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The Office of International Students and Visiting Scholars has an important resource for ACU faculty and staff describing the role you play for F-1 and J-1 internationals students. Please take a moment to review this information and contact Lucy Dawson if you have any questions at 2237.

Get Ready for Headshot Day! Our next Headshot Day event will be held on Monday August 18th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Davis-Tucker Conference Room (#328B), located on the second floor of the Library. This is a drop-in event, so there’s no need to sign up in advance—simply stop by at your convenience! If you’re unable to attend, don’t worry—we’ll host another session in the spring. Photos will be available through Canto within 4-5 weeks following the event. While this initiative is entirely optional, we highly encourage everyone to take advantage of this great opportunity! Review this helpful Headshot Style Guide.

The career services and outcomes management platform for students is transitioning from Handshake to 12twenty. The new platform will be available to students when they return to campus. They can log in using their single sign-on at acu.12twenty.com. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact careers@acu.edu.

Join the Lytle Center’s annual Abiding in Christ Dinner on Sept. 16 from 6-8pm featuring Lyle Wells, President of Integrus Leadership. A nationally recognized leadership coach and former pastor, Lyle brings a deeply biblical and practical approach to leadership. He will challenge us to embrace a mindset of humility and service, reminding us that the world needs more servant leaders, not platform builders. Early bird price tickets for single seats or tables of 8 are available here. Early bird pricing ends Aug. 31. RSVP by September 8th. Early Bird $8/$60  Reg. $12/$75.

ACU will conduct a test of its outdoor emergency notification system on Tuesday, August 12th, at 10:50 a.m. This includes testing components such as the Tower of Light speaker system. This test is part of a broader emergency preparedness initiative that is still in development. Some areas of campus may experience limited or unclear audio during this phase. No action is required during the test. We appreciate your support as we continue to strengthen our emergency communication tools. If you would like to provide feedback or assist with future testing, please contact the Office of Risk Management at risk@acu.edu or 325-674-6142.

ACU athletics is searching for individuals, especially from our faculty and staff, to join its Purple and White Staff for the upcoming football season to enhance customer service and fan engagement. This team is crucial to ACU football delivering first-class experiences at Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium for fans, community members and visitors to enjoy. Contact Michael Rasor (mor08a@acu.edu) to learn more or click here to join the team!

Risk Management now coordinates basic background checks commonly used for annual screenings of volunteers, camp workers, and others working with minors. These checks include a national criminal and sex offender search and cost about $9 each.

This change does not apply to new hire background checks for faculty and staff, which are still handled by HR.

To request a check or ask questions, contact risk@acu.edu.

To further enhance our commitment to protect you and your family, ACU provides Identity Theft coverage to all benefits-eligible employees at no cost to you. We also give you the option to purchase this coverage for your dependents. This service will offer income protection, reimbursement for allowable expenses related to the recovery of your identity, and a customer claims representative to aid you in the process of restoring your identity. You can contact AIG at 1-866-434-3572. Group #7077631

Are you caring for a loved one? You’re not alone. Our Caregiver Support Group offers a welcoming space for education, emotional support, and connection with others on similar journeys. To find specific dates, meeting times, and contact details, please visit the Pruett Gerontology Center website.

Have you created an account with Auxiant? At Auxiant.com you have 24/7 access to your personal health care account information. With AuxiantHealth you can: – Link to network providers – Contact customer service through Auxiant Live Chat – View enrollment and claim information, print EOB’s, and track claims – View deductibles and out-of-pocket amounts – Access plan documents and amendments – Link to Prescription Benefit Manager – Get information on the go via the mobile app Create your account at auxiant.com or download the app on your iPhone or Android device. If you have any questions, please reach out to Human Resources at humanresources@acu.edu or Auxiant at 1-800-475-2232.