Distance Learning also maintains a file of instructor syllabi and first-day handout information for each semester. When current syllabi information is accessible, Help Line staff members are often able to answer student inquiries as the calls come in or when students visit the Distance Learning offices at the Pinnacle, saving the student delay and the instructor a phone call. External Agencies and Other Colleges Distance Learning participates with all the Texas community colleges and many of the national community colleges through various organizations in a number of activities that further the College's distance education goals. Distance Learning also participates with local, governmental, and social service agencies to provide educational services to the state and the College's service area. Faculty members may put instructional materials on reserve at ACC's Library Services.
Materials are usually available in the library for a two-hour period.
Many of the LRS computer centers have Centers for Teaching and Learning for faculty use. These facilities have special computer equipment and resources faculty may use to produce instructional materials. ITD also works with faculty members in several instructional media. Faculty members should contact campus ITD staff to discuss specific needs or project ideas. ITD also coordinates the LRS media centers on-campus.