Accent The Student Voice of Austin Community College
March 2013
“Teaching is not something you do for a living. For me teaching is my passion. Teaching is where my heart is.”
—Alemayehu Weldemariam ACC’s first International Visiting Scholar p. 8
Interview: Campus Police Chief p. 5
Photos: Austin street art p. 10
Opinion: campus safety p. 14
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On the Record
On the Cover: Alemayehu (Alex) Weldemariam is ACC’s first International Visiting Scholar. Accent photo editor Clarissa Peereboom photographed him at Northridge Campus.
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Campus Closeup
6-7 News Briefs 10 Kaleidoscope 11 Reviews
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13 Comic Relief 14 Student Voice 15 Career
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ACC District Police Chief Lynn Dixon Joey Galvan Reporter
Chief Dixon is in his second year as ACC District Police Chief. A retired state trooper with more than 21 years of service, he is also an ACC adjunct professor with a masters degree in criminology. Dixon spoke with Accent about his department’s role in campus security. ACCENT: Is the ACC Police Department (ACCPD) a private entity or is it linked to the Austin Police Department (APD)? DIXON: ACCPD is a full-fledged police department with jurisdiction (authority) in all counties where ACC has a campus or facilities. ACCENT: What sort of training do ACCPD officers receive and is it similar to that of the APD? DIXON: Our officers receive the same minimum training as APD officers and then we train them in job specifics like first-aid, fire extinguisher training, arms use and we also teach them active-shooter training like APD. ACCENT: What are the most common issues campus police deal with? DIXON: Theft. Students not being mindful of their own stuff. They leave it lying around, come back and it’s gone. ACCENT: Given the recent tragedies involving gun violence in Aurora, Colo. and Newtown, Conn., how
would you rate ACC in terms of gun violence and campus safety? Are our campuses safe? DIXON: I think we’re well prepared should something happen although we hope that it doesn’t. I would not be afraid for my daughter to attend any of these campuses. ACCENT: What can students do to prepare for an on-campus incident involving a mass-shooting? DIXON: The thing that I recommend is to do something. If it involves just closing the door, locking it, getting down and turning off the lights — do something. Don’t just be a sitting duck so to speak. And above all, do what the police tell you to do. ACCENT: In more routine situations what precautions should students take to maximize their safety on campus?
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DIXON: No. 1 is situational awareness. If you’re walking to your car, keep your keys in your hand ready to go. Look around your environment and if you see something you don’t like, point it out. We may not like it either, but if you don’t tell us we won’t know about it. Editor’s Note: This interview has been condensed and edited.
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News Briefs
SGA Tackles Student Issues Era Sundar
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Emergency Management Provides Campus Safeguards Joey Galvan Reporter
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MAN OF ACTION — Student Government Association (SGA) President Michael Wade advocates for students. Wade represented ACC ‘s student body in Washington this February. Student Government Association (SGA) President Michael Wade has already been busy this semester advocating for ACC students. “We’ve gotten diaper changing tables approved for installation on all campuses,” Wade said. “So what we’re going to do for the summer is follow up and ensure that happens.” The student organization was also successful in having satellite television service approved for the Round Rock Campus. “These are items that were brought up on the campuses by the students themselves,” Wade said. “These topics came up repeatedly as we spoke to students about what they wanted to see happen on campus.” Every semester SGA sets up tables at ACC’s campuses to check in with students and find out what issues are important to them. SGA’s efforts on 6 | ACCENT
behalf of students also extend beyond campus. In February, Wade traveled to Washington with a delegation from ACC to attend the Community College National Legislative Summit. “The purpose of us going to Washington was to lobby on behalf of the students as far as Pell Grants,” Wade said. “Lawmakers assured us that this year Pell Grants would not be affected even if sequestration occurred.” Sequestration refers to the acrossthe-board budget cuts that would go into effect if Congress fails to produce a balanced budget or enact legislation to decrease the national deficit. The Student Government Association holds meetings from noon to 2 p.m. every Friday at the Highland Business Center. Meetings are open to the public.
