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<\/a><\/p>\nNot your average rain barrel: The 35,000-gallon cistern at the Elgin Campus collects rainwater and roof runoff for irrigation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Welcome<\/h3>\n
FacStaff Digest is a monthly digest of news and announcements on the ACC Faculty and Staff webpage.<\/p>\n
Earth Day 2014: Showcasing Strides in Sustainability<\/a><\/h3>\nThe world commemorates Earth Day in April, but at ACC going green is a year-round endeavor. Read about activities and events planned for the annual celebration and how the college is preserving the environment for future Riverbats.<\/p>\n
Web Redesign Enters Phase II<\/a><\/h3>\nFollowing the launch of redesigned top-tier webpages last fall, ACC now is focusing on office and department websites. Find out what content managers need to know, and give feedback about the new Faculty & Staff webpage.<\/p>\n
First Year Seminar Planning Continues<\/a><\/h3>\nResearch indicates that mandatory first-year experience courses translate to higher persistence rates. This summer, ACC plans to pilot a proposed new seminar for first time in college students. Get the latest details.<\/p>\n
Help for the Journey: Foster Care Luggage Drive<\/a><\/h3>\nImagine graduating from high school and preparing for college or career with only a pillowcase or trash bag for your belongings. ACC’s annual luggage drive for foster care youth makes the transition easier. Learn how you can help.<\/p>\n
ACC Named “Architect of Change”<\/a><\/h3>\nE\u00b3 Alliance has named ACC an “Architect of Change” for its efforts to improve students’ readiness for school and careers and eliminate achievement gaps. Read the announcement.<\/p>\n
Faculty & Staff Achievements Listing Now Online<\/a><\/h3>\nMore than 140 faculty and staff are included in ACC\u2019s first Achievements of Faculty & Staff publication. View the online listing, and start compiling your achievements and honors for the 2013-14 edition.<\/p>\n
HR Connection<\/h3>\n
Dependent Eligibility Audit; Retirees Honored<\/a><\/p>\nBoard Briefs<\/h3>\n
Updates from March 3 Meeting<\/a><\/p>\nIT Update<\/h3>\n
Datatel Users Conference<\/a><\/p>\nSchedule News<\/h3>\n
MATD 0332 Expands to More Campuses<\/a><\/p>\nHighland Campus Fall Course Schedule<\/a><\/p>\nUpcoming Events<\/h3>\n
Spring Commencement<\/a><\/p>\nACC In the News<\/h3>\n
Inside Higher Ed:<\/strong> Predicting Success<\/a><\/p>\nAustin American-Statesman:<\/strong> IT, Higher Ed Leaders Aim to Bridge Awareness Gap<\/a><\/p>\nAustin American-Statesman:<\/strong> After 40 Years, Linda Young Still Fights for Women’s Equity<\/a><\/p>\nMore headlines<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Welcome FacStaff Digest is a monthly digest of news and announcements on the ACC Faculty and Staff webpage. Earth Day 2014: Showcasing Strides in Sustainability The world commemorates Earth Day in April, but at ACC … Continue reading
Following the launch of redesigned top-tier webpages last fall, ACC now is focusing on office and department websites. Find out what content managers need to know, and give feedback about the new Faculty & Staff webpage.<\/p>\n
First Year Seminar Planning Continues<\/a><\/h3>\nResearch indicates that mandatory first-year experience courses translate to higher persistence rates. This summer, ACC plans to pilot a proposed new seminar for first time in college students. Get the latest details.<\/p>\n
Help for the Journey: Foster Care Luggage Drive<\/a><\/h3>\nImagine graduating from high school and preparing for college or career with only a pillowcase or trash bag for your belongings. ACC’s annual luggage drive for foster care youth makes the transition easier. Learn how you can help.<\/p>\n
ACC Named “Architect of Change”<\/a><\/h3>\nE\u00b3 Alliance has named ACC an “Architect of Change” for its efforts to improve students’ readiness for school and careers and eliminate achievement gaps. Read the announcement.<\/p>\n
