Archive for October, 2025

We are less than two months away from our launch of Workday for the ACU Campus. Here is your weekly update:

• Our team is finalizing configuration before everything is loaded into what will be our final production Workday environment. A lot of work has been done to get to this moment! If you see someone from HR, Finance, or IT let them know what a great job they are doing!
• We have updated our site to list all the training sessions we will be doing starting in November. We will be updating that page with locations and Zoom links over the next week, but you can go ahead and put the necessary times on your calendar. Click on “Training” in the upper right corner.
• We want to know how aware campus is about the upcoming changes. Please take a moment to fill out this form to let us know.

As always, if you have any questions, please email workdaytransition@acu.edu.

Voice to Vision – We Want Your Feedback! ACU Dining is excited to launch our Voice to Vision survey, and we’d love to hear from you! Your feedback plays a vital role in shaping our dining programs, menu offerings, and overall campus dining experience. The survey only takes about 5 minutes to complete, and every response helps us serve you better.

Staff Senate still has space to join this week’s staff training on Vocation at ACU. Wednesday, October 22, at 11:30 A.M. until 1 P.M. Anne Hocking, director of internships and vocational formation, will share about vocational formation on campus. What is it? How does ACU go about such a vast and significant topic? How can staff be involved in these efforts? Signups are available here  until the seats are full. We’re also thrilled to introduce a new way to celebrate our colleagues! Through CompassPro’s new Recognizing Excellence Among Us activity you can give a shout-out to a coworker who consistently goes above and beyond. Each month, submissions will be reviewed, and a winner will be selected to receive an award alongside our CompassPro engagement winners.

ACU IT is hosting its next surplus computer auction on Saturday, November 15, in Hart Auditorium. The auction begins at 1 p.m., but doors open for bidder registration at 11 a.m. Follow our Facebook page, for additional details. We’ll have numerous computers, including Dells and Macs, desktops and laptops. We hope to see you there.

The launch of our Workday system is quickly approaching! As we move toward our December go-live date, we will begin providing weekly updates on the project so that everyone can be aware of the progress and expectations. – Feedback from our Workday Experience Sessions has been overwhelmingly positive with 2/3 people already feeling confident in their ability to navigate the system out of the gate. Some quotes from the sessions include: “Very user friendly!” “Simple to use.” “Everything is one place and it is much more user friendly.” – With Workday you will have the ability to navigate the system in a native mobile app for iOS and Android. You’ll be able to get notifications when things need approval and complete those items on the go with a single tap! – As a reminder, we’ll begin training sessions in earnest coming in November. Keep checking in for more information to come. As always, if you have questions, you can email workdaytransition@acu.edu or visit our site at acu.edu/workday transition.

Join us on Tuesday, October 14 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Campus Mall as we celebrate Filipino American History Month with delicious food and cultural fun! Enjoy free Filipino snacks and treats, and don’t miss the chance to grab a meal from Batangas on Wheels, the popular Filipino food truck serving authentic dishes for purchase. Come by, learn more about Filipino heritage, and share in the celebration!

Q: I don’t use ACU’s health insurance. Do I still need to do open enrollment?

A: Even if you are not on ACU’s health insurance plan, you must still go through the enrollment process. There are other benefits, like the ACU-paid life insurance coverage, that you will want to confirm.

Q: I work remotely. How can I get assistance?

A: Go ahead and schedule an appointment time. Then, email humanresources@acu.edu to let us know you need your appointment via Zoom. We will send you a link before your appointment time.

Q: I see a wellness surcharge on my health premiums, but I don’t think this is right. How do I get that fixed?

A: You need to go ahead and complete your enrollment. Email humanresources@acu.edu to let us know you believe there is a wellness error. We will verify your wellness credit before deductions in January.

Join us for Ethnos 2025, ACU’s annual culture show presented by the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Belonging and the International Students Association. This year’s show will feature not only incredible performances from our very own ACU students, but also groups from Hardin-Simmons University, McMurry University, and the greater Abilene community. You won’t want to miss one of ACU’s biggest cultural showcases of the year!  Friday, November 14 & Saturday, November 15 at 7:00–9:00 PM In Boone Family Theater. On Saturday, come early and enjoy a Block Party featuring local favorites like Dragon Soul and Life of Pie food trucks before the evening performance. Tickets are available for purchase online here!  Follow @ethnos_25 on Instagram for updates. Don’t miss this celebration of culture, community, and creativity!

Join the Asian Student Organization and Office of Intercultural Engagement and Belonging for a brand new event happening on Saturday October 18 – the Asian Street Festival! This event is from 5-8 p.m. at the ACU Campus Mall / Gata Fountain and will feature live performances from the Texas Lion Dance Team and the US Philippines Friendship Organization. Food will be available for purchase from Teapioca and the Batangas on Wheels food truck. The first 100 ACU students will get a free food or drink voucher. This free event is open to the public and we want to invite all faculty/staff and their families to attend!

The Office of Advancement is now accepting applications through November 12 to be one of the featured funds in ACU Gives 2026, our annual giving event. ACU Gives, which will be April 28-29, is a great way to promote and raise funds for small projects across campus. The ideal fundraising goal for these projects is $5,000 to $10,000. We’re looking for projects that will directly affect or aid students in the 2026-27 academic school year, which are mission and vision fit. Please fill out the application form or reach out to Kara O’Shaughnessy at kno25b@acu.edu or Ext. 2642 with any questions.