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Nominations for Outstanding Staff Awards

by   |  05.15.26  |  Announcements, Recognition

Each year during Pre-Session, we present awards to two outstanding staff members. Please submit your nominations for this honor by filling out this form. The Senior Leadership Team will select the honorees from nominations submitted by faculty and staff. The deadline to submit nominations is Monday, June 29.

Access to Your RightNow Media Account

by   |  12.04.25  |  Announcements, Campus Perks

ACU provides faculty, staff, students and alumni unlimited access to RightNow Media—the world’s largest streaming library of video Bible study resources. This extensive library contains more than 20,000 videos that can be used for group study or personal devotions. Many series include free discussion guides and handouts.

RightNow Media is a tool that can help you live out your faith in every area of your life—at home, at work, and in your community. In addition to series on books of the Bible, RightNow Media has videos for everyone in your family on various topics like marriage, parenting, personal finances, mental health, and more. There’s even a library for kids with over 2,000 safe, entertaining videos. RightNow Media has a free app available on all major streaming devices so you and your family can access content anywhere, anytime.

To sign up, just visit this personal invite link.

2026 Annual Benefits Enrollment

by   |  09.24.25  |  Announcements, Benefits

All benefits-eligible employees will need to participate in annual enrollment this week from October 20 to 24. 

Be sure to take time to review your options, then follow these simple steps to enroll.

  1. Visit myACUbenefits.com to review your Benefits Guide.
  2. Click Enroll and follow the prompts to make your elections by October 24.
  3. Add or remove dependents

Elections take effect January 1, 2026.
You must take action by October 24 to ensure you have benefits coverage for 2026. Your current benefits will NOT carry over.

 If you need assistance completing your Annual Enrollment, you may schedule an appointment here. 

Save the Date: Benefits Annual Enrollment

by   |  09.10.25  |  Announcements, Benefits

Please mark your calendars for Benefits Annual Enrollment, which will be held October 20-24. All benefits-eligible employees will need to either enroll in or decline benefits for 2026 during this time. More information will be sent via email closer to Annual Enrollment.

Labor Day

by   |  08.22.25  |  Announcements

On Monday, Sept. 1, ACU will be closed for business and classes will not meet. Student Life has activities planned for students for the three-day Labor Day weekend.

Abilene Staff Awards

by   |  08.21.25  |  Announcements, Recognition

The annual staff awards were presented at pre-session. Congratulations to the following winners:

  • John C. Stevens Award – Teena Kincaid, Events Coordinator
  • Unsung Servant Award – Hannah R. Davis, Student Support Coordinator
  • Outstanding Staff Member – Juan Nunez, Head Men’s Tennis Coach
  • Outstanding Staff Member – Veronica Summers, Director of International Student Engagement

 

Save the Date: Pre-Session

by   |  07.10.25  |  Announcements, Events

A combined Faculty and Staff Pre-Session will be held on August 20, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Room, followed by lunch in The Bean. Plan to join your colleagues for a time of worship, academic and staff awards, and strategic updates. Offices should be closed or staffed by student employees during Pre-Session.

 

RightNow Media Account

by   |  05.29.25  |  Announcements, Campus Perks

ACU provides faculty, staff, students and alumni unlimited access to RightNow Media, the world’s largest streaming library of video Bible study resources. This extensive library features over 20,000 videos, including Bible study videos that can be utilized as part of a group study or personal devotions. Many series include free discussion guides and handouts. RightNow Media is a tool that can help you live out your faith in every area of your life – at home, at work and in your community. In addition to series on books of the Bible, RightNow Media offers videos for everyone in your family on various topics including marriage, parenting, personal finances, mental health and more. There’s even a library for kids with more than 2,000 safe, entertaining videos. RightNow Media offers a free app available on all major streaming devices, allowing you and your family to access content anywhere, anytime. To sign up, visit this personal invite link.

Nominations for Outstanding Staff

by   |  05.20.25  |  Announcements, Recognition

Each year during Pre-Session, we present awards to two outstanding staff members. Please submit your nominations for this honor by filling out this form. The Senior Leadership Team will select the honorees based on nominations from faculty and staff. The deadline to submit nominations is Monday, June 23.

Temporary Delay in HR Response Time

by   |  05.15.25  |  Announcements, Workday

Human Resources is currently focused on testing the first build of Workday throughout May. As a result, our response time may be delayed.

During the next three weeks, we are prioritizing mission-critical tasks and may be unable to assist with other projects. If you have questions:

  • For insurance-related inquiries, please contact Elsa Dunson directly.
  • For all other HR matters, email Human Resources as usual.

We appreciate your understanding and patience. Your questions are important to us, and we will respond as soon as possible—it just may take a bit longer than usual during this time.