ACC takes great pride in facilitating events and presentations that support and empower students, employees, and community members who have been impacted by sex or gender-based discrimination or harassment.
Learn more about upcoming programs and find helpful resources. Programs are facilitated by the Equal Opportunity Compliance Office and partners at the college to support the Riverbat community.
Fall 2024 Programs
Resources and information about upcoming programming will be published soon. In the meantime, save the date for all of these exciting opportunities to be a part of a positive culture of respect.
Consent Campaign
Check out the new posters for the 2024-2025 Consent Campaign around campus! Want more posters or some cool consent stickers? Contact the EOC or find us at one of our awareness events.
Call to Action! Respect Consent!
You have the ability to make consent a superpower! Make a difference by championing clear, enthusiastic, and ongoing consent in your relationships and conversations. Educate yourself and others about what consent truly means, and challenge any behaviors or attitudes that undermine it. By leading by example and supporting a culture of respect and communication, you contribute to creating a safer and more inclusive campus environment for all Riverbats.
Unfiltered Red Flags: Toxic Relationship Traits Revealed
Get ready for an engaging and unfiltered discussion on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Hays Student Life Lounge or Online (link coming soon)! Dive into the world of relationship dynamics as we uncover both obvious and subtle red flags and explore healthy ways to address them. Join us to empower yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to foster respectful and positive relationships. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in how we approach and support each other!
Spring 2025 Programs
Riverbats Give a Sheet
Join us for Riverbats Give a Sheet on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Elgin Campus and Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Rio Grande Campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is ACC’s take on the Clothesline Project, a powerful visual initiative that raises awareness about sexual assault and domestic violence. Students are invited to decorate sheets to share their experiences, emotions, and support. This global movement highlights the real impact of sexual assault and domestic violence, shedding light on statistics and stories that are often overlooked. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard and contribute to a meaningful cause.
Take Back the Night
Join us on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Round Rock Campus for Take Back the Night (TBTN), a powerful event that’s part of a global movement dating back to the 1970s. TBTN offers a safe space for students to speak out, envision an end to sexual assault and interpersonal violence, and support one another. Hear survivor stories, share your own if you wish, connect with resources, and gain valuable tools to address trauma. Hosted by ACC’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance and the District Clinical Counseling team, this event will honor and amplify the voices of those impacted by these issues.
Past Programming
MachisNO: A Conversation about Male Expectations
MachisNO: A Conversation About Male Expectations invited an engaging discussion with our guest speakers, Dr. Willie Martinez (AVC of Student Engagement & Academic Success) and Jose Resendez (Regional Director, Learning Support Services), as they shared their experiences with machismo expectations and their insights on its links to domestic violence.
Dr. Manuel Zamarripa (Dean of Mental Health Counseling) and Dr. Gary Moreno (Director of the Latin American Cultural Center) guided the session, exploring the historical roots of machismo and discussing ways to challenge and change harmful stereotypes.
Attendees had the opportunity to learn, engage, and rethink perceptions.
Popcorn & Prevention: Active Bystander Training
ACC Mental Health Counselors le an Active Bystander training on identifying and safely responding to situations of domestic and dating violence, and discover the resources available to support effective intervention.
Other Resources
Information You Can Use Flyer (Strategies to reduce one’s risk of sexual assault, recognizing that only abusers are responsible for the abuse they perpetrate.)
Confidential mental health counseling for students
Employee Assistance Program (Short-term counseling or crisis intervention services)
Title IX Resources for Victims
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