Topics include: Absenteeism, Communication Problems, Sexual Misconduct, Accountability, etc…

Topics include: Absenteeism, Communication Problems, Sexual Misconduct, Accountability, etc…

Meeting

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, Spring and Summer to accommodate new hires on a regular basis. There are a total of seven sessions held on Thursdays 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. . 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

Topics include: Absenteeism, Communication Problems, Sexual Misconduct, Accountability, etc…

Do you have students who claim they study for tests but are frustrated with their results? Have you observed that your students really don’t know how to prepare effectively for their exams? In this session, we will examine some of the reasons students have a false perception of how well they understand what they are learning. In addition, we will look at some strategies instructors can incorporate in their teaching to help their students improve their metacognition and study skills.

Updates on Department Events.

Blackboard Refresher is a course that will re-certify the faculty to web-enhance which allows instructors to supplement their face-to-face courses through online interactivity. This course also prepares faculty to design and deliver a hybrid course. This training is eligible only for faculty/adjunct that took formerly known eTeach I in order to re-validate their Blackboard Certification.

Presentation provided by the Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA) on new legislative updates, roles and responsibilities, college challenges and tips, and related laws.

September Department Meeting

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.

Monthly Department Meeting

OPOD: Advisory Committee Meeting

Presentation provided by the Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA) on new legislative updates, roles and responsibilities, college challenges and tips, and related laws.

College Advisor Training Program: Advising Training is critical to ensure faculty and staff have the tools and resources to ensure that students are successful both inside and outside of the classroom. The training focuses on providing holistic support and a solid foundation of the enrollment process, including assessment, placement, and federal/state aid regulations. Likewise, some faculty and staff members are not fully aware of the student support services that promote students’ success, achievement and completion. These services include Centers of Learning Excellence, library services, personal counseling and personal development, career planning and placement, instructional technology, student life, leadership development and wellness. The Office of Comprehensive Advising uses the National Academic Advising Association’s training videos as a cornerstone for the academic advising training offered to faculty, staff, and the College’s Professional Academic Advisors. The faculty and staff are also trained to utilize student information systems to document student progress, communication, recommendations, and interventions. Each of the training sessions is tailored to the employee segment, i.e. training focuses on the student population staff will be engaged with.

College Advisor Training Program: Advising Training is critical to ensure faculty and staff have the tools and resources to ensure that students are successful both inside and outside of the classroom. The training focuses on providing holistic support and a solid foundation of the enrollment process, including assessment, placement, and federal/state aid regulations. Likewise, some faculty and staff members are not fully aware of the student support services that promote students’ success, achievement and completion. These services include Centers of Learning Excellence, library services, personal counseling and personal development, career planning and placement, instructional technology, student life, leadership development and wellness. The Office of Comprehensive Advising uses the National Academic Advising Association’s training videos as a cornerstone for the academic advising training offered to faculty, staff, and the College’s Professional Academic Advisors. The faculty and staff are also trained to utilize student information systems to document student progress, communication, recommendations, and interventions. Each of the training sessions is tailored to the employee segment, i.e. training focuses on the student population staff will be engaged with.

Topics include: Absenteeism, Communication Problems, Sexual Misconduct, Accountability, etc…

College Advisor Training Program: Advising Training is critical to ensure faculty and staff have the tools and resources to ensure that students are successful both inside and outside of the classroom. The training focuses on providing holistic support and a solid foundation of the enrollment process, including assessment, placement, and federal/state aid regulations. Likewise, some faculty and staff members are not fully aware of the student support services that promote students’ success, achievement and completion. These services include Centers of Learning Excellence, library services, personal counseling and personal development, career planning and placement, instructional technology, student life, leadership development and wellness. The Office of Comprehensive Advising uses the National Academic Advising Association’s training videos as a cornerstone for the academic advising training offered to faculty, staff, and the College’s Professional Academic Advisors. The faculty and staff are also trained to utilize student information systems to document student progress, communication, recommendations, and interventions. Each of the training sessions is tailored to the employee segment, i.e. training focuses on the student population staff will be engaged with.

