Herningsholm HHX Winter 2014
Global Learning Program
Texas State Capitol Building - Austin, Texas
Welcome to Austin!
2012
Statistics
• Population 850,000
• Average Age: 30 years
• For every 100 women there are 105.8 males.
43% of
residents
over 25
hold a
bachelor’s
degree or
higher
Enjoy Austin!
And…
Please follow
the rules!
Frost Bank Building
Hike and Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake
Important Information
ACC Continuing Education. Corporate Training Solutions
Global Learning Institute
http://continue.austincc.edu/programs/global/
Name
Brian Bilich
Coordinator,
Workforce
Projects
Contact Information
T: 1+512-223-7733
M: 1+512-296-5224
E: [email protected]
ACC Police Department
DIAL 222 (on campus phone)
512-223-7999 off campus or cell
Local Emergency Response
911
Swimming at Barton Creek Pool
Year-round temperature 67°F - 19°C
Important Information
Program Locations:
Austin Community College
Highland Business Center (HBC)
5930 Middle Fiskville Road
Austin, Texas 78752
Austin Community College
Northridge Campus (NRG)
11928 Stonehollow Dr
Austin, TX 78758
Austin Community College
South Austin Campus (SAC)
1820 W Stassney Ln
Austin, TX 78745
Highland Business Center Map
Northridge Campus Map
South Austin Campus Map
Your Home Away from Home
TownePlace Suites by Marriot
We hope you enjoy your stay here!
Here is some information about our hotel.
Complimentary Wi-Fi in room Towneplace_guest is the network.
Complimentary hot breakfast buffet everyday
•Monday-Friday 6:00-9:30 AM
•Saturday-Sunday 7:00-10:00 AM
Manager’s Social
•Complimentary light dinner
•Tuesday and Wednesday 6:00-7:30 PM
Pool hours: 8 AM-10 PM
Here is some information about our hotel.
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Onsite Gym (24 Hours) Next to the breakfast room
In A Pinch Market (24 Hours)
Laundry Facility (24 Hours) - 3rd floor of the main building
•$1.00 per wash and $1.00 per dry
•Quarters, detergent & bounce can be purchased at front desk. ($1.00 for
detergent/bounce)
Complimentary Coffee & Tea Station located in Lobby (24 Hours)
What’s Near By
Restaurants within walking distance:
Local:
North by Northwest (pizza, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, etc.)
Right next to the hotel; Just take a right on the sidewalk and it’s on the corner
Baby Acapulco (Tex-Mex)
Right out of the parking lot, left on Stonelake Blvd, and it’s on the left side of the
street by York Blvd. It’s about a 10 min walk.
Iron Cactus (Tex-Mex)
Take a right out of the parking lot, right on Stonelake Blvd and it’s next to NXNW.
What’s Nearby
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Chain:
Buca di Beppo (Italian)
Right out of the parking lot, left on Stonelake Blvd, left on Tudor Blvd
and it’s at the end of the street on the left. It’s about a 10-15 min
walk.
Dave and Busters (variety food and arcade games)
Right out of the parking lot, left on Stonelake Blvd, left on Tudor Blvd
and it’s at the end of the street on the right. It’s about a 10-15 min
walk
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Grocery Store & Shopping Center:
Whole Food is a 10 minute walk. Take a right out of the parking lot and at the
second traffic light take a left. It is in the Gateway Shopping Center that has
stores like Old Navy, Nordstrom’s Outlet, Crate & Barrel, and many others.
There are also some great dining options like Panera, Marie Callendars, &
Sushi Sake.
Movie Theater:
Regal Gateway 16 is a 10 minute walk. To get there, take a right out of the
parking lot, take a left on Stonelake Blvd and it will be on the right hand side.
See the front desk for information on movie times.
Your Forecast
All temperatures listed in Fahrenheit.
Nice to Know: Austin
Austin
Slogan:
"Keep Austin Weird"
Known as:
“Live Music Capital of the World.”
