{"id":8,"date":"2023-04-17T15:07:45","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T20:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/brass\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-03-10T16:29:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T21:29:41","slug":"brass","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/brass\/","title":{"rendered":"BRASS"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/brass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/BRASS-2024-Orientation-scr.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/brass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/BRASS-2024-Orientation-scr.png 1000w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/brass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/BRASS-2024-Orientation-scr-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/brass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/BRASS-2024-Orientation-scr-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/brass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/BRASS-2024-Orientation-scr-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>BRASS (<strong>Bold Representation of Achievement through Student Support)<\/strong> is a holistic support network for students at Austin Community College. Members prepare to become corporate and community leaders by participating in learning groups, specialized workshops, mentorship opportunities, and more. As a member of BRASS, you\u2019ll celebrate your successes alongside a dynamic group of career-bound, culturally responsive peers.<\/p>\n<p>BRASS welcomes all interested students currently enrolled or planning to enroll at ACC. Our program encourages participation from students who identify with global majority backgrounds. Students can develop \u201cBRASS-solid\u201d leadership skills through active participation in BRASS events:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leadership and Mentoring Opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Community Service Opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Student Led Activities <\/li>\n<li>Professional Development and Conference Attendance<\/li>\n<li>Milestone Celebrations (Course Completion, Transfer, Graduation etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSexXdpgys9Ldis8IzdppU1GoHc21Dv54CBtwLeLJMgyIkCzsA\/viewform?usp=header\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Submit a BRASS Interest Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"spotlight\">Academics<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/brass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/07\/Orange-and-White-Light-Professional-Static-Short-Infographic-General-News-Instagram-Post-4-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145\" style=\"width:303px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/brass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/07\/Orange-and-White-Light-Professional-Static-Short-Infographic-General-News-Instagram-Post-4-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/brass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/07\/Orange-and-White-Light-Professional-Static-Short-Infographic-General-News-Instagram-Post-4-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/brass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/07\/Orange-and-White-Light-Professional-Static-Short-Infographic-General-News-Instagram-Post-4-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/brass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/07\/Orange-and-White-Light-Professional-Static-Short-Infographic-General-News-Instagram-Post-4-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/brass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/07\/Orange-and-White-Light-Professional-Static-Short-Infographic-General-News-Instagram-Post-4-1-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/brass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/07\/Orange-and-White-Light-Professional-Static-Short-Infographic-General-News-Instagram-Post-4-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>BRASS courses are taught by seasoned faculty in the first year offering opportunities for students to engage in ideas and concepts related to current and cultural topics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/brass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/07\/Orange-and-White-Light-Professional-Static-Short-Infographic-General-News-Instagram-Post-5-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-143\" style=\"width:293px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/brass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/07\/Orange-and-White-Light-Professional-Static-Short-Infographic-General-News-Instagram-Post-5-1024x1024.png 1024w, 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\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Percentage of students who flourished academically after taking a student success course.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/brass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/07\/Orange-and-White-Light-Professional-Static-Short-Infographic-General-News-Instagram-Post-3-2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142\" style=\"width:286px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/brass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/07\/Orange-and-White-Light-Professional-Static-Short-Infographic-General-News-Instagram-Post-3-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/brass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/07\/Orange-and-White-Light-Professional-Static-Short-Infographic-General-News-Instagram-Post-3-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/brass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/07\/Orange-and-White-Light-Professional-Static-Short-Infographic-General-News-Instagram-Post-3-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/brass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/07\/Orange-and-White-Light-Professional-Static-Short-Infographic-General-News-Instagram-Post-3-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/brass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/07\/Orange-and-White-Light-Professional-Static-Short-Infographic-General-News-Instagram-Post-3-2-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/brass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/07\/Orange-and-White-Light-Professional-Static-Short-Infographic-General-News-Instagram-Post-3-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>BRASS students will be assigned a personal success coordinator who will do academic and wellness checks periodically throughout the semester.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring 2026 Course Schedule<\/h3>\n<p>BRASS supports the unique needs and interests of students in higher education. We strive to create a family of learners by offering an opportunity for students to share their experiences and ideas in the classroom setting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out our Spring 2026 course offerings: <\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"tablesaw-424\" class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Course Code<\/th>\n<th>Instructor<\/th>\n<th>Location<\/th>\n<th>Weekday<\/th>\n<th>Time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>HIST-2382-002<\/td>\n<td>Dr. Kyle Smith<\/td>\n<td>Online<\/td>\n<td>Virtual<\/td>\n<td>Virtual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ENGL-1302-252<\/td>\n<td>Dr. Carrza DuBose<\/td>\n<td>Online<\/td>\n<td>Virtual<\/td>\n<td>Virtual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GOVT-2305-098<\/td>\n<td>Professor Aundra Hawkins<\/td>\n<td>Online<\/td>\n<td>Monday &amp; Wednesday<\/td>\n<td>9 a.m. &#8211; 10:20 a.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ENGL-1302-011<\/td>\n<td>Dr. Latasha Goodwyn<\/td>\n<td>Round Rock Campus ( Hyflex)<\/td>\n<td>Monday &amp; Wednesday<\/td>\n<td>12:00 p.m. &#8211; 1:20 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ENGL-1301-035<\/td>\n<td>Professor Alana King<\/td>\n<td>Highland Campus<\/td>\n<td>Tuesday<\/td>\n<td>12 p.m. &#8211; 1:20 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>For more information please contact the BRASS office at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:brass@austincc.edu\">brass@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BRASS (Bold Representation of Achievement through Student Support) is a holistic support network for students at Austin Community College. 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