Purpose The Developing Excellence in Learning and Teaching Academy (DELTA) Online will help Dual Credit and Adjunct 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. Timeline Participants will have six weeks to complete all course requirements but are encouraged to complete each module on a weekly basis. DELTA starts on Monday, October 3. Learning Modules The Academy is fully online and consists of six learning modules: The Community College Philosophy Dual Credit and Adjunct Faculty Responsibilities Creating a College Environment College Knowledge for Faculty Connecting Students to College Resources Dual Enrollment Program Assessment and Monitoring

Respondus and Lockdown Browser are tools to successfully monitor and keep track of test taking in your course. We will demo how to set up Lockdown Browser in your course and monitor students. We will review the basics, provide short demo, and discuss valuable use cases that have been shown to increase connection and student success! New feature allows remote proctoring option that works with Microsoft Teams. The new "Instructor Live Proctoring" option uses Lockdown Browser to prevent cheating on the computer itself, while the instructor watches students via video conferencing. This is a hands-on training, we recommend participants to bring their own laptop.

The author of The Talent Code unlocks the secrets of highly successful groups and provides tomorrow’s leaders with the tools to build a cohesive, motivated culture. The Culture Code is a thorough analysis of how humans work together and how they might keep each other from doing so. Learn the three skills at the heart of great teamwork to build safety to make everyone feel comfortable in working together. 1. Building safety 2. Sharing vulnerability 3. Establishing purpose Join this session to see how you can put the power in your hands. No matter the size of the group or the goal, this book can teach you the principles of cultural chemistry that transform individuals into teams that can accomplish amazing things together. Note: Participants must attend all three sessions in this series. A book will be provided to the first 30 participants who register.

Respondus and Lockdown Browser are tools to successfully monitor and keep track of test taking in your course. We will demo how to set up Lockdown Browser in your course and monitor students. We will review the basics, provide short demo, and discuss valuable use cases that have been shown to increase connection and student success! New feature allows remote proctoring option that works with Microsoft Teams. The new "Instructor Live Proctoring" option uses Lockdown Browser to prevent cheating on the computer itself, while the instructor watches students via video conferencing. This is a hands-on training, we recommend participants to bring their own laptop.

The Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA) is the onboarding course for new faculty, providing important knowledge regarding the College, guidance, and an opportunity to develop a close-knit support system. Topics covered include South Texas College’s mission, philosophy, culture, and student demographics. Participants will also learn about important student and faculty policies and resources, the faculty evaluation process, as well as effective teaching and active learning strategies and techniques Resources available to faculty and their students at South Texas College During the fall semester, new faculty will learn about STC culture, policies, faculty advising, and evaluation processes. In the spring semester, 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 for student success. Faculty will also learn to incorporate authentic assessments, employ reflective practices, collaborate with a professional learning community and integrate technology. TLA will culminate with the Great Teacher’s Seminar at the end of the Spring semester. PARTICIPATION Participation in the Teaching & Learning Academy is required for all new full-time faculty at South Texas College.

Respondus and Lockdown Browser are tools to successfully monitor and keep track of test taking in your course. We will demo how to set up Lockdown Browser in your course and monitor students. We will review the basics, provide short demo, and discuss valuable use cases that have been shown to increase connection and student success! New feature allows remote proctoring option that works with Microsoft Teams. The new "Instructor Live Proctoring" option uses Lockdown Browser to prevent cheating on the computer itself, while the instructor watches students via video conferencing. This is a hands-on training, we recommend participants to bring their own laptop.

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We are excited to offer the Guidelines for a Successful Advisory Committee Meeting workshop for Fall 2022. Last year, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) scheduled a Perkins Basic Grant - Virtual Site Visit. During the visit, the Coordinating Board requested that we provide some of our Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes. The coordinating board reviewed the Minutes, and found them to be non-compliant. As part of the Academic Affairs Division’s action plan in addressing this issue, a workshop and guidelines were developed. The workshop was offered for the first time in October 2021. Although we have seen positive improvements, we would like to continue this effort as we believe it will be helpful to Program Chairs, especially those who are new to the role. The workshop helps prepare Program Chairs as to the Advisory Committee Meeting process and expectations. The workshop incorporates THECB’s Guidelines for Instructional Programs in Workforce Education (GIPWE) recommendations to ensure consistency and compliance across all of the Academic Affairs Division’s CTE programs.

