Introduction to Fashion, FSHD 1302

INTRODUCTION TO FASHION, FSHD-1302, 10 WEEK DIL

SUMMER 2021

INTRODUCTION TO FASHION FSHD1302

10 week session

Section 24493 DIL 001 (10 week).

Mandatory Online orientation in Blackboard, June 1, 2021.

HOW TO REACH THE INSTRUCTOR

Vanessa Farrow

Adjunct Professor of Fashion Marketing

Austin Community College

Hays Campus

1200 Kohlers Crossing

Kyle, TX 78640

Office: HYS 1204.06

Office Hours: BECAUSE OF COVID WE ARE NOT AT CAMPUSES. Please email me for information related to office hours. I am happy to schedule a phone call or video chat with you.

Phone: 512.223.1790 x22129

Email: vanessa.farrow@austincc.edu

Web Address: https://sites.google.com/a/austincc.edu/vanessa-farrow/

Department Web Address: http://sites.austincc.edu/mkt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessafarrow/

COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION

FSHD 1302 INTRODUCTION TO FASHION - Survey of the world of fashion businesses. Introduction to the creation and merchandising of fashion through the study of fashion vocabulary, the fashion process, fashion publications, and career opportunities

COURSE CREDIT HOURS: 3

COURSE RATIONAL

The purpose of this course is to survey of the world of fashion businesses. Introduction to the creation and merchandising of fashion through the study of fashion vocabulary, the fashion process, fashion publications, and career opportunities.

COMMON COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES

1. Use fashion vocabulary.

2. Document the fashion process through contact with fashion businesses and publications.

3. Record job opportunities in the fashion industry.

4. Interview a fashion professional.

REQUIRED TEXT/MATERIALS

Required textbook: The World of Fashion, 5th Edition, Jay Diamond and Ellen Diamond, Fairchild Publications, 2013. ISBN-13: 9781609015275.

Please buy textbook and have in your possession by first week of class!!!

We will cover the entire book in one semester. Please take some time and review the contents of the Publisher’s Web site. You may purchase this book at any ACC bookstore. It is also available at other bookstores in Austin as well as online. The ACC bookstore online is at http://austincc.bkstore.com/bkstore/content.

This section includes a fee to cover the costs of required digital materials and/or an electronic textbook, provided at a discounted rate from the ACC Bookstore. IMPORTANT! The digital materials fee will be added to your tuition and fees when you register. You may choose to opt out of this fee and receive a refund if you wish to purchase the course materials separately. Opt-out requests must be received prior to the official reporting date for a full refund. For more information see austincc.edu/firstday

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY

This course is an Internet DIL course. You will be required to log into Blackboard to check grades and upload your assignments. Successful completion of this course requires maturity and self-discipline. Each student is responsible for maintaining steady progress during the semester. I am here to assist you, please talk to me whenever you have questions, comments, or concerns about this course. Go to http://acconline.austincc.edu for student entry into Blackboard. You will need your student ID and password to log into Blackboard. Blackboard access is available the first day of the semester.

DIL COURSE INFORMATION

DIL courses are designed for anyone, who has scheduling problems, work-schedules that conflict with normal class times, or any reason they may have. Some students are concerned about the transferability or status of DIL courses. The course content, college credit and transferability are equivalent to those offered in the classroom. The first step to success is your Distance Learning MANDATORY course orientation on June 1, 2021. The Mandatory Orientation is in Blackboard. Click the Course Content link on the menu and then click the Orientation link and follow the instructions to complete the Orientation.

FSHD 1302 is an interactive training system that combines electronic learning materials with online instructor guidance and expertise. It is accessed via the Internet from the student's computer at home or work or in an ACC lab, any time. Concepts are presented through the textbook, the Publishers Web site, information on the instructor's Web site, and Blackboard.

You will cover the same material as in a regular class. You must have access to the Internet and an email account. The primary framework for instruction is the Internet. The Interactive capabilities such as email and listserv, access to library on-line, office hours, discussion forums, facilitate student to instructor communication. This asynchronous learning allows students who have other responsibilities to participate in course offerings. Being able to send a message to the instructor at any time, instead of traveling to the campus during the instructor's posted office hours, makes it possible for those who have limited or no time beyond the normal class time to talk to the instructor.

Course content is delivered in Blackboard. This syllabus, assignments, core course information, announcements, structured student activities, and discussion information are all located in Blackboard. You will view web pages, send and receive email, download files, and upload files you have created using ACC’s Blackboard system. If you do not have an ACCeID you will need to activate it by going to the “First-time login” link at http://www.austincc.edu/acceid/step1.htm. Go to http://acconline.austincc.edu for student entry into Blackboard. You will need your student ID and password to log into Blackboard. Blackboard access is available the first day of the semester. You must complete your MANDATORY course orientation in Blackboard.

