In this Microsoft Office training course, you gain the knowledge and skills to create and edit worksheets, use formulas, and functions, sort and filter detail data visually, and present summary information in a consumable and professional format.

Design and develop database applications that enable you to organize and control the data in your work environment through this Microsoft Access introduction course. With this training, you gain the skills to develop and support robust Access systems, manipulate data, perform queries, develop forms, and design sophisticated data analysis reports for professionally produced presentation. Workshop will take place in Pecan Campus, Building A, Room 121

Dean Interviews

Blackboard Certification: is a course that prepares faculty to web-enhance, allowing instructors to supplement their face-to-face courses through online interactivity. This course also prepares faculty to design and deliver a Hybrid course. (Online: March 03 - March 24, 2020)

This session will provide an overview of the Immersive Reader Tools in Microsoft Office 365 applications like Word, Outlook, OneNote and Edge. Learn how these tools make your courses more accessible and support students with learning, cognitive or point disabilities.

What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)? The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to: Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees Provide better assistance to their colleagues Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college

Note: MUST be Blackboard Certification Complete. Online Teaching Certification prepares faculty to teach online courses. Online Teaching Certification will run in parallel with Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR). Face-to-Face (F2F) sessions are limited to 25 seats. Please keep in mind that you need to be present for the entire session in order to be marked as you complete the training.

PURPOSE   The Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA) will provide support, guidance, and training to new faculty. Participants will develop a close-knit support system. Additionally, participants will learn about: South Texas College’s mission, philosophy, and student population South Texas College culture, policies, and faculty evaluation process Effective teaching and active learning strategies and techniques How to navigate and effectively use Blackboard Resources available to faculty and their students at South Texas College BENEFITS TLA participants will be part of a close-knit community, as they become part of the STC family. During the fall semester, faculty will learn about the STC culture, polices, and assessment processes. They will also become Blackboard certified so that they may teach hybrid courses and web-enhance. In the spring semester, new faculty will be provided with in-depth training on the andragogy and pedagogy, contextualized in the teaching and learning environment. Participants will implement proven instructional strategies learned in the Academy to create an engaging environment and implement effective interactive content  that positively impacts the success of their students. Faculty will also learn to incorporate authentic assessments, employ reflective practices, collaborate with a professional learning community of their peers and integrate technology. In addition, there will be a Great Teacher’s Seminar held in the Spring Semester for TLA participants. This seminar will give faculty the opportunity to reflect on and to share their experience with their colleagues. PARTICIPATION Participation in the Teaching & Learning Academy is required for all new full-time faculty at South Texas College. It will provide faculty with information and resources needed to serve our students effectively.

The FOCUS Academy is designed to provide support and structure for faculty working together in professional learning communities. The Academy provides in-depth training on andragogy, contextualized in the teaching and learning environment. For a period of one semester, participants are immersed in an interactive classroom environment to include active learning strategies and technologies around which they enhance their courses based on the principles and techniques they have learned. The delivery of these strategies creates an embedded form of professional development that can be observed by academy participants. The faculty member and his/her peers then engage in reflective dialogue on student learning and corresponding teaching practices. This process creates a community of reflective practitioners who are committed to embracing modern theories of learning to create an engaging classroom experience for all students. COMMON INSTRUCTIONAL FRAMEWORK (CIF) The CIF is an approach to teaching and learning that incorporates six powerful student engagement strategies that require the students to take an active role in their own education. Collaborative Group Work Scaffolding Questioning Literacy Groups Classroom Talk Writing to Learn

2nd Spring 2020 Meeting

Session following the College Wide Data Summit to discuss program-specific data and agenda items

This session, which is a continuation of PlayPosit Basics, offers instruction on how to use the more “advanced” features of PlayPosit, like Broadcasting (how to share a PlayPosit video with students in a face-to-face class) and Learner-Made bulbs (where students can make their own video assessments). We’ll also dive a little deeper into some of the tools you learned about in PlayPosit Basic, and offer some time to play with the software and try out some of these features for yourself! If you’ve never used or worked with PlayPosit before, we highly recommend attending the PlayPosit Basics session first, as this Advanced course won’t cover the basics of PlayPosit.

