Facstaff Digest – August 2015

Futures Institute maps a course for completion
Faculty and staff from across the college will examine how ACC programs and services can be restructured into guided pathways to better help those who start here to ‘get there.’

Change ahead: What’s new in AY 2015-16
A new academic year typically brings change. Developments this year focus on new academic pathways and helping more students realize their college aspirations.

Be enlightened at Fall General Assembly Aug. 21
Keynote speaker Dr. David Yeager, a leading expert on the psychology of education, will be among those sharing “illuminating ideas” at this day of fun and learning.

From the provost: Discovering pride points
Dr. Cook marks his first year at ACC by taking note of a few of ACC’s pride points.

ACC transitions to new online tools
This fall the college introduces the new online applications students will use to manage their college experience.

ACC sees success with competency-based courses
Competency-based learning is an appealing option for many community college students. Read about ACC’s expanding initiatives in the concept.

HR Connection
TexFlex account deadlines, retirees, and more

External Affairs
Voter registrar training offered

Facilities News
Time to buy 2015-16 parking permits, Green Passes

Sustainable ACC
Student-designed EcoBag now on sale

ACC in the News
Fredericksburg Standard: ACC stepped in to offer higher education here 
Community College Daily: The sweet taste of studying abroad 
KXAN-TV: ACC student designs pencil to last a lifetime

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