Teaching and Learning Excellence Division - TLED

⚽🎨 Create, connect, and celebrate the World Cup! Join us for Goal Kicks: A World Cup Mini Zine-Making Workshop and Livestream Event on Monday, June 22, at Highland Campus.

🎥 Enjoy a livestream of the Argentina vs. Austria World Cup match and explore your creativity by designing a six-page mini zine inspired by fútbol, fashion, culture, and community. All materials are provided, and no prior experience is required. 🌎🏆

📅 June 22, 2026
⏰ Noon–2 p.m.
📍 Highland Campus Common Space, Mural Space by Presentation Hall (HLC2.C1401)
Students, faculty, staff, and community members are all welcome!

👉 RSVP Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-95riJXIYG1J4mMS3Ho-i5t7z-msYY3y_QDAbMztQmibhqg/viewform

💜 This month, the Faces of Our Mission calendar recognizes the resilience and determination of ACC students who are pursuing their educational goals while navigating financial challenges. Many students balance coursework alongside concerns about housing, food, transportation, and unexpected expenses.

👩‍🎓Hear directly from student Annahie Dominguez as she shares how ACC's support made a difference during times of financial uncertainty.

🔗 Read more on the blog to learn how we can help remove barriers and create pathways to success for every student: https://instruction.austincc.edu/tledupdates/2026/06/09/faces-of-our-mission-june-celebrating-accs-low-income-financially-at-risk-students/

🧠👀 What's better than one brain?...Two! Join colleagues this summer for the FCLI Innovation Exchange, where faculty come together to explore emerging ideas, share strategies and learn from one another.

This summer's sessions focus on three key areas shaping the future of teaching and learning: Generative AI, Universal Design for Learning and Belonging, Purpose, and Connection.

📅 Upcoming sessions:
🔹 Thursday, June 18 at 2:30 p.m. - Perplexity, Comet, and Gamma: AI as Assistant for Researching and Presenting
🔹 Wednesday, June 24 at 1 p.m. - Best Belonging Practices
🔹 Thursday, July 2 at 4 p.m. - Writing with AI

👉 Multiple sessions are available throughout the summer! Come explore, experiment, collaborate, and leave with ideas you can use right away.

Register now by clicking the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfc0YZulpO1jf7bI7_kUgV8ERFNl07mWOZWwbvy2EyfMgSNvg/viewform

Step inside the cubicle of Stefanie Vermillion, Associate Director for Student Affairs Communication and Change Strategy! ✨ From her beloved Vornado fan and Pedro Pascal candle to a meaningful “Blue Day Book,” filled with reminders of connection and impact, Stephanie’s workspace is full of personality, purpose, and care. 💙

Her shelves also reflect years of advocacy and community-building work supporting ACC’s LGBTQIA+ community and creating spaces of belonging across the College.

Watch the full tour to see what keeps Stephanie inspired every day at ACC! What’s one item in your workspace that always makes a hard day a little better? 🌟

✨ Need a break? Take a Remote Recess! Join fellow ACC faculty for fun, casual sessions designed to help you learn something new while connecting with colleagues. Each Remote Recess includes a quick demo, open discussion, and plenty of opportunities to share tips and ask questions.

This summer's topics include:
🤖 Google Gemini for Education
📚 NotebookLM
♿ Blackboard Ally
💻 Blackboard Ultra Course Copy

All sessions are held on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. and last just one hour. Learn something useful and connect with colleagues. 🙌

🔗 Sessions begin June 24, 2026. Register Here: https://tled.austincc.edu/development-opportunities/specialized-training/remote-recess/

Please share this opportunity with your students! ACC’s upcoming Depolarizing from Within workshop with Braver Angels and the ACC Center for Government and Civic Service will help students build practical skills for respectful civic dialogue and constructive conversations around political and public policy issues.

This interactive session is a great opportunity for students to strengthen communication, collaboration, and civic engagement skills that extend beyond the classroom. 💬

Event Details:
🗓 When: June 25, 2026 | 🕕 6-8:30 p.m.
📍 Where: Rio Grande Campus, Building 3000, Room 3340
🍕 Pizza provided | All are welcome
🔗 Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0Ujwar4qsx0TnMBZGfAX2d0ohZEPuROJp4m4MYLx5ub49TA/viewform

☕✨ A little coffee. A little magic. A lot of support for your summer semester. Academic Affairs and faculty-facing partners across ACC are offering professional development opportunities, trainings, events, tools, and resources to help faculty start strong and prepare for Summer 2026.

📚 Read the blog to discover opportunities aligned with your goals and find resources to support your teaching and semester preparation:https://instruction.austincc.edu/tledupdates/2026/05/29/start-strong-summer-2026/