{"id":553,"date":"2022-01-06T21:14:08","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/?page_id=553"},"modified":"2023-05-18T21:11:18","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T21:11:18","slug":"students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/students\/","title":{"rendered":"Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #666699\"><em>Pure by Leticia Mosqueda<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MAS courses are designed to foster critical analysis of intercultural diversity and prepare students to understand and interact with people from diverse backgrounds and cultural perspectives. Whether students originate from Mexican American heritage or not, the program gives all students a deeper understanding of the political and historical context that informs the cultural diversity of the US, particularly Texas. Latina\/o and non-Latina\/o students alike often reflect that the MAS courses they take open a new, rich world that contextualizes their experiences by giving them a link to their past. The MAS program also supports the creation, celebration, and analysis of artistic works from Mexican American culture, providing a more complete picture of American history.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/programmaps\/programmap.php?ap=5992&amp;yr=2021\">Program Map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/awardplans\/awardplan.php?year=2021&amp;type=CC&amp;group=TFIND&amp;apid=5992\">Degree Plan<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 |\u00a0 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.austincc.edu\/academic-planning\/fields-of-study\/mexican-american-studies-field-of-study\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Mexican American Studies Field of Study<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pure by Leticia Mosqueda MAS courses are designed to foster critical analysis of intercultural diversity and prepare students to understand and interact with people from diverse backgrounds and cultural perspectives. Whether students originate from Mexican American heritage or not, the program gives all students a deeper understanding of the political and historical context that informs [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-sidebar-right.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-553","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"sidekick":"","layouts":[{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"Mexican American Studies Field of Study","column_1":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Mexican American Studies Field of Study Curriculum is designed for students seeking a bachelor\u2019s degree with a major in Mexican American studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Austin Community College\u2019s (ACC) field of study courses for Mexican American studies are listed below. The Field of Study Curriculum for Mexican American Studies consists of 18-19 lower-division semester credit hours that are fully transferable to other Texas public colleges and universities and are applicable to the Bachelor of Arts in Mexican American Studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.austincc.edu\/academic-planning\/fields-of-study\/mexican-american-studies-field-of-study\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"two_columns","heading":"STAY ON TRACK FOR YOUR DEGREE PROGRAM","column_1":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-559\" src=\"https:\/\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/calendar-yellow-300x292.png\" alt=\"calendar\" width=\"500\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/calendar-yellow.png?resize=300%2C292&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/calendar-yellow.png?w=419&amp;ssl=1 419w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n","column_2":"<p>Liberal Arts (Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences) Area of Study Advisors will help you select your classes, stay on track for your degree program, and make decisions about your educational and career goals. Email or call ahead to schedule an appointment. To maximize academic advising:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-560\" src=\"https:\/\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/yellow-check.png\" alt=\"check mark\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/> Review your degree progress before each <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/registration\/important-dates?ref=ddm\">registration period<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-560\" src=\"https:\/\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/yellow-check.png\" alt=\"check mark\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/> \u00a0Prepare to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/advising\/areas-of-study-advising\">meet with your advisor<\/a> throughout the semester to make sure you stay on track!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-560\" src=\"https:\/\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/yellow-check.png\" alt=\"check mark\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/> \u00a0Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/academic-and-career-programs\/areas-of-study\/liberal-arts-humanities-social-and-behavioral-sciences\">Liberal Arts areas of study and programs<\/a>, as well as transfer and career options.<\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","heading":"Mexican American Studies (MAS) Frequently Asked Questions","accordion":[{"title":"What coursework is part of this field of study at ACC?","description":"<p>Along with taking core curriculum courses, the MAS requirements include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>HUMA 1305 Introduction to Mexican-American Studies<\/li>\n<li>HUMA 1311 Mexican-American Fine Arts Appreciation<\/li>\n<li>HIST 2327 Mexican-American History I<\/li>\n<li>HIST 2328 Mexican-American History II<\/li>\n<li>GOVT 2311 Mexican-American Politics<\/li>\n<li>ENGL 2351 Mexican-American Literature<\/li>\n<li>SPAN 2315 Spanish for Spanish Speakers\u00a0<u>OR<\/u>\u00a0SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"title":"Will these course transfer to other colleges and universities in Texas?","description":"<p>The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has designated the courses for the MAS field of study as \u201cfully transferable.\u201d\u00a0 The courses are \u201cfully transferable\u201d to public colleges and universities in Texas.