Products:
Oil, Cattle, High Technology
Largest Music Festival:
Austin City Limits
• Total Acts: 160-180
• 75,000 per day
Texas State Capitol Building
Austin, Texas
When in Austin
Typical Breakfast:
Breakfast tacos: Arguably Austin's most popular option for
a quick and cheap breakfast, these are usually flour
tortillas filled with a variety of ingredients, most likely
scrambled eggs with any number of additions, including
potatoes, bacon, sausage, chorizo (spicy Mexican
sausage), cheese, or refried beans.
Typical Beverage:
Iced tea, sweetened
Strong coffee
or espresso
Brief outline of curriculum
Business Marketing
Business English
Public Speaking
Gaming Development
Texas and US History
Business Marketing
Description:
Instructor: Alan Hanson
Email: [email protected]
A study of how marketing meets consumer needs. Covers consumer behavior as it affects
marketing. Topics include needs, motivations, perceptions, and attitudes of consumers,
and the influence of social class, culture and subculture on consumer behavior and behavior
research are discussed in depth. Course addresses strategies for creating customer values
and trends in customer behavior. Case studies are used extensively.
Upon completion of the class, business and marketing students:
• Should have a solid base for more in-depth studies in their discipline.
• Should be able to apply what they learned to their own field and/or career.
• Should be able to converse intelligently about consumer behavior in order to help us
understand how to make us better consumers, better marketers, and better citizens.
In conjunction with this discipline, Business Marketing includes a site visit to BuildASign, a
rapidly expanding, forward thinking manufacturing business with operations in Canada, the
UK, Germany and Austin.
Texas and US History
Instructor: Christian Stiehler
Email: [email protected]
Description:
This class will focus on Texas political, economic and social history; Texas cultures,
geography, demography, flora and fauna; US government and history.
Learning Outcomes:
Students will have a better understanding of the state and nation’s political and social
character.
Upon completion of the class, students will:
• Have a greater comprehension of Texas’s social and economic cultures.
• Recognize the state’s cultural attributes.
• Be familiar with the evolution of the federal republic in the United States.
Public Speaking
Instructor: Mark Butland
Email: [email protected]
Description:
This class will focus students’ oral communication competence. Life is a series of formal
and informal presentations. Being prepared to maximize these opportunities will help
students make strong impressions, be recognized for leadership potential, and ultimately
be more successful.
Upon completion of the class, students will:
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Take advantage of the many informal presentation opportunities.
Learn to deliver an impressive elevator speech that prospects for business
Participate in business meetings and classrooms more effectively
Deliver impactful, engaging formal presentations
Gaming Development
Instructor: Bryon Lloyd
Email: [email protected]
Description:
This class will focus on the development of video games in the United States.
Upon completion of the class, students will:
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Understand Game Design.
Be able to apply design and development processes.
Use marketing and business plans to release their products.
Apply processes in connection to speech techniques to present their ideas.
Corporate Site Visit
BuildASign
11525a Stonehollow Dr #100,
Austin, TX 78758
Our Vision
To empower expression around the
world.
buildasign.com
Anderson High School Visit
Vision
Anderson High School will reflect the
rigorous curriculum and the community
service which are the benchmarks of
being an IB World School.
Values
Anderson High School
8403 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX
78757
• Focusing on Academic
Achievement
• Achieving Excellence in the Arts
and Art Education
• Demonstrating Integrity
• Striving for Equity
• Interacting with Respect
• Promoting Health and Safety
San Antonio, Texas
All work and no play?
Austin Area Tour
6
5
1
4
2
3
1 Texas State Capitol
4 Zilker Park/Barton Springs
2 East Side Community
5 University of Texas
3 Lunch at Green Mesquite
6 Mount Bonnell
Round Rock Outlet Mall
125 OUTLET STORES
Find impressive savings at Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, BCBG Max Azria, Brooks
Brothers, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Coach, Converse, Gap Outlet, J.Crew, Michael
Kors, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and more.
Farewell Dinner Feb. 6th
bjsrestaurants.com
Our Vision
To be the very definition of "WOW" for the
casual dining experience.
BJ's offer a high-quality,
extensive (approximately 100
items) menu featuring BJ's
signature deep dish pizza,
complemented by generously
portioned salads, sandwiches,
soups, pasta, entrées, snacks
and small bites, our own line of
handcrafted microbrewed beers
and of course our famous
Pizookie® dessert. .