The workshop will be presented by the City of McAllen Fire Department and will provide and environment to allow for increased engagement between the student and instructor. This workshop will include video training and an introduction to fire incidents with discussion. The workshop will conclude with fire extinguisher skills training.

Identifying and incorporating data into Perkins Basic.

Faculty Advising is a crucial component of student success and completion at South Texas College. This training covers essential advising knowledge and skills that range from degree and curriculum basics, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, Starfish technology and real advising scenarios. This training consists of 8 sessions of 1.5 hour (approx.) on Thursday afternoons. At the end of this training participants will be able to advise, mentor and refer students confidently. This is an online training; sessions will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Participants will be officially certified as "Faculty Advisor" upon completion of all parts of the training. Full-time staff that constantly interacts with students on a daily basis is highly encouraged to participate.

Respondus and Lockdown Browser are tools to successfully monitor and keep track of test taking in your course. We will demo how to set up Lockdown Browser in your course and monitor students. We will review the basics, provide short demo, and discuss valuable use cases that have been shown to increase connection and student success! New feature allows remote proctoring option that works with Microsoft Teams. The new "Instructor Live Proctoring" option uses Lockdown Browser to prevent cheating on the computer itself, while the instructor watches students via video conferencing. This is a hands-on training, we recommend participants to bring their own laptop.

This workshop is a hands-on session to provide faculty access to scanners, computers, and assistance in the organization and preparation of their portfolios. Bring your student and supervisor evaluations, certificates, and other documentation to dedicate some time to work on your portfolio. Although attendance to Session #1 and #2 of this three-part series are not necessary, knowing the policies and requirements is helpful, especially as the intention for this session is to have faculty dedicate hands-on time to organize portfolios for Academic Classification.

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Having trouble with Blackboard Ultra, please join our Open Lab workshop. This session will be hands-on for faculty that have Blackboard Ultra inquiries. Feel free to bring in your own equipment. Limited quantities of equipment will be available. This is a hands-on training, we recommend participants to bring their own laptop.

The library's new Faculty Library Support Portal is a centralized communications hub to facilitate efficient and timely library assistance. This workshop provides an overview of the Portal and how it can be used to support the following needs: * Requesting Library Instruction sessions on a variety of information literacy topics * Requesting resources from library collections or OER to support your courses * Placing items in Course Reserves for your students * Submitting purchase requests to add items to our collections * Requesting Interlibrary Loan items * Requesting library outreach, guest speakers and art exhibits, or tours of any campus library

Come learn more about one of our newer partners, Bellevue University, from their representative Cordelia Shotts. Learn how students can transfer their whole associates degree to Bellevue and complete a bachelor's in two years. Additionally, Cordelia will be sharing information about Bellevue's innovative financial aid program where students can apply what they paid for their associate's degree to the cost of their degree at Bellevue.

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The AMT department would like to provide you with the training schedule for Fall 2022. Please save the below dates and make early arraign-ments to attend all courses. Training or Meeting location: Technology Campus Building E, Classroom 1.908 and Machining Shop

This session will cover the latest updates in Blackboard, as well as Microsoft Office tools you can using in your course. This is a hands-on training, we recommend participants to bring their own laptop.

Meet Yuja, an all-in-one video management software. With Yuja, you can record, upload, edit, caption, and turn your videos into quizzes – all from the same platform! This training is part one of a two-part training series on Yuja where we’ll show you how to get started with Yuja, including logging into the platform, recording and uploading content, editing a video, and sharing your content through Yuja and through Blackboard. This training won’t cover everything (let’s face it, Yuja can do a lot!) so we encourage you to sign up for and attend Part 2 of the Yuja training later this week to learn about the rest of its capabilities. We look forward to seeing you there!

This session will cover the latest updates in Blackboard, as well as Microsoft Office tools you can using in your course. This is a hands-on training, we recommend participants to bring their own laptop.

This session will cover the latest updates in Blackboard, as well as Microsoft Office tools you can using in your course. This is a hands-on training, we recommend participants to bring their own laptop.

