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College-Wide Professional and Organizational Development Day

College-Wide Professional and Organizational Development Day

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Blackboard certification prepares faculty to web-enhance their course and to design & deliver a Hybrid course. It includes basic and advanced tools/features for Blackboard. Faculty certified in eTeach I prior to 2010 will need to renew their certification.

(Title V: HSI Grant funded activity)The FOCUS Academy 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.

Mathematics Department Professional Developmental Day

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. 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

(Title V: HSI Grant funded activity)The FOCUS Academy 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.

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Membership will include 20 individuals – both faculty and staff- from the various areas. The OPOD Advisory Committee will meet once every semester and report back to their various divisions and request input/feedback from the faculty and staff from their areas. Role of Committee Members: • Represent area on the advisory committee • Attend committee meetings in person and online • Gather and collect information regarding professional and organizational development activities • Distribute professional and organizational development information to faculty and staff in your area • Meet with faculty and staff in your area to ensure that information is being distributed and collected • Respond to questions from faculty and staff in your area

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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. 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

(Title V: HSI Grant funded activity)The FOCUS Academy 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.

The Teaching & Learning Academy (TLA) was designed to help Faculty become part of the STC family. TLA provides support, guidance and training as new faculty transition into the role of Instructor. Faculty participants will receive information on available resources, policies, procedures and effective teaching strategies as well as provide faculty with many opportunities for professional development. Each session will have an “STC Expert” in attendance to answer questions about the College. In addition, there will be a Great Teachers Retreat held at the beginning of the Spring Semester to give faculty the opportunity to reflect on best teaching practices and to share those experiences with colleagues.

Purpose The Developing Excellence in Learning and Teaching Academy (DELTA) Online will help Dual Credit and Adjunct Faculty to become part of the South Texas College family. DELTA Online will provide participants with support and guidance as well as information on faculty expectations, resources, policies, procedures, and creating a college environment. Timeline Participants will have six weeks to complete all course requirements but are encouraged to complete each module on a weekly basis. DELTA starts on Monday, September 11th. Learning Modules The Academy is fully online and consists of six learning modules: The Community College Philosophy Dual Credit and Adjunct Faculty Responsibilities Creating a College Environment College Knowledge for Faculty Connecting Students to College Resources Dual Enrollment Program Assessment and Monitoring

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. 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

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(Title V: HSI Grant funded activity)The FOCUS Academy 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.

The Teaching & Learning Academy (TLA) was designed to help Faculty become part of the STC family. TLA provides support, guidance and training as new faculty transition into the role of Instructor. Faculty participants will receive information on available resources, policies, procedures and effective teaching strategies as well as provide faculty with many opportunities for professional development. Each session will have an “STC Expert” in attendance to answer questions about the College. In addition, there will be a Great Teachers Retreat held at the beginning of the Spring Semester to give faculty the opportunity to reflect on best teaching practices and to share those experiences with colleagues.

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