{"id":251,"date":"2014-05-01T14:56:23","date_gmt":"2014-05-01T14:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/?p=251"},"modified":"2015-04-28T20:21:25","modified_gmt":"2015-04-28T20:21:25","slug":"facstaff-digest-may-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/facstaff-digest-may-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"FacStaff Digest \u2013 May 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div id=\"attachment_253\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2014\/06\/facstaff_digest_may_700x268.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-253\" class=\"wp-image-253 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2014\/06\/facstaff_digest_may_700x268.jpg\" alt=\"ACC helps Oak Springs Elementary students learn that education is the key to becoming what they want to be.\" width=\"700\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2014\/06\/facstaff_digest_may_700x268.jpg 700w, https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2014\/06\/facstaff_digest_may_700x268-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2014\/06\/facstaff_digest_may_700x268-150x57.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-253\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ACC helps Oak Springs Elementary students learn that education is the key to becoming what they want to be.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Welcome<\/h3>\n<p>FacStaff Digest is a monthly digest of news and announcements on the ACC Faculty and Staff webpage.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/connecting-with-tomorrow%E2%80%99s-riverbats\/\">Connecting with Tomorrow&#8217;s Riverbats<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Dozens of Oak Springs Elementary students were steppin&#8217; with R.B. and learning about the importance of education at the kickoff of ACC&#8217;s &#8220;College Connection for Kids&#8221; campaign. View video and photos from the high-energy event.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/facstaff-change-guide-new-policies-and-programs-coming-this-fall\/\">FacStaff Change Guide: New Processes and Programs for Fall<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Spring semester may not be over, but we&#8217;re already preparing for fall. Learn what faculty and staff need to know about important changes ahead.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/all-levels-developmental-math-class-debuts-at-highland-campus\/\">New Class Offers Innovative Choice for Developmental Math<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The college&#8217;s new MATD 0421 class lets developmental math students progress toward credit courses at a rate suited to their skills. The class will be taught in the Highland Campus&#8217; state-of-the-art ACCelerator facility. Read about this groundbreaking opportunity.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/kinnser-software-donates-1-million-for-nursing-scholarships\/\">ACC Receives $1 Million for Nursing Scholarships<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Demand for nurses in Texas far exceeds supply. ACC and Kinnser Software will help ease the imbalance through scholarships to train hundreds of vocational and registered nurses. Learn about the Kinnser Scholars Program and see video from the ACC-hosted summit about nursing careers.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/acc-launches-new-veterinary-technology-program\/\">Vet Tech Program Launches at Elgin Campus<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Did you know that caring for animals large and small is a growing career opportunity? ACC&#8217;s new Veterinary Technology Program is now accepting applications for the fall semester. Read the announcement.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/earning-as-faculty-and-staff-activities-accomplishments-accolades-5\/\">FacStaff Accolades<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>See activities and honors received by ACC faculty and staff.<\/p>\n<h3>HR Connection<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/hr-connection-pep-financial-planning-fair-tuition-reimbursement-and-more\/\">Financial Planning Fair, Tuition Reimbursement, PEP, and More<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Student Success Initiative<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/acc-presents-ssi-progress-at-achieving-the-dream-site-visit\/\">Progress Reviewed at Achieving the Dream Visit<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Faculty Development<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fdoatacc.com\/acc-academy-now-accepting-applications-for-14-15\/\">ACC Academy Accepting Applications<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Upcoming Events<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/cppps-hosts-luci-baines-johnson-at-annual-fundraiser-luncheon-on-may-7\/\">CPPPS Fundraiser Luncheon<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/spring-commencement-features-renewable-energy-expert\/\">Spring Commencement<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/participants-sought-for-june-14-highland-event\/\">Destination: ACC at Highland<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>ACC In the News<\/h3>\n<p><strong>KTBC-TV:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/a\/austincc.edu\/file\/d\/0Bzb8xunFh1HtaGtiTUhDcHg4Zmc\/edit\">ACC Hosts &#8220;Gender and Power&#8221; Symposium<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>KVUE-TV:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/8nh3h\/8ndsm\/srd6yc\">ACC Partnership to Spread the Word About the Need for Nurses<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Community College Daily:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ccdaily.com\/Pages\/Academic-Programs\/Working-with-K12-to-better-prepare-students-for-college-work.aspx\">ACC Works with K-12 to Better Prepare Students for College<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/category\/acc-in-the-news\/\">More headlines<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome FacStaff Digest is a monthly digest of news and announcements on the ACC Faculty and Staff webpage. 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