{"id":351,"date":"2014-12-08T16:12:31","date_gmt":"2014-12-08T16:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/?p=351"},"modified":"2015-04-28T21:08:02","modified_gmt":"2015-04-28T21:08:02","slug":"facstaff-digest-november-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/facstaff-digest-november-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Facstaff Digest &#8211; November 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div id=\"attachment_353\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2014\/12\/bond.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-353\" class=\"size-full wp-image-353\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2014\/12\/bond.jpg\" alt=\"ACC Bond Election Sign\" width=\"800\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2014\/12\/bond.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2014\/12\/bond-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2014\/12\/bond-150x95.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-353\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ACC Bond Election Sign<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/your-voice-your-vote-election-day-information\/\" target=\"_blank\">Election Day 2014: Exercise your right<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Today is Election Day. In addition to several state, county, and local contests, ACC District voters will elect new trustees and decide three measures concerning the college. Read about the proposals and get voting information. Most importantly, cast a ballot. It&#8217;s your privilege.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/workshops-events-highlight-distance-learning-week-nov-10-14\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Distance Learning Week<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Did you know that the Distance Learning Program is ACC&#8217;s largest campus? We&#8217;ll recognize National Distance Learning Week Nov. 10-14 with faculty showcases, contests, and an array of professional development opportunities. See the details.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/matd-0421-students-excel-in-inaugural-class\/\" target=\"_blank\">First MATD 0421 students excel<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Preliminary results confirm this innovative developmental math course is providing another effective option for helping students fulfill math requirements. View the progress data.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/veterans-help-acc-celebrate-new-highland-campus-resource-center\/\" target=\"_blank\">ACC celebrates Veterans Resource Center<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Veterans and other special guests helped ACC celebrate the opening of the Veterans Resource Center at Highland Campus. The 4,000-square-foot facility will provide VA-related services and space for military and veteran students to find support and connect with peers. Read about the ceremony.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/take-note-mock-emergency-exercise-at-round-rock-campus-nov-7\/\" target=\"_blank\">Be Aware: Mock disaster exercise Nov. 7<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The Round Rock Campus will be the site of a large-scale mock disaster exercise on Friday, November 7. Serious emergency situations will be simulated so responders can practice coordinated actions. Take note so you won&#8217;t be alarmed. Read more.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/faculty-couple-helps-students-find-path-to-math-success\/\" target=\"_blank\">Math professors make a winning equation<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>A shared interest in math led professors Anne and Tony Vance to each other. Now each shares their passion with students in diverse ways.<\/p>\n<h3>HR Connection<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/hr-connection-educational-advancement-service-anniversaries-wellness-update\/\" target=\"_blank\">Educational Advancement Program, service anniversaries, Wellness Program<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Faculty Development<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/teaching-award-nominations-accepted-now\/\" target=\"_blank\">Teaching, leadership award nominations due<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/students-share-thoughts-about-learning-through-graffiti-project\/\" target=\"_blank\">Graffiti project<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Upcoming Events<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/cppps\/\" target=\"_blank\">Veterans Day event<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/fall-commencement-features-it-expert-ceo\/\" target=\"_blank\">December commencement<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/save-the-date-for-dec-5-holiday-party\/\" target=\"_blank\">Holiday party<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>ACC in the News<\/h3>\n<p><strong>KUT:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/kut.org\/post\/acc-hopes-tackle-nursing-shortage-bachelors-degree-program\" target=\"_blank\">ACC hopes to tackle nursing shortage with bachelor&#8217;s degree program<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Architect&#8217;s Newspaper:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archpaper.com\/news\/articles.asp?id=7596#.VIXNmmTF_de\" target=\"_blank\">Mall of Education<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Austin American-Statesman:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mystatesman.com\/news\/business\/rackspace-says-it-will-add-500-new-jobs-in-highlan\/nhnN8\/#a05d9849.3588741.735530\" target=\"_blank\">Rackspace plan could add 500 Austin jobs<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Election Day 2014: Exercise your right Today is Election Day. In addition to several state, county, and local contests, ACC District voters will elect new trustees and decide three measures concerning the college. 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