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SUMMARY:“Diversity Advocate” Approach to Building Equitable Hiring Practices
DESCRIPTION:This “train the trainer” experience equips two people per campus (a human resource lead and a faculty-hiring lead) to build or expand the institution’s recruiting and hiring process\, practices and policies towards increased equity in faculty/staff hiring. The experience includes readings\, interactive lectures with people who have designed such programs at ACS institutions\, opportunities for confidentially sharing and discussing among peers\, scenarios for training and tactical planning for each institution’s up-coming hiring season.  \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is open to staff and faculty who have hiring and hiring oversight responsibility. Please click here to register.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/diversity-advocate-approach-to-building-equitable-hiring-practices/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Special Events
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SUMMARY:New Department Chair Programming Series - Who am I as a Leader?
DESCRIPTION:Who am I as a Leader? This first session will kick off the year by touching upon the big picture of chairing a department.  In this session we will explore who we are as leaders; how to transition effectively into our new role.  We will also develop a community of academic leaders from across the consortium of ACS.  We will discuss leading from our values and through a DEI lens; the importance of communication; thinking like a department chair; running an effective meeting; and onboarding new faculty and staff into our departments.  We will also review upcoming topics\, and have time for some just-in-time discussions. In this first session\, the goal is to create a community among ACS new department chairs\, and to provide an overview of some of the issues and activities you are likely to encounter.  \n\n\n\nPlease go here to register: https://www.acsouth.edu/forms/new-department-chair-programming/
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/new-department-chair-programming-series-who-am-i-as-a-leader/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T150000
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SUMMARY:New Department Chair Programming Series - Supporting Students as Department Chairs.
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Students as Department Chairs.  This second session recognizes that the new department chairs are settling in to their new roles\, and are moving towards both mid-terms and the development of the spring schedule.  This session will intentionally look at ways that the department chair is called upon to support students – sometimes navigating conflict when student expectations and faculty expectations are not aligned.  Topics include developing the schedule that accounts for student needs\, as well as the needs of the departmental faculty and the institution (as a whole)\, maintaining the department as an inclusive environment\, balancing tensions between faculty and students (if in conflict).  When does a decision become less of a departmental matter\, and more a matter to resolve institutionally.  The goal of this session will be to remind us all that issues are often seen through different perspectives and that this complicates the decision-making; attending this session will help us learn to mediate conflict. \n\n\n\nPlease click here to register: https://www.acsouth.edu/forms/new-department-chair-programming/
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/new-department-chair-programming-series-supporting-students-as-department-chairs/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T160000
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SUMMARY:New Department Chair Programming Series - Supporting Departmental Faculty as Chair.
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Departmental Faculty as Chair.  The goal of this session is to promote faculty/staff (and students) through developing an inclusive environment and a positive departmental culture. We’ll talk about mentoring new faculty\, resolving faculty conflicts\, and revisit course scheduling. \n\n\n\nPlease click here to register: https://www.acsouth.edu/forms/new-department-chair-programming/
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/new-department-chair-programming-series-supporting-departmental-faculty-as-chair/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T160000
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SUMMARY:New Department Chair Programming Series - The Budget.
DESCRIPTION:The Budget:  dispelling myths and rumors.  The goal of this session is to learn how the departmental (or divisional) budget is formed\, how to make compelling data-driven requests\, and to gain a better understanding of resources and finance in higher education.  \n\n\n\nPlease click here to register: https://www.acsouth.edu/forms/new-department-chair-programming/
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/new-department-chair-programming-series-the-budget/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T170000
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CREATED:20230906T201059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T201101Z
UID:11707-1709222400-1709226000@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:New Department Chair Programming Series - Support for Chairs.
DESCRIPTION:Support for Chairs: In this session we will explore resources available for avoiding burnout and promoting self-care (after all\, we are rapidly approaching mid-terms!).  We will provide some examples for when faculty feel distant from their identities as scholars (when taking on administrative duties); delegating; saying “no” when appropriate.   We will discuss effective conversation and use of email\, humor\, ways to listen\, understanding the need to collaborate with other units\, the limits of what a chair can and cannot do.  The goal of this session is to let you know that you are not alone in feeling a bit of burnout\, and share a few solutions. \n\n\n\nPlease click here to register: https://www.acsouth.edu/forms/new-department-chair-programming/
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/new-department-chair-programming-series-support-for-chairs/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T150000
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SUMMARY:New Department Chair Programming Series - Topic to be selected by group in early February.