You must be able to communicate with the instructor by email. You need an individual account, which is not shared with anyone else. In EVERY email message you send me, the subject line must include FSHD 1302, DIL. Also your first and last name must be included somewhere in the message.

TESTING

SUMMER 2021 TESTS WILL BE TAKEN IN BLACKBOARD AS ACC TESTING CENTERS WILL BE CLOSED DUE TO COVID19

I have the exams set up in Respondus Lockdown Browser. Here are the instructions you will need and the link to downloading the Browser. You will need to download the Respondus LockDown Browser and have at least a webcam in order to use the tool.

https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=999134577

Windows 10 is required on PCs and Mac OS X on Mac's. You will need a camera on your computer. Review the System requirements for the complete requirements. In addition to the brief informational video, a Student Quick Start Guide is also available. A Chromebook will not work.

TESTING IN ACC Testing Centers will not be available for Spring courses.

As the online instructor, I will monitor your progress and advise you as appropriate via email. You will be evaluated by means of tests, assignments, and discussion topics.

Distance Learning Student Information is available at http://dl.austincc.edu/students/#Resources

Distance Learning Help Line, 1-512-223-8026, Toll free 1-888-223-8026 or dl@austincc.edu. Distance Learning Help Line is open 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday.

● Blackboard Help: http://irt.austincc.edu/blackboard/studentsupport.php

● ACC student Help: http://www.austincc.edu/help

● Student Accessibility Services: http://www.austincc.edu/support-and-services/services-for-students/student-accessibility-services-and-assistive-technology

● Student Services Link (Academic & General): http://www.austincc.edu/support-and-services/services-for-students/student-accessibility-services-and-assistive-technology

GRADING SYSTEM

Grades will be based on the following areas of performance.

Exams consist of multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions.

Total Points: 1200

Course Grade

This is how your course grade will be determined:

Monitor your progress

You can check your grades throughout the course by selecting the My Grades link in the Blackboard menu.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR SUMMER 2021

Exam One, June 17, 2021

Exam Two, July 1, 2021

Exam Three, July 13, 2021

Exam Four, July 22, 2021

Final, Take on Aug 5, 2021

Assignment 1.2 due June 8

Assignment 1.4 due June 15

Assignment 3.1 due July 6

Assignment 4.2 due July 20

Assignment 5.2 due Aug 3

July 26, 2021 is the last day to drop.

TESTING

You must complete 5 exams this semester. The exams will be taken in Respondus Lockdown Monitor in Blackboard not in the ACC testing centers. You may have one page of notes front and back with you in the testing center. Additional information about the testing centers will be available in Blackboard. Each exam will consist of multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions. Additional information about the exams will be available in Blackboard. If you miss an exam, with my permission you will be allowed to take a make-up exam in the testing center. Testing center information is at http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/

INTRODUCTION TO FASHION ASSIGNMENTS

Assignments have a value of 500 points.

You must complete all of the assignments listed below.

ASSIGNMENTS MAY BE TURNED IN EARLY! Assignments are due before midnight on assigned day.

Assignment 1.2 (100 points): Visit five major retailers and evaluate their use of ethnic and body-inclusive mannequins and other visual devices in their window and interior displays. Develop a list for each company indicating the specific tools used in their minority and body-inclusive displays and please submit an essay of at least 500 words. Please use the link above and submit in PDF form. *May be modified due to COVID 19 social distancing restrictions. Please check Blackboard for updated information.*

Assignment 1.4 (100 points): Using the classifieds in a trade paper such as Women’s Wear Daily or Daily News Record, choose a career opportunity in the fashion industry that motivates you to seek further information. Research the company in terms of size, geographical location, merchandise specialization, and so on. The information can be obtained from the sources outlined in Chapter 7. Please submit a 500 word paper in PDF form.

Assignment 3.1 (100 points): Contact an apparel buyer at a local store (can be from Austin or your hometown) to learn about the various seasons in the industry (Fall, Holiday, Resort, Spring and Summer). Do they buy for each season? Why or why not? How they do their buying? Is it online mostly? Do they go to any trade shows like MAGIC (p 295) for buying trips? If so, which trade shows do they attend? From the information collected, prepare a 500 word paper describing the seasons, dates of purchasing, and delivery dates.

