Fall 2026 Angelina College Convocation
About this Event
Fall 2026 Angelina College Convocation
Get ready to kick off 2026-27 in style! This is the perfect chance to connect, celebrate, and get inspired as the new academic year begins. This year's theme is "Roots." Let's explore where we have been, where we are, and where we are going! Big things are happening at AC. Be part of it!
Monday, August 10
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Packet and Badge Pick-Up
Info: Conference Center
🕑: 08:00 AM
Breakfast
Info: Conference Center
🕑: 08:15 AM
Invocation
Host: Mr. Matt Keely
🕑: 08:45 AM
President's Welcome
Host: Dr. Michael Simon
Info: Conference Center
🕑: 08:50 AM
Welcome Back
Host: Mr. Gary Stallard
Info: Conference Center
🕑: 08:55 AM
Speaker Introduction
Host: Ms. Leigh Ann Pyle
🕑: 09:00 AM
Roots Presentation
Host: Judge David Walker (ret.)
Info: Conference Center
🕑: 11:45 AM
AC Family Group Photo
Host: Mr. Gary Stallard
Info: Wear your AC gear and meet at the stairs outside Shands Gym
🕑: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
School of Business & Technology and Division of WCE Meeting
Host: Dr. Esther Campbell
Info: Technology and Workforce Building, Room 139
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
School of Health Careers Meeting
Host: Dr. Winifred Ferguson-Adams
Info: Health Careers I Building, Room 101
🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
School of Science and Mathematics Meeting
Host: Dr. Andrea Barrett
Info: Science and Mathematics Building, Room 129
🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
School of Arts and Education Meeting
Host: Dr. Diana Throckmorton
Info: Community Services Building, Room, 104
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
New Faculty Blackboard Orientation
Host: Dr. Andrea Barrett
Info: FACULTY - Location: Science and Mathematics Building, Room 223. This introductory session is designed for new faculty who are getting started with Blackboard Ultra. Participants will learn the fundamentals of navigating the LMS, building course content, communicating with students, managing the gradebook, and utilizing essential teaching tools to confidently prepare and deliver their courses. You will receive an invite if you are expected to attend.
Tuesday, August 11
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Faculty Advising Training Session 1
Host: Dr. Esther Campbell
Info: FACULTY - Liberal Arts Building, Room 106 This session will prepare faculty to use J1 Web Advising to support student advising more effectively. Participants will learn how to access student records, review academic information, and help students plan semester schedules so they can finalize registration with the course modality that best suits their needs. The session will also highlight best practices for using J1 Web Advising to provide accurate, timely guidance that supports student success at the college.
*YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. Copy and paste this link to your browser (link is not clickable). https://forms.gle/uw5tkaGNkeDL2ihS8
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
The AC Way for Performance Evaluations: Best Practices and Upcoming Changes
Host: Ms. Tifini Whiddon
Info: FACULTY & STAFF - Health Careers I Building, Room 101 This session is for faculty and staff who conduct annual performance evaluations. This session will cover best practices for conducting annual performance evaluations and upcoming changes to the process. If you supervise personnel, plan to attend this session.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Beyond Projection: Inovative Promethean Board Training
Host: Dr. Tom McKinney
Info: FACULTY - Liberal Arts Building, Room 106 . Are you still using the Promethean board to display your computer screen, but not sure how to engage with any of the other features? This workshop will walk you through using Promethean boards to their full capacity for more engaging instruction. We will explore essential built-in applications, including the Promethean Whiteboard for dynamic annotations, the Screen Share app, and the Classroom Essential Apps (Timer, Spinner, and Capture). By the end of this session, you will confidently turn the panel on, access cloud-based resources, and run basic interactive activities without needing to be tethered to a computer.
