This workshop is intended to provide an overview of how to organize a CyberPatriot competition team. Attendees will also have the opportunity to observe a live mini-CyberPatriot competition taking place during one of the CyberPatriot summer camps. This workshop will be presented virtually. NOTE: You will require a computing device, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet, to view the presentation.

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 13, 2020 and will culminate with the year-long Teaching and Learning Academy.

The Chair Leadership Meeting was established to support Chairs in their crucial role as faculty leaders. During this session, Academic Affairs leadership update Chairs on the College’s key initiatives, policies and procedures for the upcoming academic year. In addition, it provides an opportunity for Chairs to ask questions and receive clarification, which they in turn will pass on to the faculty in their program.

Academic Affairs Convocation

Social Sciences Division Meeting

Dual Credit Programs & School District Partnerships Division Meeting

Business, Public Safety & Technology Division Meeting Link to Join Division Meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YmU5Njc2MTItM2RhMC00NmRlLWFlODQtNWExY2E0NjgyMjIz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220a69afbd-d498-4771-8ccb-47aec99bbb38%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22138fd2b8-cc0a-42be-b176-3d3303b37d40%22%7d

Liberal Arts Division Meeting

Math, Science, IT, and Bachelor Programs Division Meeting Link to Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OGRkYTE3MzQtY2I4OS00ZDNkLTg5MDktMjliYTRiYjQwZDc0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220a69afbd-d498-4771-8ccb-47aec99bbb38%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2257637918-163d-4e47-86f7-98821af27ed4%22%7d

Nursing and Allied Health Division Meeting

Welcome back departmental meeting Link to join the Meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjYyM2FhZDctOGY4Yi00MTVlLWJmOWUtNGFjZjBkOWIwY2Fk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220a69afbd-d498-4771-8ccb-47aec99bbb38%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e8ee2c08-35d6-445d-aeb7-b22f6f23d3b7%22%7d

Updates on Department Initiatives/Events.

Department Meeting

Associate Degree Nursing Program faculty and staff will have their monthly departmental meeting

This will be our first meeting for Fall 2020. It will be conducted on Microsoft Teams in a virtual environment. Please make sure to use the remote check-in as a substitute for our usual sign-in process. Microsoft Teams Link (copy and paste in your browser): https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3afaa00c1bc5a24e0380c20c5b35d61e67%40thread.tacv2/1594662161693?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220a69afbd-d498-4771-8ccb-47aec99bbb38%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%223e5f0f9e-aa13-43d5-93db-bec6a68cc76a%22%7d

First meeting of the Comm Arts Department for Fall 2020 semester.

Meet with faculty. Click on link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3aace6b3201033420d98222fe8fe00d4b2%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=c9706969-89a3-44ab-9bf1-a3003157370a&tenantId=0a69afbd-d498-4771-8ccb-47aec99bbb38

Department meeting for all culinary arts faculty

Departmental meeting for Construction Supervision, Electrician technology and Heating, Ventilation, Air Condition and Refrigeration. Link to Teams meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MjRhNDU0ZjYtYWY5Yy00NGZiLThjZDAtZjY3ODEzOWZmYWYy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220a69afbd-d498-4771-8ccb-47aec99bbb38%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b19e9979-26f8-4e64-9602-be0a1425f9f7%22%7d

MEETING OBJECTIVES: 1. Select ATI resources that will target specific program initiatives and address content gaps. 2. Identify the types of data that are available from ATI assessments and/or tutorials and the uses for the data. 3. Discuss best practices for ATI policy and remediation. 4. Explore new product knowledge that can be integrated in the curriculum to enhance student learning outcomes. 5. Describe ATI’s support mechanisms during and after the integration period. Presented by: Kendra Lindloff (kendra.lindloff@atitesting.com) and Clara Cox (clara.cox@atitesting.com)

Chemistry Department Meeting https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OGRkYTE3MzQtY2I4OS00ZDNkLTg5MDktMjliYTRiYjQwZDc0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220a69afbd-d498-4771-8ccb-47aec99bbb38%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2257637918-163d-4e47-86f7-98821af27ed4%22%7d

The Physical Science Department will be conducted on Microsoft Teams. Please make sure to use the remote check-in for attendance. Link to Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3a0c44f74209e94ce2a35d0ebf1bfb7174%40thread.tacv2/1596211567824?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220a69afbd-d498-4771-8ccb-47aec99bbb38%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%222ccb20d2-1025-4854-aaae-3ba37508cdc4%22%7d

South Texas College Full-Time Faculty Teaching Dual Credit Courses Meeting

Microsoft Teams

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

Blackboard has a very limited amount of storage space for large files. In this workshop, we will show you how to use One Drive to store your files and link them to your Blackboard courses.

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

Explore Flipgrid, a free interactive tool that allows your online students to engage with you and their classmates by recording and sharing short video clips to build a sense of community as well as process course content. Flipgrid includes accessibility features and can also be embedded in Blackboard. A smart phone is highly recommended for this workshop.

Come learn more about the Centers for Learning Excellence and how we can work together to extend our services to your students.

We will discuss the Concourse Syllabi Management training, where we will learn how to utilize workflow for the centralized management of master syllabi and section outlines. The goal of this workshop is for instructors to be able to complete their section outlines online, while students will be able to access an interface where all syllabi can be found in JagNet and in Blackboard. South Texas College is going live with this application in Spring 2020 and this training will guide faculty on the basic functions of Concourse and how to complete their section outlines. Visit: https://academicaffairs.southtexascollege.edu/syllabi/ for more information. The Concourse Training will be followed by the Adjunct and DC Meeting where we will discuss how to upload end of course documents, grade submissions, JagPride reporting, among other semester closing topics, and setting up for Spring semester courses.

