The Administrative Services Council (ASC) has reviewed proposed changes to the following Administrative Rules (AR) and approved the draft proposals to be posted for comments from ACC employees: 

3.0700.01 | Management Safety Statement – renamed to Environmental Health and Safety Program

  • The AR has been renamed and rewritten to more concisely reflect the EHS department’s roles, operational requirements, and compliance obligations.
  • The proposed changes clarify the corresponding responsibilities and expectations for the broader ACC community. 

4.0300.01 | Telework – Administrative Rule
4.0300.01.1 | Telework – Guideline/Procedure

  • The proposed changes ensure the College complies with the provisions of Texas Education Code Section 51.992: Restrictions on Telework for Higher Education Employees (TEC 51.992).
  • Teleworking arrangements will be limited to a maximum of two telework days per week, and departments must ensure that in-person support is available at all times during the College’s standard hours of operation.

The drafts are available for viewing and adding comments here. Please read the instructions before adding comments.

The deadline for comments is Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

About the Administrative Rules Update Process

The College’s administrative rules (AR) are informed by Board policy and need to be updated occasionally due to various reasons, such as changes to administrative or operational practices, organizational structure, laws, or legal codes.

ACC’s shared governance model establishes two councils to review changes to these rules: 

  • Administrative Services Council 
  • Academic and Student Affairs Council

A third council, the Shared Governance Review Council, reviews and makes recommendations to the chancellor with respect to the structure, functions, and membership of councils and committees at ACC.

After a change is proposed to the respective council, it is presented to the ACC community. Employees have at least 20 days to comment on a proposed change. 

After reviewing the feedback, the appropriate council can either send it to the chancellor to be signed or, if there are significant changes, it can be sent out for comment again. 

Closed for Comment

The Administrative Services Council (ASC) has reviewed proposed changes to the following Administrative Rule (AR) and Guideline/Procedure (G/P) and approved the draft proposals to be posted for comments from ACC employees:

3.1201.02 | Furniture and Equipment Acquisition

  • The AR has been renamed to: Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Management.
  • The proposed changes aim to provide uniform standards that enhance clarity, streamline processes, and ensure consistent management of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) across the College.
  • Detailed procedures will be published on the Campus Planning, Construction & Sustainability website (currently under development). 

The deadline for comments was Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

4.1201.03 | Progressive Discipline Procedures for Non-Faculty Staffing Table Employees – AR
4.1201.03.1 | Progressive Discipline Procedures for Non-Faculty Staffing Table Employees – G/P

  • The AR and G/P have been renamed to: Accountability Framework for Non-Faculty Employees.
  • The proposals clarify and define current operational processes more effectively and support the rights, responsibilities, and expectations of both employees and managers.
  • HR has been added as an approver in the process to ensure fairness and consistency on a case-by-case basis.  

The deadline for comments was Tuesday, December 2, 2025.