\u00a0 Students planning on transferring to either private or out-of-state institutions should direct transfer questions to that college and\/or university.<\/p>\n"},{"title":" Do MAS courses count towards other degree plans at ACC?","description":"<p>Yes, you can take some MAS classes to satisfy core coursework requirements.\u00a0 For example, students can take HIST 2327 Mexican-American History I and this class can count as either a required U.S. History course or even as an elective. Whereas SPAN 2315 Spanish for Spanish Speakers is applicable to an ACC certificate in Translation and Interpreting and other degree plans. \u00a0Check with an <strong><a href=\"liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/course-information\/advisors\/\">Advisor<\/a><\/strong> at any ACC campus to see if these MAS courses can satisfy your core curriculum coursework.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"What are some universities that offer a major or minor in Mexican American Studies in Texas?","description":"<p>The following is a listing of some of the universities with this offering:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ollusa.edu\/s\/1190\/ollu-3-column-noads.aspx?sid=1190&amp;gid=1&amp;pgid=2189&amp;sparam=cmasr&amp;scontid=0\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Our Lady of the Lake University<\/strong> <\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cla.tamucc.edu\/humanities\/mexican_american_studies\/index.html\">Texas A&amp;M University-Corpus Christi<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tamuk.edu\/artsci\/departments\/hpsp\/hist\/index.html\">Texas A&amp;M University-Kingsville<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uh.edu\/class\/cmas\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">University of Houston<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.utexas.edu\/cola\/depts\/mals\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">University of Texas at Austin<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.utsa.edu\/ucat\/coehd\/BAMas.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">University of Texas at San Antonio<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"title":"How do I apply for Admission to Austin Community College?","description":"<p>You can begin the application process at ACC\u2019s <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/\">main page<\/a><\/strong>.<b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n"}],"background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"two_columns","heading":"What Can You Do With a MAS Degree?","column_1":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students with this academic background will be better well-qualified for entry into professional career tracks such as journalism, public policy, government, business, entrepreneurship, law, diplomacy, education, and non-profit and humanitarian work. Employers in a wide range of fields indicate that the skills learned in our program are highly desirable. For example, a national survey of business and nonprofit leaders by the Association of American Colleges and Universities and the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems reveals that 93% of employers in many professional areas look for candidates who demonstrate a capacity to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems. More than 9 in 10 of those surveyed say it is essential that those they hire demonstrate ethical judgment and integrity, intercultural skills, and the capacity for continued new learning. And 80% of employers agree that all college students should acquire broad knowledge in the liberal arts and sciences.<\/span><\/p>\n","column_2":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-562\" src=\"https:\/\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/Person-with-laptop.jpg\" alt=\"Person with laptop\" width=\"500\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/Person-with-laptop.jpg?w=417&amp;ssl=1 417w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/Person-with-laptop.jpg?resize=300%2C278&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"","column_1":"<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Skills Employers Value<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For example, a national survey of business and nonprofit leaders by the Association of American Colleges and Universities and the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems reveals<\/span><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h4>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"three_columns","heading":"","column_1":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-571 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/80.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"117\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #333300\"><strong>of employers<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #333300\"><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>agree that all college students should acquire broad knowledge in the liberal arts &amp; sciences<\/span><\/p>\n","column_2":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-570\" src=\"https:\/\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/9-in-10.png\" alt=\"9 in 10\" width=\"300\" height=\"117\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #333300\"><strong>say it is important<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #333300\"><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>that those they hire demonstrate ethical judgment and integrity and intercultural skills<\/span><\/p>\n","column_3":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-569 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/93.png\" alt=\"93 percent\" width=\"300\" height=\"117\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #333300\"><strong>look for candidates<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #333300\"><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>who demonstrate a capacity to think critically, communicate clearly, &amp; solve problems<\/span><\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"Student opportunities","column_1":"<p>MAS helps students become informed, open-minded, and responsible people who are attentive to diversity across the spectrum of differences, seeking to understand how their actions affect both local and global communities, and addressing the world\u2019s most pressing and enduring issues collaboratively and equitably. The program offers opportunities for students and faculty to learn and practice global citizenship skills.