DESCRIPTION:Please login to ACS Community to register for this session.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/new-department-chair-programming-series-topic-to-be-selected-by-group-in-early-february/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T120000
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SUMMARY:Summer Virtual Workshop 1: Setting the Stage for Inclusivity: A Scenarios Workshop for Faculty of All Academic Disciplines and Career Levels
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Leaders: Patricia Herrera of the University of Richmond\, Wilson Terrell\, Jr. of Trinity University\, Leslie Wingard Cunningham of W & L University\, and Maha Zewail-Foote of Southwestern University \n\n\n\nRecommended Participants:  All ACS members are welcome\, but the workshop is designed primarily for faculty members of all career levels and all academic disciplines.  Department and program chairs are also encouraged. \n\n\n\nRegister: Register in advance for this meeting: ACS WS 1 Setting the Stage for Inclusivity \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\nDescription:This scenarios workshop is led by four professors of color (two in STEM fields and two in humanities and social science fields) and intended for fellow faculty and administrators of ALL backgrounds\, academic disciplines\, and stages in their careers. Join others determined to foster an inclusive environment and enable continued faculty success at ACS schools.  Participants will first discuss real-life scenarios from ACS campuses and then will create some of their own to add to a growing inventory of recent scenes that other campus leaders can utilize in the future.  Some scenes that participants may explore will allow the group to discuss:  \n\n\n\n1. Best practices for welcoming new colleagues who we plan to retain in our departments;  \n\n\n\n2. Regularly including conversations about diversity and equity even in classrooms that are based in STEM or other arenas seemingly less applicable – and in which there is also not much time to add content\, and  \n\n\n\n3.Teaching\, advising\, Chair-ing\, or Dean-ing in ways that consider a wider variety of viewpoints and experiences.  Brief readings\, podcast episodes\, or video clips could be assigned for review before this 90-minute workshop and a resource guide to share with colleagues may be provided later.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/workshop-1-setting-the-stage-for-inclusivity-a-scenarios-workshop-for-faculty-of-all-academic-disciplines-and-career-levels/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T143000
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SUMMARY:Summer Virtual Workshop 2: Building an Inclusive Generative AI Toolset for Student-Centered Learning Activities
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Leaders:  Andrew Bell (University of Richmond)\, Saif Mehkari (University of Richmond)\, Horace Ballenger (Morehouse College)\, and Melanie Hoag (Southwestern University) \n\n\n\nRecommended Participants:  All are welcome\, but the workshop is designed primarily for faculty who want to explore the use of generative artificial intelligence in their classroom and assignments.   \n\n\n\nRegister:  Register in advance for this meeting: ACS WS 2 Building an Inclusive Generative AI Toolset \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\nDescription:  \n\n\n\nUnderstanding how generative AI tools impact teaching and learning is challenging\, and offering students an inclusive and effective toolset is even more so. This workshop draws on experiences from faculty and academic staff exploring generative AI integration at the University of Richmond\, Morehouse College\, and Southwestern University. Participants will: \n\n\n\n1.      Identify specific use cases for ethical\, effective\, and inclusive generative AI tools that support both faculty and students\, such as building custom GPTs for assignment description generation and prompt engineering for data visualization coding tutors. \n\n\n\n2.      Explore various models for providing generative AI tools to faculty and students\, including open-source options. \n\n\n\n3.      Develop best practices for addressing challenging discussions around generative AI\, including academic integrity and data privacy\, with take home resources for further exploration. \n\n\n\n4.      Describe emerging paradigms for teaching and learning that are emerging based on the integration of AI into the learning environment.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/workshop-2-building-an-inclusive-generative-ai-toolset-for-student-centered-learning-activities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131232
CREATED:20240911T192413Z
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UID:13080-1726754400-1726916400@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:2024 Chief Academic Officers Meeting
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URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/2024-chief-academic-officers-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T164500
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SUMMARY:New Department Chair Programming Series - Me\, as department chair.
