{"id":90,"date":"2026-10-02T15:27:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T15:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/afa-restoration\/?page_id=90"},"modified":"2026-10-08T18:18:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T18:18:34","slug":"ways-to-participate-get-invloved","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/infohub.austincc.edu\/afa-restoration\/ways-to-participate-get-invloved\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Participate &amp; Get Involved"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adjunct faculty will have multiple opportunities to participate. Register for an upcoming session, complete the survey, or connect with an adjunct ambassador in your department or campus community.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Contact the Outreach Team<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can reach the Tri-Chairs at: <a href=\"mailto:AFA_Restoration@austincc.edu\">AFA_Restoration@austincc.edu<\/a> &#8211; this will be linked to your email and identify you.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Complete the Adjunct Faculty Survey<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Responses can be submitted anonymously. Tri-Chairs will aim to respond to survey submissions and emails within two weeks of receipt.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfPwu2dJWjopXkuD01X7xtD1P6TQTFPiWC__79HlVrWSDr_Ew\/viewform?usp=header\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Begin Survey<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Attend Department-meeting presentations<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Presentations will be available during normal departmental meetings during the Fall semester. Check with your department chair for more information.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Attend Listening Sessions<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Listening Sessions will be led by Tri-Chairs. Evening and weekend sessions will be available.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Listening sessions will include a brief overview of the restoration process, facilitated discussion, written or anonymous feedback, and information about next steps. Participation records will track overall attendance and voluntarily provided campus or department information. Individual comments will not be publicly identified without permission.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Next Session:<\/strong> October 20 (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. @ Highland Campus &#8211; registration open<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upcoming Sessions (save the date &#8211; registration not yet available):<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>November 5, 2026 (Thursday) @ 6:30pm &#8211; ONLINE<\/li>\n<li>January 30, 2027 (Saturday) @ 9am &#8211; ONLINE<\/li>\n<li>February 26, 2027 (Friday) @ 9:30am &#8211; SAC (Room SAC1.1130)<\/li>\n<li>March 30, 2027 (Tuesday) @ 3:45pm &#8211; RRC (Room RRC 8202)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1kyapZ0EsCK8UOQSUurt5yb-U4K9rjBU1vLKGVAPU3O4\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register for a Listening Session<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Join online Office Hours Conversations<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join these open office hour sessions to chat with Tri-Chairs at the times below. Attend sessions that work for your schedule.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10\/14 9:00 am &#8211; 10:00<\/li>\n<li>11\/18 9:00 am &#8211; 10:00<\/li>\n<li>12\/9 9:00 am &#8211; 10:00<\/li>\n<li>01\/20 9:00 am &#8211; 10:00<\/li>\n<li>02\/10 9:00 am &#8211; 10:00<\/li>\n<li>03\/03 9:00 am &#8211; 10:00<\/li>\n<li>03\/31 9:00 am &#8211; 10:00<\/li>\n<li>04\/28 9:00 am &#8211; 10:00<\/li>\n<li>05\/12 9:00 am &#8211; 10:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/austincc.zoom.us\/j\/5601350688?pwd=Iij1nRWGyuz61SLvw9oOvQQVzaJ1qd.1&amp;omn=84435876224#success\">Join Zoom<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Attend final review sessions<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Final review sessions will be available once Tri-Chairs complete their report.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, adjunct faculty can help build an association that is representative, trustworthy, transparent, and responsive to the needs of the entire college community. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em>Regarding anonymity: While we welcome all input regarding the Adjunct Faculty Association (AFA), it&#8217;s important to note that anonymous concerns about individuals, structure, or issues do not carry the same weight as survey responses that include detailed personal testimonies. We understand that there may be real concerns that encourage anonymity, and we will receive whatever is shared with enthusiasm and purpose. However, detailed feedback allows us to grasp the context and nuances of your experiences, enabling us to address concerns more effectively and advocate for meaningful change. Your voice matters, and sharing your perspective is crucial in shaping a more representative and effective AFA.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adjunct faculty will have multiple opportunities to participate. Register for an upcoming session, complete the survey, or connect with an adjunct ambassador in your department or campus community. 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