Learning sign language can be a fun experience. Come learn the basics of ABC’s and 123’s with games and activities, so you can communicate with students who are deaf.

Come and learn the basics of how to interact with a person who is deaf, as well as the role of the ASL Interpreter.

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 sessions are limited to 25 seats. Face – to – Face (F2F) sessions are limited 20.

This course will focus on the care, welfare, safety, and security involved when working with our student population. This program will cover techniques useful in providing non-violent crisis intervention techniques. The instructors will cover the strategies listed below with the attending staff and plan to continue this training on a yearly basis. Unit 1: The CPI Crisis Development Model Unit 2: Nonverbal Communication Unite 3: Para verbal and Verbal Communication Unit 4: Verbal Intervention Unit 5: Precipitating Factors, Rational Detachment, Integrated Experience Unit 6: Staff Fear and Anxiety Unit 7: Decision Making Unit 10: Post-Vention Approaches The units will be reviewed throughout the duration of the course with ongoing lecture, activities and discussion sessions. Staff will be able to effectively make problem-solving decisions, intervene non-violently within company policies and regulations, and access a crisis situation efficiently.

Faculty Advising is a crucial component of student success and completion at South Texas College. This training is 8-10 hours long and takes place over two Friday mornings. This training covers essential advising knowledge and skills that range from degree and curriculum basics, campus resources and DegreeWorks technology. 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 and the HSI "STC in FOCUS" Grant.

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

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.This training will also provide the steps to auto-populate grades from your Blackboard Gradebook and submit them without going into Jagnet. Come and see how easy it is! OPEN LAB

Learning sign language can be a fun experience! Come and learn the basics of ABC’s and 123’s so you can communicate with students who are deaf. We will be having activities and games integrating American Sign Language.

Note: Upon completion of Blackboard Certification, faculty are eligible to enroll in Online Teaching Certification. 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.

This Hands-on workshop will introduce you to the basics of the American Sign Language. It will provide you with the basic alphabet and conversational vocabulary.

As part of our commitment to excellence through diversity and inclusion, South Texas College strives to ensure that campus communication and information technology is accessible to everyone. South Texas College Online Campus has made a commitment to implementing our values of access in the online course materials used by faculty. The syllabus, readings, Bb Learn course activities, and other electronic documents need to be in an accessible format to make your course accessible to all your potential students. This training will highlight the fundamentals of creating accessible documents using Microsoft Word 2016. Participants will learn key structural elements for creating accessible documents for online courses.

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.

Learn how to introduce yourself and acquire some basic conversational phrases in American Sign Language.

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 sessions are limited to 25 seats. Face – to – Face (F2F) sessions are limited 20. (Online: July 16 -> July 30, 2019)

Note: Upon completion of Blackboard Certification, faculty are eligible to enroll in Online Teaching Certification. 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.

Topics include: Benefits information such as: FMLA, Worker’s Comp, Vacation, Sick Leave, Insurance, Retirement, Tuition Reimbursements and Institutional Grants, and more. Employee Relations information such as: Performance Appraisals, Conduct & Performance Improvement Plans, Consultations, Investigations, Title IX Issues, Mediations/Facilitations, and more.

PRONTO is an Instant Messenger delivers a sleek, modern design that enables users to connect real-time, file sharing and storage, video conferencing, and direct messaging via mobile devices or directly inside Blackboard’s LMS platform. We are happy to announce that we integrated the tool within Blackboard. If you would like to know more about this instant messenger feel free to register for our training.

Blackboard Fundamentals: The purpose of this course is to allow for compliance for Campus Continuity in case of a Natural Disaster, as well as introducing Blackboard to persons new to the online environment. This course covers basic blackboard functions, such as Uploading Files (syllabi), Creating Discussions, and Creating Basic Quizzes. Face – to – Face (F2F) sessions are limited 25.

Learn the basics of how to deal with an individual who is deaf, as well as the role of the Sign Language Interpreter.

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 sessions are limited to 25 seats. Face – to – Face (F2F) sessions are limited 20.