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE PROGRAM \n\n\n\nDepartment chairs are essential faculty leadership roles that influence and shape the institutional mission and student success. This year-long program will leverage a consortial approach to professional development and build community among participants while providing essential guidance\, opportunities for self-reflection\, and sharing of useful practices for effective leadership as a department chair. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe target audience is new or emerging department chairs\, although experienced chairs may also benefit. The program is scaffolded to connect sessions and build community among participants who can provide peer-peer support (“co-mentoring”) throughout and after the program. Chairs are encouraged to participate in all sessions\, as much as their busy schedules allow. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSeptember 19\, 2024: Me\, as department chair \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWho am I as a leader and how do I apply my leadership strengths to the role of department chair? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding my preferred style and how it impacts communication with others\n\n\n\nAdapting my leadership to fit particular situations\n\n\n\nAsking for feedback from peers and mentors to support continuous leadership growth and self-awareness\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease login to ACS Community to register for this session.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/new-department-chair-programming-series-me-as-department-chair/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T164500
DTSTAMP:20260405T131232
CREATED:20240911T190718Z
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UID:13062-1728574200-1728578700@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:New Department Chair Programming Series - Establishing an inclusive and collaborative departmental culture.
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE PROGRAM \n\n\n\nDepartment chairs are essential faculty leadership roles that influence and shape the institutional mission and student success. This year-long program will leverage a consortial approach to professional development and build community among participants while providing essential guidance\, opportunities for self-reflection\, and sharing of useful practices for effective leadership as a department chair. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe target audience is new or emerging department chairs\, although experienced chairs may also benefit. The program is scaffolded to connect sessions and build community among participants who can provide peer-peer support (“co-mentoring”) throughout and after the program. Chairs are encouraged to participate in all sessions\, as much as their busy schedules allow. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOctober 10\, 2024:  Establishing an inclusive and collaborative departmental culture. \n\n\n\nHow do you foster and maintain an inclusive departmental environment? \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nFaculty mentoring\n\n\n\n\n\nOnboarding new faculty\n\n\n\n\n\nLeading meetings\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking decisions as a department\n\n\n\n\n\nStaffing introductory courses\n\n\n\n\n\nAttending to student concerns\n\n\n\n\n\nConnecting back to my preferred leadership style (Session 1)\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease login to ACS Community to register for this session.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/new-department-chair-programming-series-me-as-department-chair-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131232
CREATED:20240911T192145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T192146Z
UID:13078-1731506400-1731684600@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:2024 VP of Student Life & Dean of Students Meeting
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URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/2024-vp-of-student-life-dean-of-students-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T164500
DTSTAMP:20260405T131232
CREATED:20240911T191120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T164631Z
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SUMMARY:New Department Chair Programming Series - Navigating a difficult conversation and delivering feedback to others: The good and the bad. 
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE PROGRAM \n\n\n\nDepartment chairs are essential faculty leadership roles that influence and shape the institutional mission and student success. This year-long program will leverage a consortial approach to professional development and build community among participants while providing essential guidance\, opportunities for self-reflection\, and sharing of useful practices for effective leadership as a department chair. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe target audience is new or emerging department chairs\, although experienced chairs may also benefit. The program is scaffolded to connect sessions and build community among participants who can provide peer-peer support (“co-mentoring”) throughout and after the program. Chairs are encouraged to participate in all sessions\, as much as their busy schedules allow. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNovember 14\, 2024:  Navigating a difficult conversation and delivering feedback to others: The good and the bad.  \n\n\n\nHow does a chair deliver meaningful feedback with empathy and effectiveness? \n\n\n\n\nPerformance reviews (including performance reviews of full professors if you are an associate professor)\n\n\n\nTenure letters\n\n\n\nInheriting prior information\n\n\n\nBeing the designated grown-up in difficult conversations\n\n\n\nDocumenting areas of improvement and helping faculty navigate a plan to address them\n\n\n\nAsking for feedback\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease login to ACS Community to register for this session.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/new-department-chair-programming-series-navigating-a-difficult-conversation-and-delivering-feedback-to-others-the-good-and-the-bad/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131232
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T164622Z
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SUMMARY:New Department Chair Programming Series - Me\, as department chair. 
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE PROGRAM \n\n\n\nDepartment chairs are essential faculty leadership roles that influence and shape the institutional mission and student success. This year-long program will leverage a consortial approach to professional development and build community among participants while providing essential guidance\, opportunities for self-reflection\, and sharing of useful practices for effective leadership as a department chair. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe target audience is new or emerging department chairs\, although experienced chairs may also benefit. The program is scaffolded to connect sessions and build community among participants who can provide peer-peer support (“co-mentoring”) throughout and after the program. Chairs are encouraged to participate in all sessions\, as much as their busy schedules allow. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNovember 20\, 2024: Chair Connections – STEM Department Chairs \n\n\n\nPlease note that this session takes place at 3:15pm ET. \n\n\n\nChair Connections provides discipline-specific learning communities that offer peer support and timely guidance\, helping department chairs address challenges unique to their fields while fostering a strong professional network. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease login to ACS Community to register for this session.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/new-department-chair-programming-series-me-as-department-chair-4/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T164500
DTSTAMP:20260405T131232
CREATED:20240911T191237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T164600Z
UID:13068-1737041400-1737045900@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:New Department Chair Programming Series - Me\, as department chair. 
