January 2026 QEP Update
The DFI program entered the new year with several significant team updates. In January, Karina Hernandez took on the role of Interim Dean for the
The DFI program entered the new year with several significant team updates. In January, Karina Hernandez took on the role of Interim Dean for the
The leadership transition, which began in November, continued this month. Team transition meetings were held to ensure a smooth transition, and new office space was
A transition of leadership plan for the DFI program began this month. Planned transition includes Linda Smarzik stepping down as Dean of the program and
In October, the DFI team hosted an Appreciation Luncheon at the Highland campus to recognize digital navigators and key contributors, issued The First Three Years
The DFI team hosted a tabling event at the ACC General Assembly and began planning the Avance to College Spring hybrid session. Development of the
In August, DFI outreach included tabling events across multiple campuses, a podcast interview featuring Linda Smarzik, and meetings on the Military Families initiative, Distance Learning,
During July, DFI outreach efforts included ordering branded merchandise for events, publishing the Summer edition of the DFI Newsletter, and submitting an NCWE Exemplary Award
In July, Linda Smarzik and Raquel Racusin presented at the Summer Innovation Institute at Central New Mexico College, focusing on ACC’s progress and strategies for
The DFI team had a busy month with several key activities. They met with Kara Buckner to discuss future animation projects for Digital Fluency. Linda
This month’s outreach efforts included the production of a new Digital Fluency animation micro-credential video by ACC GROW student Kara Buckner. Linda Smarzik, Ann Kennedy,