This course will focus on the care, welfare, safety, and security involved when working with our student population. This program will cover techniques useful in providing non-violent crisis intervention techniques. The instructors will cover the strategies listed below with the attending staff and plan to continue this training on a yearly basis. Unit 1: The CPI Crisis Development Model Unit 2: Nonverbal Communication Unite 3: Para verbal and Verbal Communication Unit 4: Verbal Intervention Unit 5: Precipitating Factors, Rational Detachment, Integrated Experience Unit 6: Staff Fear and Anxiety Unit 7: Decision Making Unit 10: Post-Vention Approaches The units will be reviewed throughout the duration of the course with ongoing lecture, activities and discussion sessions. Staff will be able to effectively make problem-solving decisions, intervene non-violently within company policies and regulations, and access a crisis situation efficiently.

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 sessions are limited to 25 seats. Face – to – Face (F2F) sessions are limited 20.

South Texas Leadership Academy for Chairs

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.This training will also provide the steps to auto-populate grades from your Blackboard Gradebook and submit them without going into Jagnet. Come and see how easy it is! OPEN LAB

PRONTO is an Instant Messenger delivers a sleek, modern design that enables users to connect real-time, file sharing and storage, video conferencing, and direct messaging via mobile devices or directly inside Blackboard’s LMS platform. We are happy to announce that we integrated the tool within Blackboard. If you would like to know more about this instant messenger feel free to register for our training.

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South Texas College is extremely committed to student learning as the foundation of student success through excellence in teaching and service, faculty and staff empowerment, professional development and accountability. To this end, South Texas College has created an extensive New Faculty program designed to introduce you to the College and to help you be successful from the very first day of class. This will begin with the New Faculty Orientation on August 15, 2019 and will culminate with the year-long Teaching and Learning Academy.

South Texas College is extremely committed to student learning as the foundation of student success through excellence in teaching and service, faculty and staff empowerment, professional development and accountability. To this end, South Texas College has created an extensive New Faculty program designed to introduce you to the College and to help you be successful from the very first day of class. This will begin with the New Faculty Orientation on August 16, 2019 and will culminate with the year-long Teaching and Learning Academy.

Academic Affairs Convocation

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Dual Enrollment Professional Development Day

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Adjunct and Dual Enrollment Faculty Professional Development Day

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.

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 JAGUAR ACADEMY engages new employees beyond the standard first-day orientation and helps them connect to South Texas College’s Comprehensive Mission and to become part of the STC Family. The Academy will focus on providing guidance, support and instill confidence in new employees as they adapt to their roles at the College. Participants will complete a service area tour to enlarge their vision of STC’s regional impact as well as connect employees with the many valuable resources available to them. The Academy will help them become familiar with the College culture and enable them to better assist students and colleagues. BENEFITS New employees will learn about STC's Comprehensive Mission and Philosophy, as well as make connections with departments around the College. The Jaguar Academy will assist new employees in shortening the new hire learning curve, ultimately preparing them to deliver results faster. Participation will ensure new employees feel welcomed and prepared for their position and their role at the College. The participants will meet the STC President, learn about STC Points of Pride, engage in customer service training, learn about campus resources, and take a full-day service area tour. TIME COMMITMENT The Jaguar Academy is held each Fall to accommodate new hires on a regular basis. There are a total of seven sessions held on Wednesdays and a one full day service area tour. Supervisors are asked to sign a time commitment form to demonstrate their support of the employee’s participation in the academy. All regular sessions are held in D-106, Pecan Campus. The Campus Tour Session will meet initially in the Cooper Center North Conference Room. Session Topics Building Our Networks: Connecting to College Resources Service Area Tour *FULL DAY* Campus Safety Getting To Know Your HR Benefits Information Security Customer Service & Business Etiquette College Mission, Philosophy, & Points of Pride Reflections of STC Spirit

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.

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, October 7th. 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.