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE PROGRAM \n\n\n\nDepartment chairs are essential faculty leadership roles that influence and shape the institutional mission and student success. This year-long program will leverage a consortial approach to professional development and build community among participants while providing essential guidance\, opportunities for self-reflection\, and sharing of useful practices for effective leadership as a department chair. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe target audience is new or emerging department chairs\, although experienced chairs may also benefit. The program is scaffolded to connect sessions and build community among participants who can provide peer-peer support (“co-mentoring”) throughout and after the program. Chairs are encouraged to participate in all sessions\, as much as their busy schedules allow. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJanuary 16\, 2025:  Me\, as department chair \n\n\n\nWho is taking care of me? \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSelf-care\n\n\n\nAvoiding burnout/exhaustion\n\n\n\nHow to maintain my own professional development as chair and as scholar\n\n\n\nIdentifying my needs for a mentor\n\n\n\nSetting boundaries\n\n\n\nConnecting back to the many responsibilities and challenges for a department chair (sessions 2 & 3)\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease login to ACS Community to register for this session.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/new-department-chair-programming-series-me-as-department-chair-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T164500
DTSTAMP:20260405T131232
CREATED:20240911T191421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T164549Z
UID:13070-1739460600-1739465100@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:New Department Chair Programming Series - Using Data/Telling the Story. 
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE PROGRAM \n\n\n\nDepartment chairs are essential faculty leadership roles that influence and shape the institutional mission and student success. This year-long program will leverage a consortial approach to professional development and build community among participants while providing essential guidance\, opportunities for self-reflection\, and sharing of useful practices for effective leadership as a department chair. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe target audience is new or emerging department chairs\, although experienced chairs may also benefit. The program is scaffolded to connect sessions and build community among participants who can provide peer-peer support (“co-mentoring”) throughout and after the program. Chairs are encouraged to participate in all sessions\, as much as their busy schedules allow. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFebruary 13\, 2025:  Using Data/Telling the Story \n\n\n\nWhat data is useful to collect and how do I use it to advance departmental goals? \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nCollection and use of departmental data for external reviews; assessment; internal requests for positions\, funding\n\n\n\nUnderstanding and using institutional data\n\n\n\nRelating data to goals for equity and inclusion – are all students successfully navigating courses\, major\, etc?  Is any particular group of faculty or students being left behind and do we know why?\n\n\n\nConnecting back to establishing an inclusive culture (session 2) and laying groundwork for working with other administrators (session 6) and maintaining a functional department (session 7)\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease login to ACS Community to register for this session.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/new-department-chair-programming-series-using-data-telling-the-story/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T164500
DTSTAMP:20260405T131232
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T164522Z
UID:13072-1741275000-1741279500@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:New Department Chair Programming Series - Working effectively with senior administrators. 
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE PROGRAM \n\n\n\nDepartment chairs are essential faculty leadership roles that influence and shape the institutional mission and student success. This year-long program will leverage a consortial approach to professional development and build community among participants while providing essential guidance\, opportunities for self-reflection\, and sharing of useful practices for effective leadership as a department chair. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe target audience is new or emerging department chairs\, although experienced chairs may also benefit. The program is scaffolded to connect sessions and build community among participants who can provide peer-peer support (“co-mentoring”) throughout and after the program. Chairs are encouraged to participate in all sessions\, as much as their busy schedules allow. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMarch 6\, 2025:  Working effectively with senior administrators \n\n\n\nHow does a chair gain support for departmental goals and work effectively with senior administrators? \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding organizational structure and roles of other leaders\n\n\n\nUnderstanding campus operating procedures for facilities/maintenance\, budgets/purchasing\, technology\, institutional effectiveness/assessment\, and other college business processes\n\n\n\nUnderstanding accountability and supporting an institutional perspective on policies -Connecting back to the use of data (session 6) and navigating difficult conversations (session 3)\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease login to ACS Community to register for this session.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/new-department-chair-programming-series-using-data-telling-the-story-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131232
CREATED:20250205T144227Z
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SUMMARY:ACS Council of Deans Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We will begin at 4:00pm on Thursday the 6th and conclude after dinner on Friday the 7th. \n\n\n\nIf you would like more information on this event\, please contact Ashley Torgerson at atorgerson@acsouth.edu.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-council-of-deans-spring-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131232
CREATED:20250220T225309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T203155Z
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SUMMARY:ACS Faculty Evaluation Summit
DESCRIPTION:The summit will begin with dinner on Thursday and will conclude mid-afternoon on Friday.  \n\n\n\nIf you would like more information on this event\, please contact Ashley Torgerson at atorgerson@acsouth.edu.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-faculty-evaluation-summit/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T164500
DTSTAMP:20260405T131232
CREATED:20240911T191639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T164811Z
UID:13075-1743694200-1743698700@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:New Department Chair Programming Series - Maintaining a healthy department. 
