"Intramurals helps me keep fit and gives me more energy and strength to pursue my goals."
-Laura
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Descriptions
The Campus Activities program hosts events like Welcomepalooza, Project: Build a Park, and Springtini. CAB (Campus Activities Funding Board) allocates funds out to students that request them for events or activities. The funding board is both run and funded by students.
Students involved with CAB learn to manage a budget and distribute funds. Once students apply to join CAB, they have the opportunity to learn leadership skills, compromising and consensus skills, and can attend a leadership conference in the fall for a week where they mix and mingle with other college students from all over the USA.
For the politically minded student, getting connected with Campus Governance is a way to help represent the student body’s point of view and act as a voice to ACC’s Shared Governance system. Campus Governance is divided into the Student Government Association (SGA), Shared Governance Committees, and the Student Activity Fee Advisory Committee (SAFAC).
Students can participate in SGA by running for office, voting in student elections, attending meetings, or by contacting their campus senators about concerns. Every campus has at least two senators, and other senators are appointed for other areas like the Distance Learning or the Non-Traditional Student senators. Students can visit www.austincc.edu/sga to locate contact information for each member and bring to the senator’s attention anything that they would like the administration to consider.
Clubs and Organizations helps students make connections on cultural or academic levels. Involvement in Clubs and Organizations also allows students to gain field experience when they work with a group that connects with their degree plan.
If there isn’t a club or organization that you like, you can start your own by stopping by any SL office. Starting a new club only requires three people and must include a president, secretary, and a treasurer. In addition, a faculty or staff advisor must be involved.
Austin is a cultural melting pot, and here at ACC our main mixer is the Diversity Outreach program. By teaching students about differences, Diversity Outreach also spotlights the ways in which we are all the same. Starting in the fall, the new Diversity Ambassador program will host two student created Common Experience presentations, skits and dialogues aimed at provoking thought and discussion. This year’s Diversity and Leadership Conference is targeting the dual causes of world hunger and human trafficking.
Hasani Pettiford, known as the “Date Doctor,” will be presenting a fall series of monthly videos and blog discussions through Health 101, helping students deal with their dating problems, before appearing in person at ACC just before Valentine’s Day to host a talk show on dating issues. Our nation’s diversity has long been a cornerstone of our success, so don’t be afraid to reach out to Diversity Outreach while you’re at ACC.
Shows students how to successfully navigate campus resources and encourages participation in college life. First Year Experience (FYE) is all about making purposeful connections and places special emphasis on each student’s first year at Austin Community College.
- The Orientation Program - The Orientation Program (TOP) is required for all new ACC students who are first time in college students with zero credit hours. In this fun, three-hour session, students learn about ACC resources and meet other new students.Leadership Positions include Orientation Leaders (21).
- Welcome Week - Student Life and ACC departments welcome students the first week of each fall and spring semester by answering questions, giving directions, and anything else to ensure that students get through their first week of school.
- VIP Events - The Virtual to In Person (VIP) events are scheduled throughout the semester as a fun way for new students to meet, mingle, and get to know other first-year students in a stress-free environment.
- Social Media - Online communication tools provide new students with a way to ask questions, find support and build community.
INTRAMURAL SPORTS AND RECREATION
While there may not be an “I” in team, playing sports and engaging in group recreation is a great way to build personal development. The Intramural Sports and Recreation program provides participants with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, and experience friendly competition.
For the ‘09-’10 school year, the Intramural Sports and Recreation program will be organizing women’s volleyball and men’s basketball tournaments, as well as Blazer Tag outings, golf lessons, and bowling. Registration for Intramural Sports and Recreation for the fall takes place from Aug. 3 through Sept. 11.
The Leadership program at ACC has grown tremendously in the last few semesters. It gets students involved in monthly seminars that teach different avenues for choosing life and educational goals. Speakers routinely present seminars to tell their stories of success and give tips on overcoming adversity. Participation in the Leadership program also helps students develop skills that transfer into the job market and add to their co-curricular profile which helps strengthen transcripts.
So far 140 members have been inducted into Sigma Alpha Pi, the Society for Leadership and Success. To be a member, it is required to attend three Success Networking Teams (SNT), three seminars, one Leadership training, and one community service event (such as Project: Build a Park or American Youth Works) for at least five hours.
SNT is five to ten students meeting to talk about their plans for life and higher education. The other students listen and the group responds with suggestions to help plan the execution of these goals. This year three students in the Leadership program have won scholarships, and at the end of the year students can apply for scholarships in larger denominations up to $3500.
Fosters civic engagement and social responsibility through experiential learning.
- Project: Build a Park - Going into its ninth year, Project: Build a Park (PBAP) is an award-winning partnership between the ACC Office of Student Life and the Austin Parks Foundation
- Spring Service Project - Coordinated by Student Government and Phi Theta Kappa, the entire community is invited to volunteer.
- Who’s Who - Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges is a national organization that honors students for achievement in community and college involvement. This is a unique opportunity to recognize ACC students’ academic success, leadership abilities, and volunteer efforts.
- Presidential Student Achievement Award - The Presidential Student Achievement Award is the most prestigious ACC award earned by a student who, despite obstacles, has demonstrated academic excellence, service to ACC and the community, and commitment to ACC values and vision
There are many opportunities for students to work with the Student Life communications department at ACC. Student Media has paid and non-paid positions available for students interested in photography, Web and print design, marketing, and writing.
While working for a student publication, like the award winning Accent newspaper, students are given the opportunity to have their work put in print, build their portfolios, and gain real world skills in media fields. Students can participate in out of town trips for writing, photography, and design competitions and attend professional seminars on everything from media ethics to Web design.
For students who prefer working with the magazine format or just want some publications experience, Life4U magazine is another award winning student publication that will help bolster a portfolio and resume.