In addition to our usual offerings, the list below previews the new workshops for November and December 2006. Go to the Workshop
and Event Registration Database to view or register for
any of these professional development opportunities.
 Getting to Peace and Quiet
As lifestyles have become more complex and fast-paced, more is also understood about stress and its effect on your body and mind. Come learn about what we know and gain some tips and techniques to quiet your mind and body.
11/9/2006, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, SAC - Room 1130
12/15/2006, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, HBC - Room 301.0
Opening Doors and Closing Gaps: An Update on Developmental Education
At this session, Dr. Donetta Goodall, Vice President of Academic Transfer and General and Developmental Education, will discuss the role of developmental education in meeting the college's goals to promote student success.
11/10/2006, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, HBC - Room 201
 Exploring the Idea of Emotional Intelligence
Popularized by Daniel Goleman in the 90’s, the concept of emotional intelligence has found use in the corporate world as well as in education and at home. This workshop will explore five skills associated with emotional intelligence and how we can use this model in better understanding ourselves and our personal and professional relationships with others.
11/10/2006, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, HBC - Room 301.2
12/15/2006, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM, HBC - Room 301.0
Supervisor Series: Background and Influence of SACS
Objectives of this session will be to: provide a brief description of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC) and its philosophy of accreditation, compare the accreditation process under the criteria and the principles, and provide a brief overview of the accreditation process under the Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement
11/14/2006, 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM, HBC - Room 301.0
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a pervasive problem that occurs among all ages, cultures, socioeconomic groups, genders, and educational backgrounds. In domestic violence, one person obtains and maintains control over another; this results in behavior changes on the part of the targeted individual. The behavior creeps into the workplace and needs to be addressed. You will learn about signs and symptoms of abuse in survivors and abusers, the effect of trauma on survivors, strategies for talking with survivors and potential perpetrators and managing performance issues.
11/14/2006, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, HBC - Room 301.0
 Reel Mexico!!!
Clint Davis, from the Department of Anthropology, invites you take part in this opening session of ACC's International Education Week by taking a look at an archaeological study abroad trip from the students’ perspective. You will be able to view student films and archaeological field work from ancient Mayan civilizations.
11/14/2006, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, EVC - Room 8111
Creating the Active Classroom
For learning to be significant it must be active. Day-to-day challenges educators face include everything from course coverage, class size, and pre-class preparation to student resistance and poor participation. This program introduces some of the nation’s award-winning and inspiring instructors to share their advice and demonstrate practical examples in creating the active classroom. These are proven strategies from the front-line that will encourage inquiry, engagement, and motivation amongst students, making them more responsible and enthusiastic learners. (Video plus discussion).
11/16/2006, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM, HBC - Room 301.0
12/1/2006, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, HBC - Room 410
Making the Classroom Connection with International Students
Join us in discussing the important issue of connecting and communicating with ACC international students.
11/17/2006, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, HBC - Room 411.0
S4: Understanding and Recruiting Latino Students 
Representing a significant pool of prospective students, the nation's growing Latino population is presenting higher education administrators with both new challenges and growing opportunities. To successfully recruit Latino students, enrollment managers and admissions directors must first understand the Latino culture and then develop relational strategies that target both prospective students and their families.
11/21/2006, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, HBC - Room 301.3
Teleconference: Developmental Education: Assessment and Placement
Starlink Teleconference: This first program of a 4-part series focusing on Development Education deals with the concerns surrounding college-readiness, assessment, and placement, with particular emphasis on testing-instrument strengths and weaknesses. An in-depth look at a number of exams will be included, followed by a user perspective of how assessment can better serve the needs of both students and colleges. (Note: a 30 minute audio conference QandA will follow. Enroll for this separately under "audioconference.")
11/21/2006, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM, HBC - Room 103.6
ACC Allies Training
This training provides faculty and staff with the tools needed to provide adequate services and support to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer students. In promoting visibility of this new community of ALLIES at ACC, trained individuals will receive a "safe zone" lapel pin.
11/22/2006, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, HBC - Room 410
 Grief, Loss and Renewal
Loss is part of our life experience. No one ever “gets over” grief, but we can survive and begin a new chapter in our lives by finding ways to accommodate the reality of being forever changed by a loss. You might benefit from this workshop if you have lost a loved one or a coworker, are experiencing a divorce, have just changed jobs or moved, or deal with a chronic disability.
11/28/2006, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, HBC - Room 301.0
Teleconference: Strategies for Teaching Math Online
Starlink Teleconference: Dr. G. Donald Allen, Associate Head for Operations and Director of Technology Assisted Instruction in the Department of Mathematics at Texas AandM University, has been applying technology to the teaching of mathematics at the K-20 levels for more than ten years. Dr. Allen has been a regular contributor to the ICTCM Short Course series and to the annual meeting where he serves on the Executive Steering Committee. In addition, he has given presentations at the CAMT conference over the last eight years. (Note: a 30 min audio conference Q-A will follow. Enroll for this separately under "audioconference.")
11/30/2006, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM, HBC - Room 103.6
 Photoshop Elements
Perfect and transform your digital photos like a pro. Introduces participants to the tools of an inexpensive, easy-to-use image manipulation program that will enhance and organize your photos. We will be working with Photoshop Elements 4.0 learning how to manipulate color, lighting, size, text, layers and defects as well as how to create panoramas and collages.
12/1/2006, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM, RVS - Room 1119
S4: Approaches to Improving the First Year Student Experience Web Conference
Join us online to examine essential elements of providing support and services to students during their first year. This web conference will provide a conversation about current practices in the field and suggest directions for the future.
12/4/2006, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, HBC - Room 301.3
Sandwich Generation
Many of today’s elderly are vigorous and active into their eighties and nineties; but when they decline, their abilities can diminish rapidly and their adult children can suddenly find themselves members of the ‘sandwich’ generation - raising school-aged children while caring for their own parents. This seminar provides tools and resources for coping with care giving issues involved in the care of multiple generations while not overlooking the care of oneself in the process.
12/14/2006, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, HBC - TBA
PowerPoint
1
This software application can help create compelling, interactive
slides that support your presentation. Participants will learn how to produce overheads, handouts and
speaker notes, insert graphics, sound and video, as well as become familiar
with the drawing tools.
12/20/2006, 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM, HBC - 218
PowerPoint
2
This workshop covers creating tables and charts, inserting
voice narration, adding transitions, pre-set timings and other effects,
in addition to converting your presentation to a web page.
12/20/2006, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM, HBC - 218
 Online: Streamed Video: Starlink: Lighten Up and Live Longer
A program for the entire college community which will demonstrate ways to improve your life and your work, lighten the load with laughter, see the positive effects humor has on stress, and strengthen your "cope-ability factor" to improve your health. The presenters are Steve Wilson, the author of The Art of Mixing Work and Play, and several other best selling books on employee stress levels, morale, communication and productivity, and Connie Tyne, the Executive Director of the nationally renowned Cooper Wellness Program in Dallas, Texas.
12/1/2006 - 12/31/2006
Online: Streamed Video: Starlink: Service Learning: Why and How
Service-learning combines SERVICE and LEARNING in very intentional ways that enhance not only the learning experience but also the student's community. This teleconference will demonstrate the importance of service learning to students and their community. It will show proven ways to start and grow a service learning program at your college. Participants will get plenty of best practice ideas and see examples of successful programs.
11/4/2006 - 11/30/2006 |
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