A blog on the latest news and events for ACU faculty and staff
Like many other universities, we have made the decision to cancel Fall Break, which was scheduled for Friday, October 23, and shift to online instruction after November 24. Staff who would have earned a holiday on Fall Break may use those hours as a floating holiday between now and the end of the calendar year.
Next month, ACU IT will be updating our purple ACU login page. The new page will have a slightly different look and feel. After ACU IT makes this change, you will be prompted to set up some basic security questions. The answers to these questions will help more securely reset your password in the future. The upcoming change to single sign-on is part of our continuing efforts to provide a more secure and resilient login system. More details will be provided in next week’s newsletter.
The Campus Store is now open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 20-24, we are offering 25% off Tees, Hats, Drinkware, Backpacks, Supplies, and Accessories. This sale is running in store and online at acu.bncollege.com. Apple Back To School Promo: We are offering free AirPods with the purchase of a qualifying Mac or iPad Pro. See store for details.
With today’s stress and uncertainty, we believe it is more important than ever that employees take care of themselves. Therefore, we want to make sure employees are aware of the different options available.
ACU MEDICAL AND COUNSELING CARE CENTER
The ACU Medical and Counseling Care Center accepts employees and their families for appointments. ACU has licensed counselors that you can meet with at a reduced cost and all visits are completely confidential. For more information, you can call their offices at 325-674-2625 to ask questions or schedule an appointment.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
ACU offers you and your family members no-cost access to licensed counselors through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The EAP is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, regardless of whether you elect other benefits coverage through ACU. The EAP offers 100 percent confidential assistance with a variety of situations, including addiction, stress and anxiety, relationship problems, and financial challenges. Our EAP vendor has also created a coronavirus-specific phone line: 866-912-1687. The EAP can be reached 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by calling 800-538-3543 or visiting here.
We’re very appreciative of the person who was able to find and return the painting of Cordelia McDonald and framed sketches of both A.F. and Cordelia. We are still missing the painting of A.F. McDonald. Here’s a snapshot of Cordelia’s portrait so you know what we’re looking for. If you have them, please drop them off in the Advancement suite in the Hunter Welcome Center, no questions asked. If you have a tip on where to find them, dial Rendi Hahn at the Art Mystery Hotline (x. 2394) or email her at rendi.hahn@acu.edu and we will figure out the best way to get them back. Thanks for helping us bless this important family in ACU’s history!
Adobe Webinar: Create Engaging Charts and Graphs in Adobe Illustrator
Tuesday, July 21, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Communicating information and data in a visually appealing way is important for positive engagement. In this session, learn how to create custom charts and graphs in Adobe Illustrator. RSVP
iDea Lab offers bi-monthly webinars for personal and professional development. Register for our July 16, webinar, Can Abrasive Bosses Change? Insights from Those Who Did with Dr. Peter Williams and Lori Tucker: bit.ly/AbrasiveBossesWebinar
You can also see past webinars on-demand.
Interested in diving a little deeper with Canvas Studio? Learn how to use Studio insights and quizzes as well as other tips and tricks for getting the most out of Canvas Studio. Session to be held Tuesday, July 14, at 3 p.m. RSVP
If you or your dependent will be enrolled in classes for Fall 2021 and plan to receive the employee tuition discount, please remember to complete the Employee Tuition Discount Application.
If you have questions, please review the Employee Tuition Discount benefit.
We hope you are planning to visit the SRWC again soon! Prior to your next visit, please read the Covid-19 Policies which includes the new SRWC mask requirement policy and other useful information.
