{"id":27777,"date":"2014-08-04T12:53:18","date_gmt":"2014-08-04T17:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=27777"},"modified":"2014-08-04T12:53:18","modified_gmt":"2014-08-04T17:53:18","slug":"elevate-your-expertise-at-general-assembly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/2014\/08\/04\/elevate-your-expertise-at-general-assembly\/","title":{"rendered":"Elevate your expertise at General Assembly"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Kick off a new academic year and get inspired at General Assembly, Friday, August 22, at the Hyatt Regency Austin hotel (208 Barton Springs Rd.).<\/p>\n

The day will begin at 8 a.m. with breakfast and a chance to visit information tables and take fun photos at the photo booth<\/a>. Don’t forget to get a raffle ticket at the greeter table for a chance to win prizes.<\/p>\n

Keynote speaker Dr. Rob Johnstone will present “Really Moving the Needle on Student Completion: Inquiry, Pathways, and Lessons from the Aspen Prize.” <\/strong>Johnstone is founder and president of the National Center for Inquiry & Improvement<\/a>, which helps colleges and universities improve and build upon their existing student success strategies.<\/p>\n

Info and ideas to advance your knowledge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Employees can choose from more than 40 afternoon workshops focusing on professional and technical skill development. See the complete list of workshops<\/a>. Workshops will be at Highland Business Center from 1:30 to 3 p.m. and 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.<\/p>\n

All faculty and staff can attend with their supervisor’s approval. Those who can’t attend can view a live webcast of the morning presentations on ACC’s live streaming website<\/a>. A closed-captioned video will be available after the event.<\/p>\n

Get social<\/strong><\/p>\n

Share your favorite General Assembly moments on social media at #GA14ACC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Parking and shuttle options <\/strong><\/p>\n

Parking is free at the Hyatt parking garage — tell the parking attendant you are with ACC. Consider carpooling and arrive early; spaces will fill fast.<\/p>\n

Shuttles will depart from Highland Business Center and the South Austin Campus every 30 minutes from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Return trips from the Hyatt to HBC or SAC will begin at noon and run every 30 minutes until 1 p.m. Overflow parking for HBC will be available at Highland Mall.<\/p>\n

For more information, go to the General Assembly<\/a> webpage, or contact the Faculty Development Office<\/a>,<\/a> (512) 223.7582.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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