Functions
- Reviews and make recommendations to the Chancellor with respect to, the structure, functions, and membership of councils and committees at ACC.
- Hears, reviews, and reports its findings related to requests for a shared governance review of an action made in the governance ACC.
- Delivers a report annually to the Chancellor, the Board of Trustees, and the ACC community concerning the state of shared governance structures and processes at ACC.
Understanding Shared Governance at ACC
ACC is committed to fostering collaboration, communication, and access to information among its faculty, staff, and students. Accordingly, the Board of Trustees has adopted Board Policy BGC to address Shared Governance and the College has adopted Administrative Rule 2.0703.01 to implement that policy. For more information about shared governance at ACC, go to the discussion of the Shared Governance at ACC available in the ACC Organizational Reference.
Requesting a Shared Governance Review
To support ACC’s commitment to shared governance, a procedure has been established according to which a member of the ACC community may request a review of an action made in the governance of ACC. The purpose of such a review is to consider solely whether the action was made in accordance with ACC’s shared governance policy, rules, and/or procedures. If your interest is to have a decision reversed or changed, consult ACC’s Grievance Procedures.
Report on Shared Governance at ACC
The Shared Governance Review Council delivers an annual report concerning the state of shared governance structures and processes at ACC. View the Council’s processes and guidelines with respect to these reports.
Meeting Schedule and Frequency
Meets virtually unless otherwise noted, 3 – 5 p.m.
| FALL 2022 | SPRING 2023 | SUMMER 2023 |
| October 14 | February 10 May 5 | July 14 |
Membership
Chair (appointed by the Chancellor): Dr. Wade Bradfute, 512-262-6575
Vice-chair (elected by Council): Samuel Echevarria-Cruz, 512-223-3770
| Position | Name | Appointed by | Campus | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex Officio Members (serve by virtue of the position held) | |||||
| Chair | Dr. Wade Bradfute | Chancellor | HYS | 3-1575 | rbradfut@austincc.edu |
| Representatives of job functions or college offices (1-year terms) | |||||
| Administrator | Neil Vickers | Chancellor | SVC | 3-1078 | nvickers@austincc.edu |
| Administrator | Shasta Buchanan | Chancellor | HBC | 3-7053 | shasta.buchanan@austincc.edu |
| Administrator | Mike Midgley | Chancellor | HBC | 3-7579 | midgley@austincc.edu |
| Representatives of ACC constituencies (1-year terms) | |||||
| Full-Time Faculty Senate, President | Nancy Stano | Association | RRC | 3-2602 | nancy.stano@austincc.edu |
| Full-Time Faculty Senate, President-Elect | Samuel Echevarria-Cruz | Association | SGC | 3-3770 | sechevar@austincc.edu |
| Full-Time Faculty Senate, Past President | Samantha Croft | Association | TBA | 3-0319 | scroft@austincc.edu |
| Adjunct Faculty Association, President | Christie Carr | Association | TBA | 496-0660 | ccarr2@austincc.edu |
| Adjunct Faculty Association, President-Elect | Amber Luttig-Buonodono | Association | TBA | TBA | aluttigb@austincc.edu |
| Adjunct Faculty Association, Past President (VP Interim) | Don Morris | Association | TBA | TBA | dmorris@austincc.edu |
| Association of Professional-Technical Employee, President | MaryAnn Cicala | Association | HBC | 3-7109 | mary.cicala@austincc.edu |
| Association of Professional-Technical Employees, President-Elect | David DeRouen | Association | HYS | 3-1531 | dderouen@austincc.edu |
| Association of Professional-Technical Employees, Past President | Samantha Ackers | Association | RVS | TBA | samantha.ackers@austincc.edu |
| Classified Employees Association, President | Miguel DeLeon | Association | RGC | 3-7667 | mdeleon@austincc.edu |
| Classified Employees Association, President-Elect | Bernadette Hinterlong | Association | RRC | 3-0320 | bhinterl@austincc.edu |
| Classified Employees Association, Past President | Matt Campbell | Association | HBC | 3-3770 | matthew.campbell@austincc.edu |
| Student Government Association, President | Kay Trent | SGA | TBD | TBD | kay.trent@g.austincc.edu |
| Student Government Association, Vice President | Angelica Ruzanova | SGA | TBD | TBD | anzhelika.ruzanova@g.austincc.edu |
| Student Government Association, JCSGA Secretary | Alexander Leon-Hernandez | SGA | alexander.leon-hernandez@g.austincc.edu | ||
| Non-voting | |||||
| Administrator | TBA | Chancellor | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Assistant, Senior Administrative | Irene Castillo-Alonzo | TBA | HBC | 3-8108 | irene.castillo-alonzo@austincc.edu |
| Administrator | Molly Beth Malcolm | Chancellor | HBC | 3-7683 | mollybeth.malcolm@austincc.edu |