Training will be held in a computer lab to allow for hands-on practice. The training will include topics such as leave requests, time adjustments, verification, tips & tricks, and other functions of the system.

What happens to the status of STC courses in the event of a natural disaster such as a flood? In this session we will discuss and introduce Blackboard to those new to the online environment by covering basic functions such as uploading files (syllabi), creating assignments, and creating basic quizzes.

Valley Scholar Monthly Meeting

You will learn how to submit a time adjustment request form (TARF) through PowerApps and how will supervisors accept or reject the electronic TARF.

Managers and professionals at all levels must rely upon sound assessments, role-playing activities, and video simulations. This training course provides the communication skills in the work place needed to handle all types of situations with a flexible, genuine, and self-confidant approach, and build collaborative relationships based on trust and respect.

Coaching is one individual working with another to help them improve their performance and reach their potential. Effective implementation of coaching within all levels of an organization is essential in maximizing the return on training investments, enhancing employee motivation and performance, and creating a noticeable improvement in the bottom line. This intensive, workshop course provides the knowledge and unique skills required to be a successful coach and to foster a mutually supportive environment that is beneficial to both individual and organizational growth.

Today's technology has made everyone in the workplace a writer- leaving your reputation and success increasingly dependent on how well you communicate. In this training course, you gain foundational knowledge in business writing, and leverage effective writing tools to create contract proposals, business plans, executive summaries, recommendation reports, and internal communications.

Successfully conveying complicated content to end users -- both internal and external -- is vital and can greatly enhance the value of products and services. This training course provides a complete process for planning, writing, and editing technical documents, including assessing he needs of users, selecting document formats, and making effective use of graphics. PECAN BLDG A ROOM 121

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Today's technology has made everyone in the workplace a writer - leaving your reputation and success increasingly dependent on how well you communicate. In this training course, you gain foundational knowledge in business writing, and leverage effective writing tools to create contract proposals, business plans, executive summaries, recommendation reports, and internal business communications.

What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)? The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to: Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees Provide better assistance to their colleagues Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college

You will learn how to submit a time adjustment request form (TARF) through PowerApps and how will supervisors accept or reject the electronic TARF.

Training will be held in a computer lab to allow for hands-on practice. The training will include topics such as leave requests, time adjustments, verification, tips & tricks, and other functions of the system.

Department Meeting and workshop

Faculty Advising is a crucial component of student success and completion at South Texas College. This training is 12 hours long and takes place over three Friday mornings. This training covers essential advising knowledge and skills that range from degree and curriculum basics, campus resources and Degree Works technology and advising scenarios. At the end of this training participants will be able to advise, mentor and refer students confidently. Participants will be officially certified as "Faculty Adviser" upon completion of all parts of the training. This training is brought to you by the Office of Comprehensive Advising and Mentoring Services.

This workshop is designed for instructors. The Blackboard Grade Center is more than just an electronic gradebook. It is a dynamic and interactive tool, providing a place to record data, calculate grades, and monitor student progress. You can determine which assigned grades to show to your students in My Grades, including columns displaying performance results.

in this Microsoft office training course,you gain the knowledge and skills to create and edit worksheets, use the formulas and functions, sort and filter detail data visually, and present summary information in a consumable and professional format.

This course focuses on skills required to set up an Office 365 tenant, including federation with existing user identities, and skills required to sustain an Office 365 tenant and its users.

Design and develop database applications that enable you to organize and control the data in your work environment through this Microsoft Access introduction course. With this training, you gain the skills to develop and support robust Access systems, manipulate data, perform queries, develop forms, and design sophisticated data analysis reports for professionally produced presentations.

Design and develop database applications that enable you to organize and control the data in your work environment through this Microsoft Access introduction course. With this training, you gain the skills to develop and support robust Access systems, manipulate data, perform queries, develop forms, and design sophisticated data analysis reports for professionally produced presentations.