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

Topics include: Absenteeism, Communication Problems, Sexual Misconduct, Accountability, etc…

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, Spring and Summer to accommodate new hires on a regular basis. There are a total of seven sessions held on Thursdays 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. . 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

Topics include: Absenteeism, Communication Problems, Sexual Misconduct, Accountability, etc…

Meeting

College Advisor Training Program: Advising Training is critical to ensure faculty and staff have the tools and resources to ensure that students are successful both inside and outside of the classroom. The training focuses on providing holistic support and a solid foundation of the enrollment process, including assessment, placement, and federal/state aid regulations. Likewise, some faculty and staff members are not fully aware of the student support services that promote students’ success, achievement and completion. These services include Centers of Learning Excellence, library services, personal counseling and personal development, career planning and placement, instructional technology, student life, leadership development and wellness. The Office of Comprehensive Advising uses the National Academic Advising Association’s training videos as a cornerstone for the academic advising training offered to faculty, staff, and the College’s Professional Academic Advisors. The faculty and staff are also trained to utilize student information systems to document student progress, communication, recommendations, and interventions. Each of the training sessions is tailored to the employee segment, i.e. training focuses on the student population staff will be engaged with.

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.

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.

Microsoft Office Online and OneDrive are now available through your South Texas College Office 365 account, providing you with online versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. The new features include: • 1 TB of cloud storage for Office Online word documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and notebook • Create documents in Microsoft Office Online and store them in OneDrive o Share them among peers for collaboration using a link o Make document modifications in real-time o Access them anytime anywhere; including the Office programs installed on your local computer • Microsoft Office Online runs in your web browser; there’s nothing to download or install

Monthly meeting/professional development/workshop for ANTH, CRIJ, SOCI, and SOCW programs.

In this interactive workshop participants will be able to identify important ideas and benefits of learning assessment techniques, recognize and apply several learning assessment techniques across Fink’s (2013) taxonomy of learning. Disclaimer: there will be several quizzes in this interactive workshop!

Participants will be introduced to Innovation-Based Learning and related student engagement activities. These easy-to-use activities will involve assignments and discussions in the online platform. Participants will walk away with ready-to-use activities.

Microsoft Office Online and OneDrive are now available through your South Texas College Office 365 account, providing you with online versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. The new features include: • 1 TB of cloud storage for Office Online word documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and notebook • Create documents in Microsoft Office Online and store them in OneDrive o Share them among peers for collaboration using a link o Make document modifications in real-time o Access them anytime anywhere; including the Office programs installed on your local computer • Microsoft Office Online runs in your web browser; there’s nothing to download or install

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). Please keep in mind that you need to be present for the entire session in order to be marked as you complete the training. In case you do not complete the training, you will need to pay $75 for the training.

Microsoft Office Online and OneDrive are now available through your South Texas College Office 365 account, providing you with online versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. The new features include: • 1 TB of cloud storage for Office Online word documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and notebook • Create documents in Microsoft Office Online and store them in OneDrive o Share them among peers for collaboration using a link o Make document modifications in real-time o Access them anytime anywhere; including the Office programs installed on your local computer • Microsoft Office Online runs in your web browser; there’s nothing to download or install

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.

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 29th. 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.

Meeting

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.

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, Spring and Summer to accommodate new hires on a regular basis. There are a total of seven sessions held on Thursdays 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. . 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

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.

Participants will learn hands on 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.

Meeting

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). Please keep in mind that you need to be present for the entire session in order to be marked as you complete the training. In case you do not complete the training, you will need to pay $75 for the training.

Creating a strong cohesive team that provides a positive customer experience is crucial for any organization working with people. In Customer Success Heroes, participants will explore constructive and active listening, strategic problem-solving, and effective communication both within the team and with their customers. Individuals will begin with skill building and use real-world experience to discover how to make a positive impression in the minds of current and future customers. Discussing customer service attitudes and setting personal goals for improvement so that each participants will create a personalized action plan for moving forward.

Topics include: Absenteeism, Communication Problems, Sexual Misconduct, Accountability, etc…

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.

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

Topics include: Absenteeism, Communication Problems, Sexual Misconduct, Accountability, etc…

Topics include: Absenteeism, Communication Problems, Sexual Misconduct, Accountability, etc…

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.

Backup Room Reservations for TLA

Topics include: Absenteeism, Communication Problems, Sexual Misconduct, Accountability, etc…

Understanding is the first step to inclusion for people with disability. Most people want to show respect and sensitivity to people with disabilities but they simply don't know how, and with good reason: amid dozens of disabilities and millions who have them, there is so much to know that it overwhelms most people. This engaging workshop will discuss disabilities, federal laws that protect people with disabilities and how disabilities affect people. We will talk about student disability services available on campus for accommodations.

