{"id":455,"date":"2015-08-10T22:30:53","date_gmt":"2015-08-10T22:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/?p=455"},"modified":"2015-08-25T22:31:08","modified_gmt":"2015-08-25T22:31:08","slug":"facstaff-digest-august-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/facstaff-digest-august-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Facstaff Digest – August 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

Futures Institute maps a course for completion<\/a><\/strong>
\nFaculty 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.’<\/p>\n

Change ahead: What’s new in AY 2015-16<\/a><\/strong>
\nA new academic year typically brings change. Developments this year focus on new academic pathways and helping more students realize their college aspirations.<\/p>\n

Be enlightened at Fall General Assembly Aug. 21<\/a><\/strong>
\nKeynote 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.<\/p>\n

From the provost: Discovering pride points<\/a><\/strong>
\nDr. Cook marks his first year at ACC by taking note of a few of ACC’s pride points.<\/p>\n

ACC transitions to new online tools<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis fall the college introduces the new online applications students will use to manage their college experience.<\/p>\n

ACC sees success with competency-based courses<\/a><\/strong>
\nCompetency-based learning is an appealing option for many community college students. Read about ACC’s expanding initiatives in the concept.<\/p>\n

HR Connection<\/strong>
\nTexFlex account deadlines, retirees, and more<\/a><\/p>\n

External Affairs<\/strong>
\nVoter registrar training offered<\/a><\/p>\n

Facilities News<\/strong>
\nTime to buy 2015-16 parking permits, Green Passes<\/a><\/p>\n

Sustainable ACC<\/strong>
\nStudent-designed EcoBag now on sale<\/a><\/p>\n

ACC in the News<\/strong>
\nFredericksburg Standard: ACC stepped in to offer higher education here\u00a0<\/a>
\nCommunity College Daily: The sweet taste of studying abroad\u00a0<\/a>
\nKXAN-TV: ACC student designs pencil to last a lifetime<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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