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SUMMARY:ACS Program: The Effective Department Chair
DESCRIPTION:Session 1 – Who am I as a leader?DiSC self-assessment\, leadership styles\, adaptive communication\, and personal growth planning \n\n\n\nDepartment chairs play a pivotal role in shaping academic programs\, guiding faculty development\, and advancing institutional goals. Their leadership directly influences student success\, departmental culture\, and the faculty experience. For new and emerging chairs – or for experienced chairs seeking fresh perspective and ongoing support – the ACS Effective Department Chair program offers a supportive and practical professional development experience grounded in community\, mentoring\, and real-world leadership challenges. \n\n\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-program-the-effective-department-chair/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T123000
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SUMMARY:ACS Associate Dean Leadership Lab
DESCRIPTION:Session 1 – Welcome to Administration!The Associate Deanship is often a first full-time administrative role\, so the transition from faculty responsibilities to full-time administrative work can feel abrupt–without much onboarding or support. In this session\, we will explore the realities of navigating that transition\, from understanding what the role of an Associate Dean actually entails\, to adjusting to changing relationships with colleagues\, balancing administrative responsibilities with teaching\, managing the dynamics of reporting to a supervisor\, and even wondering\, “When is my Spring Break?”  \n\n\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-associate-dean-leadership-lab/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T100000
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UID:17729-1790848800-1790853300@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:ACS Program: The Effective Department Chair
DESCRIPTION:Session 2 – Fostering an effective departmentFaculty onboarding\, inclusive decision-making\, mentoring\, and leading meetings  \n\n\n\nDepartment chairs play a pivotal role in shaping academic programs\, guiding faculty development\, and advancing institutional goals. Their leadership directly influences student success\, departmental culture\, and the faculty experience. For new and emerging chairs – or for experienced chairs seeking fresh perspective and ongoing support – the ACS Effective Department Chair program offers a supportive and practical professional development experience grounded in community\, mentoring\, and real-world leadership challenges. \n\n\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-program-the-effective-department-chair-2/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260921T102325
CREATED:20260316T161725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T152910Z
UID:17371-1790856000-1790960400@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:ACS Fall 2026 CAO Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Registration information is sent directly to members of this affinity group.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-fall-2026-cao-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T163000
DTSTAMP:20260921T102325
CREATED:20260821T211330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T153038Z
UID:18388-1791212400-1791217800@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:ACS Program: The AI Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Episode 1: Getting Started with AI. What AI actually is (and isn’t)\, the tool landscape\, key vocabulary\, effective prompting\, and the habits that keep AI’s confident mistakes from becoming yours. Includes a companion module on getting your digital files in order before you prompt.Click here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-program-the-ai-sessions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260921T102325
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UID:18252-1791295200-1791302400@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Neurodiversity – ND 101
DESCRIPTION:The Neurodiversity Alliance’s Introduction to Neurodiversity – ND 101 session introduces participants to the strengths\, diversity\, and lived experiences of neurodivergent students while exploring practical strategies for creating more inclusive learning environments. Facilitated by a neurodivergent member of The Neurodiversity Alliance team\, this presentation combines personal storytelling\, research-informed practices\, and actionable tools to help educators\, student support professionals\, and community members better understand the barriers neurodivergent students face and how to help students overcome those challenges. \n\n\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/an-introduction-to-neurodiversity-nd-101/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T140000
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CREATED:20260529T200826Z
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UID:17743-1791549000-1791554400@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:ACS Associate Dean Leadership Lab
DESCRIPTION:Session 2 – Navigating New Landscapes and Working Across BoundariesAs an Associate Dean\, you have a new set of peers and collaborators across academic disciplines and the institution as a whole. In order to be effective in your work\, you will need to navigate a different\, more complex landscape. In this session\, we will explore strategies for assessing that landscape\, working effectively across academic departments and divisions\, and building productive collaborations with colleagues beyond academics. \n\n\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-associate-dean-leadership-lab-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260921T102325
CREATED:20260918T155820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T155900Z
UID:18691-1792153800-1792159200@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:Strengthening Campus Culture by Supporting and Retaining Historically Marginalized Faculty
DESCRIPTION:How can institutions better support and retain talented faculty in today’s higher education environment? Led by leaders from ACS’s FOC Connect mentoring program\, this workshop explores the challenges and opportunities facing historically marginalized faculty and offers strategies for creating supportive and inclusive academic environments. Participants will leave with practical approaches for strengthening campus culture and fostering faculty success\, recruitment\, and retention. \n\n\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-program-strengthening-campus-culture-by-supporting-and-retaining-historically-marginalized-faculty/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T151500
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CREATED:20260918T160109Z
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UID:18694-1792504800-1792509300@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:Supporting Executive Function for Neurodivergent Learners
