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.

Great Teachers Seminar - TLA S14 Graduation

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Professional Development System Workshop Creation for Cashier Department

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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.

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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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.

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.

Participants will be provided training in digital media and Google applications including various flyer and video creation tools. Participants will have time to explore all applications and be able to create their own products.

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. However, everyone shares a responsibility to make sure that all content and documents in those systems are accessible as well. The workshop will explain how to improve accessibility when creating Blackboard course material. The web has a diverse audience - not everyone browses with a large screen and a mouse. Some only use a mobile phone with a tiny screen, while others may not use a screen at all. Using accessible techniques for web and electronic documents will improve the user experience, regardless of screen size or use of assistive technology such as screen readers.

Meeting: OPOD Advisory Committee

Participants will be provided training in digital media and Google applications including various flyer and video creation tools. Participants will have time to explore all applications and be able to create their own products.

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. However, everyone shares a responsibility to make sure that all content and documents in those systems are accessible as well. The workshop will explain how to improve accessibility when creating Blackboard course material. The web has a diverse audience - not everyone browses with a large screen and a mouse. Some only use a mobile phone with a tiny screen, while others may not use a screen at all. Using accessible techniques for web and electronic documents will improve the user experience, regardless of screen size or use of assistive technology such as screen readers.

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.

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.

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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.

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

Meeting: OPOD Spotlight Photo Shoot

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. The web has a diverse audience - not everyone browses with a large screen and a mouse. Some only use a mobile phone with a tiny screen, while others may not use a screen at all. Using accessible techniques for web and electronic documents will improve the user experience, regardless of screen size or use of assistive technology such as screen readers. Certain formatting is intended for certain types of content - you'll need to use the appropriate structures and formats that best suit your information.

Breakout Groups and Polling -Breakout Groups is designed for group collaboration. A session leader can split participants into small groups for activities such as discussion, brainstorming, or problem solving. The Polling feature is used to engage students and to gauge their comprehension of the material being presented. *Prerequisite - Blackboard Collaborate Essentials *Online Meeting on May 4, 2018 from 10:00am to11:00am

Blackboard Collaborate is a browser based web conferencing solution that makes distance teaching and learning simple. This session will explore the essentials of Blackboard Collaborate Ultra’s features, giving you the foundation you need as you prepare for synchronous delivery. Online Meeting on Mary 4, 2018 from 1:30pm – 3:00pm

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. However, everyone shares a responsibility to make sure that all content and documents in those systems are accessible as well. The workshop will explain how to improve accessibility when creating Blackboard course material. The web has a diverse audience - not everyone browses with a large screen and a mouse. Some only use a mobile phone with a tiny screen, while others may not use a screen at all. Using accessible techniques for web and electronic documents will improve the user experience, regardless of screen size or use of assistive technology such as screen readers.

In this day of modern technology, people often judge others - and are also judged – based on the brief and intermittent signals we pick up: the voice on the telephone, the punctuation in an email, the recorded message. A person’s phone and email etiquette affects what customers think about the organization. In this workshop, participants will examine their professional communication styles and determine if the right message is being sent and how to capitalize on the potential impact of communication. This workshop is highly interactive and will be delivered in combination between a presentation and skills practice exercise that brings theory to life through immediate practical exposure to each key concept.

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Monthly Meeting

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.

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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!

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. The web has a diverse audience - not everyone browses with a large screen and a mouse. Some only use a mobile phone with a tiny screen, while others may not use a screen at all. Using accessible techniques for web and electronic documents will improve the user experience, regardless of screen size or use of assistive technology such as screen readers. Certain formatting is intended for certain types of content - you'll need to use the appropriate structures and formats that best suit your information.

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.

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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.

South Texas College Leadership Academy (STLA) for Staff

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.

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. The web has a diverse audience - not everyone browses with a large screen and a mouse. Some only use a mobile phone with a tiny screen, while others may not use a screen at all. Using accessible techniques for web and electronic documents will improve the user experience, regardless of screen size or use of assistive technology such as screen readers. Certain formatting is intended for certain types of content - you'll need to use the appropriate structures and formats that best suit your information.

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.