LATIN I (1411) SYLLABUS AND DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES

 Course

Latin 1411

Section: 001

Synonym: 86129

SPRING Semester 2025: 1.21.25 TO 5.15.25

TTH 3:00 to 4:50 p.m.

DIL Synchronous on ZOOM

Office: ZOOM meeting site TTH 2:30  to  3:00 p.m.

Appointments: M 2:40 p.m.

Professor

James Burleson

jburleso@austincc.edu

 Course Description

DIL DLS

Credit Hours: 4

Classroom Contact Hours per week: 4                                                         Laboratory Contact Hours per week: 0

Study of fundamentals of Latin grammar, vocabulary building, reading comprehension, and culture. This is a “synchronous” course. Attendance in real time is essential.

Course Rationale

In addition to offering the fundamentals of the Latin Language, this course is intended to fulfill one semester of the foreign language requirement as needed for Associate Degree plans and transfer credit to four-year institutions. Various institutions have established their own requirements for total required courses in a foreign language in each degree plan or major.

LATIN 1411 LEARNING OUTCOMES

The main objective of this course is to develop competencies that align with the general education goals of critical thinking, interpersonal skills, civic and cultural awareness, personal responsibility, and written, oral and visual communication through the study of the Latin language and Roman culture and how they helped shape modern western civilization and the English language.

At the end of Latin 1411, students should be able to do the following: 

CRITICAL THINKING:

• use a variety of comprehension strategies to understand written Latin
• answer questions and draw inferences about passages
• synopsize and synthesize the information from readings
• consider how Roman culture has influenced your own
• reflect on what was read and mention some of its implications and applications
• evaluate the information

TEAMWORK (Interpersonal Skills):

• complete a variety of language-based activities working in pairs and small groups.
• demonstrate the ability to work in groups to achieve a common goal
• demonstrate the ability to consider different points of view and work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (Civic and Cultural Awareness):

• compare and contrast different perspectives on cultural issues, customs, and traditions
• understand how Roman culture and history helped shape the modern world PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY:
• show time management skills by successfully completing tasks on time
• acquire effective study habits for language learning 

COMMUNICATION (Written, Oral and Visual Communication):

• read Latin at the appropriate level using a variety of comprehension strategies
• interpret ideas through written communication
• increase your understanding of English vocabulary through the study of Latin roots and express yourself more clearly

 Discipline Learning Outcomes for Latin

After four semesters of Latin, students should be able to:

• read and understand passages of Latin prose and poetry utilizing their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, history, and culture;
• pronounce classical Latin accurately and to read Latin poetry aloud according to its quantitative, qualitative, and accentual properties;
• demonstrate knowledge of authors of classical Latin, and awareness of general/specific political/cultural influences on them, and awareness of authors’ legacies in the literature of English and Romance languages;
• appraise passages of Latin with regard to their artistry, humanity, and relevance to their own political/cultural milieux, with regard for their relevance to authors/cultures that were to be their heirs, and with regard for their relevance to contemporary arts/history/ethics;
• appreciate causes for the rise, peak, and decline of each era of Roman history;
• study independently with the help of a grammar and Latin dictionary so that they may read classical Latin literature throughout their future lives with increasing facility.

General Education Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will demonstrate competence in:

Critical Thinking

Gather, analyze, synthesize, evaluate and apply information for the purposes of innovation, inquiry, and creative thinking.

Teamwork

Consider different points of view to work collaboratively and effectively in pursuit of a shared purpose or goal.

Social Responsibility

Analyze differences and commonalities among peoples, ideas, aesthetic traditions, and cultural practices to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities

Personal Responsibility

Identify and apply ethical principles and practices to decision-making by connecting choices, actions and consequences

Communication Skills

Develop, interpret, and express ideas and information through written, oral and visual communication that is adapted to purpose, structure, audience, and medium.

Required Texts/Materials 

An actual copy of Wheelock’s Latin, Wheelock, 7th edition, Harper Collins;

3-ring binder, paper, 5 tabs, pens/pencils of 3 different colors

Instructional Methodology 

Students are encouraged to attend all ZOOM classes in real time with audio and video on ON.