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
403b Overview
Host: Mr. Chad Becker
Info: FACULTY & STAFF - Health Careers I Building, Room 101 This session will provide a general overview of the college's 403b investment options. Individual planning and sign-up sessions are available throughout the week with Chad Becker. You can sign up for a session here: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ3K-qds_fHGu8AyhqRPOX6BlnkKMvtEeokyAaSwb3cmmgi4r3b3FzMkiTrrKLSmCMJebgHjt4d3
🕑: 11:30 AM
Awards Luncheon
Info: FACULTY & STAFF - Conference Center - Lunch Menu: Salad Station, Chicken Fried Steak, Parmesan Ranch Crusted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls. Vegetarian Option (must register): Salad Station, Ranch Parmesan Crusted Portobello Mushroom, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans without pork, Rolls Desserts: Bread pudding, lemon bars, pecan bars Drinks: Sweet tea, unsweet tea, water. *YOU MUST REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME FOR THE VEGETARIAN LUNCH OPTION: *YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS MEAL: https://forms.gle/g9B6tdTG2VKdBfYe7
🕑: 11:30 AM
Invocation
Host: Mr. Kerwin Smith
Info: Conference Center
🕑: 12:15 PM
Service Pins and Awards
Host: Dr. Michael Simon
Info: Conference Center Faculty and staff will be recognized for their service at the College, and speciality awards will be bestowed on nominated faculty.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Strive for Excellence: Data Presentation
Host: Dr. Vlad Chaynikov
Info: FACULTY & STAFF - Liberal Arts Building, Room 105 The "S" in ROOTS stands for "Strive for Excellence." We do this by "going the extra mile for our students, not meeting expectations, but exceeding them." Dr. Chaynikov and Mr. Day will present actionable student data using Power BI. The presenters will discuss the data, as well as provide training on how to use the dashboards. This session is appropriate for faculty and staff interested in student outcomes data.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Faculty Advising Training Session 2
Host: Dr. Esther Campbell
Info: FACULTY - Liberal Arts Building, Room 106 This session will prepare faculty to use J1 Web Advising to support student advising more effectively. Participants will learn how to access student records, review academic information, and help students plan semester schedules so they can finalize registration with the course modality that best suits their needs. The session will also highlight best practices for using J1 Web Advising to provide accurate, timely guidance that supports student success at the college.
*YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. Copy and paste this link to your browser (link is not clickable). https://forms.gle/uw5tkaGNkeDL2ihS8
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Blackboard Ultra: What’s New and Improved
Host: Dr. Andrea Barrett
Info: FACULTY - Liberal Arts Building, Room 204. Stay up-to-date with the latest Blackboard Ultra enhancements designed to improve teaching efficiency and the student experience. This session will highlight new features and recent improvements, while providing practical tips for incorporating the newest functionality into your courses.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
403b Individual Session
Host: Mr. Chad Becker
Info: FACULTY & STAFF - Schedule an individual session with Chad Becker to review your options for the College 403b investment plan. Schedule here: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ3K-qds_fHGu8AyhqRPOX6BlnkKMvtEeokyAaSwb3cmmgi4r3b3FzMkiTrrKLSmCMJebgHjt4d3
🕑: 05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Adjunct Night
Host: Dr. Tim Ditoro
Info: ADJUNCT FACULTY, DEANS, & CHAIRS - Community Services Building, Room 104. This event is an opportunity for adjunct faculty at Angelina College to meet and visit with the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the academic administrators for each school.
Wednesday, August 12
Wednesday, August 12
🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Using Kaltura to Create and Enforce Lecture Video Engagement
Host: Dr. Andrea Barrett
Info: FACULTY - Liberal Arts Building, Room 106. Learn how to use Kaltura to create, manage, and share engaging lecture videos in Blackboard Ultra. This session will cover recording and editing videos, embedding interactive elements, tracking student viewing analytics, and using video engagement features to encourage participation and accountability.
🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Interview Committee Training
Host: Ms. Tifini Whiddon
Info: F
🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Student Success (STSU 0300) Faculty Training
Host: Dr. Angela Johnson
Info: FACULTY - Health Careers I Building, Room 101, This session will prepare faculty teaching STSU 0300 to deliver the course consistently and effectively using the College's curriculum. The training will review course expectations, instructional resources, and key outcomes of the course. *THIS SESSION IS MANDATORY FOR ANYONE TEACHING STSU 0300 IN THE 2026-27 ACADEMIC YEAR*
🕑: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
403b Individual Sessions
Host: Mr. Chad Becker
Info: FACULTY & STAFF - Schedule an individual session with Chad Becker to review your options for the College 403b investment plan. Schedule here: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ3K-qds_fHGu8AyhqRPOX6BlnkKMvtEeokyAaSwb3cmmgi4r3b3FzMkiTrrKLSmCMJebgHjt4d3
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Marketing and Recruitment for Academic Programs
Host: Ms. Krista Brown
Info: FACULTY & STAFF - Liberal Arts Building, Room 105 This session will provide faculty and staff with strategies to effectively promote their programs to prospective students. Participants will learn how to effectively use tools from Marketing and Enrollment to create compelling campaigns, and how to collaborate with Recruitment.
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Faculty Advising Training Session 3
Host: Dr. Esther Campbell
Info: FACULTY - Liberal Arts Building, Room106 This session will prepare faculty to use J1 Web Advising to support student advising more effectively. Participants will learn how to access student records, review academic information, and help students plan semester schedules so they can finalize registration with the course modality that best suits their needs. The session will also highlight best practices for using J1 Web Advising to provide accurate, timely guidance that supports student success at the college.
*YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. Copy and paste this link to your browser (link is not clickable). https://forms.gle/uw5tkaGNkeDL2ihS8
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Accessibility for Higher Education
Host: Dr. Andrea Barrett
Info: FACULTY & STAFF - Health Careers I Building, Room 101, This session is for all faculty, staff, and administrators and will provide guidance on how to make documents, emails, and other communication across campus accessible for everyone. Discover the fonts, colors, and designs that work best for communicating your message on campus and beyond.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Program Review Presentations
Host: Dr. Tim Ditoro
Info: FACULTY - Health Careers I Building, Room 101 Program leads and directors will present their Program Reviews to their colleagues for feedback and questions. All faculty are required to attend the session to which they are assigned. Programs Programs Presented: Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, Drafting and Design Technology, and Emergency Medical Services
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Program Review Presentations
Host: Dr. Tim Ditoro
Info: FACULTY - Health Careers I Building, Room 103 Program leads and directors will present their Program Reviews to their colleagues for feedback and questions. All faculty are required to attend the session to which they are assigned. Programs Programs Presented: General Studies, Multidisciplinary Studies, and Respiratory Care.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Program Review Presentations
Host: Dr. Tim Ditoro
Info: FACULTY - Health Careers I, Room 106. Program leads and directors will present their Program Reviews to their colleagues for feedback and questions. All faculty are required to attend the session to which they are assigned. Programs Programs Presented: Child and Family Development, Machine Tool Technology, and Welding Technology
🕑: 03:15 AM - 04:45 AM
Blackboard Ultra Gradebook
Host: Dr. Andrea Barrett
Info: FACULTY - Liberal Arts Building, Room 106. Discover how to efficiently manage grades using the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook. This session will cover creating and organizing grade columns, grading assignments and discussions, providing meaningful feedback, managing exemptions and accommodations, calculating final grades, and using gradebook features to streamline your workflow throughout the semester.