Faculty Advising is a crucial component of student success and completion at South Texas College. This training covers essential advising knowledge and skills that range from degree and curriculum basics, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, Starfish technology and real advising scenarios. This training consists of 8 sessions of 1.5 hour (approx.) on Thursday afternoons. At the end of this training participants will be able to advise, mentor and refer students confidently. This is an online training; sessions will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Participants will be officially certified as "Faculty Advisor" upon completion of all parts of the training. Full-time staff that constantly interacts with students on a daily basis is highly encouraged to participate.

This session will cover the latest updates in Blackboard, as well as Microsoft Office tools you can using in your course. This is a hands-on training, we recommend participants to bring their own laptop.

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Having trouble with Blackboard Ultra, please join our Open Lab workshop. This session will be hands-on for faculty that have Blackboard Ultra inquiries. Feel free to bring in your own equipment. Limited quantities of equipment will be available. This is a hands-on training, we recommend participants to bring their own laptop.

The purpose of this gathering is to provide department chairs at South Texas College and UTRGV the opportunity to connect with one another, share upcoming events, discuss trends in respective disciplines, and have conversations on a variety of topics. Please make time in your busy schedule to attend this event – working together we can strengthen our partnership and the success of our students.

Come learn about the programs both present and future that are offered here in McAllen at the Texas A&M University Campus!

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This session will cover the essential gradebook functions such as the different gradebook views, rearranging columns, edit/ delete columns, exporting gradebook to Excel and Gradebook settings. Bring your syllabus with you, so we can help you set up your gradebook accordingly. This session will be hands on, participants are recommended to bring their laptop devices to follow along.

The author of The Talent Code unlocks the secrets of highly successful groups and provides tomorrow’s leaders with the tools to build a cohesive, motivated culture. The Culture Code is a thorough analysis of how humans work together and how they might keep each other from doing so. Learn the three skills at the heart of great teamwork to build safety to make everyone feel comfortable in working together. 1. Building safety 2. Sharing vulnerability 3. Establishing purpose Join this session to see how you can put the power in your hands. No matter the size of the group or the goal, this book can teach you the principles of cultural chemistry that transform individuals into teams that can accomplish amazing things together. Note: Participants must attend all three sessions in this series. A book will be provided to the first 30 participants who register.

This session will cover the essential gradebook functions such as the different gradebook views, rearranging columns, edit/ delete columns, exporting gradebook to Excel and Gradebook settings. Bring your syllabus with you, so we can help you set up your gradebook accordingly. This session will be hands on, participants are recommended to bring their laptop devices to follow along.

The Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA) is the onboarding course for new faculty, providing important knowledge regarding the College, guidance, and an opportunity to develop a close-knit support system. Topics covered include South Texas College’s mission, philosophy, culture, and student demographics. Participants will also learn about important student and faculty policies and resources, the faculty evaluation process, as well as effective teaching and active learning strategies and techniques Resources available to faculty and their students at South Texas College During the fall semester, new faculty will learn about STC culture, policies, faculty advising, and evaluation processes. In the spring semester, 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 for student success. Faculty will also learn to incorporate authentic assessments, employ reflective practices, collaborate with a professional learning community and integrate technology. TLA will culminate with the Great Teacher’s Seminar at the end of the Spring semester. PARTICIPATION Participation in the Teaching & Learning Academy is required for all new full-time faculty at South Texas College.

This session will cover the essential gradebook functions such as the different gradebook views, rearranging columns, edit/ delete columns, exporting gradebook to Excel and Gradebook settings. Bring your syllabus with you, so we can help you set up your gradebook accordingly. This session will be hands on, participants are recommended to bring their laptop devices to follow along.

The workshop will be presented by the City of McAllen Fire Department and will provide and environment to allow for increased engagement between the student and instructor. This workshop will include video training and an introduction to fire incidents with discussion. The workshop will conclude with fire extinguisher skills training.

Monthly meeting for Communication Department.

Faculty Advising is a crucial component of student success and completion at South Texas College. This training covers essential advising knowledge and skills that range from degree and curriculum basics, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, Starfish technology and real advising scenarios. This training consists of 8 sessions of 1.5 hour (approx.) on Thursday afternoons. At the end of this training participants will be able to advise, mentor and refer students confidently. This is an online training; sessions will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Participants will be officially certified as "Faculty Advisor" upon completion of all parts of the training. Full-time staff that constantly interacts with students on a daily basis is highly encouraged to participate.