Testing will begin on CLASSROOMS after instructions have been given in  ZOOM class; video must remain on ON during testing.

This course is the first semester of Latin.  There is discussion of Roman history, culture, and the relevance of ancient thought and history to our time, but the course focuses on mastering the essentials of Latin grammar as well as development of facility in reading and translating Latin.  Translating English sentences into Latin is also included.  The object of the course is communication: the writer to the student, student to student, and student to instructor.

A typical class may begin with pronunciation and translation by the class at large, of a Latin phrase, sentence, line of poetry, or longer passage from an ancient author, with the primary purpose of promoting critical thinking.  The grammar lesson from the previous chapter is then reviewed and expanded; students may drill orally or by writing paradigms on the whiteboard/on paper.  The sentences called Exercitationes are translated, at least one per student, on the whiteboard; each student (or pair) answers questions on all pertinent grammar in the sentence.  The class is challenged with relevant drills from time to time during this process.  New grammar from the next chapter is introduced so that the homework assignment may be done.  Vocabulary from the next chapter is reviewed, and derivatives are noted or drawn forth from the students.  As time allows, additional translation is done, from the Ancient Sentences and/or readings at the end of the chapter.  Critical thinking is promoted during this process, and ancient authors and history are presented by the instructor.

The course covers 16 chapters of the text.  The usual assignment is to review prior lessons and to prepare a new chapter.  Preparation comprises reading the new chapter, organizing the vocabulary and grammatical elements according to their parts of speech, memorizing the new vocabulary and paradigms of grammar, and translating from the readings at the end of the chapter (all Exercitationes plus, if time allows, Ancient Sentences or additional passages.)  Self-tutorial Exercises for each chapter must be done (odd numbers only) and count 12 ½ % of the final grade.

Each student is encouraged to establish communication with another student for the purpose of pair-work inside and outside of class.

I truly hope that my course will be a haven apart from the demands of everyday life, an entry to the richness of antiquity, and preparation for an enriched life, intellectual and otherwise, in the future of each student.

J. Burleson

NESCIRE QUID ANTEQUAM NATUS SIS ACCIDERIT -- ID EST SEMPER ESSE PUER.

                                                                                                                   CICERO           

REQUIRED TEXT AND MATERIALS

Operational audio and video adaptable to transmission and reception via ZOOM and Google CLASSROOMS;

Wheelock's Latin, 7th Edition, Harper-Collins (REQUIRED so that screen may be utilized otherwise simultaneously)(hard copy recommended);

3-ring binder with pockets and 5 tabs;

Paper, pencils, pens of three different colors

RECOMMENDED 

English Grammar for Students of Latin, 3rd edition, Goldman 

GRADING SYSTEM 

Students must receive a grade of C or better in order to continue with Latin 1412.

Attendance is required. Students may be dropped by the Professor for excessive absences.

Only those quizzes and tests taken during scheduled class-times in ZOOM class with video on ON will be graded and counted. An accommodation may be considered in a case of a rare emergency on a specific class-day. 

Unscheduled Quizzes                       25%

        Vocabulary, Derivatives

Participation/Attendance                25%

Participation is assessed through Written Work: Assigned translations and exercises, to be written, all from Wheelock:
Classwork (Exercitationes from each Chapter -- the first set of sentences) to be corrected during class; and

Homework (Self-Tutorial Exercises for each Chapter -- in the back of the text) (ODD-numbers only), to be corrected by the student using a different color (via the corresponding Answer Key – also in the back of the Text).

Attendance is required for Participation.

3 Scheduled Major Tests                   25%

        Five new Chapters each: Translation, Grammar, Culture, Questions

Comprehensive Final Exam             25%

Chapters 1 – 16: Translation, Grammar, Culture, Questions.

Extra Credit                                        5%

Notebook: Organized and Complete or

Memorize Vergil, Aeneid I Lines 1 – 11 (on Page 1 of the Culture packet) or

List 300 Latin vocabulary words from Wheelock with definitions and an English or Romance language derivative from each word, also defined, in terms of its Latin root: 1200 entries total.