Thursday, August `13
Thursday, August `13
🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Dual Credit Update and Information Session
Host: Dr. Angela Johnson
Info: FACULTY - Health Careers I, Room 103
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Academic Integrity: Let’s Talk Strategies
Host: Dr. Andrea Barrett
Info: FACULTY - Liberal Arts Building, Room 106. Explore practical approaches for promoting academic integrity in both online and face-to-face courses. This interactive session will discuss assessment design, AI-aware assignment strategies, plagiarism prevention, proctoring options, and techniques for fostering a culture of honesty while reducing opportunities for academic misconduct.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Getting It Right: Course Entry & Registration Fundamentals
Host: Dr. Esther Campbell
Info: BY INVITE ONLY - Liberal Arts Building, Room 204. Accurate course setup and registration are essential to student success, billing, financial aid, and state reporting. This training provides anyone responsible for data entry with the knowledge needed to enter courses correctly, process student registrations accurately, and understand how their work supports compliance, data integrity, and a positive student experience. You will receive a calendar invitation if you are expected to attend this training session. Contact Dr. Campbell or Ms. Cox for details.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
403b Individual Appointments
Host: Mr. Chad Becker
Info: FACULTY & STAFF - Schedule an individual session with Chad Becker to review your options for the College 403b investment plan. Schedule here: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ3K-qds_fHGu8AyhqRPOX6BlnkKMvtEeokyAaSwb3cmmgi4r3b3FzMkiTrrKLSmCMJebgHjt4d3
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
CourseDog Catalog Training
Host: Dr. Joy Medford
Info: SELECT FACULTY & STAFF - Liberal Arts Building, Room 106 Join this session for a hands-on that will show you how to request changes to your program content in CourseDog. If you are a program lead/director, dean, or discipline lead, this training is essential to make changes in the 2027-28 catalog.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Document Accessibility for Academics
Host: Dr. Andrea Barrett
Info: FACULTY - Health Careers I, Room 204C, Providing digitally accessible documents ensures all learners can access course content. Designed for higher education instructors and support staff, this hands-on workshop translates federal compliance mandates into practical, everyday document creation workflows.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Annual Interview Committee Training
Host: Ms. Tifini Whiddon
Info: FACULTY & STAFF - Health Careers I Building, Room 103, This session provides the required training for all employees who will serve on interview committees in the coming year. This is an opportunity to complete the training before you are asked to serve on a committee. Participants will learn the expectations for conducting interviews, evaluating candidates, and maintaining confidentiality and compliance with Angelina College policies. The session will also provide guidance for using the tools and procedures provided by Human Resources and information about the hiring workflow.
🕑: 02:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Faculty Advising Training Session 4
Host: Dr. Esther Campbell
Info: FACULTY - Liberal Arts Building, Room 106 This session will prepare faculty to use J1 Web Advising to support student advising more effectively. Participants will learn how to access student records, review academic information, and help students plan semester schedules so they can finalize registration with the course modality that best suits their needs. The session will also highlight best practices for using J1 Web Advising to provide accurate, timely guidance that supports student success at the college. *YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. Copy and paste this link to your browser (link is not clickable). https://forms.gle/uw5tkaGNkeDL2ihS8
Friday, August 14
Friday, August 14
🕑: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
403b Individual Sessions
Host: Chad Becker
Info: FACULTY & STAFF - Schedule an individual session with Chad Becker to review your options for the College 403b investment plan. Schedule here: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ3K-qds_fHGu8AyhqRPOX6BlnkKMvtEeokyAaSwb3cmmgi4r3b3FzMkiTrrKLSmCMJebgHjt4d3
🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
eLearning Office Hours
Host: Dr. Andrea Barrett
Info: FACULTY - Location: The Center for Teaching and Learning, Science and Mathematics Building, Room 223. Need help with Blackboard Ultra, course design, accessibility, instructional technology, or online teaching? Drop in during eLearning Office Hours to get one-on-one support from the eLearning team. Whether you have a quick question or need assistance troubleshooting a course, we're here to help you succeed.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CourseDog Open Lab
Host: Dr. Joy Medford
Info: BY INVITE ONLY - Location: Liberal Arts Building, Room 104. This is an open lab for anyone who uses CourseDog for catalog content or program handbooks. A Google Calendar Invite has been sent out to those assigned to these tasks. Please RSVP there if you intend to attend. If there are no RSVPs, we will not attend the open lab. These sessions are also scheduled throughout the fall semester.
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