As a South Texas College dual credit faculty, how do you address student conduct issues and the discipline process? This session will discuss the Administrative Student Conduct Process as well as students’ due process rights. If you would like to be better informed regarding topics such as conduct violations, documentation, reporting and adjudication of conduct issues, join us!

Join us to learn how to increase engagement between students and faculty, help identify students who are at risk and provide them with proper interventions and/or support services for persistence. Through tracking of attendance and other triggers, the Starfish system helps faculty and support staff monitor patterns that indicate a student may be at risk of poor performance. This presentation will provide faculty with information about Starfish, faculty will gain hands-on experience to set up their profiles and office hours, as well as opportunities to ask questions.

This session will provide Dual Credit Faculty with an overview of the student implications of not passing college courses as well as the initiatives South Texas College has implemented to help students become successful. Presenters will cover hot topics such as Academic Progress Standards, Satisfactory Academic Progress (Financial Aid), and FERPA.

LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment in Blackboard Learn. When students use LockDown Browser to take a Blackboard test, they are unable to print, copy, go to other websites, access other applications, or close a test until it is submitted for grading. Tests created for use with LockDown Browser cannot be accessed with standard browsers, either. This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. This session will cover: • How to enable Lockdown Browser/Monitor in a Blackboard test. • Sequence options and settings requirements. • Efficient review of the assessment data collected and flag review.

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

Jumpstart your semester with a user-friendly training of the South Texas College learning outcomes data reporting system, JagPRIDE from entering activities to analyzing data, participants will learn how to navigate the application and be able to report Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Core Objectives (COs) with ease.

The New Normal: Web 2.0 Tools for Instruction

Description: In this session, our Information Technology staff will provide an overview of technology resources and tools available to South Texas College faculty. Learn tips for keeping your laptop up to date as well as using Microsoft Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint to best leverage your teaching resources and instruction. Screen capture and recording tools will also be covered!

First ADJ/DE meeting for Fall 2020 semester.

Welcome back departmental meeting Link to join Meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjYyM2FhZDctOGY4Yi00MTVlLWJmOWUtNGFjZjBkOWIwY2Fk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220a69afbd-d498-4771-8ccb-47aec99bbb38%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e8ee2c08-35d6-445d-aeb7-b22f6f23d3b7%22%7d

The Physical Science Adjunct and Dual Credit Faculty Department Meeting will be conducted on Microsoft Teams. Please make sure to use the remote check-in for attendance. Link to join: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OWFiYTBhNTAtMDcwNS00YzcwLTk1YjgtNjNkMjZlMWM3NjJi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220a69afbd-d498-4771-8ccb-47aec99bbb38%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%222ccb20d2-1025-4854-aaae-3ba37508cdc4%22%7d

Meeting with adjuncts.

Updates on Department Initiatives/Events.

This will be the first meeting for Fall 2020 for our Dual-Credit and Adjunct Faculty. It will be conducted on Microsoft Teams. Please make sure to register and sign-on on the OPOD site and login to the Teams Meeting. Microsoft Teams Link (copy and paste in your browswer): https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3aa5b3e3efd75f4499a69a207ae1698ab0%40thread.tacv2/1594663749109?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220a69afbd-d498-4771-8ccb-47aec99bbb38%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%223e5f0f9e-aa13-43d5-93db-bec6a68cc76a%22%7d

Fall 2020 Adjunct & Dual Credit Meeting Meeting will be held on Microsoft Teams

Fall 2020 Semester Departmental Meeting for the Art Dual and Adjunct Faculty via Microsoft Teams

BBC-021 Academic Continuity (previously known as 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: September 1, 2020

OTC-008 The “Online Teaching Certification” workshop explores the Quality Matters (QM) Rubric and provides a framework to improve the quality of online courses. Participants use the QM Rubric to review their own online courses and develop a course improvement plan. ***This is a fully online, self-paced workshop in Blackboard. The content is based on the essential Specific Review Standards of the Quality Matters Rubric. Participants come away with a plan for course improvement so enrolling in the workshop with a pre-developed online course is required.

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 Office of Professional and Organizational Development (OPOD) is finalizing the agenda for the 2020 Fall College-Wide Professional and Organizational Development Day (CWPOD) scheduled on Friday, September 25.

Explore Flipgrid, a free interactive tool that allows your online students to engage with you and their classmates by recording and sharing short video clips to build a sense of community as well as process course content. Flipgrid includes accessibility features and can also be embedded in Blackboard. A smart phone is highly recommended for this workshop.

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, February 3. PARTICIPATION All New Dual Credit Faculty and Adjunct Faculty will be expected to successfully complete the academy within one semester. Returning faculty will be encouraged to participate as space is available.

Blackboard has a very limited amount of storage space for large files. In this workshop, we will show you how to use One Drive to store your files and link them to your Blackboard courses.

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 engage in 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 Thursdays. Supervisors are asked to sign a time commitment form to demonstrate their support of the employee’s participation in the academy. 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 engage in 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 Thursdays. Supervisors are asked to sign a time commitment form to demonstrate their support of the employee’s participation in the academy. 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 engage in 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 Thursdays. Supervisors are asked to sign a time commitment form to demonstrate their support of the employee’s participation in the academy. 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 engage in 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 Thursdays. Supervisors are asked to sign a time commitment form to demonstrate their support of the employee’s participation in the academy. 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 engage in 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 Thursdays. Supervisors are asked to sign a time commitment form to demonstrate their support of the employee’s participation in the academy. 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 engage in 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 Thursdays. Supervisors are asked to sign a time commitment form to demonstrate their support of the employee’s participation in the academy. 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.