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About the Faculty Handbook

The Austin Community College (ACC) Faculty Handbook is an online quick reference guide detailing information pertaining to faculty and instructors. It provides general information about College policies, procedures, services for faculty, and faculty responsibilities. Please email [email protected] for any questions about the ACC Faculty Handbook.

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ACC Employee Handbook

This ACC Employee Handbook is designed to provide employees with comprehensive information about College policies, procedures, and benefits in an easy-to-read format. Employees are encouraged to use it as a reference manual. The official policies and procedures are found in ACC’s Administrative Rules. Any substantive changes in policy, regulations, or procedures during the year will be posted on the ACC website.

Disclaimer

The ACC Faculty Handbook is for informational purposes and is not intended to be a contract, either expressed or implied, nor does it guarantee employment for any specific duration. All information contained in this handbook is intended to help full-time and adjunct faculty understand relevant ACC policies and practices. The official ACC Administrative Rules, ACC Board of Trustees policies, and ACC policies and procedures shall be the official governing documents and shall take precedence in the event of any conflict. ACC reserves the right to make changes, modify, suspend, interpret or cancel in whole or in part, any personnel policy, guideline or practice, without notice, at any time. Any substantive changes in policy, regulations, or procedures during the year will be posted on the ACC website.

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