Managers and professionals at all levels must rely upon sound communication for effective working relationships. Through self-assessments, role-playing activities.......

Successfully conveying complicated content to end users - both internal and external = is vital and can greatly enhance the value of products and services. This training course provides a complete process for planning, writing, and editing technical documents, including assessing the needs of users, selecting document formats, and making effectively use of graphics.

Public speaking is required in almost every business role, but a variety of factors cause many professionals to struggle when talking in front of an audience. In this training course, you learn how to strengthen your speaking skills, build your confidence, and establish rapport with the audience -- all while practicing and delivering presentations in a safe environment with personalized feedback.

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The purpose of this course is to allow compliance for Campus Continuity in the case of a Natural Disaster. We will introduce Blackboard to faculty who are new to the online environment. This course covers the basic Blackboard functions, such as adding the syllabus, creating assignments, and adding grades to the Gradebook Center. Mandatory for all full-time faculty, adjuncts and dual by Fall 2020. (Online: March 24 - March 31, 2020)

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What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)? The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to: Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees Provide better assistance to their colleagues Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college

What is your definition of sustainability? If you think it’s just about recycling, there is so much more. Join Dr. Robert Franco, professor of Anthropology and Director of Institutional Effectiveness at Kapi’olani Community College in Hawaii, for an introduction to 17 different ways to look at sustainability, get ideas for teaching your students social responsibility and create service learning opportunities. Research has shown that service learning is a high-impact practice for student learning. But where do you start? Learn how Kapi'olani Community College successfully incorporated service learning and other high impact practices into sustainability efforts in a variety of courses and created community partnerships to engage students and increase persistence. Dr. Franco will share practical advice also provide time for a Q&A session.

What is your definition of sustainability? If you think it’s just about recycling, there is so much more. Join Dr. Robert Franco, professor of Anthropology and Director of Institutional Effectiveness at Kapi’olani Community College in Hawaii, for an introduction to 17 different ways to look at sustainability, get ideas for teaching your students social responsibility and create service learning opportunities. Research has shown that service learning is a high-impact practice for student learning. But where do you start? Learn how Kapi'olani Community College successfully incorporated service learning and other high impact practices into sustainability efforts in a variety of courses and created community partnerships to engage students and increase persistence. Dr. Franco will share practical advice also provide time for a Q&A session.

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Note: MUST be Blackboard Certification Complete. Online Teaching Certification prepares faculty to teach online courses. Online Teaching Certification will run in parallel with Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR). Face-to-Face (F2F) sessions are limited to 25 seats. Please keep in mind that you need to be present for the entire session in order to be marked as you complete the training.

PURPOSE   The Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA) will provide support, guidance, and training to new faculty. Participants will develop a close-knit support system. Additionally, participants will learn about: South Texas College’s mission, philosophy, and student population South Texas College culture, policies, and faculty evaluation process Effective teaching and active learning strategies and techniques How to navigate and effectively use Blackboard Resources available to faculty and their students at South Texas College BENEFITS TLA participants will be part of a close-knit community, as they become part of the STC family. During the fall semester, faculty will learn about the STC culture, polices, and assessment processes. They will also become Blackboard certified so that they may teach hybrid courses and web-enhance. In the spring semester, new faculty will be provided with in-depth training on the andragogy and pedagogy, contextualized in the teaching and learning environment. Participants will implement proven instructional strategies learned in the Academy to create an engaging environment and implement effective interactive content  that positively impacts the success of their students. Faculty will also learn to incorporate authentic assessments, employ reflective practices, collaborate with a professional learning community of their peers and integrate technology. In addition, there will be a Great Teacher’s Seminar held in the Spring Semester for TLA participants. This seminar will give faculty the opportunity to reflect on and to share their experience with their colleagues. PARTICIPATION Participation in the Teaching & Learning Academy is required for all new full-time faculty at South Texas College. It will provide faculty with information and resources needed to serve our students effectively.