The JAGUAR ACADEMY engages new employees beyond the standard first-day orientation and helps them connect to South Texas College’s Comprehensive Mission and to become part of the STC Family. The Academy will focus on providing guidance, support and instill confidence in new employees as they adapt to their roles at the College. Participants will complete a service area tour to enlarge their vision of STC’s regional impact as well as connect employees with the many valuable resources available to them. The Academy will help them become familiar with the College culture and enable them to better assist students and colleagues. BENEFITS New employees will learn about STC's Comprehensive Mission and Philosophy, as well as make connections with departments around the College. The Jaguar Academy will assist new employees in shortening the new hire learning curve, ultimately preparing them to deliver results faster. Participation will ensure new employees feel welcomed and prepared for their position and their role at the College. The participants will meet the STC President, learn about STC Points of Pride, engage in customer service training, learn about campus resources, and take a full-day service area tour. TIME COMMITMENT The Jaguar Academy is held each Fall to accommodate new hires on a regular basis. There are a total of seven sessions held on Wednesdays and a one full day service area tour. Supervisors are asked to sign a time commitment form to demonstrate their support of the employee’s participation in the academy. All regular sessions are held in D-106, Pecan Campus. The Campus Tour Session will meet initially in the Cooper Center North Conference Room. Session Topics Building Our Networks: Connecting to College Resources Service Area Tour *FULL DAY* Campus Safety Getting To Know Your HR Benefits Information Security Customer Service & Business Etiquette College Mission, Philosophy, & Points of Pride Reflections of STC Spirit

The JAGUAR ACADEMY engages new employees beyond the standard first-day orientation and helps them connect to South Texas College’s Comprehensive Mission and to become part of the STC Family. The Academy will focus on providing guidance, support and instill confidence in new employees as they adapt to their roles at the College. Participants will complete a service area tour to enlarge their vision of STC’s regional impact as well as connect employees with the many valuable resources available to them. The Academy will help them become familiar with the College culture and enable them to better assist students and colleagues. BENEFITS New employees will learn about STC's Comprehensive Mission and Philosophy, as well as make connections with departments around the College. The Jaguar Academy will assist new employees in shortening the new hire learning curve, ultimately preparing them to deliver results faster. Participation will ensure new employees feel welcomed and prepared for their position and their role at the College. The participants will meet the STC President, learn about STC Points of Pride, engage in customer service training, learn about campus resources, and take a full-day service area tour. TIME COMMITMENT The Jaguar Academy is held each Fall to accommodate new hires on a regular basis. There are a total of seven sessions held on Wednesdays and a one full day service area tour. Supervisors are asked to sign a time commitment form to demonstrate their support of the employee’s participation in the academy. All regular sessions are held in D-106, Pecan Campus. The Campus Tour Session will meet initially in the Cooper Center North Conference Room. Session Topics Building Our Networks: Connecting to College Resources Service Area Tour *FULL DAY* Campus Safety Getting To Know Your HR Benefits Information Security Customer Service & Business Etiquette College Mission, Philosophy, & Points of Pride Reflections of STC Spirit

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 JAGUAR ACADEMY engages new employees beyond the standard first-day orientation and helps them connect to South Texas College’s Comprehensive Mission and to become part of the STC Family. The Academy will focus on providing guidance, support and instill confidence in new employees as they adapt to their roles at the College. Participants will complete a service area tour to enlarge their vision of STC’s regional impact as well as connect employees with the many valuable resources available to them. The Academy will help them become familiar with the College culture and enable them to better assist students and colleagues. BENEFITS New employees will learn about STC's Comprehensive Mission and Philosophy, as well as make connections with departments around the College. The Jaguar Academy will assist new employees in shortening the new hire learning curve, ultimately preparing them to deliver results faster. Participation will ensure new employees feel welcomed and prepared for their position and their role at the College. The participants will meet the STC President, learn about STC Points of Pride, engage in customer service training, learn about campus resources, and take a full-day service area tour. TIME COMMITMENT The Jaguar Academy is held each Fall to accommodate new hires on a regular basis. There are a total of seven sessions held on Wednesdays and a one full day service area tour. Supervisors are asked to sign a time commitment form to demonstrate their support of the employee’s participation in the academy. All regular sessions are held in D-106, Pecan Campus. The Campus Tour Session will meet initially in the Cooper Center North Conference Room. Session Topics Building Our Networks: Connecting to College Resources Service Area Tour *FULL DAY* Campus Safety Getting To Know Your HR Benefits Information Security Customer Service & Business Etiquette College Mission, Philosophy, & Points of Pride Reflections of STC Spirit

