{"id":12279,"date":"2025-05-06T18:24:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T18:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/?p=12279"},"modified":"2025-06-18T19:29:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T19:29:38","slug":"tleds-no-events-summer-a-season-of-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/2025\/05\/06\/tleds-no-events-summer-a-season-of-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"TLED\u2019s No-Event Summer: A Season of Connection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12280 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/NoEventEmail.png?resize=1152%2C384&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1152\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/NoEventEmail.png?resize=300%2C100&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/NoEventEmail.png?resize=1024%2C341&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/NoEventEmail.png?resize=768%2C256&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/NoEventEmail.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This summer, the <a href=\"https:\/\/tled.austincc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teaching &amp; Learning Excellence Division (TLED)<\/a> is charting a new course. Instead of our usual lineup of collegewide events, we\u2019re pressing pause on programming like Summer Software Day (SSD), Remote Recess, and Charlas. Why? Because we\u2019re choosing to prioritize something just as essential to our mission: meaningful connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Guided by the principles of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveasabusinessstrategy.com\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Love as a Business Strategy<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, we\u2019re launching the <\/span><b>TLED No-Event Summer Series<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014a season centered around strengthening relationships, recharging as a team, and engaging in leadership development. We\u2019re using this intentional time to step back from the screen and lean into reflection, collaboration, and purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While much of this summer\u2019s focus is internal, we\u2019re still excited to invite the Austin Community College (ACC) community to participate in two special offerings:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12273 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/MotiMenEmail.png?resize=1167%2C389&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1167\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/MotiMenEmail.png?resize=300%2C100&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/MotiMenEmail.png?resize=768%2C256&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/MotiMenEmail.png?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>\ud83c\udf1f Motivational Mentoring Mondays<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Start your week with purpose! These weekly, virtual drop-in sessions\u2014hosted by TLED leadership members\u2014offer ACC employees a space to explore leadership, ask questions, and gain real-world insights across a variety of topics. Whether you&#8217;re curious about stepping into a new leadership role, practicing effective communication, or fostering team belonging, there&#8217;s something for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udcc5 Day of the week: Mondays\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udd59 Time: 10 \u2013 11 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udccd Modality: Virtual<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.padlet.org\/tledfaccomms\/motivational-mentoring-mondays-1o43mm6n01v3jypg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-link-type=\"web\">Explore upcoming topics and share your reflections on our dedicated Padlet.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No sign-up needed\u2014just join and grow! <\/span><b>#TLEDMentorMonday<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Upcoming Topics:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>June 2:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stepping into a new leadership role on an existing team<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Hosted by Matt Evins, Director, Academic Technology, and Dr. Grant Potts, Interim Dean, Curriculum Management)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>June 9:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Effective communication in leadership; the role of listening<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Hosted by Bethany Swoveland, Director, Faculty Communications)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>June 16:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Leading in a horizontal culture with faculty<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(Hosted by Dr. Theresa Glenn, Dean, Faculty Development &amp; Evaluation, and Dr. Sam Greer, Director, Experiential Learning)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>June 23:<\/strong> <em>Workplace belonging related to job satisfaction<\/em><br \/>\n(Hosted by Dr. Keri Moczygemba, Dean of Library Services, and Miguel DeLeon, Executive Assistant, AVC of TLED)<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 30:<\/strong> <em>Delegation and empowerment<\/em><br \/>\n(Hosted by Dr. Sam Greer, Director, Experiential Learning and Dr. Grant Potts, Interim Dean, Curriculum Management)<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 7:<\/strong> <em>Vulnerability and daring leadership<\/em><br \/>\n(Hosted by Dr. Susan Warner-Sanchez, AVC of TLED, and Bethany Swoveland, Director, Faculty Communications)<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 14:<\/strong> <em>Recognizing team contributions<br \/>\n<\/em>(Hosted by Dr. Susan Warner-Sanchez, AVC of TLED, and Matt Evins, Director, Academic Technology)<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 21:<\/strong> <em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Crucial role of feedback for personal and professional growth<\/span><\/em><br \/>\n(Hosted by Dr. Theresa Glenn, Dean, Faculty Development and Evaluation, and Miguel DeLeon, Executive Assistant, AVC of TLED)<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 28:<\/strong> <em>Building environments of trust<\/em><br \/>\n(Hosted by Dr. Grant Potts<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Interim Dean, Curriculum Management,<\/span> and Miguel DeLeon, Executive Assistant, AVC of TLED)<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 4:<\/strong> <em>Leading with a growth mindset<\/em><br \/>\n(Hosted by Dr. Keri Moczygema, Dean, Library Services, and Dr. Susan Warner-Sanchez, AVC of TLED)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12274 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/TalkOEmail.png?resize=1158%2C386&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1158\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/TalkOEmail.png?resize=300%2C100&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/TalkOEmail.png?resize=768%2C256&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/TalkOEmail.png?