Assignment 4.2 (100 points): Visit any major retailer to determine the labels of the products in their merchandise assortments to discover which countries are producing the products. Analyze the elements of design used in the assortment and discuss how the principals of design were executed. Arrange your thoughts in a 500 word paper. *May be modified due to COVID 19 social distancing restrictions. Please check Blackboard for updated information.*

Assignment 5.2 (100 points): Using fashion magazines as a resource, select one designer’s clothing and prepare a press release for that designer’s collection. Make sure all of the essentials of a good press release, as discussed in the text on page 582, are present.

DISCUSSION BOARD PARTICIPATION (160 points)

You are expected to read the Chapters and participate in the bulletin board discussions. In order to earn the full 160 points, you must participate in all bulletin board discussions using 150+ words per discussion AND comment on at least two of your classmates’ posts using 75+ words each. Comments should be well thought out and in complete sentences. More information about bulletin board discussions will be provided in Blackboard.

COURSE OUTLINE/CALENDAR

Please note that schedule changes may occur during the semester. Any changes will be announced in an email and posted as a Blackboard Announcement.

10 week Class Schedule, June 1 – August 8, 2021

July 26, 2021 is last day to receive a W

Reading Assignment Schedule:

Assignment/ Discussion/ Test Schedule:

COURSE POLICIES

Attendance/Class Participation

Regular and timely class participation in discussions and completion of work is expected of all students. If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.

Withdrawal Policy

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the rolls should they decide to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is recorded before the Final Withdrawal Date. The Final Withdrawal Date for this semester is July 26, 2021. The student is also strongly encouraged to keep any paperwork in case a problem arises.

Students are responsible for understanding the impact that withdrawal from a course may have on their financial aid, veterans’ benefits, and international student status. Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2007 or later at any public Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a W) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college education. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor when making decisions about course selection, course loads, and course withdrawals.

Missed Exam and Late Work Policies

Missed Exams – If you miss an exam you have 48 hours to contact me and arrange to take the exam as soon as possible. You will then have 5 days to take a make-up exam. There is no make-up for the final.

Assignments are due on the date specified in the syllabus. If you turn them in late, you will be docked 5 points per day it is late. Academic work submitted will be your thought, research, or self-expression. Absolutely no Plagiarism.

Any unfinished work will need to be turned in by August 5th for partial credit. You may not take the final test after August 5^th.

Incompletes during the Pandemic Summer 2021 session.

Students may request an Incomplete from their faculty member if they believe circumstances warrant (extreme documented illness, pandemic situations, etc). Students must have a passing status for grades at the time of the requested I grade. The faculty member will determine whether the Incomplete is appropriate to award or not, which is a rare event. The following processes must be followed when awarding a student an I grade.

1. Prior to the end of the semester in which the “I” is to be awarded, the student must meet with the instructor to determine the assignments and exams that must be completed prior to the deadline date. This meeting can occur virtually or in person. The instructor should complete the Report of Incomplete Grade form.

2. The faculty member will complete the form, including all requirements to complete the course and the due date, sign (by typing in name) and then email it to the student. The student will then complete his/her section, sign (by typing in name), and return the completed form to the faculty member to complete the agreement. A copy of the fully completed form can then be emailed by the faculty member to the student and the department chair for each grade of Incomplete that the faculty member submits at the end of the semester.

3. The student must complete all remaining work by the date specified on the form above. This date is determined by the instructor in collaboration with the student, but it may not be later than the final withdrawal deadline in the subsequent long semester.

4. Students will retain access to the course Blackboard page through the subsequent semester in order to submit work and complete the course. Students will be able to log on to Blackboard and have access to the course section materials, assignments, and grades from the course and semester in which the Incomplete was awarded.

5. When the student completes the required work by the Incomplete deadline, the instructor will submit an electronic Grade Change Form to change the student’s performance grade from an “I” to the earned grade of A, B, C, D, or F.

If an Incomplete is not resolved by the deadline, the grade automatically converts to an “F.” Approval to carry an Incomplete for longer than the following semester or session deadline is not frequently granted.

COLLEGE POLICIES

Campus Operations

To limit the spread of COVID-19, ACC campuses remain closed to students and the public. There are no face-to-face classes or services.