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE PROGRAM \n\n\n\nDepartment chairs are essential faculty leadership roles that influence and shape the institutional mission and student success. This year-long program will leverage a consortial approach to professional development and build community among participants while providing essential guidance\, opportunities for self-reflection\, and sharing of useful practices for effective leadership as a department chair. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe target audience is new or emerging department chairs\, although experienced chairs may also benefit. The program is scaffolded to connect sessions and build community among participants who can provide peer-peer support (“co-mentoring”) throughout and after the program. Chairs are encouraged to participate in all sessions\, as much as their busy schedules allow. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nApril 3\, 2025: Maintaining a healthy department   \n\n\n\nWhat is my role in promoting student success and maintaining a healthy and thriving department? \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nEnsuring a relevant\, updated\, and innovative curriculum\n\n\n\nManaging student complaints\n\n\n\nSupporting faculty and staff (special emphasis on support for new faculty)\n\n\n\nSupporting students\n\n\n\nStrategic planning for the department\n\n\n\nBeing the designated grown up\n\n\n\nKnowing when to ask and what to ask for help on Connecting back to using data (session 5)\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease login to ACS Community to register for this session.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/new-department-chair-programming-series-working-effectively-with-senior-administrators/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131232
CREATED:20250220T225506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T203311Z
UID:14631-1744214400-1744372800@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:ACS CFO and Facilities Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We will begin with dinner on Wednesday\, April 9th and conclude by noon on Friday\, April 11th. \n\n\n\nIf you would like more information on this event\, please contact Ashley Torgerson at atorgerson@acsouth.edu.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-cfo-and-facilities-directors-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131232
CREATED:20250220T225758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T203504Z
UID:14633-1746174600-1746217800@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:ACS Mellon Academic Leadership Fellows Graduation Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:If you would like more information on this event\, please contact Beth Adcock Shiroishi at bshiroishi@acsouth.edu.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-mellon-academic-leadership-fellows-graduation-ceremony/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131232
CREATED:20250430T194148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T195208Z
UID:15214-1748851200-1749229200@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:ACS Teaching and Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Summer Teaching Workshop is a unique annual professional development opportunity for faculty of ACS member institutions at all career stages. It is a challenging and invigorating experience for faculty wanting to strengthen teaching performance\, expand teaching techniques and explore pedagogical issues. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to learn more about the program\, please click here. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this experience requires that a faculty member be nominated by their Chief Academic Officer. Please contact your CAO’s office. \n\n\n\nLocation: Rollins College\, Winter Park\, FL
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/acs-teaching-and-learning-workshop-4/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131232
CREATED:20250331T174943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T175157Z
UID:14904-1749038400-1749128400@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:June 2025 ACS Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The June 2025 ACS Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday\, June 4\, and Thursday\, June 5. We will begin with lunch at noon on Wednesday and conclude after lunch at 1pm on Thursday. If you would like more information on this event\, please contact Ashley Torgerson at atorgerson@acsouth.edu.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/june-2025-acs-board-of-directors-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131232
CREATED:20250718T160948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T142604Z
UID:16152-1754305200-1754308800@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop - Developing Recruitment Strategies While Navigating the Anti-DEI Crusade
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Facilitators: Nicole Fratto Garcia (Trinity) & Marlene Arellano (Davidson) \n\n\n\nJoin us for an informative virtual workshop that offers strategies for how your institutions can preserve\, strengthen\, and advocate for your fly-in programs while highlighting less cost-prohibitive alternatives. Participants will leave with a toolkit of best practices\, strategies\, and insights that can be immediately implemented within their institutions to enhance their diversity and recruitment efforts through fly-in programs and other alternatives. \n\n\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/virtual-workshop-developing-recruitment-strategies-while-navigating-the-anti-dei-crusade/
