The Office of the Vice Chancellor of Instruction (VCI), in partnership with the Office of Faculty Communications, has launched a new video series highlighting the people behind the work. The series is designed to help faculty and staff put faces to names and better understand the leadership team guiding instruction at Austin Community College (ACC).
“ACC is mission-driven, and our instructional leaders come to work every day centering ACC’s mission in their work. We believe in the mission, and we have personalized ACC’s mission by crafting individual purpose statements to answer the question ‘Why?’ Why do we celebrate our work? Why do we find joy in our work? Why do we recommit to our work day in and day out? As instructional leaders, we believe in the power of education, and we lead ACC’s broad and deep educational efforts with purpose, passion, and a clear commitment to our ‘why,’” said Dr. Gaye Lynn Scott, vice chancellor of instruction.
Watch the short videos below to hear directly from ACC’s instructional leaders as they share their “Why Statements” and reflect on their roles in advancing teaching and learning across the College.
Dr. Gaye Lynn Scott, Vice Chancellor of Instruction
Why Statement: We empower individuals to envision and realize their future by designing and delivering accessible, flexible pathways, grounded in innovative and relevant learning. We offer engaging, future-focused programs in career and technical education, transfer pathways, adult education and literacy, and continuing and corporate training.
Dr. Erasmus Addae, Associate Vice Chancellor of Distance and Alternative Education
Why Statement: We value equal educational opportunities and academic success in the digital age. By combining quality service with continuous improvement, we help create student-centered courses, offer academic support, and promote innovation.
Dr. Nina Almasy, Associate Vice Chancellor of Health Sciences
Why Statement: We believe in creating a healthier community by offering nationally accredited programs in partnership with healthcare and community organizations. With a legacy of innovation and excellence, we nurture the next generation of healthcare professionals and leaders.
David Borden, Managing Director of Instructional Operations and Initiatives
Why Statement: Instructional Operations and Initiatives support the fundamental relationship between students and faculty. By understanding how the people, funding, and tools work together, we can align instructional operations for optimized efficiency to support that fundamental relationship for collective impact.
Dr. Elizabeth “Beth” A. Mosser Knight, Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Programs
Why Statement: We empower students in their learning as persons, professionals, and citizens. We create inclusive learning environments and support our faculty and staff in developing and deploying a varied and relevant Liberal Education. This curriculum is both foundational and challenging and is facilitated via innovative instructional methods, modalities, and mediums.
Dr. Susan Warner-Sanchez, Associate Vice Chancellor of the Teaching and Learning Excellence Division
Why Statement: TLED provides instructional services, resources, and programming that nurture meaning and connection to help those we serve live their best and most fulfilling lives.
Dr. Brandon Whatley, Associate Vice Chancellor of Workforce Education
Why Statement: We empower individuals across Central Texas to excel in their professional lives and meaningfully contribute to their families and communities through innovative workforce education and training programs that are at the forefront of the global business and industry landscape.
Mison Yun, Associate Vice Chancellor of College and High School Relations
Why Statement: We believe every high school student deserves an opportunity to access higher education regardless of background. By providing guidance and support, we ensure students have the knowledge, tools, and confidence to pursue and succeed in higher education.
Together, these leaders help ensure ACC remains student-centered, innovative, and responsive to the community. Watch the complete series now on TLED’s YouTube channel.