student who disrupts your class. This site may help you learn how to handle this type of problem. ACC's students' rights, as well as their responsibilities, are outlined at this site.
Student Discipline Policy: http://www.austincc.edu/handbook/policies4.php
Student Rights & Responsibilities: http://www.austincc.edu/handbook/policies5.php
