Welcome to the 2024 ACC Conference website. The Arkansas Community Colleges Annual Conference is the state’s primary professional development event dedicated to community college professionals. All 22 public community colleges in the state participate in the conference. In 2023, more than 450 administrators, faculty, and staff attended, and we expect 2024 to be even bigger and better. Help shape The Next Chapter in Arkansas higher education — join us in Hot Springs, AR, at the Hot Springs Convention Center, October 13-15, 2024!

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Monday, October 14, 8:30am

Kevin Tutt: “Maximizing your impact”

We have opportunities every day to impact the lives of those around us.  Often times we simply go through the motions or check the box and never maximize our opportunity to positively impact our surroundings. Get ready to laugh and be reenergized as we focus on our ability to impact others and prepare ourselves to make this your best conference experience ever.

Kevin Tutt is a master of generating enthusiasm and excitement. As co-founder of Tutt & Daggs, Corporate Speakers, he has chosen to inspire and challenge audiences of all types to reevaluate their personal commitment toward work and life. It is Kevin’s vision to maximize individual potential and, with focus on the details, begin the big journey of making a difference. Organizations, associations, and families can be transformed, but only after the individuals that make up those entities recognize that they possess the power to make an impact and give more than they ever thought possible.

Kevin has spoken at over 50 higher ed professional development events, including the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Conference, the National Association for Career & Technical Education information (NACTEi) Conference, the Texas Association for Career & Technical Education information (TACTEi) Conference, the Arizona Community College Business Officers Conference, and the Washington State Board CLNA Conference.

SESSIONS

Our sessions are selected to ensure professional development opportunities for community college faculty and staff from all fields including general education, technical education, academic affairs, student services, support staff, workforce, and administration.

The following pre-sessions will be offered on Sunday, October 13:

  • Updates in HLC Accreditation with HLC Liaison Tom Bordenkircher: 2-5pm ($50 fee)

  • New Attendee Orientation: 2-3:30pm (no additional fee)

  • Tackling Escape Rooms in Traditional & Technical Programs: 3:30-5pm (no additional fee)

  • ONE Mind, ONE Body, ONE Spirit: 3:30-5pm (no additional fee)

Breakout sessions (45 minutes) will be held Monday from 10am-12pm and 2-4pm, and Tuesday from 9-10am. The following breakout session tracks will be offered:

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • CTE & Workforce

  • Emerging Leaders

  • HLC Accreditation

  • Special Interest

  • Student Services

  • Support Staff

  • Teaching & Learning

BIRDS OF A FEATHER MEETINGS

Join your colleagues for informal meetings designed to connect you with others in similar roles across the state. Birds of a Feather meetings will be held Monday and will include:

  • Faculty

    • Allied Health

    • Arts/Humanities/Education

    • Business/Trade/Industry

    • Math/Science

  • Staff

    • IT/IR/Finance/HR

    • Marketing/Advancement

    • Student Services

    • Support Staff

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

The conference is designed to provide a balanced mix of professional development and social engagement. The following is an overview of the opportunities attendees will have to network with colleagues outside of the program sessions:

Sunday, October 13, 2024

  • Conference Board Reunion (current and former conference board members)

  • Time Warp Trivia Scholarship Competition

  • Hospitality Suite

Monday, October 14, 2024

  • Academic All-Star Raffle

  • Sponsor Trek

  • Academic All-Star Awards Ceremony & Networking Lunch

  • Networking Reception

  • ACC Leadership Institute Graduation (current and former ACCLI graduates)

  • Networking Dinners at Local Restaurants (ACC will coordinate, attendees will pay for their own meals)

  • Hospitality Suite

  • Karaoke at Maxine’s Live

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

  • Poker Run/Walk

  • Outstanding Faculty & Staff Awards Ceremony & Networking Brunch