All students are encouraged to keep an organized and complete Notebook in a binder.

Organize with five tabs: Daily Notes, Vocabulary, Grammar, Written Work (Classwork plus Homework), Quizzes/Tests/Correction Sheets for each. Hard copies of course materials must be downloaded from Blackboard and kept in a pocket of the binder. Your Notebook may continue to expand and to be of use through four terms.

Grade Scale:

A=90 – 100, B= 80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F=0-59

CLASS OUTLINE

SPRING TERM 2025: JANUARY 21 to MAY 15

Please note that schedule changes may occur during the semester.  Any changes will be announced in class. 

Under TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:                                                                                          read the Chapter designated C (Chapter) before that class.        

Written Classwork (Exercitationes) for each chapter is due on days marked R C (Review Chapter).            

Written Homework (Self-Tutorial Exercises = STEs)                   (ODD numbers only) for each segment of 5 chapters is due on Test days (T).                              

 Test Reviews are designated R T.

Course Policies

Honesty is the best policy.

Attendance / Participation

By College policy, regular and punctual class attendance is expected of all students. If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class. Due to the emphasis on oral practice, attendance is mandatory and will be checked daily. Departmental policy allows instructors to drop students with more than three absences. Leaving class prior to class dismissal without the instructor’s approval will be counted as an absence. Foreign language classes are very interactive and you will be required to participate regularly in class and group activities. Failure to participate will result in a lower daily grade for participation. 

In the event the college or campus closes due to unforeseen circumstances (for example, severe weather or other emergency), the student is responsible for communicating with their professor during the closure and completing any assignments or other activities designated by their professor as a result of class sessions being missed.

Regular and timely class participation in discussions and completion of work is expected of all students. If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.

Withdrawals 

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the rolls should they decide to withdraw from the class.  The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary.  If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is recorded before the Final Withdrawal Date.  The Final Date to Withdraw from this course is Monday April 28, 2025. The student is also strongly encouraged to keep any paperwork in case a problem arises.

Students are responsible for understanding the impact that withdrawal from a course may have on their financial aid, veterans’ benefits, and international student status.  Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2007 or later at any public Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a W) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college education. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor when making decisions about course selection, course loads, and course withdrawals.

Missed or late work 

It will be the student's responsibility to make arrangements to make up all missed work-submissions or tests as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in a grade of zero.

Arrive to class on time.

Incompletes 

If there is a documented extenuating circumstance after the last day to withdraw, then you may be eligible for an incomplete. The student must be in good standing and have a C or higher. The student must consult with the instructor and the final decision will be at the instructor’s discretion. 

Students receiving an “I” for Spring 2020 or Summer 2020 may complete remaining course requirements and convert the I to a completion grade during the Summer or Fall 2020 semesters.  The final date for conversion of spring and summer semester incompletes is November 19th, 2020, the published final fall conversion date for Incompletes.

Students receiving an I for Spring 2020 may opt to convert the I to a W. This must be converted by July 26, 2020, and the student may then repeat the course during the Fall 2020 semester without additional charge. Students selecting the course repeat option will enroll in an available section of the same course, and retake the entire course during the Fall 2020 term.

Students receiving an “I” for Spring 2020 or Summer 2020 who have not completed course requirements by the November 19th, 2020 extended conversion date may request that the I be converted to a W and that they receive a voucher to take the course in Spring 2021.  These requests will be considered by the COVID-19 Spring 2021 Hardship Review Committee.  Approval would require extenuating circumstances that did not allow the student to complete the course requirements during the extended completion time.  

Students may request an Incomplete from their faculty member if they believe circumstances warrant.  The faculty member will determine whether the Incomplete is appropriate to award or not.  The following processes must be followed when awarding a student an I grade. 

1.      Prior to the end of the semester in which the I is to be awarded, the student must meet with the instructor to determine the assignments and exams that must be completed prior to the deadline date.  This meeting can occur virtually or in person.  The instructor should complete the Report of Incomplete Grade form.