The Emergency Management (EM) department at ACC develops communication and recovery systems for use during emergencies. The best way to be prepared for emergencies is to know the safety procedures that have been put in place, EM coordinator Kristine Elderkin said. “Go over the emergency procedures posters and review the campus safety plan posted in your classroom at the beginning of every semester and always find your nearest exit and an alternate.” Emergency Preparedness Week is one of EM’s most noticeable programs. During the third week of every semester, required drills are conducted and ACC Emergency Alert equipment and procedures are tested. Elderkin encourages students to register their ACC email accounts and cell phone numbers with the college’s Emergency Alert system. “ACC Emergency Alert uses several methods to communicate information in the event of an emergency,” she said. “If your cell phone is registered correctly in the system, we can put [vital] information in the palm of your hand.” Students may register with ACC’s Emergency Alert system online and can also find information for those who need special assistance during an emergency rescue situation. ACC is required by law to update students’ emergency contact information every year. If students have not checked their accounts for a year, they will be asked to re-enter or update their numbers or confirm their choice to opt-out. To contact campus police, students may call 512-223-7999 or dial 222 from any campus phone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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News Briefs
Learning Lab Tutors Prep for Spring Sessions Adriana Donati Reporter
Learning Lab tutors sharpened their skills and gained new insight at the 14th Annual Learning Labs Tutor Conference on the Eastview Campus in February. Courses designed to foster professional development provided tutors with instruction in subjects such as “Correcting Errors: Ethical and Pedagogical Concerns for Writing Tutors” and “Metacognition and Student Success.” Round Rock’s lab manager and former tutor Will Zech said learning labs are one of the most important ways that ACC helps students change their lives through education. “[The learning lab] provides a support system for what ACC is selling,” he said. Learning labs are located on all eight district campuses and available to currently enrolled ACC students.
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Campus Closeup
Conflict Resolution Clarissa Peereboom, Photo Editor
STRIVING FOR PEACE — ACC’s Visiting Scholar looks forward to human rights reform being implemented in his home country.
Alemayehu Weldemariam is ACC’s First International Visiting Scholar Era Sundar
Editor in Chief
Joan Brook, Reporter
IN CLASS — Alemayehu Weldemariam adds a unique perspective to classroom discussions when sharing his personal experiences. 8 | ACCENT
Alemayehu Weldemariam understands conflict. ACC’s first International Visiting Scholar has a law degree, a masters in peace and conflict studies and years of experience and trial by ordeal. In 2011, Weldemariam was a visiting scholar at the University of Chicago on his way to a successful career as an academic. But it all fell apart quickly. The trouble started when Weldemariam made remarks considered critical of his government in an interview with “The Reporter,” the largest newspaper in Ethiopia. “In the interview, I talked about how the political space was closing; the initial openings that we saw in the 2005 election were coming to an end,” he said. “Ethiopia held its first
ever competitive, free and fair national elections. But soon after the election, people protested the results and the government responded with deadly force and killed 193 innocent civilians in the streets.” Weldemariam was known as a human rights advocate in Ethiopia, and the remarks only reaffirmed this perception. When the government started cracking down on public figures, intellectuals and opposition leaders, he found himself a target. “The government dismissed me from my job and banned me from teaching at any university in Ethiopia,” Weldemariam said. He was devastated. “Teaching is not something you do for a living. For me teaching is my passion. Teaching is where my heart is.”