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>\ud83c\udf2e Talk-O Tuesdays with TLED<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What\u2019s better than tacos and real talk? TLED is heading to campuses across the district to meet ACC faculty and staff where they are\u2014literally. These visits are designed to connect with campus employees in their spaces, from Elgin to Round Rock and beyond. Whether you want to explore emerging technology tools with Matt, learn how Library Services supports your curriculum with Keri, or talk about collegewide events with Susy\u2014we\u2019re bringing the conversation (and the tacos) to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udcc5 Day of the week: Tuesdays\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udd59 Time: 11 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udccd Modality: In-Person (locations rotate weekly)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No RSVP\u2014just show up! <\/span><b>#TLEDTacoTuesday<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Summer 2025 Campus Schedule:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>June 3:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Cypress Creek Campus (CYP), <a href=\"https:\/\/arcg.is\/1G9Xae2\">Corridor 1100H<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>June 10:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Eastview Campus (EVC), <a href=\"https:\/\/arcg.is\/WT0nO0\">Building 8000 &#8211; Room 8358<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>June 17:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Elgin Campus (EGN), <a href=\"https:\/\/arcg.is\/0mW8bj\">Room 1107 &#8211; Conference Room<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>June 24:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> South Austin Campus (SAC), <a href=\"https:\/\/arcg.is\/1CP0qq0\">Room 1120 &#8211; Multipurpose Space<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>July 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Hays Campus (HYS), <a href=\"https:\/\/arcg.is\/19mSP42\">Room 1132.04 &#8211; Conference Room<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>July 8:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Northridge Campus (NRG), <a href=\"https:\/\/arcg.is\/10be4K0\">Room 1113 &#8211; Caf\u00e9 Area<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>July 15:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Rio Grande Campus (RGC), <a href=\"https:\/\/arcg.is\/4KCmj0\">Room 1103 &#8211; Multipurpose Room<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>July 22:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Round Rock Campus (RRC), <a href=\"https:\/\/arcg.is\/18nKKr1\">Building 2000 &#8211; Common Area<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>July 29:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> San Gabriel Campus (SGC), <a href=\"https:\/\/arcg.is\/iDCL5\">Room 1107 &#8211; Lobby<\/a> (South\/1118.08)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>August 5:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Riverside Campus (RVS), <a href=\"https:\/\/arcg.is\/0C5Dzq0\">Building G &#8211; Corridor 8163B<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/arcg.is\/bGbrK\">Building G &#8211; Room 9143G &#8211; El Centro<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/arcg.is\/1CyKqn1\">Building G &#8211; Room 9142<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dates and locations are subject to change. Please check the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/tled.austincc.edu\/calendar\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">TLED Events Calendar<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or with your campus manager for the latest information.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Internally, our division will also be engaging in the following rhythms each week to support balance and connection:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Well-Balanced Working Wednesdays<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: A meeting-free midweek reset to focus on deep work, catch up, and reflect.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Thoughtful Thursdays: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A weekly pause to reflect on the connections we\u2019re building with colleagues across ACC. These small moments of recognition help us stay grounded in purpose and people.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Fun and Fitness Fridays<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Low-stakes, high-impact moments of movement and joy to recharge before the weekend.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This summer is not about doing less\u2014it\u2019s about doing what matters most. By investing in connection and leadership from the inside out, we\u2019re preparing for an even stronger, more intentional year ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thank you for supporting this shift in rhythm. We can\u2019t wait to see you at a taco table or mentoring session soon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0 \u00a0*\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0*\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0*<\/p>\n<p>View all of these events and more on our dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/tled.austincc.edu\/calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TLED Events Calendar<\/a>. 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