2.      The faculty member will complete the form, including all requirements to complete the course and the due date, sign (by typing in name) and then email it to the student.  The student will then complete his/her section, sign (by typing in name), and return the completed form to the faculty member to complete the agreement.  A copy of the fully completed form can then be emailed by the faculty member to the student and the department chair for each grade of Incomplete that the faculty member submits at the end of the semester.   

3.      The student must complete all remaining work by the date specified on the form above.  This date is determined by the instructor in collaboration with the student, but it may not be later than the final withdrawal deadline in the subsequent long semester.  

4.      Students will retain access to the course Blackboard page through the subsequent semester in order to submit work and complete the course. Students will be able to log on to Blackboard and have access to the course section materials, assignments, and grades from the course and semester in which the Incomplete was awarded.  

5.      When the student completes the required work by the Incomplete deadline, the instructor will submit an electronic Grade Change Form to change the student’s performance grade from an “I” to the earned grade of A, B, C, D, or F. 

If an Incomplete is not resolved by the deadline, the grade automatically converts to an “F.” Approval to carry an Incomplete for longer than the following semester or session deadline is not frequently granted. 

Recording Policy

To ensure compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), student recording of class lectures or other activities is generally prohibited without the explicit written permission of the instructor and notification of other students enrolled in the class section.  Exceptions are made for approved accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

Recording of lectures and other class activities may be made by faculty to facilitate instruction, especially for classes taught remotely through BlackBoard Collaborate or another platform.  Participation in such activities implies consent for the student to be recorded during the instructional activity.  Such recordings are intended for educational and academic purposes only.

Student Discipline

All students are expected to respect others in class and to behave is a non-disruptive manner. Please refer to the section on student discipline in the ACC Handbook for student discipline guidelines. The Student Handbook  is available at

http://www.austincc.edu/handbook.

Copyright violations 

By college policy, there shall be no copying of or from copyrighted works intended to be “consumable” in the course of study or of teaching. These include workbooks, exercises, standardized tests and test booklets and answer sheets and like consumable material. Copying shall not substitute for the purchase of books, publishers’ reprints or periodicals. 

College Policies

Statement on Academic Integrity

Austin Community College values academic integrity in the educational process.  Acts of academic dishonesty/misconduct undermine the learning process, present a disadvantage to students who earn credit honestly, and subvert the academic mission of the institution. The potential consequences of fraudulent credentials raise additional concerns for individuals and communities beyond campus who rely on institutions of higher learning to certify students' academic achievements, and expect to benefit from the claimed knowledge and skills of their graduates. Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations.  Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, falsifying documents, or the inappropriate use of the college’s information technology resources.  Further information is available at https://www.austincc.edu/about-acc/academic-integrity-and-disciplinary-process

Student Rights & Responsibilities

Academic freedom is a foundation and hallmark of higher education.  In the context of college-level courses, it specifically refers to the rights of free expression and respect for others with differing opinions.  Students at the college have the rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. This concept is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility on the part of the student.  Just as you are expected to exercise these rights with respect for state and federal law in the larger world, you are expected to exercise these rights as a student with respect for the college’s standards of conduct.  These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process.  Students and faculty alike should enable a climate of mutual respect and civility while fostering the freedom to debate and discuss the merits of competing ideas.

Enrollment in the college indicates acceptance of the rules set forth in the student standards of conduct policy, which is administered through the office of the campus dean of student services. Due process, through an investigation and appeal process, is assured to any student involved in disciplinary action.

Senate Bill 212 and Title IX Reporting Requirements

Under Senate Bill 212 (SB 212), the faculty and all College employees are required to report any information concerning incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking committed by or against an ACC student or employee. Federal Title IX law and College policy also require reporting incidents of sex- and gender-based discrimination and sexual misconduct. This means faculty and non-counseling staff cannot keep confidential information about any such incidents that you share with them.

If you would like to talk with someone confidentiality, please contact the District Clinical Counseling Team who can connect you with a clinical counselor on any ACC campus:  (512) 223-2616, or to schedule online: https://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling .  While students are not required to report, they are encouraged to contact the Compliance Office for resources and options:  Charlene Buckley, District Title IX Officer, (512) 223-7964;  compliance@austincc.edu .