This session will cover the essential gradebook functions such as the different gradebook views, rearranging columns, edit/ delete columns, exporting gradebook to Excel and Gradebook settings. Bring your syllabus with you, so we can help you set up your gradebook accordingly. This session will be hands on, participants are recommended to bring their laptop devices to follow along.

Monthly Department Meeting

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Having trouble with Blackboard Ultra, please join our Open Lab workshop. This session will be hands-on for faculty that have Blackboard Ultra inquiries. Feel free to bring in your own equipment. Limited quantities of equipment will be available. This is a hands-on training, we recommend participants to bring their own laptop.

This course has been designed to improve the safety and survivability of victims of active attack and mass shooting events through introduction of the ADD strategy (also known as Run, Hide, Fight) combined with concepts in the Stop the Bleed campaign.

Learn more about one of our largest transfer partners, Texas A&M University - Kingsville from their Executive Director of Complete and Community College, John Carrillo. Some of the topics to be presented will be on the admissions process, financial aid and the different programs at TAMUK.

In this meeting, we will discuss department updates and additional changes for the dept.

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Come learn about Pronto and how it works within your Blackboard courses. This tool not only helps yo better communicate with your students, but also creates peer-to-peer mentoring and networking opportunities unlike any other tool currently available. Your Pronto Customer Success Managers will review the basics, provide a short demo, and discuss valuable use cases that have been shown to increase connection and student success! This is a hands-on training, we recommend participants to bring their own laptop.

Our virtual and in-person classrooms have students with diverse backgrounds, and many of our students face difficult situations. In this six-part series, we will explore the challenges and needs of students in unique or special circumstances, as defined by Carl Perkins funds. You will also have the opportunity to hear from experts about resources and strategies available to support the success of each of these student populations. In session 2 of this 6-part series we will focus on foster care and homeless students. *Digital badges will be awarded to participants who attend at least 5 of the 6 sessions. **These workshops count towards Distance Learning Life-Long Learning Credits.

Come learn about Pronto and how it works within your Blackboard courses. This tool not only helps yo better communicate with your students, but also creates peer-to-peer mentoring and networking opportunities unlike any other tool currently available. Your Pronto Customer Success Managers will review the basics, provide a short demo, and discuss valuable use cases that have been shown to increase connection and student success! This is a hands-on training, we recommend participants to bring their own laptop.

Participants will learn how to create workshops and meetings in the Professional Development System. By the end of the workshop participants will also learn how to print reports such as attendance, evaluation, participant information, rosters for each workshop created and learn how to upload out of STC certificates.

Come learn about Pronto and how it works within your Blackboard courses. This tool not only helps yo better communicate with your students, but also creates peer-to-peer mentoring and networking opportunities unlike any other tool currently available. Your Pronto Customer Success Managers will review the basics, provide a short demo, and discuss valuable use cases that have been shown to increase connection and student success! This is a hands-on training, we recommend participants to bring their own laptop.

As educators, we want to teach in ways that will promote our students’ persistence in college so that they can reach their educational and career goals. Using transparent assignments is one research-based strategy that has been shown to increase students’ academic confidence, sense of belonging and mastery of career skills. Join this session as we explore the components of a transparent assignment and the small changes faculty can make in their current assignments to support learning, especially for first-generation students.

Come learn about Pronto and how it works within your Blackboard courses. This tool not only helps yo better communicate with your students, but also creates peer-to-peer mentoring and networking opportunities unlike any other tool currently available. Your Pronto Customer Success Managers will review the basics, provide a short demo, and discuss valuable use cases that have been shown to increase connection and student success! This is a hands-on training, we recommend participants to bring their own laptop.

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Having trouble with Blackboard Ultra, please join our Open Lab workshop. This session will be hands-on for faculty that have Blackboard Ultra inquiries. Feel free to bring in your own equipment. Limited quantities of equipment will be available. This is a hands-on training, we recommend participants to bring their own laptop.

October 2022 Education Department Meeting

Saunie Schuster, M.S. J.D. who is an expert in Title IX matters and is on the Advisory Board of the Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA) will be providing Title IX/504 Training to all Title IX Pool members, as well as administrators and staff who assist with carrying out and/or implementing Title IX matters and initiatives. This would include staff from counseling, admissions and records, financial aid, public safety, as well as academic Deans. The training will cover the general Title IX basics and the current state of the laws and regulations, the proposed Title IX regulations, and 504/ADA compliance. The training will be extremely beneficial in keeping up to date with Title IX and 504/ADA regulations and processes.

