Government: Getting Started

Student Government Association 2019

From Austin Community College's Center for Public Policy and Political Studies, through its Jeffrey M. Friedman Political Video History Project, comes the documentary The Economy Furniture Strike. This is an oral history of the local labor dispute which resulted in the political mobilization of Mexican-Americans in Austin/Travis County. From the project's web page (http://policyaustin.org/economyfstrike/) you can access indiviudal interviews from principal participants of the strike.

Learn more about the Jeffrey M. Friedman Political Video History Project here.

There are several types of information available to Government students through the ACC libraries, both in print form and electronically. The tabs along the top of the page provide details on the different types of resources listed below:

The Center for Government and Civic Service would like to invite you to participate in their upcoming Civic Leadership Simulation at ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000. At the event, you will have the opportunity to play a role to build and enhance communication and problem-solving skills relevant to civic engagement and leadership.

"A citywide health alert was issue today as local and federal officials confirmed that a genetically modified plant, developed by Austin-based biotech company GeneSys Innovations, has been linked to a rapidly spreading outbreak of a new disease. The plant, known as "Luxflora," was originally celebrated for its vibrant, glowing foliage but is now at the center of a growing health crisis. The disease, tentatively named "Virescenia," has been reported to cause severe respiratory and dermatological symptoms. Advanced cases involve growth of plant-like formations sprouting from the skin and in severe situations sprouting inside the victim's body. The disease has affected over 5,000 people in the greater Austin metropolitan area, with the greatest concentration of victims occurring in affluent areas where the plants were popular and citizens able to afford to purchase them. 

To prevent panic from striking the city, local, state and federal officials will host a public meeting to inform attendees, including individual citizens, citizen groups, and the media concerning measures the government will take to prevent the spread of the disease and assist those affected by the outbreak. Many have wondered about the true nature of the disease, and are doubtful about the government's ability to manage the emerging epidemic. This meeting will be pivotal in either generating a more unified public and government response or in seeing the situation spiral out of control.  

Where: ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000 - 1218 West Avenue.

When: November 22nd, 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm 

No experience needed! We are committed to making this a fun and positive learning experience that enables and empowers participants to more effectively represent themselves and their communities in government and civic settings. If you interested, just fill out the following questions and register:

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