{"id":623,"date":"2017-12-18T20:53:26","date_gmt":"2017-12-18T20:53:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/?p=623"},"modified":"2017-12-18T20:53:26","modified_gmt":"2017-12-18T20:53:26","slug":"facstaff-digest-november-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/facstaff-digest\/facstaff-digest-november-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"FacStaff Digest – November 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ACC named top transfer college in state
\n<\/a>According to a recent ranking by\u00a0successfulstudent.org<\/a>, a student resource website.\u00a0“Classes at ACC are maximally flexible for busy students,” the report states.\u00a0ACC maintains partnerships and articulation agreements with dozens of universities statewide and nationally, and also\u00a0hosts university transfer events throughout the year.<\/p>\n

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Spring registration is now open.
\n<\/a>The spring semester starts\u00a0January 16.<\/div>\n

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Show your Riverbat spirit! Go purple on Nov. 16
\n<\/a>We’re celebrating the birthday of our beloved mascot RB and spreading Riverbat pride. Don’t forget your purple attire!<\/div>\n

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Thirteen faculty accepted for digital fellowship
\n<\/a>Fellows will research and apply digital products, strategies, and resources to improve student learning outcomes, persistence, and completion.<\/div>\n

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ACC honors employees for years of service
\n<\/a>The successful growth and impact of ACC is the direct result of its valued employees. ACC is proud to recognize employees who recently marked service anniversaries.<\/div>\n

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Supervisor Certificate program 2017 graduates and 2018 cohort
\n<\/a>Congratulations to both cohorts for their achievements.<\/p>\n

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Purchase your tickets for Winter Wonderland Employee Holiday Party, Dec. 8
\n<\/a>Enjoy a performance by ACC Jazz Ensemble,\u00a0Grammy-winning Redd\u00a0Volkaert, and activities including\u00a0karaoke.\u00a0Purchase tickets ($10 each, limit of 2) by Mon., Dec. 4.<\/p>\n

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Spread joy through holiday giving
\nThe Holiday Food Drive for\u00a0Central Texas Food Bank,\u00a0sponsored by ACC’s\u00a0American Society for Engineering Education\u00a0student chapter, is underway. Look for collection bins on campus or\u00a0make a\u00a0monetary donation online<\/a>. The Student Government Association also is hosting its annual Brown Santa Book Drive. Bins are located on campus.<\/div>\n

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Leadership award nominations open, due Nov. 20
\n<\/a>Nominate a stellar colleague for an ACC Leadership Award.\u00a0Each year ACC awards one “employee of the year” in each of the following categories: Classified, Professional-Technical, Faculty, and Administrator, and celebrates them at an Annual Spring Awards Dinner.<\/div>\n

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Submit proposals for Spring Development Day
\n<\/a>Presentation proposals are accepted for\u00a0Spring Development Day<\/a>\u00a0(Jan. 12).\u00a0Submit presentations for workshops\u00a0that pertain to areas of student success, faculty development, active and collaborative learning, customer service, equity and cultural competence, technology utilization, leadership, staff development and supervisory skills development by Nov. 29.<\/div>\n

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ACC hosts information sessions for IT accelerated training program
\n<\/a>Interested in becoming a local area network administrator? Attend Nov. 16 or Nov. 28.<\/div>\n

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Submit proposals for Equity Summit multi-person presentations
\n<\/a>The ACC Office of Equity and Inclusion is accepting multi-person breakout\u00a0presentation proposals from faculty, staff, students, and members of the community for the 2018<\/div>\n

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Regional Equity Summit<\/a>,\u00a0Feb. 9-10, 2018\u00a0at Eastview\u00a0Campus. This year’s theme is
\nEngaging, Equipping and Empowering Communities for Equity\u00a0and Inclusion. Proposals may be\u00a0submitted electronically<\/a>\u00a0through\u00a0Fri., Dec. 15, 2017.<\/div>\n
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Riverbats BRAVO recipients
\n<\/a>Congratulations to the Riverbats Bravo award recipients for October.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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HR Connection
\n<\/a>Verify your address and get information on\u00a0Roth\u00a0accounts, newsletters, featured discounts, and more.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Earning A’s: Faculty and staff activities, accomplishments, and accolades<\/a><\/p>\n

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Upcoming Events<\/h3>\n

Riverbats Day<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Thurs., Nov. 16\u00a0 |\u00a0 Wear purple!<\/p>\n

Submissions for Leadership Award nominations due<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Mon., Nov. 20<\/p>\n

Submissions for\u00a0eFaculty of the Year award due<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Mon., Nov. 20<\/p>\n

Thanksgiving Day Holiday (college closed)\u00a0 |\u00a0 Thurs.,\u00a0Nov. 23 and Fri., Nov. 24<\/p>\n

Spring Development Day<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0Proposal deadline: Wed., Nov. 29\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0Save the date:\u00a0Fri., Jan. 12<\/p>\n

ACC Holiday Party<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Fri., Dec. 8\u00a0 |\u00a0 Purchase tickets by Mon., Dec. 4<\/p>\n

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