Senate Standard Welcome to November! It is amazing how quickly the semester seems to be going. Many thanks to everyone who participated in the various SACSCOC accreditation site visit meetings last week. I know I appreciated hearing from other faculty on my campus,…Read More »
Senate Standard Thank you to everyone who responded to the Standard poll last week about the need for supplies and resources within your programs and on your campuses. If you missed the poll last week, don’t fret! Here is the link again…Read More »
Senate Standard As we move deeper into the semester and approach the mid-semester mark, I’ve heard from faculty about the increased struggle their students are having in obtaining the school supplies and required materials that need in order to be successful in…Read More »
Senate Standard Thank you to everyone who shared their “Dream Big” ideas last week. Your suggestions and comments were wide ranging. From ideas about faculty workload, learning and teaching innovation opportunities, and addressing dual credit challenges, to ensuring equitable campus facilities and…Read More »
Senate Standard As I left the San Gabriel campus yesterday, a banner on one of the light poles leading to the parking lot caught my eye. The banner featured a smiling face on one side of the pole and the phrase “We…Read More »
Senate Standard As hinted at in the last Standard, I am back in your inbox just a little earlier this week. There isn’t much new since last Friday, but coming to you a little earlier does give me the chance to invite…Read More »
Senate Standard Many thanks to everyone who shared your guiding words for this coming year in last week’s Standard Poll. In word cloud format, here is what you shared: If you haven’t chosen a word or intention for the year yet, perhaps…Read More »
Senate Standard Welcome to this new academic year! As we approach the end of this first week of classes, I hope that all has gone smoothly for you and that you feel confident that all of your preparation has laid a great…Read More »
Senate Standard 3.6 – October 7, 2021 A recurring theme I heard from the faculty this week was feelings. Perhaps it is the slightly cooler mornings reminding us that the harsh summer is over. Perhaps it is the continually declining COVID numbers…Read More »
Senate Standard 3.5 – September 30, 2021 The Standard Poll of the Week What should be the faculty role in ACC’s Faculty Development programs? Click on the ballot box to vote! Newsworthy Information You are running out of time to have your…Read More »