DESCRIPTION:Our classrooms and campus spaces often operate based on neurotypical expectations and norms – but neurodivergent brains are wired differently. In this session led by The Neurodiversity Alliance\, we’ll explore data-driven\, adaptable strategies for managing executive functioning in classrooms and campus communities. Together\, we’ll examine how to support flexible approaches to prioritization\, working memory\, and focus regulation in neurodiverse classrooms. \n\n\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/supporting-executive-function-for-neurodivergent-learners/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T163000
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CREATED:20260821T211425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T153031Z
UID:18390-1793026800-1793032200@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:ACS Program: The AI Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Episode 2: Course Design and Assessment.Working through course design phase by phase\, deciding which tasks to hand to AI\, which to share\, and which to keep fully human; plus assessment approaches that respond to what AI has done to traditional signals of student learning.Click here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-program-the-ai-sessions-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T150000
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CREATED:20260918T160252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T160253Z
UID:18698-1793710800-1793718000@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:Universal Design for Learning
DESCRIPTION:Through the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) workshop\, ACS faculty will gain a brief overview of the Learning Effectiveness Program at the University of Denver. Faculty will explore the historical foundations and social justice roots of UDL\, examine data that connects UDL principles to their roles\, and gain a practical understanding of the three core UDL principles. Through hands-on activities\, reflection\, and real-world scenarios\, participants will experience UDL in action. By the end of the session\, faculty will be better equipped to develop classroom strategies that support the success of all learners. \n\n\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/universal-design-for-learning/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T143000
DTSTAMP:20260921T102325
CREATED:20260806T153046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T160353Z
UID:18248-1794229200-1794234600@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:Tools for Thinking: Designing Responsible\, AI-Supported Approaches to Reading Scientific Literature
DESCRIPTION:How can AI help students engage more deeply with scientific literature without replacing critical thinking? As part of our Summer Collaborations program\, this virtual workshop explores human-centered\, ethical approaches to using AI as a reading assistant for primary STEM literature. Participants will develop practical strategies\, classroom-ready resources\, and assessment approaches that support evidence-based reasoning\, scientific inquiry\, and student confidence while preserving student responsibility for interpretation and judgment. \n\n\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/tools-for-thinking-designing-responsible-ai-supported-approaches-to-reading-scientific-literature/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260921T102325
CREATED:20260806T153254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T153255Z
UID:18250-1794405600-1794582000@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:ACS Fall VPSL/DOS + Chaplains Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Registration information is sent directly to members of these affinity groups.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-fall-vpsl-dos-chaplains-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T111500
DTSTAMP:20260921T102325
CREATED:20260529T200415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T154629Z
UID:17731-1794477600-1794482100@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:ACS Program: The Effective Department Chair
DESCRIPTION:Session 3 – Delivering feedback with clarity and empathyPerformance reviews\, difficult conversations\, inherited context\, and asking for feedback \n\n\n\nDepartment chairs play a pivotal role in shaping academic programs\, guiding faculty development\, and advancing institutional goals. Their leadership directly influences student success\, departmental culture\, and the faculty experience. For new and emerging chairs – or for experienced chairs seeking fresh perspective and ongoing support – the ACS Effective Department Chair program offers a supportive and practical professional development experience grounded in community\, mentoring\, and real-world leadership challenges. \n\n\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-program-the-effective-department-chair-3/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T151500
DTSTAMP:20260921T102325
CREATED:20260918T160551Z
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UID:18702-1794492000-1794496500@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:Inclusive Pedagogy 101 - How to Make Your Course More Accessible
DESCRIPTION:Inclusive classroom environments and course design can improve individual and course outcomes\, boost student persistence and success\, and enhance the teaching experience for faculty. This 75-minute session will provide faculty with actionable frameworks to design courses that equip all students to engage and learn. We will explore how flexible instructional design and accessible course structures foster long-term college persistence for all students – including neurodivergent learners. \n\n\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/inclusive-pedagogy-101-how-to-make-your-course-more-accessible/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T140000
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CREATED:20260529T200845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T155457Z
UID:17742-1794573000-1794578400@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:ACS Associate Dean Leadership Lab
DESCRIPTION:Session 3 – Managing “Ordinary” Business — Projects and MeetingsThe “ordinary” work of Associate Deans involves lots of projects and meetings. Far from being a chore\, these projects and meetings are opportunities to work with your community to shape your institution. In this session\, we will explore approaches to launching projects successfully\, keeping them on track\, and leading effective meetings that move the work forward. \n\n\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-associate-dean-leadership-lab-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T163000
DTSTAMP:20260921T102325
CREATED:20260821T211551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T153025Z
