Faculty Growth Series:
The Connected Classroom through Belonging, UDLA, & AI
Advance your teaching practice through three interconnected
strands. Participate in trainings, earn badges, and GROW!
Explorer to Innovator to Mentor
Faculty Growth Series: The Connected Classroom through Belonging, UDLA, & AI is a professional development framework designed to support ACC success for ALL. It centers on three strategic goals:
Building inclusive, purpose-driven classrooms through Belonging, Purpose, and Connection (BPC)
Ensuring access and flexibility via Universal Design for Learning & Accessibility (UDLA)
Equipping faculty and staff with future-ready skills through AI Literacy and Fluency (AILF)
The system offers transparency, simplicity, ease of use, tracking, and recognition, grounded in current Texas legislation (SB 17 and 37), community college realities, and institutional strategy.
Mini Development Day 2026: Save the Date
Mark your calendar for Friday, Oct. 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for a virtual day of professional learning, collaboration, and practical teaching strategies. Sessions will explore topics including artificial intelligence, Universal Design for Learning, and Belonging, Purpose & Connection. Additional details and registration information will be shared this fall.
Available Trainings
AILF
Let’s SPARK Creativity with AI for Everyone: Getting Started with ACC’s Newly Approved and Licensed Generative AI Tools: Stephanie Long
2.25 Hours
UDLA
UDLA Check In and Level Up: From One Small Change to a New Mindset: Alex Watkins
1 Hour
BPC
Making it Work: BPC in the Classroom and Office!: LaKisha Barrett
2.25 Hours
AILF
The One-Hour Online Teaching Tune-Up; The Engagement Toolkit for Building Online Connection: Katie McClendon
1 Hour
BPC
Realigning for Students: Strengthening The ACC Student Experience: Miros Zuniga
1 Hour
UDLA
Building Belonging: Three Universal Design for Learning Tools for Neurodiverse Student Support: Stephanie Bogdanich
1 Hour
UDLA
Your Friend in Accessibility: Blackboard Ally: Sandy Kendell
1 Hour
Explore All Trainings: AILF Strand, BPC Strand, UDLA Strand
Faculty Growth Series was created and maintained by Faculty Development and Evaluation. If you are in need of assistance please reach out to us at [email protected]
Why It Matters?
A clear path to complete your Faculty Evaluation while building community and showcasing your teaching strengths!
✅ Aligned with Faculty Evaluation
💡 User-friendly and customizable
🌟 Promotes visibility, growth, and celebration
🧩 Encourages collaboration and reflection
🧭 Community of Practice
In Partnership With:
Office of Belonging and Purpose
Library Services
Distance Education
Office of Micro-Credentials & Badging
Start Your Journey!