The FOCUS Academy is designed to provide support and structure for faculty working together in professional learning communities. The Academy provides in-depth training on andragogy, contextualized in the teaching and learning environment. For a period of one semester, participants are immersed in an interactive classroom environment to include active learning strategies and technologies around which they enhance their courses based on the principles and techniques they have learned. The delivery of these strategies creates an embedded form of professional development that can be observed by academy participants. The faculty member and his/her peers then engage in reflective dialogue on student learning and corresponding teaching practices. This process creates a community of reflective practitioners who are committed to embracing modern theories of learning to create an engaging classroom experience for all students. COMMON INSTRUCTIONAL FRAMEWORK (CIF) The CIF is an approach to teaching and learning that incorporates six powerful student engagement strategies that require the students to take an active role in their own education. Collaborative Group Work Scaffolding Questioning Literacy Groups Classroom Talk Writing to Learn

Updates on Department Initiatives/Events.

Department of Physical Science March 2020 Meeting. If you will be unable to attend the meeting please notify Dr. Nandigam and submit your request for leave on TimeClock Plus.

PRONTO is an Instant Messenger app with a sleek, modern design. Through it, instructors can connect with their students real-time, making it possible to share and store files, as well as communicate through video conferencing and direct messaging via mobile devices or directly inside Blackboard’s LMS platform. Join us to learn how to start using this powerful tool to connect with your students.

Blackboard Re-Certification (Refresher): is a course that will re-certify faculty to web-enhance which allows instructors to supplement their face-to-face courses through online interactivity. This course covers all the new updates with the Learning Management System such as Final Grade Submission, Attendance feature, Bb Analytics, Cloud Services using OneDrive and other new technology. This training is eligible only for faculty/adjunct that took formerly known eTeach I in order to re-validate their Blackboard Certification. NOTE: Only Faculty that have already taken Blackboard Certification or eTeachI/II.

This workshop is designed to create awareness on the importance of implementing a smoke-free and tobacco-free policy at South Texas College. Get information on the dangers of tobacco use, including its effects on second-hand smoking and e-cigarettes products.

This course focuses on skills required to set up an Office 365 tenant, including federation with the existing user identities, and skills required to sustain an Office 365 tenant and its users.

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What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)? The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to: Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees Provide better assistance to their colleagues Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college

Note: MUST be Blackboard Certification Complete. Online Teaching Certification prepares faculty to teach online courses. Online Teaching Certification will run in parallel with Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR). Face-to-Face (F2F) sessions are limited to 25 seats. Please keep in mind that you need to be present for the entire session in order to be marked as you complete the training.

PURPOSE   The Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA) will provide support, guidance, and training to new faculty. Participants will develop a close-knit support system. Additionally, participants will learn about: South Texas College’s mission, philosophy, and student population South Texas College culture, policies, and faculty evaluation process Effective teaching and active learning strategies and techniques How to navigate and effectively use Blackboard Resources available to faculty and their students at South Texas College BENEFITS TLA participants will be part of a close-knit community, as they become part of the STC family. During the fall semester, faculty will learn about the STC culture, polices, and assessment processes. They will also become Blackboard certified so that they may teach hybrid courses and web-enhance. In the spring semester, new faculty will be provided with in-depth training on the andragogy and pedagogy, contextualized in the teaching and learning environment. Participants will implement proven instructional strategies learned in the Academy to create an engaging environment and implement effective interactive content  that positively impacts the success of their students. Faculty will also learn to incorporate authentic assessments, employ reflective practices, collaborate with a professional learning community of their peers and integrate technology. In addition, there will be a Great Teacher’s Seminar held in the Spring Semester for TLA participants. This seminar will give faculty the opportunity to reflect on and to share their experience with their colleagues. PARTICIPATION Participation in the Teaching & Learning Academy is required for all new full-time faculty at South Texas College. It will provide faculty with information and resources needed to serve our students effectively.