<\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"two_columns","heading":"","column_1":"<h3><strong>Study Abroad<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Explore countries and cultures around the globe through ACC faculty-led study abroad programs. African and African Diaspora Studies connect participants with other campus opportunities such as Faculty-Led Study Abroad programs. These programs provide invaluable experiences that expand student exposure and understanding of other cultural contexts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/study-abroad\">Learn More<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Service Learning<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">African and African Diaspora Studies Program<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> also encourages direct involvement with the community through a variety of service-learning opportunities. Service-learning enables students and faculty to put the principles of globalization into practice through active involvement with local groups in need of assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/servicelearning.austincc.edu\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","column_2":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-574\" src=\"https:\/\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/walkway-300x291.jpg\" alt=\"walkway with arches\" width=\"500\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/walkway.jpg?resize=300%2C291&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/walkway.jpg?w=516&amp;ssl=1 516w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-575\" src=\"https:\/\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/hands-300x290.jpg\" alt=\"pile of hands\" width=\"500\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/hands.jpg?resize=300%2C290&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/hands.jpg?w=516&amp;ssl=1 516w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"two_columns","heading":"MAS Library Resources","column_1":"<p>Research Guides provided by ACC Libraries<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/researchguides.austincc.edu\/Multicultural\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Multicultural History: Home<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/researchguides.austincc.edu\/content.php?pid=29086&amp;sid=1138588\" rel=\"nofollow\">Multicultural History: Hispanic\/Latinx<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","column_2":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-579\" src=\"https:\/\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/1.png\" alt=\"librarians are ready to help\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/1.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/1.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/1.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/1.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/mexican-american-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/1.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"EL CENTRO AT ACC","column_1":"<p><i>El Centro<\/i>\u00a0is the Latino\/Latin American Cultural Center located at the Riverside Campus. \u00a0The Founder and Director of\u00a0<i>El Centro<\/i>\u00a0is <strong><a href=\"mailto:marianod@austincc.edu\">Dr. Mariano D<span style=\"color: #888888;font-family: arial, sans-serif\">\u00ed<\/span>az-Miranda<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Latino\/Latin American Studies Center, also known as \u201cEl Centro\u201d is ACC&#8217;s inter-disciplinary center supporting Latinx and Mexican American studies. It strives to increase knowledge of the culture, history, and contribution of the Latinx community in Austin and Central Texas. El Centro offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A welcoming academic environment<\/li>\n<li>An appreciation of Latinx culture and history<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities for faculty members to work with Latinx students<\/li>\n<li>Mentoring and advising throughout a student\u2019s enrollment at ACC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong><a class=\"button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/support-and-services\/student-experience-and-community\/cultural-connections-and-diversity\/latino-latin-american-studies-center\" rel=\"nofollow\">El Centro<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"Additional ACC Student Resources","column_1":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ACC provides resources and assistance to help students overcome challenges, complete their education, and find out about employment opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/student-support\">Free Student Resources<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""}],"sidebar":"<p>If you want to learn more about this exciting hands-on program or to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/registration\">get registered<\/a> please contact us.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Department Chair\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Carleen Sanchez<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:csanche1@austincc.edu\">csanche1@austincc.edu\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>MAS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MASAustinCC\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-412 size-full\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/african-diaspora-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/facebookRiverbat.svg\" alt=\"Facebook\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>INDS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ACCINDS\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-412 size-full\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/african-diaspora-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/facebookRiverbat.svg\" alt=\"Facebook\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/interdisciplinarystudies_acc\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-414\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/african-diaspora-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/instagramRiverbat.svg\" alt=\"Instagram\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" \/><\/a>.\u00a0 <a 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