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HAPPY 10^th ANNIVERSARY TO THE UAGC CHRONICLE!

“What began as a simple effort to spotlight faculty accomplishments has grown into a vibrant, trusted publication that fosters community, celebrates innovation, and keeps the spirit of teaching excellence alive.”
Kingsley Jackson, Academic Issues Liaison, Student Affairs
(One of the original editors of the Faculty Focus)

Over the last 10 years, The UAGC Chronicle has evolved from a small internal faculty newsletter into a meaningful tool for connection, recognition, academic research, and community-building across UAGC. The development of this publication reflects our institution’s commitment to amplifying faculty voices and strengthening the academic community. By reinforcing transparency and creating a platform for scholarship, the Chronicle is another vehicle for innovation that supports UAGC as a whole.

When the UAGC Chronicle started as the Faculty Focus in July 2015, its mission statement was:

This publication highlights the many success stories of our faculty and aims to keep the broader academic community informed about the events, initiatives, and people that help shape our university.

Despite changes in name, leadership, and structure, the publication has remained committed to its mission. The Chronicle has also expanded its reach by embracing higher academic standards for contributors, fostering cross-institutional collaboration, and strengthening our partnership with the University of Arizona through integration with the University of Arizona journal publication platform, Janeway.

When I joined the Chronicle team six years ago, the publication was modest in format and design but had great potential as a space where faculty could celebrate their accomplishments and feel seen by their colleagues. That potential, coupled with the support and perseverance of faculty contributors, academic leadership, and passionate staff, allowed the Chronicle to go from a simple PDF to a journal-style publication that doesn’t just reflect our faculty but helps unite the UAGC community overall.

Every goal we set, whether it was increasing readership, developing quality content, or fostering collaboration, was rooted in the purpose of amplifying faculty voices and strengthening the academic community here at UAGC. And with each issue, we’ve watched those initial goals become standards.

In this 10^th anniversary issue, that spirit continues. You’ll read about innovative teaching practices from Faculty Affairs team members, Nicole Egelhofer-Wells and Diana Boggan, who dive into applicable ways to incorporate accessibility in the classroom, removing barriers to learning and providing each student with the support and resources they need to be successful. Meanwhile, associate faculty member, Dr. Carlos Carrillo, offers meaningful scholarship about Mexican American students’ perception of the American higher-education system and how a better understanding of cultural nuances can support instructional practices and student success. And Stephani Kilby, Director of Student Success, sends a call to action to the UAGC community to bring commencement energy into our daily work.

These contributions remind us not only of the work being done, but of the people doing it. The UAGC Chronicle has evolved to become more than a publication about faculty. It is now a platform that uplifts the experiences, perspectives, and shared purpose of our entire UAGC collective.

I’m incredibly proud of this publication, and you should be too. Every issue reflects your work, your impact, and your success.

Happy 10^th anniversary to the UAGC Chronicle. I can't wait to see what the next 10 years will bring!

How to Cite:

(2025) “The UAGC Chronicle Summer 25/26”, The UAGC Chronicle 11(1).