Leadership Training
The Student Activities Office sponsors leadership training for all students interested in acquiring skills to become a student leader. Leadership retreats, luncheon seminars, and outdoor adventures are some of the ways students can develop or acquire leadership.
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association (SGA) is the official voice of the student body, functioning as a crucial link between students and the ACC administration. By acting as an advocate for student concerns, the SGA works to improve the quality and value of the educational experience for students at ACC. The SGA appoints students to College committees and provides monthly updates to the Board of Trustees.
Student Newspaper
The student newspaper, ACCent, provides information for students, staff, and faculty at all ACC campuses and sites. The publication serves as a lab for journalism students to publish their work from classes. Copies of the ACCnet are available in all campus student lounges and Student Activities Offices.
Student
Rights
And Responsibilities
Austin Community College is an educational institution committed to challenging individuals to explore new ideas and see new opportunities. The college’s mission is to provide a wide range of high quality educational services to its students in an environment that supports the ideals of quality, flexibility, accessibility, and diversity. Student involvement in College activities and organizations is strongly encouraged. Student input regarding the improvement of the college’s educational services is valued. Students at the College have the rights accorded to all persons under the Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry with them the responsibility for each individual to accord the same rights to others in the College community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process. As willing partners in learning, it is expected that students will comply with College rules and procedures. ACC’s disciplinary procedures are outlined in detail in the ACC Student Handbook, which new students receive during orientation. They also are outlined in program-specific handouts which students in selected programs receive during their first semester at ACC.
Family
Education Rights and Privacy Act
The following statement concerning student records maintained by Austin Community college is published in compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. The release of information to the public without the consent of the student will be limited to that designated as directory information. Directory information includes name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in activities, dates of attendance, degrees, certificates and awards, and name of the previous educational institution attended. Any student objecting to the release of all or any portion of such information must notify the Office of Admissions and Records within the first twelve class days of the semester. The restriction will remain in effect until revoked by the student.
Students’
Role in College
Decision-Making
The participation of students in ACC’s decision-making process is an important institutional value. Participation in decision-making occurs in several ways: program and instructor evaluations, monthly presentations to the Board, participation in the Student Government Association, focus groups and the Student Activity Fee Committee. During orientation, new students receive information about the Student Government Association and are asked to indicate their interest in participating as a member of this group. The Student Government Association appoints students as voting members to many college-wide and campus-specific committees where they influence decisions on a variety of issues from the budget to the registration process to the remodeling of college facilities.