{"id":568,"date":"2017-01-09T21:49:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-09T21:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/?p=568"},"modified":"2017-01-09T21:51:26","modified_gmt":"2017-01-09T21:51:26","slug":"facstaff-digest-january-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/facstaff-digest-january-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Facstaff Digest – January 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sharpen your skills and get inspired at Spring Development Day January 13.<\/em><\/p>\n

Attend Spring Development Day January 13 <\/a><\/h2>\n

Kick off 2017 by learning something new. Choose from more than 40 workshops, connect with colleagues in the Chalk Talk lounge, and enjoy lunch from one of five food truck vendors.<\/p>\n

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Board approves five-year strategic plan<\/a><\/h2>\n

ACC’s Board of Trustees has approved an ambitious five-year plan that will help guide the college through 2021.<\/p>\n

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Voters elect two trustees in runoff election<\/a><\/h2>\n

ACC’s board starts the year with two more new faces. Read about the recently elected trustees.<\/p>\n

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ACC hosts grand opening for Bioscience Incubator<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Bioscience Incubator at ACC Highland promises to play a key role in Central Texas’ goal to be a leader in education, healthcare, innovation, and research. On January 31 the college unveils this world-class facility.Register now to attend<\/a><\/p>\n

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HR Connection: Fitness classes, managing diabetes, retirees, and more<\/a><\/h2>\n

Learn about upcoming classes for getting fit and managing diabetes. Also, ACC’s Employee Assistance Program offers help for dealing with substance abuse and much more.<\/p>\n

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Equity Summit explores strategies for serving diverse communities<\/a><\/h2>\n

Faculty and staff are invited to join college and community leaders at the Regional Equity Summit, Friday, February 3, at Eastview Campus. Participants will share ideas for advancing success equity at ACC and beyond. Register here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Grant supports simulation training for nursing<\/a><\/h2>\n

ACC’s Nursing Program produces hundreds of critically needed nurses each year. A new grant funds essential simulation equipment and simulation-certification instruction for 16 nursing faculty.<\/p>\n

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Submit spring Presidential Student Achievement Award nominees now<\/a><\/h2>\n

The semester may just be starting, but it’s not too early to nominate a student for this prestigious recognition.<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Events<\/p>\n

Jan. 13: Spring Development Day<\/a>
\nJan. 31: Bioscience Incubator Grand Opening<\/a>
\nFeb. 3: Regional Equity Summit<\/a>
\nFeb. 17: Learning Lab Tutor Conference<\/a>
\nFeb. 25: Health Sciences Open House<\/a>
\nFeb. 28: Round Rock Campus Phase II Groundbreaking (details to come)
\nMar. 5 Fairway 5K cross country walk and run<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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