Come learn more about the process of transferring to the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) from our transfer admissions representative Evette "Gabby" Flores. She will be covering items such as the steps in the process, financial aid and programs offered at UTSA.

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Faculty Advising is a crucial component of student success and completion at South Texas College. This training covers essential advising knowledge and skills that range from degree and curriculum basics, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, Starfish technology and real advising scenarios. This training consists of 8 sessions of 1.5 hour (approx.) on Thursday afternoons. At the end of this training participants will be able to advise, mentor and refer students confidently. This is an online training; sessions will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Participants will be officially certified as "Faculty Advisor" upon completion of all parts of the training. Full-time staff that constantly interacts with students on a daily basis is highly encouraged to participate.

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This will be the third department meeting of the fall semester.

Have students interested in transferring to UTRGV? Come learn more about the process, financial aid and the programs that they offer at this session led by the admissions representative who works with students transferring from STC, Aissa Rodriguez.

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The author of The Talent Code unlocks the secrets of highly successful groups and provides tomorrow’s leaders with the tools to build a cohesive, motivated culture. The Culture Code is a thorough analysis of how humans work together and how they might keep each other from doing so. Learn the three skills at the heart of great teamwork to build safety to make everyone feel comfortable in working together. 1. Building safety 2. Sharing vulnerability 3. Establishing purpose Join this session to see how you can put the power in your hands. No matter the size of the group or the goal, this book can teach you the principles of cultural chemistry that transform individuals into teams that can accomplish amazing things together. Note: Participants must attend all three sessions in this series. A book will be provided to the first 30 participants who register.

The Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA) is the onboarding course for new faculty, providing important knowledge regarding the College, guidance, and an opportunity to develop a close-knit support system. Topics covered include South Texas College’s mission, philosophy, culture, and student demographics. Participants will also learn about important student and faculty policies and resources, the faculty evaluation process, as well as effective teaching and active learning strategies and techniques Resources available to faculty and their students at South Texas College During the fall semester, new faculty will learn about STC culture, policies, faculty advising, and evaluation processes. In the spring semester, 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 for student success. Faculty will also learn to incorporate authentic assessments, employ reflective practices, collaborate with a professional learning community and integrate technology. TLA will culminate with the Great Teacher’s Seminar at the end of the Spring semester. PARTICIPATION Participation in the Teaching & Learning Academy is required for all new full-time faculty at South Texas College.

Monthly department meeting for Communication department.

Our virtual and in-person classrooms have students with diverse backgrounds, and many of our students face difficult situations. In this six-part series, we will explore the challenges and needs of students in unique or special circumstances, as defined by Carl Perkins funds. You will also have the opportunity to hear from experts about resources and strategies available to support the success of each of these student populations. In session 3 of this 6-part series we will focus on students with a parent in active military duty. *Digital badges will be awarded to participants who attend at least 5 of the 6 sessions. **These workshops count towards Distance Learning Life-Long Learning Credits.

Faculty Advising is a crucial component of student success and completion at South Texas College. This training covers essential advising knowledge and skills that range from degree and curriculum basics, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, Starfish technology and real advising scenarios. This training consists of 8 sessions of 1.5 hour (approx.) on Thursday afternoons. At the end of this training participants will be able to advise, mentor and refer students confidently. This is an online training; sessions will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Participants will be officially certified as "Faculty Advisor" upon completion of all parts of the training. Full-time staff that constantly interacts with students on a daily basis is highly encouraged to participate.

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EPIC is an acronym for Effective Professional & Interpersonal Communications, an enhancement plan designed to improve our students’ “soft skills.” Because so many faculty are focused on the curriculum and learning objectives at hand, they may feel unprepared to incorporate assignments that help students work on their written, oral and interpersonal communications. Presented by faculty developer Sean Glassberg, this session provides faculty with assignment ideas as well as easy-to-implement rubrics, so students become graduates who know their discipline and can communicate effectively.

Come learn more about the programs offered at Our Lady of the Lake University's La Feria campus from Victoria Aguilar, who works with students transferring from South Texas College. She will be covering the admissions process as well as financial aid.