Statement on Academic Integrity

Austin Community College values academic integrity in the educational process. Acts of academic dishonesty/misconduct undermine the learning process, present a disadvantage to students who earn credit honestly, and subvert the academic mission of the institution. The potential consequences of fraudulent credentials raise additional concerns for individuals and communities beyond campus who rely on institutions of higher learning to certify students' academic achievements, and expect to benefit from the claimed knowledge and skills of their graduates. Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations. Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, falsifying documents, or the inappropriate use of the college’s information technology resources. Further information is available athttps://www.austincc.edu/about-acc/academic-integrity-and-disciplinary-process

Student Rights & Responsibilities

Students at ACC have the same rights and protections under the Constitution of the United States. These rights include freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition and association. As members of the community, students have the right to express their own views, but must also take responsibility for according the same rights to others and not interfere or disrupt the learning environment. Students are entitled to fair treatment, are expected to act consistently with the values of the college, and obey local, state and federal laws. www.austincc.edu/srr

As a student of Austin Community College you are expected to abide by the Student Standards of Conduct. https://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-responsibilities/student-standards-of-conduct

Senate Bill 212 and Title IX Reporting Requirements

Under Senate Bill 212 (SB 212), the faculty and all College employees are required to report any information concerning incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking committed by or against an ACC student or employee. Federal Title IX law and College policy also require reporting incidents of sex- and gender-based discrimination and sexual misconduct. This means faculty and non-clinical counseling staff cannot keep confidential information about any such incidents that you share with them.

If you would like to talk with someone confidentiality, please contact the District Clinical Counseling Team who can connect you with a clinical counselor on any ACC campus: (512) 223-2616, or to schedule online: https://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling .

While students are not required to report, they are encouraged to contact the Compliance Office for resources and options: Charlene Buckley, District Title IX Officer, (512) 223-7964; compliance@austincc.edu .

If a student makes a report to a faculty member, the faculty member will contact the District Title IX Officer for follow-up.

Student Complaints

A defined process applies to complaints about an instructor or other college employee. You are encouraged to discuss concerns and complaints with college personnel and should expect a timely and appropriate response. When possible, students should first address their concerns through informal conferences with those immediately involved; formal due process is available when informal resolution cannot be achieved.

Student complaints may include (but are not limited to) issues regarding classroom instruction, college services and offices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or disability.

Further information about the complaints process, including the form used to submit complaints, is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-responsibilities/student-complaint-procedures

Statement on Privacy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects confidentiality of students’ educational records. Grades cannot be provided by faculty over the phone, by e-mail, or to a fellow student.

All grades will be posted in Blackboard.

Safety Statement

Health and safety are of paramount importance in classrooms, laboratories, and field activities. Students are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Emergency Procedures posters and Campus Safety Plans are posted in each classroom and should be reviewed at the beginning of each semester. All incidents (injuries/illness/fire/property damage/near miss) should be immediately reported to the course instructor. Additional information about safety procedures and how to sign up to be notified in case of an emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency

Everyone is expected to conduct themselves professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual may be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity and will be referred to the Dean of Student Services for disciplinary action.

In the event of disruption of normal classroom activities due to an emergency situation or an illness outbreak, the format for this course may be modified to enable completion of the course. In that event, students will be provided an addendum to the class syllabus that will supersede the original version.

Campus Carry

The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy. In addition, concealed weapons are not allowed on ACC-sponsored field trips where the school owns or has chartered or leased vehicles for transportation.

It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times. Persons who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing 222 from a campus phone or 512-223-7999. Please refer to the concealed handgun policy online at http://austincc.edu/campuscarry

Discrimination Prohibited

The College seeks to maintain an educational environment free from any form of discrimination or harassment including but not limited to discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Faculty at the College are required to report concerns regarding sexual misconduct (including all forms of sexual harassment and sex and gender-based discrimination) to the Manager of Title IX/Title VI/ADA Compliance. Licensed clinical counselors are available across the District and serve as confidential resources for students.

Additional information about Title VI, Title IX, and ADA compliance can be found in the ACC Compliance Resource Guide available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o55xINAWNvTYgI-fs-JbDyuaMFDNvAjz/view

Use of ACC email

All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify students of any college- related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account. Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff. Information about ACC email accounts, including instructions for accessing it, are available at: http://www.austincc.edu/help/accmail/questions-and-answers

Use of the Testing Center

All testing is currently online. While campuses are closed, exams for courses will be online tests that students can take from home. For more information about online testing at ACC, visit the Online Testing resource page:https://www.austincc.edu/academic-and-career-programs/acconline/testing.