Sample Program Overview - HHX 2014 Global Learning Program
Note: Yellow highlighted cells indicate shuttle service. Shuttle will leave hotel 30 minutes
before time indicated on schedule.
Date
Day
Activities
Times
25-Jan Saturday
Arrival - Canadair CRJ 900 - Shuttle pick up at ABIA 5:51 PM
Baggage claim
TownePlace Suites, 10024 N CapTX Hwy
Welcome Orientation at hotel
26-Jan Sunday
Capitol Tour, East Side Community
10:30 - 12:30
Lunch
12:45 - 2:00
Barton Springs, Zilker Park, University of Texas, Mt 2:00 - 4:30
Bonnell
27-Jan Monday
HBC 103.6
Texas History
Business
Lunch
Gaming Development
Speech - Presentation Prep
8:30 - 10:00
10:00 - 11:30
11:30 - 12:15
12:15 - 2:15
2:15 - 3:30
28-Jan Tuesday
HBC 103.6
Business
Gaming Development
Lunch
Speech - Presentation Prep
US History
8:30 - 10:00
10:00 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:45
12:45 - 2:15
2:15 - 3:30
29-Jan Wednesday
NRG 4203
Texas History
Angel House Soup Kitchen
Leave for San Antonio
Mission San Jose
Alamo - 1.5 hrs
Check in to hotel - Holiday Inn Express
Pre-game warm up - courtside
San Antonio Spurs vs. Chicago Bulls
Check in to hotel after game
8:30 - 9:45
10:00 - 12:45
1:00
2:30 - 3:45
4:00 - 5:30
5:30 - 7:30
5:30 - 6:30
8:30 - 10:30
10:45
30-Jan Thursday
SAC 1, 1130
Leave for Austin Business Class en route via wifi
Angel House Soup Kitchen
Lunch - Student Life Spring Fling
US History
8:00
8:30 - 9:45
10:00 - 12:45
12:30 - 2:00
2:15 - 3:30
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Sample Program Overview - HHX 2014 Global Learning Program
31-Jan Friday
NRG 2118
Texas History
Business
Speech - Presentation Prep
Stop by ACC Off Site Photo Studio
Site visit to BuildASign
8:30 - 10:00
10:00 - 11:30
11:45 - 1:00
1:15 - 1:30
1:30 - 3:00
1-Feb Saturday
Day trip to Round Rock Outlet Mall to shop
9:30 - 2:30
2-Feb Sunday
Downtime for students
3-Feb Monday
HBC 103.6
Texas History
Business
Lunch
Gaming Development
Speech - Presentation Prep
8:30 - 10:30
10:30 - 12:30
12:30 - 1:30
1:30 - 2:30
2:30 - 3:30
4-Feb Tuesday
HBC 103.6
Anderson High School (AHS)
AHS - 2nd Block Class
Lunch at AHS
AHS - 3rd Block Class
Speech - Presentation Prep
9:00 - 10:00
10:38 - 12:16
12:16 - 12:59
1:04 - 2:00
2:15 - 3:30
5-Feb Wednesday
HBC 103.6
AHS - 3rd Block Class
AHS Pep Rally
AHS - 4th Block Class
Lunch
Texas History
Business
9:00 - 10:20
10:20 - 10:45
10:50 - 12:16
12:16 - 12:59
1:30 - 2:30
2:30 - 3:30
6-Feb Thursday
HBC 103.6
Business
Gaming Development
Lunch
Speech - Presentation Prep
US History
Farewell Dinner
8:30 - 10:00
10:00 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:45
12:45 - 2:15
2:15 - 3:30
6:00 - 7:30
7-Feb Friday
HBC 103.6
Presentation Prep
Wrap Up Meeting
Individual Presentations
Meet and Greet Lunch
(Guests from ACC, AISD and General Community)
8:30 - 10:30
9:30 - 10:30
11:00 - 1:00
12:30 - 1:30
8-Feb Saturday
Leave to AIBA
Flight: DL1972
6:00am
8:40am
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