Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 Disability and Access-Disability Cultural Center (D&A-DCC) Faculty Advisory Committee.
The D&A-DCC Faculty Advisory Committee provides a way for UT instructors to:
- Provide D&A and DCC staff direct feedback and ideas for improving existing D&A and DCC programming and procedures, including the accommodations process
- Support the development of new D&A and DCC programming and procedures
- Receive professional development on best practices for creating accessible learning environments and championing accessibility for the disabled UT community
The duration of the advisory committee term is one academic year. Members serve from the beginning of the fall semester through the end of the following spring semester. Expectations for members include:
- Commitment to making a positive contribution to the experience of UT students with disabilities
- Willingness to provide and receive input and feedback in a constructive and collaborative manner
- Availability to attend virtual monthly committee meetings on the third Monday of each month from 9:00am-10:00a.m.
The committee will be led by D&A and DCC Staff. Agenda items are set by D&A-DCC staff, as well as committee members. Committee members consist of instructors who represent a wide range of colleges and schools and types of appointments in order to provide a variety of experiences and perspectives. Representatives from Faculty Council and the Center for Teaching and Learning will hold appointed positions on the committee.
Please complete an application by July 31st if you are interested in being considered for a position on the D&A-DCC Faculty Advisory Committee. Selected members will be notified mid-August.
Link for the D&A-DCC Faculty Advisory Committee 2025-2026 Application: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_exjt10wu685BToO