{"id":305,"date":"2013-12-01T15:11:15","date_gmt":"2013-12-01T15:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/?p=305"},"modified":"2015-04-28T20:09:52","modified_gmt":"2015-04-28T20:09:52","slug":"facstaff-digest-december-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/facstaff-digest-december-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Facstaff Digest &#8211; December 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div id=\"attachment_308\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2013\/12\/dec2013.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-308\" class=\"size-full wp-image-308\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2013\/12\/dec2013.jpg\" alt=\"Expanded Supplemental Instruction and a computerized math center at ACC Highland are among key Academic Master Plan initiatives.\" width=\"700\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2013\/12\/dec2013.jpg 700w, https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2013\/12\/dec2013-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2013\/12\/dec2013-150x57.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-308\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Expanded Supplemental Instruction and a computerized math center at ACC Highland are among key Academic Master Plan initiatives.<\/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\/new-master-plan-sets-forth-a-vision-for-academic-priorities\/\">The Academic Master Plan: ACC&#8217;s Mission in Action<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>More than 40 initiatives and programs are outlined in ACC&#8217;s new Academic Master Plan. Learn how this adaptable roadmap will help guide college programs and services for years to come.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/2013-year-in-review\/\">2013: Year in Review<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>A new campus, another groundbreaking, a huge birthday bash, and a decennial accreditation review&#8230;.to say it was an eventful year for the college may be an understatement. Yet many of the 2013 milestones are just a preview of the exciting things in store for 2014.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/hays-campus-grand-opening-and-dedication\">ACC Hays Prepares for Debut<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>ACC&#8217;s 10th campus opens for classes Jan. 13. Faculty, staff, and friends are invited to celebrate at a ceremonial grand opening and dedication Thursday, Jan. 16. Learn more and see campus fast facts.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/lift-off-success-web-redesign-project-moves-to-phase-ii\/\">Lift-Off Success: Website Redesign Moves to Phase II<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Months of research, writing, and testing concluded with the premiere of ACC&#8217;s redesigned website Nov. 11. Technical issues were few, and feedback was positive. Read about next steps, and stay tuned for more improvements, including enhanced webpages for current students and faculty\/staff.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/stay-informed-follow-acc-on-social-media\/\">Social Media: It&#8217;s Not Just for Students Anymore<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Did you know that some 50 ACC programs and departments are using social media to share information and interact with students, alumni, and staff? View ACC&#8217;s Social Media directory to learn how you can stay in-the-know.<\/p>\n<h3>HR Connection<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/acc-employees-contribute-almost-68000-to-charitable-campaign\/\">SECC Results<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/november-bravo-award-recipients-go-above-and-beyond\/\">Riverbats Bravo Recipients<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>IT Update<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/it-update-windows-xp-support-discontinued\/\">Windows XP Support Ending<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Employee Associations<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/connect-with-apte-at-campus-chats-2\/\">Connect with APTE<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Facilities News<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/need-a-parking-permit-now-you-can-purchase-online\/\">Buy Parking\/Green Passes Online<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Upcoming Events<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/plan-to-attend-commencement-dec-12-facultystaff-shuttle-offered\/\">Fall Commencement<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/jump-start-your-year-at-spring-development-day-january-10\/\">Spring Development Day<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>ACC In the News<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Community Impact:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/impactnews.com\/austin-metro\/leander-cedar-park\/austin-community-college-40th-anniversary\/\">ACC Marks 40th Anniversary<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>BioNews Texas:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/bionews-tx.com\/news\/2013\/11\/26\/nsf-article-highlights-acc-biotech-program-in-austin\/\">ACC Biotech Program Highlighted by National Science Foundation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Engineering.com:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.engineering.com\/3DPrinting\/3DPrintingArticles\/ArticleID\/6593\/3D-Printing-Makes-an-Impact-in-Classrooms.aspx\">3D Printing Makes an Impact in Classrooms<\/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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