Not only was he deprived of his livelihood, but it became too dangerous for Weldemariam, who was in Chicago at the time, to return home. Soon he applied for and was granted political asylum in the United States. Through the International Institute of Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund (SRF), he received a joint hosting by the Lyndon Baines Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin and ACC. The International Visiting Scholar Program is the newest addition to ACC’s International Programs department. Weldemariam is ACC’s first visiting scholar. The college partnered with the SRF to bring the program to campus. It provides fellowships
Campus Closeup that support temporary academic positions in colleges, universities and research centers for scholars in danger of persecution in their home countries. The primary purpose of the program is to allow academics to continue their research and studies. But it is also designed to benefit the hosting institution. “As we’re exploring developing a multidisciplinary program on conflict, transformation and peace studies at ACC, it is helpful to have exposure to someone who is a peace scholar,” ACC psychology professor Dr. Shirin Khosropour said. “Weldemariam is an expert who brings an international perspective and experience. Our students can also see first hand how political strife affects personal lives and intellectual pursuits.”
Khosropour’s honors psychology class deals with concepts of human conflict and peace. Weldemariam has attended some of her classes and spoke of his work during one of those sessions. Francisco Diaz, a student
helping him with the transition to his new life. The program, however, ends in June, and Weldemariam will have to seek other opportunities. His future plans may include pursuing a Ph.D., which would help him achieve his goal of becoming a college professor. “It’s really rewarding working with young people because they come with a great thirst for learning,” he said. Although returning to Ethiopia is not an option for the near future, Weldemariam is hopeful that his country will soon adopt a more progressive approach to human rights for its citizens. “I want Ethiopia to fully embrace democracy,” he said.
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working with young people because they come with a great thirst for learning.” in the class said, “Having Weldemariam in our class was very pleasant because he covered some interesting subjects, and I learned a lot from his point of view.” Weldemariam said the Visiting Scholar Program has allowed him to return to teaching and is
Upcoming Speaking Engagements by Weldemariam Feb. 27 Inaugural International Visiting Scholar Speaker Series, Riverside Campus Main Auditorium, 8:00 p.m. in Building 8000, Room 8100, cosponsored by the Department of Behavioral Sciences. The topic will be “The Transnational Solidarity of Scholars-at-Risk and Human Rights Campaigns in Ethiopia.” March 1 ACC Student Life Diversity Symposium, 10:30 a.m. at the Highland Business Center, Room 201. Morning workshop titled “E Pluribus Unum: Celebrating Diversity.” April 19 Conflict Transformation and Peace Studies Conference, “Freedom from Fear and Want: Conceptualizing Peace and Security,” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rio Grande Campus, Main Theatre.
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This month Accent searched for some of the best street art in the city. From iconic figures to creatures straight from the artist’s imagination, Austin’s graffiti is a vibrant, evolving part of the city. 1. SCREAMING LION —This earpierced lion seems to be attempting an escape from the wall. Located on 11th and Baylor Street, this was one of the few pieces that had lasted more than a month without being painted over. 2. DIGITAL LOVE — I Luv Video, off Guadalupe Street, is known for its unique videos and toys. The owners creatively decorated their business with an image inspired by “Where the Wild Things Are.” 3. DON’T HATE — This colorful piece showcases the comical character Pee-wee Herman. Boards posted up behind Home Slice on Congress were painted over to create a pleasant view rather than an eyesore. 4. BLOCK HEAD — A cubed post mimics a person posing in front of a colorful piece of graffiti off 11th and Baylor Street. With every side of the cube, the creator painted a different facial expression. For more photos of Austin’s graffiti visit theaccent.org.
