| Thank you to everyone who responded to the poll last week. I was thrilled to see how many of you are doing well and getting into a new groove. We are approaching the third anniversary of our COVID online pivot. To me, it simultaneously seems like yesterday and a lifetime ago! While these years have been trying, our resilience has shown through. What has motivated you and given you the strength to overcome the challenges and exhaustion of our COVID world? My question for you today is, what has kept you going? Stay warm everyone. ~SamanthaSamantha Croft, Ph.D.[email protected] |
| The Standard Poll of the Week |
| What has kept you going through the challenges of the last three years? Click here to vote! |
| Newsworthy Information |
| Faculty Senate 22-23 Nominations are Open! Nominate yourself or a colleague to serve as a Senator or President-elect in the 2022-2023 Full-Time Faculty Senate. More information and the nomination forms can be found here. |
| New Online Exam Proctoring Tool Respondus Instructor Live Proctoring. This new extension of the Respondus LockDown Browser allows faculty to conduct synchronous online exam sessions using LockDown Browser in conjunction with their choice of web conferencing tool (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.). More information can be found here. |
| Meeting Summary of Interest The minutes from the February 11th Faculty Senate meeting can be found here. |
| The Faculty Senate Wants To Hear From You! Email us any topics you would like discussed at a Faculty Senate meeting by clicking on the Contact Us! button at the bottom of this newsletter. |
| Available Opportunities |
| Participate in a 3Cs Roundtable Discussion ACC’s work on the 3 Cs is continuing. You are cordially invited to participate in a one-hour online roundtable discussion with other members of the ACC family. This year, the goal of the roundtables is to identify specific areas for improvement along with suggestions for implementation. Ideas generated at the roundtables will be shared with the Chancellor’s Cabinet, the 3 Cs Cross-Functional Team, and our new 3 Cs Learning Community at ACC. The goal is to develop 3 Cs tools & resources for ACC employees. Email Missi Patterson ([email protected]) with any questions.This opportunity will be limited to the first 100 employees who respond, so grab your spot now for one of the sessions in March 2022. |
| Council and Committee Spotlight |
| Curriculum and Programs Committee The Curriculum and Programs committee serves as the approving body for matters relating to curriculum. The Committee serves as the recommending body for college-wide issues relating to curriculum such as new program development, new course development, compliance with accrediting bodies and state rules and mandates, master syllabus content, general education and core curriculum updates, and other matters relating to curricular offerings.Member reflection: “I have served on this committee for nearly 10 years, and I can honestly say it’s one of the highlights of my work. The learning curve is very steep at first, but what I’ve learned from my experience serving on it has informed every aspect of my job. Serving on this committee is also extremely meaningful as its focus is on the heart of our institution: the rich and varied curriculum and programs created by our talented faculty.” Student Rights and Responsibilities CommitteeThe Student Rights and Responsibilities committee establishes a set of student expectations regarding scholastic integrity and reviews procedures related to student complaints and appeals.Member reflection: “I have been impressed by the lively conversations that this group is willing to have with one another. The individuals on this committee are passionate about balancing the rights of students, staff, and faculty while identifying ways to increase a positive learning experience for students versus a more punitive one.”College Accessibility CommiteeThe College Accessibility committee reviews accessibility policies, practices, and services to develop strategies and recommendations for district-wide implementation. Members can identify areas of improvement and implement strategic plans that benefit our students and employees, especially individuals with disabilities.Member reflection: “I have been on this committee for over a year. It is very organized, with Steve Christopher leading the group with assistance from Lisa Lopez. The agendas are sent out in advance, as well as calendar invitations. The mission of the group is clear.” |
| In Case You Missed It |
| TLED Says, “Ask Us Anything!” Join employees from the Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) to “ask us anything” over your lunch hour! Team leads will present virtually via Zoom throughout the Spring semester on Wednesdays at noon.Dates, topics, and registration links are available here: https://campaignlp.constantcontact.com/em/1129741891072/1e3d1a44-2fd3-46ad-bb6a-a9a93eb33c14 |
| Updating your 2021 1095-C Delivery Election in Workday Please help ACC go a little greener by saving on paper printouts of 1095-C documents. Instructions on how to do this are included HERE in an instructional video. Click HERE once you have completed the steps to do this, and you will be entered into the prize drawing. All prize winners will be notified after March 3rd and prizes will be sent via intercampus mail. |