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Grievance AR Shared Governance Appointments

The Administrative Rule AR 4.0702.01 concerning the Resolution of an Employee Grievance has introduced a significant shift by allowing employee associations to appoint representatives to key committees. Each association is now able to designate four members to the Appeals Committee and two members to the Grievance Review Council. This development reflects our successful collaboration with administration to ensure that employee voices are heard and represented in these important oversight bodies. We are appreciative for this interpretation, as it strengthens the involvement of employee associations in the grievance process and promotes a more balanced approach to resolving workplace issues.

Enhancing Virtual Teaching through Diverse Voices: Insights from the Blackboard Ultra Transition Committee

The Blackboard Ultra platform has provided an opportunity to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of virtual teaching. As a Blackboard Ultra Transition Team member, I've witnessed collaboration across the college, and adjuncts' concerns have been affirmed.

One of the key areas we focused on in the committee was the importance of inclusion in our training programs. Our faculty from different disciplines have unique perspectives. Some may prefer a highly interactive approach, whether in person or virtual. Others are self-directed learners based on previous experience in technology.

Resources are located at this page, there is even a countdown timer =)

Share Your Thoughts: ASAC Meeting on Blackboard LMS Minimum Standards Guidelines

As we approach the forthcoming ASAC (Academic & Student Affairs Council) meeting scheduled for February 7, 2025, we invite you to submit your feedback on Minimum Standards Guidelines for the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS), particularly as they pertain to administrative rules.

We have until the end of the day on January 31, 2025, to submit our comments and suggestions.

 AFA Copy of DRAFT: Blackboard Learning Management System Minimum Standards Administrative Rule 11...

 AFA Copy of DRAFT: Blackboard Learning Management System Minimum Standards Guideline/Procedure 11...

The Debate Over Blackboard Ultra Training: Flexibility for Faculty

Recently, a proposal emerged suggesting that completing Blackboard Ultra training should become a requirement for all faculty members to be eligible to teach classes. The AFA advocated that such training remain optional.

There was healthy discourse at the meeting, and the committee decided to keep the training optional,

ACC is fostering an environment where adjuncts feel empowered to learn at their own pace without the fear of being excluded from teaching opportunities. The Blackboard Ultra Transition Team has focused on enhancing support structures for adjuncts for both in-person and virtual, synchronous, and asynchronous learning.

Optional training allows adjuncts to choose their paths while still contributing meaningfully to the content delivery landscape for our students. The AFA is thankful for the collaboration and for hearing adjunct concerns, and we are optimistic that ACC will continue to create a supportive and effective teaching community for all faculty members who serve our students.