{"id":1093,"date":"2025-07-07T20:20:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T20:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/chancellor\/?p=1093"},"modified":"2025-07-07T20:20:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T20:20:36","slug":"message-from-the-chancellor-caring-for-one-another-our-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/chancellor\/news-and-updates\/message-from-the-chancellor-caring-for-one-another-our-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Message from the Chancellor: Caring for One Another &amp; Our Community"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Riverbat Family,<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This holiday weekend has been marked by devastation and heartbreak across our community. We watched storms and flooding sweep through Central Texas. There\u2019s been unimaginable loss and destruction. Our thoughts are with our neighbors and everyone who\u2019s hurting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are grateful that ACC\u2019s campuses were spared, which allows us to turn our full attention to what matters most\u2014<strong>supporting our community<\/strong>. There are things we can do to help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We created a <a href=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/emergency-management\/news-and-updates\/acc-flood-relief-support\/\">Flood Relief Support web page<\/a> with resources and a list of ways to get involved with the flood relief efforts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Support<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong>I want you to know that if you\u2019re directly impacted or struggling with the devastation, you are not alone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students\u2014if you are struggling in the aftermath of the storm, please talk with your instructors to let them know, and remember that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/mental-health-counseling\">ACC counselors<\/a> are here to provide support and guidance.<\/li>\n<li>Employees\u2014if you need time, talk with your supervisors, and connect with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/offices\/benefits\/employee-support-programs\/employee-assistance-program\">Employee Assistance Program<\/a> for counseling support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Relief Efforts<\/strong><br \/>Many of you have asked, <em>\u201cHow can I help?\u201d<\/em> Over the weekend, our South Austin Campus hosted a donation drive, and today we\u2019re evaluating what more we can do. The College is working with our partners and rescue groups across the area to learn more about how ACC can support the official relief efforts. We\u2019ll share ways you can get involved through the <a href=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/emergency-management\/news-and-updates\/acc-flood-relief-support\/\">Flood Relief Support page<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The days, weeks, and months ahead will continue to present new obstacles for many. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we get through the coming days together. I\u2019m honored to be part of this incredible Riverbat community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Much love,<br \/>russell<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Russell Lowery-Hart, Ph.D.<br \/>Chancellor<br \/>Austin Community College District<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Riverbat Family, This holiday weekend has been marked by devastation and heartbreak across our community. We watched storms and flooding sweep through Central Texas. There\u2019s been unimaginable loss and destruction. 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