Facstaff Digest – March 2015

ACC's Dorado Kinney, Dr. Charles Cook, and Anne Vance discuss MATD 0421 with second lady Dr Jill Biden and Education Under Secretary Dr.Ted Mitchell.

ACC’s Dorado Kinney, Dr. Charles Cook, and Anne Vance discuss MATD 0421 with second lady Dr Jill Biden and Education Under Secretary Dr.Ted Mitchell.

ACCelerator attracts White House visitors

A shared passion for student success was evident when second lady (and community college professor) Dr. Jill Biden and Education Under Secretary Dr. Ted Mitchell met with administrators, faculty, staff, and students at the Highland Campus.

From the Provost

Each month Dr. Charles Cook shares information and insight about important academic initiatives, beginning with highlights from the annual Achieving the Dream conference and the recent Regional Workforce Summit.

Mandatory student success course planned

Most first-time-in-college students will be required to take a new success course beginning this fall. Planning is underway.

Library Services tutorials earn recognition

Few community colleges have had work selected for the PRIMO national research database. Thanks to Library Services, ACC is one of them.

Fairway 5k raises more than $3k for scholarships

More than 150 faculty, staff, students, and friends braved wet and chilly weather at the inaugural Fairway 5k. Check out photos from the morning.

Biotech lab promises innovation, opportunity

A planned “wet lab” at ACC Highland means new opportunities for biomedical research and for students who will have access to state-of-the art facilities and equipment.

FacStaff Digest is moving to Mondays

We held the presses to bring you photos from Dr. Jill Biden’s visit, but you’ll typically receive FacStaff Digest on the second Monday of each month. Want news faster? Subscribe to receive announcements in your email the morning after they are posted.

HR Connection

Learning opportunities, retirees, and more

Board Briefs

Legislative resolutions, final bond oversight committee

IT Update

New URL for room scheduling

Upcoming Events

ACC in the News

Time Warner Cable News: Students rally in support of community colleges

MSN News: A New Life for Dead Malls

Scripps Howard Foundation Wire: Texas officials advocate for community colleges on Capitol Hill

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