The JAGUAR ACADEMY engages new employees beyond the standard first-day orientation and helps them connect to South Texas College’s Comprehensive Mission and to become part of the STC Family. The Academy will focus on providing guidance, support and instill confidence in new employees as they adapt to their roles at the College. Participants will complete a service area tour to enlarge their vision of STC’s regional impact as well as connect employees with the many valuable resources available to them. The Academy will help them become familiar with the College culture and enable them to better assist students and colleagues. BENEFITS New employees will learn about STC's Comprehensive Mission and Philosophy, as well as make connections with departments around the College. The Jaguar Academy will assist new employees in shortening the new hire learning curve, ultimately preparing them to deliver results faster. Participation will ensure new employees feel welcomed and prepared for their position and their role at the College. The participants will meet the STC President, learn about STC Points of Pride, engage in customer service training, learn about campus resources, and take a full-day service area tour. TIME COMMITMENT The Jaguar Academy is held each Fall to accommodate new hires on a regular basis. There are a total of seven sessions held on Wednesdays and a one full day service area tour. Supervisors are asked to sign a time commitment form to demonstrate their support of the employee’s participation in the academy. All regular sessions are held in D-106, Pecan Campus. The Campus Tour Session will meet initially in the Cooper Center North Conference Room. Session Topics Building Our Networks: Connecting to College Resources Service Area Tour *FULL DAY* Campus Safety Getting To Know Your HR Benefits Information Security Customer Service & Business Etiquette College Mission, Philosophy, & Points of Pride Reflections of STC Spirit

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 JAGUAR ACADEMY engages new employees beyond the standard first-day orientation and helps them connect to South Texas College’s Comprehensive Mission and to become part of the STC Family. The Academy will focus on providing guidance, support and instill confidence in new employees as they adapt to their roles at the College. Participants will complete a service area tour to enlarge their vision of STC’s regional impact as well as connect employees with the many valuable resources available to them. The Academy will help them become familiar with the College culture and enable them to better assist students and colleagues. BENEFITS New employees will learn about STC's Comprehensive Mission and Philosophy, as well as make connections with departments around the College. The Jaguar Academy will assist new employees in shortening the new hire learning curve, ultimately preparing them to deliver results faster. Participation will ensure new employees feel welcomed and prepared for their position and their role at the College. The participants will meet the STC President, learn about STC Points of Pride, engage in customer service training, learn about campus resources, and take a full-day service area tour. TIME COMMITMENT The Jaguar Academy is held each Fall to accommodate new hires on a regular basis. There are a total of seven sessions held on Wednesdays and a one full day service area tour. Supervisors are asked to sign a time commitment form to demonstrate their support of the employee’s participation in the academy. All regular sessions are held in D-106, Pecan Campus. The Campus Tour Session will meet initially in the Cooper Center North Conference Room. Session Topics Building Our Networks: Connecting to College Resources Service Area Tour *FULL DAY* Campus Safety Getting To Know Your HR Benefits Information Security Customer Service & Business Etiquette College Mission, Philosophy, & Points of Pride Reflections of STC Spirit

The JAGUAR ACADEMY engages new employees beyond the standard first-day orientation and helps them connect to South Texas College’s Comprehensive Mission and to become part of the STC Family. The Academy will focus on providing guidance, support and instill confidence in new employees as they adapt to their roles at the College. Participants will complete a service area tour to enlarge their vision of STC’s regional impact as well as connect employees with the many valuable resources available to them. The Academy will help them become familiar with the College culture and enable them to better assist students and colleagues. BENEFITS New employees will learn about STC's Comprehensive Mission and Philosophy, as well as make connections with departments around the College. The Jaguar Academy will assist new employees in shortening the new hire learning curve, ultimately preparing them to deliver results faster. Participation will ensure new employees feel welcomed and prepared for their position and their role at the College. The participants will meet the STC President, learn about STC Points of Pride, engage in customer service training, learn about campus resources, and take a full-day service area tour. TIME COMMITMENT The Jaguar Academy is held each Fall to accommodate new hires on a regular basis. There are a total of seven sessions held on Wednesdays and a one full day service area tour. Supervisors are asked to sign a time commitment form to demonstrate their support of the employee’s participation in the academy. All regular sessions are held in D-106, Pecan Campus. The Campus Tour Session will meet initially in the Cooper Center North Conference Room. Session Topics Building Our Networks: Connecting to College Resources Service Area Tour *FULL DAY* Campus Safety Getting To Know Your HR Benefits Information Security Customer Service & Business Etiquette College Mission, Philosophy, & Points of Pride Reflections of STC Spirit

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.