Pass/No-Pass

ACC has temporarily implemented a Pass/No Pass option for grading. Students are permitted (but not required) to convert any course sections to Pass/No-Pass grading. The following procedures will apply. After receiving their grade for the semester, students will have until {insert date] to elect Pass/No-Pass grading. Only grades of C or better in a course may be converted to P (Pass). Grades of D and F may be converted to NP (No-Pass). All courses for which students receive passing (P) grades will count toward ACC degree requirements, which may override some departmental or college policies. A grade of Pass/No-pass will not count toward a student's grade point average (GPA); however a grade of Pass will count toward earned semester hours. Students should consider the possible implications of electing the Pass/No-Pass option (e.g., on course transfer, GPA calculations, financial aid, etc.). Academic transcripts will have a note added indicating the Pass/No Pass grading option is due to the Corona-virus pandemic.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The success of our students is paramount, and ACC offers a variety of support services to help, as well as providing numerous opportunities for community engagement and personal growth.

Student Support

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. Information on these campus services and resources is available at http://www.austincc.edu/students.

Student Accessibility Services

Students with documented disabilities who need classroom, academic, or other accommodations must request them through the office Student Accessibility Services (SAS). SAS offices are located at each major campus. Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester; otherwise, the provision of accommodations may be delayed. Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the document titled “Notice of Approved Accommodations” from SAS before accommodations will be provided. Accommodations will not be provided retroactively. Arrangements by the instructor for academic accommodations can only be made after he or she receives the “Notice of Approved Accommodations” from the student.

Additional information about Student Accessibility Services is available at https://www.austincc.edu/offices/student-accessibility-services-and-assistive-technology

Academic Support

ACC offers academic support services on all of its campuses. These services, which include face-to-face and online tutoring, academic coaching, and supplemental instruction, are free to enrolled ACC students. Tutors are available in a variety of subjects ranging from accounting to pharmacology. Students may receive these services on both a drop-in and referral basis. Tutoring schedules can be found at: https://www.austincc.edu/students/tutoring/tutoring-schedules

Library Services

ACC has a full-service library at each of its campuses to support ACC courses and programs and to provide students with research and assignment assistance from expert faculty librarians, computers, course reserves, laptop and tablet check out, study spaces, and copying, printing, and scanning services. In addition, ACC students have full rights and privileges to access Library Services online 24/7 via the ACC Library website and students can use their ACCeID logins to access all online materials, including ebooks, articles from library databases, and streaming videos. ACC Libraries also provide an “Ask a Librarian” service, which allows students to reach a librarian 24/7 through online chat. Faculty librarians are also available via email, phone, and in person seven days a week during hours of operation. Visit:

• Library Website: http://library.austincc.edu

• Ask a Librarian: https://library.austincc.edu/help/ask.php

• Library Hours of Operation by Location: https://library.austincc.edu/loc/

• Email: library@austincc.edu

In partnership with ACC’s Student Support Center, ACC Libraries also maintain a limited collection of textbooks for students to borrow. Priority access to the textbook collection is given to students receiving assistance. More information is available on the ACC website by searching “Student Support Center Textbook Collection.”

Student Organizations

ACC has over seventy student organizations, offering a variety of cultural, academic, vocational, and social opportunities. They provide a chance to meet with other students who have the same interests, engage in service-learning, participate in intramural sports, gain valuable field experience related to career goals, and much else. Student Life coordinates many of these activities, and additional information is available at http://sites.austincc.edu/sl/.

Personal Support

Resources to support students are available at every campus. To learn more, ask your professor or visit the campus Support Center. All resources and services are free and confidential. Some examples include, among others:

• Food resources including community pantries and bank drives can be found here:

https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/get-food-now

• Assistance with childcare or utility bills is available at any campus Support Center:http://www.austincc.edu/students/support-center.

• The Student Emergency Fund can help with unexpected expenses that may cause you to withdraw from one or more classes: http://www.austincc.edu/SEF.

• Help with budgeting for college and family life is available through the Student Money Management Office:http://sites.austincc.edu/money/.

A full listing of services for student parents is available at: https://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care

• The CARES Act Student Aid will help eligible students pay expenses related to COVID-19:

https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/cares-act-student-aid.

Mental health counseling services are available throughout the ACC Student Services District to address personal and or mental health concerns: http://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling .

If you are struggling with a mental health or personal crisis, call one of the following numbers to connect with resources for help. However if you are afraid that you might hurt yourself or someone else, call 911 immediately.

Free Crisis Hotline Numbers:

• Austin / Travis County 24 hour Crisis & Suicide hotline: 512-472-HELP (4357)

• The Williamson County 24 hour Crisis hotline: 1-800-841-1255

• Bastrop County Family Crisis Center hotline: 1-888-311-7755

• Hays County 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-877-466-0660

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

• Crisis Text Line: Text “home” to 741741

  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline:1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Illness

Any ACC student or employee with symptoms or exposure to the COVID-19 virus should inform their professor(s) or supervisor and complete the college’s self reporting form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?AustinCC&layout_id=124