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Nestled in a little shopping strip a couple blocks south of the Northridge Campus, Central Donut bakery provides a friendly, reasonably priced place to get a quick bite on the way to class. Central’s old-fashioned glazed donuts are crispy on the outside and cake-like on the inside. They apply just the right amount of glaze, so it’s not a sugar bomb in your mouth. The result is a donut that’s both delicious and filling. While donuts and coffee are the perfect pair, two refrigerated cases provide a variety of beverage options. If you’re looking for savory items, Central Donut also has an assortment of breakfast sandwiches, muffins and breakfast tacos. But don’t get too excited about the breakfast tacos. The bakery makes them ahead of time, so you can’t combine ingredients, and they’ll need to be heated up. The tacos are generously stuffed with fillings like potato, egg and cheese, which spill out of the tortilla. The final product was satisfying but void of favor. The sausage and cheese kolache consisted of a warm, buttery, sweet and fluffy roll. But the cheese-filled sausage inside seemed generic. Kolaches come
in a choice of small or lunch-sized, but there are no vegetarian options or fruit on the menu. The service is quick. It only takes about two minutes to get through a fiveperson line. A warning though, after 8:30 a.m. on a Friday, the selection may start to get low. Central Donut is definitely a to-go oriented bakery. There are only three booths, one table for two and hardly any decor. But everything is pretty cheap. An old-fashioned donut, sausage and cheese kolache, breakfast taco and coffee can all be purchased (together) for less than $5. The bakery accepts credit cards, but be prepared to pay an extra 50 cents on purchases less than $4. The bakery is located on the corner of Braker Lane and Metric Boulevard and is open from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekdays and from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekends. If you’re around the Northridge Campus, it’s worth a visit.
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Nintendo’s Wii U is poised to dominate the gaming console market once again. With Sony’s Playstation 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox 720 at least a year away and likely to be more expensive, the reasonably priced Wii U has a real chance of retail success. One of the system’s bragging points is its controller, which features a gorgeous 6.2-inch LCD touch screen, motion controls, a camera and built-in speakers. The controller seems large at first, but it’s light-weight and moves effortlessly during use. Generous features such as “Wii U Chat,” an internet browser, “Nintendo Tvii” (a channel loaded with Nintendo related content) and “Nintendo eShop” add to the system’s appeal. Transferring content from a previous generation Wii can be completed in about an hour, and the system also features backward compatibility for old Wii games and controllers. Two versions of the Wii U are available. The basic unit runs around $300 and the deluxe edition is about $350. The two packages are very similar. The extra money lands you a black console with a controller, a larger hard drive and a few extra peripherals like a stand for the console, a controller charge station and the game “Nintendoland.” Since both units contain the LCD controller, either one is a solid choice. Playing Nintendo games in high defintion while using an extremely detailed, lightweight LCD controller can be somewhat overwhelming. It’s like nostalgia on steroids. The only real disappointment is the limited library of games. However, that’s bound to change with time. Purchasing the Wii U is a no brainer for Nintendo fans, especially diehard Nintendo fanboys like myself. The new Sony or Microsoft console releases could be more powerful, but do yourself a favor and demo a Wii U. Chances are it will quickly draw you in. March 2013 | 11
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Campus Viewpoint Each month Accent asks students to voice their opinions on issues important to the ACC community Keri Gabriele Photographer
In light of the recent mass shootings in Colorado and Connecticut, do you feel safe on campus?
“I feel OK about it. Nothing serious has happened yet, so hopefully it stays that way!”
“Pretty safe. They have more police than they used to and the emergency alert system and it seems to work perfectly.”
