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
Breakfast
Host: Ms. Ashley McElhinney
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 AM
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. Dianna Throckmorton
Info: Community Services Building, Room, 104
Tuesday, August 11
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Faculty Advising Training Session 1
Host: Dr. Esther Campbell
Info: 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: 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: Health Careers I Building, Room 101 This session is for faculty and staff who conduct annual performance evaluate employees. 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: Health Careers I Building, Room 103 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: 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
🕑: 12:00 PM
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.
🕑: 11:30 AM
Awards Luncheon
Info: 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
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Strive for Excellence: Data Presentation
Host: Dr. Vlad Chaynikov
Info: Liberal Arts Building, Room 105 The "S" in ROOTS stands for "Stive for Excellence." We do this by "going the extra mile for our students, not meeting expectiongs, but exceeding them." Dr. Chanikov and Mr. Day will present actionable student 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 - 04:00 PM
403b Individual Session
Host: Mr. Chad Becker
Info: 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
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Faculty Advising Training Session 2
Host: Dr. Esther Campbell
Info: 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: https://forms.gle/uw5tkaGNkeDL2ihS8
🕑: 05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Adjunct Night
Host: Dr. Tim Ditoro
Info: 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 - 10:30 AM
Student Success (STSU 0300) Faculty Training
Host: Dr. Angela Johnson
Info: 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*
🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Interview Committee Training
Host: Ms. Tifini Whiddon
Info: 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.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
403b Individual Sessions
Host: Mr. Chad Becker
Info: 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: 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
Accessibility for Higher Education
Host: Dr. Andrea Barrett
Info: 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 messageon campus and beyond.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Program Review Presentations
Host: Dr. Tim Ditoro
Info: 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 Presented: Automotive, Child & Family, Diesel, Drafting, EMS, and Machine Tool
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Program Review Presentations
Host: Dr. Tim Ditoro
Info: 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 Presented: General Studies, Multidisciplinary Studies, Respiratory Care, Social Work, and Welding
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Faculty Advising Training Session 3
Host: Dr. Esther Campbell
Info: 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: https://forms.gle/uw5tkaGNkeDL2ihS8
Thursday, August `13
Thursday, August `13
🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Dual Credit Update and Information Session
Host: Dr. Angela Johnson
Info: Health Careers I, Room 103
🕑: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
403b Individual Appointments
Host: Mr. Chad Becker
Info: 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 - 11:00 AM
Getting It Right: Course Entry & Registration Fundamentals
Host: Dr. Esther Campbell
Info: 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.
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
CourseDog Catalog Training
Host: Dr. Joy Medford
Info: 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.
🕑: 02:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Faculty Advising Training Session 4
Host: Dr. Esther Campbell
Info: 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: https://forms.gle/uw5tkaGNkeDL2ihS8
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Document Accessibility for Academics
Host: Dr. Andrea Barrett
Info: 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.
Friday, August 14
Friday, August 14
🕑: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
403b Individual Sessions
Host: Chad Becker
Info: 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
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