CATEGORIES:Summer Workshop Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131232
CREATED:20250718T161727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T142556Z
UID:16159-1755079200-1755088200@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop - Prompting Success with Generative AI in Teaching and Student Research
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Facilitators: Renée Jordan (Morehouse)\, Celeste N. Lee (Spelman)\, Natasha K. McClendon (Spelman)\, Ryan Cales (Richmond) & Andrew Bell (Richmond) \n\n\n\nJoin us for a dynamic\, hands-on workshop designed to equip ACS faculty with the tools\, strategies\, and confidence to use generative AI to support student success. This 2.5-hour session blends two key approaches: using AI to enhance teaching through prompt engineering and integrating AI intentionally into the student research and writing process. Participants will explore how to personalize learning\, support diverse student needs\, and foster deeper critical thinking\, as well as how to scaffold research assignments and build AI literacy.Faculty will leave with practical tools\, sample materials\, and a clear framework for aligning AI use with course outcomes. This solutions-focused session emphasizes clarity\, intention\, and equity in AI-integrated learning. \n\n\n\nPlease come prepared with access to a generative AI platform (e.g.\, ChatGPT or Gemini). Note: This workshop is centered on student learning and empowerment—not on academic misconduct or detection tools. \n\n\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/prompting-success-with-generative-ai-in-teaching-and-student-research/
CATEGORIES:Summer Workshop Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131232
CREATED:20250721T142458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T142545Z
UID:16175-1755604800-1755608400@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:Book Chat - Could I Stay or Should I Go? Career Development and Belonging for International Students in the Current American Zeitgeist
DESCRIPTION:Book Chat Facilitator: Mohammed Forero Bucheli (Rollins College) \n\n\n\nHow can liberal arts colleges more effectively support international students’ career development in an era of shifting immigration policies and political uncertainty?This book chat\, inspired by The Good Immigrant (edited by Nikesh Shukla & Chimene Suleyman)\, brings together reflections from a summer ACS reading group that explored how advising structures can evolve to be more inclusive\, human-centered\, and justice-oriented. The anthology served as a catalyst for conversations about belonging\, immigration\, and the often-overlooked barriers international students face when navigating life after graduation. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a cross-campus conversation that will spotlight new ideas and concrete strategies for building more responsive\, globally-minded advising practices. Participants will share emerging insights and a collective reflection document designed to spark ongoing dialogue and institutional action across ACS campuses. \n\n\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/book-chat-could-i-stay-or-should-i-go-career-development-and-belonging-for-international-students-in-the-current-american-zeitgeist/
CATEGORIES:Summer Workshop Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T101500
DTSTAMP:20260405T131232
CREATED:20250815T175331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T175625Z
UID:16386-1756803600-1756808100@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:The Effective Department Chair – Program Session
DESCRIPTION: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\nThis program is designed to help department chairs thrive – not just survive – in their roles. \n\n\n\nIf you would like more information\, please contact Shiree Williams\, ACS – swilliams@acsouth.edu
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/the-effective-department-chair-program-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131232
CREATED:20250718T172404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T142537Z
UID:16164-1757674800-1757678400@www.acsouth.edu
SUMMARY:Book Chat - Pedagogy of Kindness by Cate Denial
DESCRIPTION:Book Chat Facilitator: Nisha Gupta (Centre College) \n\n\n\nJoin us for a thoughtful conversation exploring Pedagogy of Kindness by Cate Denial—a timely and compassionate framework for reimagining our teaching in the face of rising plagiarism\, student disengagement\, mental health concerns\, and the evolving landscape of inclusive education. Denial invites us to center kindness not as self-sacrifice\, but as a belief in our students’ agency and humanity: “It is about believing my students.” \n\n\n\nMembers of the ACS summer reading group will reflect on their experience with the book\, share practical takeaways\, and offer recommendations for applying equitable\, student-centered\, and sustainable pedagogies. Whether you’ve read the book or are simply curious about its themes\, all are welcome to this informal\, lunchtime discussion designed to inspire connection\, care\, and renewal in our teaching practices. \n\n\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.acsouth.edu/event/book-chat-pedagogy-of-kindness-by-cate-denial/
CATEGORIES:Summer Workshop Series
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