By | April 27, 2022
We had Dory’s encouragement. We had heartfelt encouragement. This week we have a laugh.

Three professors are arguing over who is the best at teaching. The first professor boasts, “I teach so well, my students never ask any questions. This proves they understand me immediately!” The second professor responds, “Nonsense! I teach so well, my students never ask questions OR take notes. It’s clear they remember the lesson instantly!” The third professor grins and says, “You’re both amateurs. I teach so well, my students don’t even have to show up to class!”

Have a great week, y’all!~Samantha [email protected]
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Newsworthy Information
Have you submitted your Transportation Survey yet?
You are invited to participate in the 2022 Transportation Survey. The survey results will help ACC provide better transportation services to students, faculty, and staff. Upon completion, your email address will be entered in a raffle for a Timbuk2 messenger bag or backpack bag. Thank you for your participation! The survey closes on May 13th.
Important Reminders from our Compliance Office
Under state law, all ACC employees are required to report instances of sexual misconduct, including all forms of sexual harassment, that involve an ACC student or employee, whether the incident occurred on or off-campus. In response to requests for ongoing training on employee reporting requirements, Casey Martinez, Education Coordinator, produced a video that provides the basics for new and current employees in under three minutes:  Brief Employee Reporting Video (Spanish version)College employees should never initiate an investigation related to a potential matter of discrimination or harassment. The EOC employs two trained investigators to address these matters on behalf of ACC.
More details about these topics and more can be found here.
Austin Community College + Park University
Austin Community College has many partnerships with colleges that offer discounts to our employees who are pursuing their educational goals. Park University will be giving an Education Partner Info Session for Austin Community College Employees. If you are interested in finding out more about the tuition discounts and programs available at Park University please join us via zoom on Apr 29, 2022 at 12:00 PM.
If you are attending the Info Session please sign in 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
Employee Emergency Loan Committee member opening
The is one opening for a full-time faculty to serve on this selection committee. Click on the Contact Us! button at the bottom of this newsletter to email your interest.
More information about the emergency loan program can be found here.
In Case You Missed It
Stress and Mental Health Awareness Seminars
ACC HR & the Employee Wellness Program, in conjunction with the National Alliance on Mental Illness would like to remind you that you are NOT alone.  NAMI reports that 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience a serious mental illness each year, but less than two-thirds get treatment.  We have resources available to help, including 2 more excellent webinars this week.
Full details and descriptions of what we’ve got coming up this month can be viewed HERE.