| This week’s encouragement comes directly from our students. Take a few minutes to visit the i am acc website for stories of current students, former students, and community members who have a connection with Austin Community College. As this website says, “ It’s the people who learn here, work here, and inspire others who make ACC a special place to grow and achieve.”~Samantha [email protected] |
| The Standard Poll of the Week |
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| Newsworthy Information |
| Choose your Preferences for Service on Shared Governance Committees Serve on ACC’s crucial decision-making committees and councils. This essential work ensures full-time faculty voices are heard at the many policy-setting meetings held throughout the academic year. Sign Up and Let Your Voice Be Heard! To learn more about the councils/committees and to express your interest in serving on one or more of them, please complete THIS FORM by May 20, 2022. |
| Upcoming Provost Regional Visit Join our new Provost, Dr. Monique Umphrey, in campus conversations as she continues to connect with Instruction and Student Affairs across the district to answer questions and hear about all the wonderful work being done. Tuesday, May 24 l ACC Northridge Campus, Room #4136 Afternoon session: 1 – 3 p.m. (Virtual Link – Passcode: 194230) RSVP by noon on Friday, May 20 to reserve your place. More details and information is available at www.austincc.edu/Provost. |
| Spring Commencement Information On Friday, May 13, 2022, at 6 p.m., ACC celebrates another record-breaking graduating class at its spring 2022 commencement. Click here for more details. |
| Help revise ACC’s faculty evaluation process We want to hear your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions. Please visit the Faculty Evaluation Proposed Revisions website to read about all proposed revisions and, most importantly, submit feedback.Important: If you are a Faculty Librarian or a Faculty Counselor, please do not submit feedback here. For the proposed faculty evaluation revisions for librarians, please contact Courtney Mlinar at [email protected]. For counselors, please contact Dawn Allison at [email protected]. For more information, contact Marcus McGuff,[email protected], or Gale Spear, [email protected] |
| 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 |
| LAST CALL for TLA Summer Applications The program is designed to support faculty based on evidence-based teaching strategies, reflective practice, and teaching innovation. Essential to the Teaching and Learning Academy is the creation of a cohort of faculty who will learn from each other by exploring the scholarship, art, and passion of teaching.The Summer Application for the Teaching & Learning Academy is due on Friday, May 6th, 2022. |
| In Case You Missed It |
| Join the TCCTA at the Great Teaching Round Up Please consider attending the Great Teaching Round Up! This conference is all about the lived reality of working with students and growing in your profession. It’s the perfect place for you and your colleagues to continue your growth as educators.TCCTA is honored to host the Great Teaching Round Up back in person this year on May 23-26, 2022, at the charming Y.O. Ranch Hotel and Conference Center in Kerrville, Texas. Get registered by reaching out to TCCTA’s Event Planner, Connor Payne, at [email protected]. You can also register by logging into your TCCTA Member Portal and selecting the “Events” tab under “User Options.” |