Presenter: Billy Langley, Senior Buyer The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for something or someone and to return kindness. Gratitude is simply giving thanks for your blessings, which are many. I believe if you can learn something then it can become a skill. Easy to do (be thankful) and easy not to do (not be thankful). Why is it Important? Gratitude is important because it makes you appreciate what you have rather than what you don't have. This is not to say that all your problems will go away because your trying to be more grateful, but it will change your perspective and your attitude. (10 most challenging things in your life) What can it do for You? What are the Benefits of Gratitude?Gratitude has been known to increase your self esteem, improve relationships, help you sleep better, make you a more fun and loving person, and make you a better boss, employee and teammate. Being mindful of the things you've got going for you rather than what you're missing, you feel appreciative and optimistic about your life. (Your happiness is up to you and it all starts with gratitude.)

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The AMT department would like to provide you with the training schedule for Fall 2022. Please save the below dates and make early arraign-ments to attend all courses. Training or Meeting location: Technology Campus Building E, Classroom 1.908 and Machining Shop

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Meeting for Adjunct and Dual Credit Math Faculty on August 20, 2022, from 1:30PM-4:30PM at the building D Auditorium.

The Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA) is the onboarding course for new faculty, providing important knowledge regarding the College, guidance, and an opportunity to develop a close-knit support system. Topics covered include South Texas College’s mission, philosophy, culture, and student demographics. Participants will also learn about important student and faculty policies and resources, the faculty evaluation process, as well as effective teaching and active learning strategies and techniques Resources available to faculty and their students at South Texas College During the fall semester, new faculty will learn about STC culture, policies, faculty advising, and evaluation processes. In the spring semester, 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 for student success. Faculty will also learn to incorporate authentic assessments, employ reflective practices, collaborate with a professional learning community and integrate technology. TLA will culminate with the Great Teacher’s Seminar at the end of the Spring semester. PARTICIPATION Participation in the Teaching & Learning Academy is required for all new full-time faculty at South Texas College.

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The AMT department would like to provide you with the training schedule for Fall 2022. Please save the below dates and make early arraign-ments to attend all courses. Training or Meeting location: Technology Campus Building E, Classroom 1.908 and Machining Shop

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Identifying and incorporating department needs into application.

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Adjunct/Dual Credit Professional and Organizational Development Day South Texas College is committed to providing professional development to all the faculty, which includes over 480 adjunct and dual credit faculty in the Division of Academic Affairs. The event is held twice a year and features presentations on the State of the Academic Affairs Address, updates on the Dual Credit Program, upcoming goals and initiatives and engagement activities. This gives the adjunct and dual enrollment faculty an opportunity to align with our common objectives and goals.

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

Our virtual and in-person classrooms have students with diverse backgrounds, and many of our students face difficult situations. In this six-part series, we will explore the challenges and needs of students in unique or special circumstances, as defined by Carl Perkins funds. You will also have the opportunity to hear from experts about resources and strategies available to support the success of each of these student populations. In session 4 of this 6-part series we will focus on English Language Learners. *Digital badges will be awarded to participants who attend at least 5 of the 6 sessions. **These workshops count towards Distance Learning Life-Long Learning Credits.

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

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

Our virtual and in-person classrooms have students with diverse backgrounds, and many of our students face difficult situations. In this six-part series, we will explore the challenges and needs of students in unique or special circumstances, as defined by Carl Perkins funds. You will also have the opportunity to hear from experts about resources and strategies available to support the success of each of these student populations. In session 5 of this 6-part series we will focus on economically disadvantaged and non-traditional students. *Digital badges will be awarded to participants who attend at least 5 of the 6 sessions. **These workshops count towards Distance Learning Life-Long Learning Credits.

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

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

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

Our virtual and in-person classrooms have students with diverse backgrounds, and many of our students face difficult situations. In this six-part series, we will explore the challenges and needs of students in unique or special circumstances, as defined by Carl Perkins funds. You will also have the opportunity to hear from experts about resources and strategies available to support the success of each of these student populations. In session 6 of this 6-part series we will focus on out-of-workforce and single parent students. *Digital badges will be awarded to participants who attend at least 5 of the 6 sessions. **These workshops count towards Distance Learning Life-Long Learning Credits.

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