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CLS KISS (Keep It Simple Sweetheart!) Requirements & Options
This chart presents all the requirements and options for Assessment, Evaluation, Professional Development, etc. It indicates what Adjuncts and Full-timers must do, when to do it, & compensation. View & download the CLS KISS document here.
Visit the ACC Faculty and Staff "Infohub" resources page for links to college systems and services.
MyACC - Faculty is a collection of links and resources focused on the needs of faculty members teaching at ACC. This faculty portal makes navigating ACC's online systems and digital resources faster and easier.
Faculty Resource Centers are located on every campus. The instructional staff is available for on-hand assistance. Faculty can access up-to-date computer technology & equipment.
Macs and PCs, a printer, and a scanner.
Access email, Blackboard, Internet.
Access software such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, and other applications.
Capture and encode your media files.
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm | Phone: (512) 223-0111
ACC faculty may choose to distribute the following college policies as a separate handout from the rest of their course syllabus. Many instructors have adopted changes that would be under the course-specific section of the syllabus and not included here.
Download College Policies & Student Support Services Handout (PDF)
Download College Policies & Student Support Services Handout (Google Docs)
Information & Resources for ACC Master Syllabi & College Policies
https://offices.austincc.edu/institutional-effectiveness-and-grant-development/master-syllabi-college-policies/
Use the folder structure below to access "Departmental Syllabi" on the CLS Faculty Resources Google Drive. Here, faculty can download departmental syllabi for CLS, INRW, LAG, and DC/ECHS classes. Click one of the files below to automatically download a PDF copy of that departmental syllabus
**Please do not move, delete, edit, or modify syllabi files. Download or make a copy and work from your copy of the file.
Faculty may wish to use the documents below for assistance while creating their individual section syllabi.
**Please do not move, delete, edit, or modify syllabi files. Download or make a copy and work from your copy of the file.
Master Syllabus (ACC)
Departmental Syllabi (CLS)
Syllabi Writing Resources (Google Drive)
Section Syllabus Template (OPTIONAL) (Google Drive)
Shared CLS Teaching Materials (Google Drive)
Use the folder structure below to access shared CLS "Course Resources" on the CLS Faculty Resources Google Drive. Here faculty can share their teaching materials with CLS colleagues. Upload resources you would like to share and download resources you would like to use.
**Please do not remove, delete, edit, or modify files on the shared drive. Download or make a copy and work from your copy of the file.
Use the files and folders below to access "Teaching Analysis" & "Teaching Critical Thinking" on the CLS Faculty Resources Google Drive. Here faculty can download CLS guidelines and sample assignments for teaching analysis and critical thinking.
**Please do not move, delete, edit, or modify files on the shared drive. Download or make a copy and work from your copy of the file.
Use the file structure below to access frequently used "Forms" on the CLS Faculty Resources Google Drive.
**Please do not move, delete, edit, or modify files on the shared drive. Download or make a copy and work from your copy of the file.
Use the file structure below to access frequently used "Documents" on the CLS Faculty Resources Google Drive.
**Please do not move, delete, edit, or modify files on the shared drive. Make a copy and work from your copy.
The English Department is committed to meeting or exceeding the minimum credentialing guidelines established by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The table below outlines the minimum qualifications required to teach in our department. These standards align with institutional and accrediting body requirements.
The three documents below explain CLS policies and procedures regarding adjunct staffing, pathways to traditional teaching versus Dual Credit sections, and eligibility to teach specific courses.
**Please do not move, delete, edit, or modify files on the shared drive. Make a copy and work from your copy.
** See Course Selection in this handbook for additional information regarding how classes are assigned.
**Please do not move, delete, edit, or modify files on the shared drive. Download the file.
The three documents below explain CLS policies and procedures regarding the use of artificial intelligence tools by students and faculty.
**Please do not move, delete, edit, or modify files on the shared drive. Download the file.
Artificial Intelligence Tools
Artificial Intelligence Tools
Artificial Intelligence Tools
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Department dates, meetings, events, conferences, and reminders.
