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Ten Years Under One Roof: The Teaching & Learning Excellence Division Comes to a Close
Today marks an important milestone at Austin Community College. The Teaching & Learning Excellence Division, the umbrella division that has connected the Offices of Academic Technology, Faculty Development & Evaluation, Experiential Learning, and Library Services for the past decade, no longer exists. I want to be honest about what that sentence means and what it…
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Halfway Through 2026: An Honest Look at My Goals (and Why I Haven’t Hit Them)
We just crossed the midpoint of 2026. Six months down, six to go. If you’re anything like me, that fact landed with a small jolt. Not because the year has flown by, though it has, but because it forces a question I’d rather avoid: how am I actually doing on the goals I set back…
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Accessibility Matters Because People Matter
Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, and it feels like a good reminder that accessibility work is ultimately about people. In higher education, we’ve spent a lot of time lately talking about ADA Title II updates and the shifting compliance timelines. Yes, the federal government pushed the implementation deadline back another year, and that gives…
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Why I’m Taking Time to Disconnect This Week
This upcoming week, I’ll be doing something that many professionals struggle to prioritize: fully stepping away from work. I’ll be disconnecting for a celebratory cruise to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, taking time to rest, reflect, and recharge. Like many people in leadership roles, taking vacation does not always come naturally. There is…
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Back to Basics: Why Classroom Technology Still Matters in the Age of AI
In higher education, it feels like every conversation is centered on artificial intelligence. From generative tools to predictive analytics, institutions are racing to explore what is possible. These innovations are exciting and important. But in the rush toward the future, there is a growing risk of overlooking the foundation that makes all of it possible.…
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ADA Title II Accessibility Deadline Is Here: What Academic Technology Teams Must Do Now
April 24, 2026 is no longer a distant milestone. The updated ADA Title II accessibility requirements are about to take effect, and for colleges, universities, and public institutions, this is a moment of both urgency and accountability. For academic technology leaders, the reality is clear: this work should already be well underway. But if progress…