If a student makes a report to a faculty member, the faculty member will contact the District Title IX Officer for follow-up.

Student Complaints

A defined process applies to complaints about an instructor or other college employee. You are encouraged to discuss concerns and complaints with college personnel and should expect a timely and appropriate response. When possible, students should first address their concerns through informal conferences with those immediately involved; formal due process is available when informal resolution cannot be achieved.

Student complaints may include (but are not limited to) issues regarding classroom instruction, college services and offices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or disability.

Further information about the complaints process, including the form used to submit complaints, is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-responsibilities/student-complaint-procedures

Statement on Privacy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects confidentiality of students’ educational records. Grades cannot be provided by faculty over the phone, by e-mail, or to a fellow student.

Safety Statement

Health and safety are of paramount importance in classrooms, laboratories, and field activities. Students are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies.  Emergency Procedures posters and Campus Safety Plans are posted in each classroom and should be reviewed at the beginning of each semester.  All incidents (injuries/illness/fire/property damage/near miss) should be immediately reported to the course instructor. Additional information about safety procedures and how to sign up to be notified in case of an emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency

Everyone is expected to conduct themselves professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual may be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity and will be referred to the Dean of Student Services for disciplinary action.

In the event of disruption of normal classroom activities due to an emergency situation or an illness outbreak, the format for this course may be modified to enable completion of the course. In that event, students will be provided an addendum to the class syllabus that will supersede the original version.

Campus Carry

The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors.  Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy.  In addition, concealed weapons are not allowed on ACC-sponsored field trips where the school owns or has chartered or leased vehicles for transportation.

It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times.  Persons who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing 222 from a campus phone or 512-223-7999.   Please refer to the concealed handgun policy online at http://austincc.edu/campuscarry

Discrimination Prohibited

The College seeks to maintain an educational environment free from any form of discrimination or harassment including but not limited to discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Faculty at the College are required to report concerns regarding sexual misconduct (including all forms of sexual harassment and sex and gender-based discrimination) to the Manager of Title IX/Title VI/ADA Compliance.  Licensed clinical counselors are available across the District and serve as confidential resources for students.

Additional information about Title VI, Title IX, and ADA compliance can be found in the ACC Compliance Resource Guide available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o55xINAWNvTYgI-fs-JbDyuaMFDNvAjz/view

Use of ACC email

All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify students of any college- related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account.  Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff.  Information about ACC email accounts, including instructions for accessing it, are available at:  http://www.austincc.edu/help/accmail/questions-and-answers

Use of the Testing Center

Under certain circumstances, examinations may have to be taken in a testing center. The ACC Testing Centers follow standard procedures so students know what to expect when they arrive to take their tests. Students should familiarize themselves with the student guidelines.

Students must present an ACC student ID card or government issued ID and know their ACC ID number before they can test.

It is necessary to check in at the Testing Center kiosk before taking a test. To check in, one must know the following information:

• Student ID number
• Course prefix and number
• Course synonym
• Course section number
• Test number
• Instructor’s name

Personal belongings such as backpacks, books, and electronic devices (including, but not limited to, cell phones and smart watches) are not allowed in the Testing Center. Possession of prohibited items or accessing unapproved resources in the testing room will result in the immediate termination of the exam and possible disciplinary action.

For additional information on using the Testing Center, please go to: http://www.austincc.edu/students/testing-services/instructional-testing

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The success of our students is paramount, and ACC offers a variety of support services to help, as well as providing numerous opportunities for community engagement and personal growth.

Student Support

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services.  Information on these campus services and resources is available at  http://www.austincc.edu/students.

Student Accessibility Services

Students with documented disabilities who need classroom, academic, or other accommodations must request them through the office Student Accessibility Services (SAS).   SAS offices are located at each major campus.  Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester; otherwise, the provision of accommodations may be delayed.  Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the document titled “Notice of Approved Accommodations” from SAS before accommodations will be provided. Accommodations will not be provided retroactively.  Arrangements by the instructor for academic accommodations can only be made after he or she receives the “Notice of Approved Accommodations” from the student.

