ACS Workshop: Building Meaningful First‑Year Experiences – A Consortium Conversation
2026-06-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join colleagues from across the Associated Colleges of the South for a virtual workshop led by Dr. Michelle Hite, Ph.D. of Spelman College, as part of ACS’s participation in the Teagle Foundation’s Cornerstone initiative. Designed for faculty who teach first‑year courses as well as curriculum leaders and FYE program staff, this session will offer a collaborative space to explore how ACS campuses structure their first‑year experience, including approaches to centering the humanities, launching general education pathways, and incorporating common texts to build a shared student experience. Participants will engage with examples from peer institutions, reflect on their own campus models, and explore opportunities for innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration amidst our changing environment. The workshop will also outline potential next steps for campuses interested in considering a Teagle planning or implementation grant to support ongoing efforts.

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ACS Workshop: Telling Your Own Story of Success - Rethinking Assessment in Centers for Teaching and Learning
2026-06-17 14:00 - 15:15
Most Centers for Teaching and Learning track attendance—but we know that simply “showing up” does not directly equate with meaningful engagement or learning. If we encourage faculty to assess based on learning objectives and active participation, shouldn’t our centers do the same?

This interactive session explores how CTLs can move beyond headcounts toward an intentional, mission-aligned assessment framework. Drawing on the concept of an assessment repository to support academic programs, we’ll consider how these tools can also help centers clarify their purpose, measure what truly matters, and tell a compelling story of impact. Participants will leave with practical strategies for developing an assessment compass that reflects their center’s values and demonstrates its institutional contribution.

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2026 Academic Leadership Fellows Summer Institute
2026-07-20 17:30 - 2026-07-23 12:00
More information to come.

ACS Fall 2026 CAO Meeting
2026-10-01 12:00 - 2026-10-02 17:00