You can add the CLS faculty Calendar to your ACC Google calendar. This will enable you to see CLS Faculty Calendar events in your Google account and receive notifications and alerts for CLS Faculty Calendar events. Please visit the following support page for full details:
https://support.google.com/calendar/answer/37100?sjid=7606625719906129225-NA
You can add Google Calendar events to your Apple calendar on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. Please visit the following support page for full details:
https://support.google.com/calendar/answer/99358?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform=Desktop
Use the following information to subscribe to the CLS Faculty Calendar or integrate the CLS Faculty Calendar with the calendar on your personal computer.
3vrnsrjdela1ra2dhtggom5s7s@group.calendar.google.com
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Click the top left corner of the map to see a list of ACC campuses, Early College High School (ECHS) locations, and Dual Credit (DC) high schools.
Technology resources, links, & support information for CLS faculty & staff.
Assistance with technology-related issues (college-wide).
Help Desk: Faculty Technology Toolbox
Tech Support: ACC Technical Support (Help Desk)
Phone: (512) 223-Tech (8324)
Email: acctech@austincc.edu
Support Ticket: Submit a tech support ticket
DIL Resources & Tech Support: Distance Education Resources & Tech Support
Virtual Desktop: ACC Virtual Desktop (Working Remotely)
Blackboard Support: Blackboard Faculty Support
Mojo Help Form: Mojo Help Form & Knowledge Base
Student Technology Access: Student Technology Resources & Help
Technology resources, links, & support information for CLS faculty & staff.
Composition & Literary Studies Website: CLS website
Departmental Syllabi: Departmental Syllabi (Google Drive)
Faculty Directory: CLS Faculty Directory
Faculty Handbook: Faculty Handbook (CLS)
Faculty Calendar: CLS Faculty Calendar
Faculty Resources (Drive): CLS Faculty Resources (Google Drive)
Teaching Materials Shared (CLS): Course Resources (Shared)
Campus & High School Map: Campus Locations & Details (ACC & DC)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools: CLS Policy Statement on AI Tools
Faculty Evaluation Resources: Faculty Evaluation Resources
Faculty Portfolio Lists: FT Portfolio Years | Adjunct Portfolio Years (Fall!)
Textbooks List: Approved Textbooks (Spreadsheet)
CLS Conference Details & Archive: CLS Conference Landing (CLS Workshops)
Sample Syllabi: Sample Syllabi
Faculty Accomplishments: CLS Faculty Accomplishments
Organizational Chart (CLS): Organizational Chart
English Majors Website: English Majors @ ACC
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To update a file on the CLS Faculty Resources shared Google Drive, complete the steps below:
Open the CLS Faculty Resources shared Google Drive
Navigate to the file you would like to update.
Do not delete or move the outdated file!
Do not change the name of the outdated file on the shared drive.
Right-click on the file to be updated.
Select "File Information" > "Manage Versions" > "Upload New Version"
Navigate to the new version of the file and click it to upload.
Now the original file will reflect the most recent changes and all existing links will point to the newly updated document.
* Only the CLS Department Chair, Assistant Department Chairs, Committee Heads, Dual Credit Liaisons, and CLS administrative staff may update files.
** All CLS faculty may edit and update files in the shared "Course Resources" folder.
Technology support for CLS admin, faculty, & staff. Maintains the CLS website, shared Google Drive, CLS Faculty Directory, CLS Faculty Accomplishments, etc.
Contact the CLS Technology Liaison for help with
Updating your CLS Faculty Directory record info and image
Adding your publications and achievements to CLS Faculty Accomplishments.
CLS Faculty Accomplishments Form
* Use the Google Form above to notify CLS of new faculty publications, awards, & accolades.
Notify CLS Technology Liaison of problems, updates, errors, broken links, & file issues on CLS tech resources:
CLS Conference Landing and individual conference pages.
Departmental Syllabi (Google Drive) files & web links
Campus & High School Locator Map (ACC & Dual Credit)