Fall Student Symposium Schedule
Introduction to the Fall Student Symposium: 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Presenter(s): Dr. DeEadra Albert-Green
Student Speaker: Fallon Green
Zoom Room Link: https://austincc.zoom.us/j/86266201099?pwd=C4qbKyLkr2YYq59DBMRuXmR9oYFTgC.1
Session 1: 9:40 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Presenter(s): BethAnn Warwick, Marcelo Pico
Description: Miliary-Connected? Benefit or No Benefit? We have resources for you!
Are you a military veteran or a dependent/spouse of someone who served? We have resources for you at the Veterans Resource Center. Wondering if you have benefits, how to apply for them, and how to use them to their full capacity? Attend this workshop and learn how we can assist you.
Zoom Room Link: https://austincc.zoom.us/j/85038307263?pwd=39R2jlk9VAYMEo5yBAn4nZacKzXYNb.1
Presenter(s): Chelsa King
Description: Shift the Culture: Learning Communities 2.0
Explore how student-centered, culturally relevant learning communities can transform connection, success, and retention for Black students at ACC and beyond. Discover strategies that help students thrive now and transfer that success to colleges and universities.
Zoom Room Link: https://austincc.zoom.us/j/86360037740?pwd=VcbfLGaaTzYUrbHCiJwqfBNPYbSblo.1
Session 2: 10:40 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Presenter(s): Terry Morris
Description: Navigating Financial Aid
A financial aid presentation explaining how financial aid works as an ACC Student.
Zoom Room Link: https://austincc.zoom.us/j/83416382563?pwd=eekvDH8ujlLdz6cxeQuk0zhhfstpOB.1
Session 3: 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Your Career Story: Discovering Purpose, Strengths & Possibilities
Presenter(s): Vijay Jacob
Description: Your Career Story: Discovering Purpose, Strengths & Possibilities
Explore how Career Services helps students discover and design their career stories through self-assessments, reflection, and strengths-based insights. Learn how understanding your unique experiences and skills can build confidence, clarify goals, and prepare you to stand out in today’s evolving job market.
Lunch Break
Session 4: 1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.
Presenter(s): Renee Esparza
Description: Transfer Services at ACC
Join ACC’s Transfer Services department to learn how they can help you as you navigate your transfer journey. Get tips, tricks, and helpful information that will help you maximize your time at ACC before heading to a four-year university.
Zoom Room Link: https://austincc.zoom.us/j/88301072772?pwd=PQtPoou2Rw5FF6VvcSzgSBDPyEatV9.1
Session 5: 2:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
ACC Student Life: You Matter Here
Presenter(s): Ashley Becan and Samantha Suarez
Description: ACC Student Life: You Matter Here
We are the classroom without walls! Learn all about how to get connected with ACC, your peers, and with yourself!
Zoom Room Link: https://austincc.zoom.us/j/81411480344?pwd=Hlj4YlYnA7CnUk6cWh2Nfpxie5bNTH.1
Tutoring Services: We've Got Your Back
Presenter(s):
LaTina Branch
North Regional Director, Academic Supports
LaTina Branch is an accomplished educator and academic leader with 30 years of experience in teaching, coaching, and directing student success initiatives. Recognized for fostering inclusive learning environments, advancing academic innovation, and mentoring educators to improve student outcomes across K-12 and higher education.
Gus Rodriquez
Gus Rodriquez, the Learning Lab Manager at Austin Community College’s Cypress Creek Campus. He is dedicated to creating a student-centered environment that provides a safe, supportive space for students to collaborate with peers and tutors while making academic support services welcoming and available to everyone.
Description: Tutoring Services: We’ve Got Your Back
Academic success takes hard work. Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Our friendly staff and tutors are here to help ACC students stay on track with coursework, understand assignments, improve study skills, and prepare for tests. The tutoring team is made up of ACC faculty and subject experts who offer assistance with academic and workforce courses. One-on-one tutoring services are available both online and in-person so that students can find support when and how they need it.
Zoom Room Link: https://austincc.zoom.us/j/85854809733?pwd=dbbNPVo3cLatEgN3cB0gReuG7ry52S.1
Session 6: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Embedded Services (Academic Coaches, Tutors, SI)
Presenter(s): Seth McLagan, Catherine Wadbrook, Ellie Connell, Alex Munoz, Dr. Traci Allen, Jesse Zochert
Description: Welcome to the next level of learning. Explore the embedded services ACC has to offer and find out how you can access these services.