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 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, Spring and Summer to accommodate new hires on a regular basis. There are a total of seven sessions held on Thursdays 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. . 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

Updates on Department Events.

monthly department meeting

Creating a strong cohesive team that provides a positive customer experience is crucial for any organization working with people. In Customer Success Heroes, participants will explore constructive and active listening, strategic problem-solving, and effective communication both within the team and with their customers. Individuals will begin with skill building and use real-world experience to discover how to make a positive impression in the minds of current and future customers. Each participant will create a personalized action plan for improvement by discussing customer service attitudes and setting personal goals.

GoReact is the perfect replacement for YouTube for students uploading recorded presentations, conducting live collaborations, grading with instructor-designed rubrics, peer reviews, and improved speaking skills. This session will lead you to discover the robust functionality built into the user interface.

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.

From time to time, everyone has to deal with people and situations that they may find challenging. Often times the struggle comes from controlling a personal response and instead utilizing strategies that help to defuse and resolve the situation. In this workshop, participants will learn to recognize the patterns some people use to develop concrete techniques and responses needed to deal with difficult people more effectively and productively. Short-term tactics necessary to preserve your sanity and your priorities will be practiced, as well as long-term strategies on how to create cooperation and relationships that are more productive.

Meeting

Meeting

Blackboard Refresher is a course that will re-certify the faculty to web-enhance which allows instructors to supplement their face-to-face courses through online interactivity. This course also prepares faculty to design and deliver a hybrid course. This training is eligible only for faculty/adjunct that took formerly known eTeach I in order to re-validate their Blackboard Certification.

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.

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.

Backup Room Reservations for TLA

Monthly meeting/professional development/workshop for ANTH, CRIJ, SOCI, and SOCW programs.

In this training participants will learn how South Texas College is committed to ensuring that digital content is accessible - meaning that everyone has equivalent access to the content regardless of ability. Creating Accessible Content The systems that run the college website are considered to be accessible. However, everyone shares a responsibility to make sure that all content and documents in those system are accessible as well. These guidelines and resources explain how to improve accessibility when creating content such as webpages, documents and Blackboard course material.

GoReact is the perfect replacement for YouTube for students uploading recorded presentations, conducting live collaborations, grading with instructor-designed rubrics, peer reviews, and improved speaking skills. This session will lead you to discover the robust functionality built into the user interface.

This session will provide insight on NACEP’s Standards, the range of acceptable practices, frequently asked questions about the Standards, and required documentation that needs to be submitted by each department. We will also share how we have collaborated with the Office of Professional and Organizational Development to assist you in meeting some of the standards and documentation requirements for NACEP.

High performance organizations are built on a foundation of trust. In this workshop, participants will explore Stephen Covey’s 4 cornerstones of building trust and identify 13 behaviors of high-trust leaders. They will also discover how building trust and credibility with co-workers leads to quicker decisions, better teamwork, and more positive outcomes. This professional development workshop will examine the need for trust in today’s workplace, the consequences of low-trust working relationships or environments, and what you can do to earn the trust of others.  By strengthening trust, remarkable results can be achieved!

DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN LAUGH EVEN IF YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE LAUGHING? LAUGHTER YOGA combines laughter exercises with yoga breathing which brings in more oxygen to the body and brain making one feel more energetic and healthy. Laughter is simulated as a body exercise in a group but with eye contact and childlike playfulness it turns into real and contagious laughter. It is based on the scientific fact that the body cannot tell the difference between fake and real laughter and one gets the same health benefits. Are you stressed out? Want to bring more Laughter, Health and Happiness to your Life? Laughter Yoga is a unique exercise program sweeping the world where anyone can laugh without using jokes humor and comedies. It is truly a life changing experience, being practiced on more than 72 countries. This unique one day workshop will give you knowledge and practical skills how to practice laughter exercises to bring health and happiness in your life. Due to many requests, I will be offering a Laughter Yoga Basic Learning Course for anyone interested in using it as a personal or professional tool.

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.

Creating a strong cohesive team that provides a positive customer experience is crucial for any organization working with people. In Customer Success Heroes, participants will explore constructive and active listening, strategic problem-solving, and effective communication both within the team and with their customers. Individuals will begin with skill building and use real-world experience to discover how to make a positive impression in the minds of current and future customers. Each participant will create a personalized action plan for improvement by discussing customer service attitudes and setting personal goals.

Updates on Department Events.

Monthly meeting/professional development/workshop for ANTH, CRIJ, SOCI, and SOCW programs.