Additional information about Student Accessibility Services is available at https://www.austincc.edu/offices/student-accessibility-services-and-assistive-technology

Academic Support

ACC offers academic support services on all of its campuses. These services, which include online tutoring, academic coaching, and supplemental instruction, are free to enrolled ACC students. Tutors are available in a variety of subjects ranging from accounting to pharmacology. Students may receive these services on both a drop-in and referral basis. 

An online tutor request can be made here:

https://de.austincc.edu/bbsupport/online-tutoring-request/

Additional tutoring information can be found here:

austincc.edu/onlinetutoring 

Library Services

ACC has a full-service library at each of its campuses to support ACC courses and programs and to provide students with research and assignment assistance from expert faculty librarians, computers, course reserves, laptop and tablet check out, study spaces, and copying, printing, and scanning services.  In addition, ACC students have full rights and privileges to access Library Services online 24/7 via the ACC Library website and students can use their ACCeID logins to access all online materials, including ebooks, articles from library databases, and streaming videos.   ACC Libraries also provide an “Ask a Librarian” service, which allows  students to reach a librarian 24/7 through online chat.  Faculty librarians are also available via email, phone, and in person seven days a week during hours of operation. Visit:

• Library Website: http://library.austincc.edu
• Ask a Librarian: https://library.austincc.edu/help/ask.php
• Library Hours of Operation by Location: https://library.austincc.edu/loc/
• Email: library@austincc.edu

In partnership with ACC’s Student Support Center, ACC Libraries also maintain a limited collection of textbooks for students to borrow. Priority access to the textbook collection is given to students receiving assistance. More information is available on the ACC website by searching “Student Support Center Textbook Collection.”

Student Organizations

ACC has over seventy student organizations, offering a variety of cultural, academic, vocational, and social opportunities.  They provide a chance to meet with other students who have the same interests, engage in service-learning, participate in intramural sports, gain valuable field experience related to career goals, and much else.  Student Life coordinates many of these activities, and additional information is available at http://sites.austincc.edu/sl/.

Personal Support

Resources to support students are available at every campus. To learn more, ask your professor or visit the campus Support Center. All resources and services are free and confidential. Some examples include, among others:

• Food pantries are located in all campus Student Life offices: https://sites.austincc.edu/sl/programs/foodpantry/.   
• Assistance with childcare or utility bills is available at any campus Support Center: http://www.austincc.edu/students/support-center.
• The Student Emergency Fund can help with unexpected expenses that may cause you to withdraw from one or more classes: http://www.austincc.edu/SEF.
• Help with budgeting for college and family life is available through the Student Money Management Office: http://sites.austincc.edu/money/.  
• Drop-in child watch is available at Highland Campus: http://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care/child-watch-drop-in-center.  

A full listing of services for student parents is available at: https://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care

Clinical Counseling services are available throughout the ACC Student Services District to address personal and or mental health concerns: http://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling .

If an emergency occurs during operational hours, please come to the Student Services Office and let the front intake staff know that you are experiencing a crisis. They will alert appropriate personnel. You may also contact the ACC District Police at 222 (on campus) or 223-7999 (off campus or cell phone).

After Hours:

If you are struggling with a mental health or personal crisis, call one of the following numbers to connect with resources for help. However if you are afraid that you might hurt yourself or someone else, call 911 immediately.

Free Crisis Hotline Numbers:

• Austin / Travis County 24 hour Crisis & Suicide hotline: 512-472-HELP (4357)
• The Williamson County 24 hour Crisis hotline: 1-800-841-1255
• Bastrop County Family Crisis Center hotline: 1-888-311-7755
• Hays County 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-877-466-0660
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• Crisis Text Line: Text “home” to 741741
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline:   1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline:1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Illness

Any ACC student or employee with symptoms or exposure to the COVID-19 virus should inform their professor(s) or supervisor and complete the college’s self reporting form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?AustinCC&layout_id=124 

For the complete syllabus, please refer to Course requirements above.

For the complete syllabus, please refer to Course requirements above.

For the complete syllabus, please refer to Course requirements above.