Faculty Events, October 16-22 | Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED)
Ever tried Computerside Chats?

These interactive, pedagogy-focused, online web-chats are led twice a month by Dr. Missi Patterson, one of our very own ACC Psychology Professors!

This week's session will cover Promoting Active Learning, Analysis and Critical Thinking, AND Learning and Study Skills.

Wednesday, October 18, 10:00am-11:30am
Learn more about this series at austincc.edu/computersidechats
October 16-22, 2017
Chalk Talk: A Meetup for Faculty
NRG, RRC, CYP, HLC
Campus-based, faculty-led monthly meetings (with snacks) for faculty across all disciplines to have creative discussions about their teaching.

Northridge Room 3140 : Monday, October 16, 12:30pm-1:30pm Register Now

Round Rock Room 3217.02 : Monday, October 16, 3:00pm-4:00pm Register Now

Cypress Creek Room 2204.16 : Tuesday, October 17, 10:00am-11:00am Register Now

Highland Room 1433 : Wednesday, October 18, 9:00am-10:00am Register Now
Call for Speakers:
Global Issues Speaker Series
International Programs is looking for ACC faculty who would like to share their global expertise with our students, employees, and the greater Austin community.

Events take place twice per semester, and past topics have included: Origins of the Syria Disaster, India and the Impact of Globalization, the Global Migration Crisis, the Global Creative Media Landscape, and more.

Contact William Hayden for more information at william.hayden@austincc.edu or 512-223-7689.
Campus Conversations for Equity & Inclusion
PIN, EVC
Pinnacle Room 1013 : Tuesday, October 17, 3:00pm-4:30pm Register Now

Eastview Room 8223 : Wednesday, October 18, 1:30pm-3:00pm Register Now

These important conversations are held at each campus throughout the semester to facilitate dialogue between faculty, staff, students, and community members. The dialogues are meant to enhance relationships and share strategies for addressing how to increase student success, especially for our underserved populations.
Apply Today:
Lilly Conference Scholarships
Apply to attend the 5th Annual Lilly Conference for College and University Teaching and Learning to be held January 4-6, 2018.

This local conference provides a forum to share and model a scholarly approach to teaching and learning that reports quality student learning outcomes while promoting professional development of faculty.

Applicants must be able to attend the entire conference to be eligible for the scholarship ($495 value). Applications are due November 3rd.
Movin' On Up: Interview Skills to Ace that Promotion
NRG, HBC, RRC
Wednesday, October 18, 12:00pm-1:00pm

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Are you ready to show ACC you can do more? A part of COMMS Week 2017, “Movin’ on Up” is an intense one‐hour brown bag lunch session designed to hit the highlights of what every job candidate needs to know in order to ace that internal interview.

Hosted by the Communications Studies Department
Batlab Makerspace Meetup
SAC Library
October 18 & 19, 10:00am-2:00pm

The ACC Library BatLab is a pop-up makerspace for all faculty interested in doing hands-on, real-world, multidisciplinary projects in an informal, co-curricular setting at ACC Library locations alongside ACC students.

Registration is not required, just drop by!
Call for Proposals:
Distance Learning Symposium
As part of activities marking National Distance Learning Week, the Office of Distance and Alternative Learning invites you to submit a proposal to present at a half-day symposium on November 10, 2017.

Proposals Due October 31, 2017
2018 Equity Summit
Registration Now Open
February 9 & 10, 2018

Join the Office of Equity & Inclusion as they continue to dialogue and implement actionable steps for more equitable institutions, enlightened educators and informed community members.
Featured Online Workshops
Featured Course:

Lynda.com is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. ACC staff and faculty have free access to the Lynda.com video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts. Learn more.
Featured Course:

The State of Texas Academic Resource Link (STARLINK) network currently provides over 150 hours of professional development programming annually to 220 member colleges and universities in twenty-four states and Canada. ACC faculty and staff have free access to STARLINK. Learn more.
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