The FOCUS Academy is designed to provide support and structure for faculty working together in professional learning communities. The Academy provides in-depth training on andragogy, contextualized in the teaching and learning environment. For a period of one semester, participants are immersed in an interactive classroom environment to include active learning strategies and technologies around which they enhance their courses based on the principles and techniques they have learned. The delivery of these strategies creates an embedded form of professional development that can be observed by academy participants. The faculty member and his/her peers then engage in reflective dialogue on student learning and corresponding teaching practices. This process creates a community of reflective practitioners who are committed to embracing modern theories of learning to create an engaging classroom experience for all students. COMMON INSTRUCTIONAL FRAMEWORK (CIF) The CIF is an approach to teaching and learning that incorporates six powerful student engagement strategies that require the students to take an active role in their own education. Collaborative Group Work Scaffolding Questioning Literacy Groups Classroom Talk Writing to Learn

Create interactive opportunities for student formative assessment with Poll Everywhere. Instructors have the option of creating different types of questions, including multiple-choice, word clouds, hot spots, short phrases, and sorting. Check for comprehension or launch discussions about scenarios with opinion surveys. Use Poll Everywhere in face to face classes and also in Blackboard.

Training will be held in a computer lab to allow for hands-on practice. The training will include topics such as leave requests, time adjustments, verification, tips & tricks, and other functions of the system.

Valley Scholar Monthly Meeting

You will learn how to submit a time adjustment request form (TARF) through PowerApps and how will supervisors accept or reject the electronic TARF.

PURPOSE The Developing Excellence in Learning and Teaching Academy (DELTA) Online will help Dual Credit and Ad-junct Faculty to become part of the South Texas College family. DELTA Online will provide participants with support and guidance as well as information on faculty expectations, resources, policies, procedures, and creating a college environment. TIME COMMITMENT Participants will have six weeks to complete all course requirements but are encouraged to complete each module on a weekly basis. DELTA Online starts on Monday, February 3. PARTICIPATION All New Dual Credit Faculty and Adjunct Faculty will be expected to successfully complete the academy within one semester. Returning faculty will be encouraged to participate as space is available.

Blackboard Certification: is a course that prepares faculty to web-enhance, allowing instructors to supplement their face-to-face courses through online interactivity. This course also prepares faculty to design and deliver a Hybrid course. (Online: April 07 - April 21, 2020)

This training is a webinar by disability management law firm and consulting group, Salome Hayward & Associates. Salome Heyward & Associates is a firm which for 27 years has provided ADA and Rehabilitation Act (Section 504 and 508) disability compliance services to colleges and universities. The session will include a review of the important court decisions, settlement agreements and agency rulings of the year. We will focus on the issues and concerns that continue to generate the majority of complaints and lawsuits, i.e., the proper role of faculty, the responsibility of students, identifying essential academic requirements, and the adoption of compliant grievance policies and procedures. We will also discuss significant Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and Department of Justice (DOJ) pronouncements regarding accommodation practices and procedures. This workshop is sponsored by Counseling and Student Disability Services.

Blackboard Re-Certification (Refresher): is a course that will re-certify faculty to web-enhance which allows instructors to supplement their face-to-face courses through online interactivity. This course covers all the new updates with the Learning Management System such as Final Grade Submission, Attendance feature, Bb Analytics, Cloud Services using OneDrive and other new technology. This training is eligible only for faculty/adjunct that took formerly known eTeach I in order to re-validate their Blackboard Certification. NOTE: Only Faculty that have already taken Blackboard Certification or eTeachI/II.

What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)? The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to: Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees Provide better assistance to their colleagues Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college