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—Chinwe Ojiyi
“It feels pretty safe. The shootings do feel kind of far away. It is concerning, but it’s one of those things where you feel it’s never going to happen to you. Honestly, I feel this is more of a really friendly place, so I don’t feel like somebody would try to do that here. Or if they wanted to, somebody would try to get them help first.” “I feel pretty safe on the ACC campuses. After all the shootings, I’m definitely more aware of my surroundings. I kind of wish I could carry my own firearm, just in case, but I don’t know how I would feel with everyone being able to do that. It’s a good and a bad thing I think.” —Anastasia Moya 14 | ACCENT
—Brandon Rife
“I feel very comfortable here. What I like is everybody is involved, and I think if there were something that needed to be addressed, somebody would step up and help. Whether it’s somebody being loud and obnoxious or whatever. The alert system is there.” —Cathy Kopp
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Professional Development Company Communication: Handling Conflict in the Workplace Era Sundar
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People spend lots of time preparing to get a job. They create resumes, seek out references and prepare portfolios. But how much time is spent preparing for on-the-job conflict? Conflict is ingrained in human nature and is evident in everything from sibling rivalry to international negotiations — and it certainly exists in the workplace. This may seem like a bleak outlook, but it’s not. It’s a matter of expecting the best, while preparing to manage the worst. Managing workplace conflict is often the difference between enjoying what you do for a living and making a mad dash for the exit whenever quitting time rolls around. Handling workplace conflict often requires specific procedures, but the underlying causes of the conflict are usually the same as in any other instance of interpersonal communication. Clashes among individuals often arise when people think they have to win every argument to avoid looking weak. That’s a misconception. According to Austin Community College professor and counselor Marky Smith, avoiding conflict is not a sign of weakness, and behavior modification, specifically the START method, is a good way to minimize strife. S - Stop when you feel you might say or do something you’ll regret. T - Think about what you are about to do. A - Ask yourself if you are taking the best course of action. R - Relax and take a deep breath. T - Try to handle the problem in a different way. “Taking time to think about the words that are going to come out of your mouth before actually saying them can prevent a whole lot of problems,” Smith said.
Situations can also escalate when one or both parties feel criticized. Smith recommends using “I feel” statements and clearly communicating your thoughts. For example, instead of saying “You shouldn’t have gone over my head to the boss,” it may be less irritating to say something like “When you went to the boss before I had a chance to respond, you made me feel like my opinion didn’t matter. I need you to give me a chance to do my job.”
it’s best to take responsibility for the blunder and offer solutions. For example, “I’m sorry, I didn’t finish the report on time, but I will work through lunch and get it to you by the end of the day.”
A brief note about apologies Taking responsibility and apologizing tend to go hand in hand. But apologies are not a sign of weakness and they do not mean accepting blame where none is due. Be specific about apologies. It is possible to apologize for how and when something was said without apologizing for saying it — if it was the right thing to say.
“Apologies are not a sign
of weakness and they do not mean accepting blame where none is due.” Nipping conflict in the bud at an early stage is certainly preferable, but “I feel” statements and other conflict avoidance measures won’t solve every problem. Sometimes shortcomings must be met head on. The best way to point out a negative is to lead with a positive. Compliment something that was done well, then be direct and honest when pointing out areas that need improvement. It is also best to have a few suggestions on how to improve. This approach can also be used when receiving criticism or negative feedback. For example, a response to criticism can start with “Thank you for reviewing the report, and pointing out those issues.” Then suggestions for a more positive exchange can be made such as, “In the future I’d appreciate it if you pull me aside and point out the errors before the department meeting as opposed to during the meeting.” When mistakes are made it’s important to keep the channels of communication open while corrections are being made. Instead of becoming defensive,
When an issue can’t be resolved It’s always best to discuss conflicts with those directly involved. But when an issue can’t be resolved, it may be necessary to seek outside help. In an office setting that usually means going to the immediate supervisor. If the issue is not resolved at the immediate supervisory level, it usually moves up the ladder. Once all avenues are exhausted up to the department or area vice president, then it could be
time to bring in the human resources department (HR). Erica Breedlove, manager of Employment and Outreach Services at ACC, said the best way for employees to protect themselves in a dispute is to understand the company guidelines and procedures for conflict resolution as described in the employee handbook. “It’s always good for employees to read the written policies on complaints, grievances and the discipline process so they understand what the supervisor has to go through,” Breedlove said. “When employees know the time frame in which they should expect a response to their complaint or grievance, they will know if the process is on track or if it’s not being handled correctly.” Knowing the process takes the guesswork out of already stressful situations and reduces frustration. Most companies post their employee handbooks online. Sometimes, however, help can be found outside the department. “Any party to a conflict can request a third-party, trained mediator at any time in the process to help them get to a resolution,” Breedlove said. “They can contact the human resources department to set it up.”
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