Faculty & Staff Achievements Listing Now Online<\/a><\/h3>\nMore than 140 faculty and staff are included in ACC\u2019s first Achievements of Faculty & Staff publication. View the online listing, and start compiling your achievements and honors for the 2013-14 edition.<\/p>\n
HR Connection<\/h3>\n
Dependent Eligibility Audit; Retirees Honored<\/a><\/p>\nBoard Briefs<\/h3>\n
Updates from March 3 Meeting<\/a><\/p>\nIT Update<\/h3>\n
Datatel Users Conference<\/a><\/p>\nSchedule News<\/h3>\n
MATD 0332 Expands to More Campuses<\/a><\/p>\nHighland Campus Fall Course Schedule<\/a><\/p>\nUpcoming Events<\/h3>\n
Spring Commencement<\/a><\/p>\nACC In the News<\/h3>\n
Inside Higher Ed:<\/strong> Predicting Success<\/a><\/p>\nAustin American-Statesman:<\/strong> IT, Higher Ed Leaders Aim to Bridge Awareness Gap<\/a><\/p>\nAustin American-Statesman:<\/strong> After 40 Years, Linda Young Still Fights for Women’s Equity<\/a><\/p>\nMore headlines<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Welcome FacStaff Digest is a monthly digest of news and announcements on the ACC Faculty and Staff webpage. Earth Day 2014: Showcasing Strides in Sustainability The world commemorates Earth Day in April, but at ACC … Continue reading
Imagine graduating from high school and preparing for college or career with only a pillowcase or trash bag for your belongings. ACC’s annual luggage drive for foster care youth makes the transition easier. Learn how you can help.<\/p>\n
ACC Named “Architect of Change”<\/a><\/h3>\nE\u00b3 Alliance has named ACC an “Architect of Change” for its efforts to improve students’ readiness for school and careers and eliminate achievement gaps. Read the announcement.<\/p>\n
Faculty & Staff Achievements Listing Now Online<\/a><\/h3>\nMore than 140 faculty and staff are included in ACC\u2019s first Achievements of Faculty & Staff publication. View the online listing, and start compiling your achievements and honors for the 2013-14 edition.<\/p>\n
HR Connection<\/h3>\n
Dependent Eligibility Audit; Retirees Honored<\/a><\/p>\nBoard Briefs<\/h3>\n
Updates from March 3 Meeting<\/a><\/p>\nIT Update<\/h3>\n
Datatel Users Conference<\/a><\/p>\nSchedule News<\/h3>\n
MATD 0332 Expands to More Campuses<\/a><\/p>\nHighland Campus Fall Course Schedule<\/a><\/p>\nUpcoming Events<\/h3>\n
Spring Commencement<\/a><\/p>\nACC In the News<\/h3>\n
Inside Higher Ed:<\/strong> Predicting Success<\/a><\/p>\nAustin American-Statesman:<\/strong> IT, Higher Ed Leaders Aim to Bridge Awareness Gap<\/a><\/p>\nAustin American-Statesman:<\/strong> After 40 Years, Linda Young Still Fights for Women’s Equity<\/a><\/p>\nMore headlines<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Welcome FacStaff Digest is a monthly digest of news and announcements on the ACC Faculty and Staff webpage. Earth Day 2014: Showcasing Strides in Sustainability The world commemorates Earth Day in April, but at ACC … Continue reading
More than 140 faculty and staff are included in ACC\u2019s first Achievements of Faculty & Staff publication. View the online listing, and start compiling your achievements and honors for the 2013-14 edition.<\/p>\n
HR Connection<\/h3>\n
Dependent Eligibility Audit; Retirees Honored<\/a><\/p>\n Updates from March 3 Meeting<\/a><\/p>\n Datatel Users Conference<\/a><\/p>\n MATD 0332 Expands to More Campuses<\/a><\/p>\n Highland Campus Fall Course Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n Spring Commencement<\/a><\/p>\n Inside Higher Ed:<\/strong> Predicting Success<\/a><\/p>\n Austin American-Statesman:<\/strong> IT, Higher Ed Leaders Aim to Bridge Awareness Gap<\/a><\/p>\n Austin American-Statesman:<\/strong> After 40 Years, Linda Young Still Fights for Women’s Equity<\/a><\/p>\n More headlines<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Welcome FacStaff Digest is a monthly digest of news and announcements on the ACC Faculty and Staff webpage. Earth Day 2014: Showcasing Strides in Sustainability The world commemorates Earth Day in April, but at ACC … Continue reading Board Briefs<\/h3>\n
IT Update<\/h3>\n
Schedule News<\/h3>\n
Upcoming Events<\/h3>\n
ACC In the News<\/h3>\n