PURPOSE   The Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA) will provide support, guidance, and training to new faculty. Participants will develop a close-knit support system. Additionally, participants will learn about: South Texas College’s mission, philosophy, and student population South Texas College culture, policies, and faculty evaluation process Effective teaching and active learning strategies and techniques How to navigate and effectively use Blackboard Resources available to faculty and their students at South Texas College BENEFITS TLA participants will be part of a close-knit community, as they become part of the STC family. During the fall semester, faculty will learn about the STC culture, polices, and assessment processes. They will also become Blackboard certified so that they may teach hybrid courses and web-enhance. In the spring semester, new faculty will be provided with in-depth training on the andragogy and pedagogy, contextualized in the teaching and learning environment. Participants will implement proven instructional strategies learned in the Academy to create an engaging environment and implement effective interactive content  that positively impacts the success of their students. Faculty will also learn to incorporate authentic assessments, employ reflective practices, collaborate with a professional learning community of their peers and integrate technology. In addition, there will be a Great Teacher’s Seminar held in the Spring Semester for TLA participants. This seminar will give faculty the opportunity to reflect on and to share their experience with their colleagues. PARTICIPATION Participation in the Teaching & Learning Academy is required for all new full-time faculty at South Texas College. It will provide faculty with information and resources needed to serve our students effectively.

The FOCUS Academy is designed to provide support and structure for faculty working together in professional learning communities. The Academy provides in-depth training on andragogy, contextualized in the teaching and learning environment. For a period of one semester, participants are immersed in an interactive classroom environment to include active learning strategies and technologies around which they enhance their courses based on the principles and techniques they have learned. The delivery of these strategies creates an embedded form of professional development that can be observed by academy participants. The faculty member and his/her peers then engage in reflective dialogue on student learning and corresponding teaching practices. This process creates a community of reflective practitioners who are committed to embracing modern theories of learning to create an engaging classroom experience for all students. COMMON INSTRUCTIONAL FRAMEWORK (CIF) The CIF is an approach to teaching and learning that incorporates six powerful student engagement strategies that require the students to take an active role in their own education. Collaborative Group Work Scaffolding Questioning Literacy Groups Classroom Talk Writing to Learn

Department Meeting and workshop

Updates on Department Initiatives/Events.

Department of Physical Science April 2020 Meeting. If you will be unable to attend the meeting please notify Dr. Nandigam and submit your request for leave on TimeClock Plus.

PURPOSE   The Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA) will provide support, guidance, and training to new faculty. Participants will develop a close-knit support system. Additionally, participants will learn about: South Texas College’s mission, philosophy, and student population South Texas College culture, policies, and faculty evaluation process Effective teaching and active learning strategies and techniques How to navigate and effectively use Blackboard Resources available to faculty and their students at South Texas College BENEFITS TLA participants will be part of a close-knit community, as they become part of the STC family. During the fall semester, faculty will learn about the STC culture, polices, and assessment processes. They will also become Blackboard certified so that they may teach hybrid courses and web-enhance. In the spring semester, new faculty will be provided with in-depth training on the andragogy and pedagogy, contextualized in the teaching and learning environment. Participants will implement proven instructional strategies learned in the Academy to create an engaging environment and implement effective interactive content  that positively impacts the success of their students. Faculty will also learn to incorporate authentic assessments, employ reflective practices, collaborate with a professional learning community of their peers and integrate technology. In addition, there will be a Great Teacher’s Seminar held in the Spring Semester for TLA participants. This seminar will give faculty the opportunity to reflect on and to share their experience with their colleagues. PARTICIPATION Participation in the Teaching & Learning Academy is required for all new full-time faculty at South Texas College. It will provide faculty with information and resources needed to serve our students effectively.

Final Meeting for Spring 2020

You will learn how to submit a time adjustment request form (TARF) through PowerApps and how will supervisors accept or reject the electronic TARF.

Training will be held in a computer lab to allow for hands-on practice. The training will include topics such as leave requests, time adjustments, verification, tips & tricks, and other functions of the system.