UID:18392-1794841200-1794846600@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:ACS Program: The AI Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Episode 3: Tutoring and Advising. Examines several approaches to AI in support of student learning and advising\, including course-specific tutors\, student success coaches\, academic planning assistants\, and workflows built with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and AI agents. Some may be genuinely helpful; others may create more problems than they solve. This episode asks where these tools add value and where human judgment remains indispensable\, with privacy\, FERPA compliance\, and reliability in view throughout.Click here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-program-the-ai-sessions-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260921T102325
CREATED:20260529T200908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T155451Z
UID:17741-1796387400-1796392800@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:ACS Associate Dean Leadership Lab
DESCRIPTION:Session 4 – Remember the People — Strategies for Interpersonal SuccessCentral to all of the policies and projects of Associate Deaning are the relationships that you have with your colleagues across the institution. In this session\, we will consider how to cultivate and sustain positive working relationships by embracing the relational nature of the role\, navigating conflict constructively\, and nurturing the growth and leadership of others. \n\n\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-associate-dean-leadership-lab-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T111500
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CREATED:20260529T200446Z
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UID:17733-1796896800-1796901300@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:ACS Program: The Effective Department Chair
DESCRIPTION:Session 4 – Balancing the chair role with your scholarly identityBurnout prevention\, time management\, setting boundaries\, and building support networks \n\n\n\nDepartment chairs play a pivotal role in shaping academic programs\, guiding faculty development\, and advancing institutional goals. Their leadership directly influences student success\, departmental culture\, and the faculty experience. For new and emerging chairs – or for experienced chairs seeking fresh perspective and ongoing support – the ACS Effective Department Chair program offers a supportive and practical professional development experience grounded in community\, mentoring\, and real-world leadership challenges. \n\n\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-program-the-effective-department-chair-4/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T111500
DTSTAMP:20260921T102325
CREATED:20260529T200518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T154735Z
UID:17735-1799920800-1799925300@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:ACS Program: The Effective Department Chair
DESCRIPTION:Session 5 – Promoting student success and departmental resilienceResponding to student concerns\, strategic planning\, and advocating for departmental needs  \n\n\n\nDepartment chairs play a pivotal role in shaping academic programs\, guiding faculty development\, and advancing institutional goals. Their leadership directly influences student success\, departmental culture\, and the faculty experience. For new and emerging chairs – or for experienced chairs seeking fresh perspective and ongoing support – the ACS Effective Department Chair program offers a supportive and practical professional development experience grounded in community\, mentoring\, and real-world leadership challenges. \n\n\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-program-the-effective-department-chair-5/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270204T111500
DTSTAMP:20260921T102325
CREATED:20260529T200547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T154747Z
UID:17737-1801735200-1801739700@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:ACS Program: The Effective Department Chair
DESCRIPTION:Session 6 – Working with senior administrators“Managing up\,” using data effectively\, aligning departmental and institutional priorities \n\n\n\nDepartment chairs play a pivotal role in shaping academic programs\, guiding faculty development\, and advancing institutional goals. Their leadership directly influences student success\, departmental culture\, and the faculty experience. For new and emerging chairs – or for experienced chairs seeking fresh perspective and ongoing support – the ACS Effective Department Chair program offers a supportive and practical professional development experience grounded in community\, mentoring\, and real-world leadership challenges. \n\n\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-program-the-effective-department-chair-6/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270215T163000
DTSTAMP:20260921T102325
CREATED:20260821T211647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T152955Z
UID:18394-1802703600-1802709000@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:ACS Program: The AI Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Episode 4: Scholarship. Organizing research materials\, questioning a body of sources with RAG-based tools\, and persistent AI workspaces that let recurring scholarly work pick up where it left off\, without giving up the researcher’s own reading and judgment.Click here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-program-the-ai-sessions-copy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270315T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270315T163000
DTSTAMP:20260921T102325
CREATED:20260821T211755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T152946Z
UID:18397-1805122800-1805128200@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:ACS Program: The AI Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Episode 5: Everyday Workflows for Staff and Administrators. How a non-programmer can build small purpose-built tools such as trackers\, reviewers\, and dashboards\, and how to design a bot or agent with one clear job and test it before anyone is asked to trust it.Click here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-program-the-ai-sessions-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270412T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270412T163000
DTSTAMP:20260921T102325
CREATED:20260821T211925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T152933Z
UID:18399-1807542000-1807547400@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:ACS Program: The AI Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Episode 6: Privacy and Security. A defense-in-depth approach to data exposure\, permissions\, and prompt injection. Written guardrails are only one layer of protection; this episode covers the rest\, from access controls to testing and monitoring.Click here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-program-the-ai-sessions-5/
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