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There is no shortage of resources or departments a student can go to for help at ACC. But, if you were a student would you feel more comfortable approaching a stranger or someone you interact with on a regular basis? Every Connection Matters! This workshop, presented by Student Life staff, will discuss resources at ACC and how staff and faculty can use their interactions and connections with students to identify student challenges. We will discuss ways you can actively collaborate with other departments and how to form authentic partnerships with colleagues to address student needs and break down silos.

Goals:
- Discuss resources that promote student success which allows students to “Start Here, Get There.”
- Empower staff to incorporate those resources in their daily interactions to engage students both in and outside of the classroom.
- Provide pathways to build intentional relationships by collaborating with other departments to break down silos.

A participant in this workshop will walk away with the motivation and tools to have intentional conversations with students they interact with. These interactions allow us as ACC employees to build stronger relationships and connect students to the resources needed for success. We will discuss resources in Student Life and various departments using a holistic lens to promote collaboration that addresses student needs, and promotes learning opportunities outside of the classroom. Our goal is for participants to feel inspired to collaborate with departments outside of their own to promote student success with intentionality.

Karissa Rodriguez and Sara Sanders both work in Student Life at ACC Highland. Karissa is the Coordinator of the Student Ambassador Program. She has worked in Higher Education for over four years and has held various positions in both Academic and Student Affairs. Karissa is proud Bobcat and received her Bachelors of Business from Texas State University and a Masters in Higher Education from Texas Tech University. Sara is the Student Life Specialist. Sara has been working in Student Affairs for 8 years and has worked in a variety of positions ranging from Student Government, Residence Life and First Year Student Programming. Sara has her MA in Women’s History from Sarah Lawrence College and her BA in History and Political Science from California State University Channel Islands.

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