PURPOSE   The Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA) will provide support, guidance, and training to new faculty. Participants will develop a close-knit support system. Additionally, participants will learn about: South Texas College’s mission, philosophy, and student population South Texas College culture, policies, and faculty evaluation process Effective teaching and active learning strategies and techniques How to navigate and effectively use Blackboard Resources available to faculty and their students at South Texas College BENEFITS TLA participants will be part of a close-knit community, as they become part of the STC family. During the fall semester, faculty will learn about the STC culture, polices, and assessment processes. They will also become Blackboard certified so that they may teach hybrid courses and web-enhance. In the spring semester, new faculty will be provided with in-depth training on the andragogy and pedagogy, contextualized in the teaching and learning environment. Participants will implement proven instructional strategies learned in the Academy to create an engaging environment and implement effective interactive content  that positively impacts the success of their students. Faculty will also learn to incorporate authentic assessments, employ reflective practices, collaborate with a professional learning community of their peers and integrate technology. In addition, there will be a Great Teacher’s Seminar held in the Spring Semester for TLA participants. This seminar will give faculty the opportunity to reflect on and to share their experience with their colleagues. PARTICIPATION Participation in the Teaching & Learning Academy is required for all new full-time faculty at South Texas College. It will provide faculty with information and resources needed to serve our students effectively.

Phi Theta Kappa Monthly Meeting

Faculty Advising is a crucial component of student success and completion at South Texas College. This training is 12 hours long and takes place over three Friday mornings. This training covers essential advising knowledge and skills that range from degree and curriculum basics, campus resources and Degree Works technology and advising scenarios. At the end of this training participants will be able to advise, mentor and refer students confidently. Participants will be officially certified as "Faculty Adviser" upon completion of all parts of the training. This training is brought to you by the Office of Comprehensive Advising and Mentoring Services.

Blackboard Re-Certification (Refresher): is a course that will re-certify faculty to web-enhance which allows instructors to supplement their face-to-face courses through online interactivity. This course covers all the new updates with the Learning Management System such as Final Grade Submission, Attendance feature, Bb Analytics, Cloud Services using OneDrive and other new technology. This training is eligible only for faculty/adjunct that took formerly known eTeach I in order to re-validate their Blackboard Certification. NOTE: Only Faculty that have already taken Blackboard Certification or eTeachI/II.

Department Meeting and workshop

Join us on May 28th at the South Texas College Cooper Center Building L Conference Room for the TSI 2.0 workshop. The Texas Success Initiative Assessment, Version 2.0 (TSIA 2) mandatory training is for testing professionals from institutions of higher education and school districts/high schools, to introduce the TSIA2. TSIA2 will launch on August 31, 2020, at which time the current version of the TSIA will no longer be available. The training will include: an overview of new test content and structure, platform enhancements and related policies, an introduction to the TSIA 2 Learning Resource (a free, open-source learning tool that will link a student’s diagnostic results to online learning content). All institutions and school districts that currently administer TSIA and/or intend to administer the TSIA2 are required to send two test administrators* or appropriate representative to this mandatory training. Attendees are required to bring a laptop computer or tablet (note: a power source for devices cannot be guaranteed at every training location).

Join us on May 28th at the South Texas College Cooper Center Building L Conference Room for the TSI 2.0 workshop. The Texas Success Initiative Assessment, Version 2.0 (TSIA 2) mandatory training is for testing professionals from institutions of higher education and school districts/high schools, to introduce the TSIA2. TSIA2 will launch on August 31, 2020, at which time the current version of the TSIA will no longer be available. The training will include: an overview of new test content and structure, platform enhancements and related policies, an introduction to the TSIA 2 Learning Resource (a free, open-source learning tool that will link a student’s diagnostic results to online learning content). All institutions and school districts that currently administer TSIA and/or intend to administer the TSIA2 are required to send two test administrators* or appropriate representative to this mandatory training. Attendees are required to bring a laptop computer or tablet (note: a power source for devices cannot be guaranteed at every training location).

This workshop is intended to provide an overview of how to organize a CyberPatriot competition team. Attendees will also have the opportunity to observe a live mini-CyberPatriot competition taking place during one of the CyberPatriot summer camps. Additionally, you will also be able to interact with the students in the CyberPatriot summer camps over lunch.

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Bring your own lunch while we present need-to-know information regarding Best Practices for Hiring Committee.

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Bring your own lunch while we present need-to-know information regarding Best Practices for Hiring Committee.

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Bring you own lunch while we present need-to-know information regarding Best Practices for Hiring Committees.

Bring your own lunch while we present need-to-know information Best Practices for Hiring Committee.