Spring 2022
April 6, 13, 20, 27 (plus recorded sessions through June 2022)
- Four Wednesdays of synchronous programming plus asynchronous content
- Attendance: 75 ACC faculty and staff participated virtually
Lilly-Austin Conference Archive
- Share evidence-based teaching practices
- Network with colleagues at every career stage
- Engage in the ongoing theme of “Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning.”
Fall 2020
November 30 – December 4, 2020
- Fully virtual conference with representation from every ACC Area of Study
- Attendance: 281 ACC faculty and staff
- ACC Presenters:
- Chelsea Biggerstaff & Michelle Fitzpatrick (Faculty Development) – Faculty Development: Implementing a Faculty Orientation and Onboarding Program to Increase Student Success
Resources
The Faculty Experience
“I’m so grateful for another opportunity to learn from the best, to be inspired, to connect with colleagues, and to do so all from the comfort of my home—and for free!!”
“Great plenary speakers and asynchronous presentations that I am still reviewing!”
“I always enjoy learning and comparing what we are doing at ACC versus other institutions. We are doing a great job!”
Spring 2020
January 2020
- ACC faculty could apply for scholarships or use discounted registration
- Attendance: 68 ACC faculty and staff
- 42 attended on scholarship
- 25 sponsored as Teaching & Learning Academy fellows
- 1 used ACC discount code
- Representation from every ACC Area of Study
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Impact
- 100% of faculty felt more effective after attending
- 100% would recommend the conference
- Attendees earned 16.5 hours of professional development
Sample Takeaways
- Classroom preparation assignments
- Portfolios as an assessment option
- Mindfulness practices in the classroom
- Gamifying course material reviews
- Designing concise PowerPoint slides
ACC Faculty & Staff Presenters
- Joyce Tolofari, Professional Nursing – Roundtable: Needs Assessment for Retention of African American Students in College
- Chelsea Biggerstaff & Jeff Johannigman, Faculty Development – Concurrent: Discovering Your Blind Spots: Teaching for All Students
- Felix Villarreal, Biology & Student Development – Concurrent: Learning Reinforced by Engagement, Discovery, and Reflection
- Amy Simons, Professional Nursing – Concurrent: Transforming the Village, Partnering for Student Success
- Sarah Garcia-Portillo, Professional Nursing – Poster: Incivility and Job Turnover in Newly Licensed Registered Nurses