Employment

We are delighted to welcome these ACC Employees who started October 18th!

• Adrian Maceiras–Assistant, Admissions–HBC
• Vincent Clifford–College Police, Patrol Officer–SVC
• Stan Gambill–Assistant, Lab – Jewelry–RVS
• Nicholas Pappada–Administrator, Systems–HBC
• Peggy Chancellor–Instructor, Adult Education AEI–HBC
• Erin Sarbinoff–Assistant, Testing–RRC

Vice President’s Office

State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC)
There is just about one week left in the State Employee Charitable Campaign! The final date is October 31, 2010.

Don’t forget to donate to your favorite charities by filling out a SECC pledge form.  You can locate a pledge form at your Campus Managers Office or Human Resources.  Contact your Campus Coordinator today!

Visit the website at http://www.austincc.edu/hr/secc/index.php for more information.

Benefits

Reducing Stress Through Meditation
We live in a time of ever increasing change.  The stress we feel is taking its toll on our bodies, minds, and souls through illness, exhaustion, and a sense of isolation.  There are proven ways to reduce the stress we feel.  Through these meditation techniques you will learn to live a life that is more relaxed, purposeful, and connected.  Come spend an hour each week learning and practicing meditation techniques based on cognitive science principles.

The next class will on October 28. Classes will generally be held on Thursdays from noon to 1:00 pm, in HBC, Room 411.

Register at https://www3.austincc.edu/it/workshops/www/login.php

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
The 2010 Race date is Sunday, November 7! You are invited to join an ACC team for The Race for The Cure.

This year if EACH of us would commit to raising a minimum of $125, which is the cost of a mammogram, Komen Austin would be able to give back more than $2.6 MILLION to local breast programs, and to research for the cures.
You can register at: http://austin.info-komen.org/race

Professional Development

Upcoming Workshops

Acoustic Alchemy: Using Music to Enhance Instruction
2:30-4:30 PM on Fri., Nov. 12, 2010, HBC 218

PowerPoint Basics
12:30-2:30 PM on Fri., Nov. 5, 2010, RGC 229

PowerPoint Intermediate
2:30-4:30 PM on Fri., Nov. 5, 2010, RGC 229

SurveyMonkey
1:00-3:00 PM on Wed., Nov. 17, 2010, NRG TBA

Register for the upcoming workshops at https://www3.austincc.edu/it/workshops/www/login.php.

Leadership Awards
You have a chance to recognize someone for the extra leadership they bring to our ACC community. An employee may be nominated for any of the following:

• Classified Employee of the Year Award
• Professional-Technical Employee of the Year Award
• Administrator of the Year Award, ACC Community Volunteer Award
• Student Success Award
• Servant-Leadership Award
• Bright Idea Award.

Nominations must be submitted by November 5, 2010.  In your nomination, please provide as many detailed examples as possible about why your nominee deserves the award. Winners will be chosen not on the number of nominations but on the content of the nomination. Nominating online only takes a minute.   Nominations will be reviewed by the Leadership Awards Committee and will be announced November 22, 2010.
To make a nomination or for more details for each award see the website:  http://www.austincc.edu/hr/profdev/awards/leadership/index.php

Interested in a Sabbatical leave?
Sabbatical leave is a privilege that is intended to benefit both the college and the employee. The President may grant this leave to staffing table employees.  Leave may be granted for the purpose of personal and/or professional improvement.

Sabbatical Applications for the 2010-2011 Academic Year are due on November 15 in the Professional Development Office, c/o Christina Michura. You will find more information about Sabbatical leave, including requirements, a checklist, a timeline and the application on the website:  http://www.austincc.edu/hr/profdev/sabbaticals.php.  For questions about Sabbatical leave, contact Christina Michura at [email protected].

Celebration of Great Teaching
The Celebration of Great Teaching is now accepting applications for faculty participants.  This unique, faculty-focused event differs from most retreats in that the program is created by the participants themselves. The format often includes teaching clinics, panels, organized discussions, “hands on” workshops, and presentations by participants. It also features choices among activities. The exchange takes place not only in scheduled sessions but also informally and in conversations. The goals of the seminar include sharing methods and techniques, celebrating good teaching, creative and realistic problem solving, exploration of new ideas, and professional and personal renewal.

The retreat will be held April 1-3, 2011 at the Flying L Guest Ranch in Bandera, Texas.

To learn more about the retreat and how to apply, please go to http://www.austincc.edu/hr/profdev/greatteaching/index.php

If you have any questions, please contact David Lydic at [email protected] or Terry Mouchayleh at [email protected].