Are you ready to take syllabi to a whole new level? Concourse Syllabi Management is a cloud-based application, which utilizes workflow for the centralized management of master syllabi and section outlines. Instructors will 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. Participants that prefer a hands-on experience are encouraged to attend. However, resources are available online to also guide instructors on completion of their section outlines in Spring 2020. Visit: https://academicaffairs.southtexascollege.edu/syllabi/ for more information.

You will learn how to submit a time adjustment request form (TARF) through PowerApps and how will supervisors accept or reject the electronic TARF.

FAS

Phi Theta Kappa Meeting

Note: MUST be Blackboard Certification Complete. Online Teaching Certification prepares faculty to teach online courses. Online Teaching Certification will run in parallel with Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR). Face-to-Face (F2F) sessions are limited to 25 seats. Please keep in mind that you need to be present for the entire session in order to be marked as you complete the training.

Department of Physical Sciences November 2019 Meeting

Hands-on JagPRIDE navigation training for fall 2019 PLO and Core Objective data submission. Please bring activity descriptions and student scores.

Are you ready to take syllabi to a whole new level? Concourse Syllabi Management is a cloud-based application, which utilizes workflow for the centralized management of master syllabi and section outlines. Instructors will 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. Participants that prefer a hands-on experience are encouraged to attend. However, resources are available online to also guide instructors on completion of their section outlines in Spring 2020. Visit: https://academicaffairs.southtexascollege.edu/syllabi/ for more information.

Department Meeting and workshop

You will learn how to submit a time adjustment request form (TARF) through PowerApps and how will supervisors accept or reject the electronic TARF.

Distance Learning OPEN LAB: Our Distance Learning Department will be available for any questions or concerns regarding Blackboard or online training such as Blackboard Certification or SPARK. Also, we will be assisting with Gradebook, Rubrics, SafeAssign, Respondus, Final Grade Submission, etc...feel free to stop by and ask. We will be glad to assist you.

Are you ready to take syllabi to a whole new level? Concourse Syllabi Management is a cloud-based application, which utilizes workflow for the centralized management of master syllabi and section outlines. Instructors will 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. Participants that prefer a hands-on experience are encouraged to attend. However, resources are available online to also guide instructors on completion of their section outlines in Spring 2020. Visit: https://academicaffairs.southtexascollege.edu/syllabi/ for more information.

Join us at our monthly Academic Math Department meeting where we will be learning new information about what STC has to offer these students.

Concourse, a superior syllabus management tool will be utilized in Spring 2020. STC has adopted this syllabus solution to provide consistency and uniformity in delivering features and functionality needed for both instructor and student. If you have not yet registered and completed a Concourse training, proceed to register for this event. Note: Concourse will be the method of delivery for syllabi for the department and college-wide.

Distance Learning OPEN LAB: Our Distance Learning Department will be available for any questions or concerns regarding Blackboard or online training such as Blackboard Certification or SPARK. Also, we will be assisting with Gradebook, Rubrics, SafeAssign, Respondus, Final Grade Submission, etc...feel free to stop by and ask. We will be glad to assist you.

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College Advisory Training

College Advisory Training

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.

College Advisory Training

This workshop is designed to create awareness on the importance of implementing a smoke-free and tobacco-free policy at South Texas College. Get information on the dangers of tobacco use, including its effects on second-hand smoking and e-cigarettes products.

Note: MUST be Blackboard Certification Complete. Online Teaching Certification prepares faculty to teach online courses. Online Teaching Certification will run in parallel with Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR). Face-to-Face (F2F) sessions are limited to 25 seats. Please keep in mind that you need to be present for the entire session in order to be marked as you complete the training.

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.

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Center for Diversity & Inclusion AND South Texas College Counseling & Student Disability Services Present: Ally Safe Zone Training An educational training to learn about the LGTBQ+ Community and ways to help support our students. This training includes: terminology, inclusive language, interactive exercises, personal stories of challenges and success, campus and community resources, and how you can be an Ally. Participants completing the training are given an Ally placard and added to a network of allies who can provide support, information, and a safe place for the community.

Hands-on JagPRIDE navigation training for fall 2019 PLO and Core Objective data submission. Please bring activity descriptions and student scores.

Department Meeting and workshop

Distance Learning OPEN LAB: Our Distance Learning Department will be available for any questions or concerns regarding Blackboard or online training such as Blackboard Certification or SPARK. Also, we will be assisting with Gradebook, Rubrics, SafeAssign, Respondus, Final Grade Submission, etc...feel free to stop by and ask. We will be glad to assist you.

This interactive workshop will provide a general understanding of how stress can affect productivity in the workplace. Participants will engage in simple exercises designed to reduce stress levels and learn methods for handling stress more effectively.

You will learn how to submit a time adjustment request form (TARF) through PowerApps and how will supervisors accept or reject the electronic TARF.

Distance Learning OPEN LAB: Our Distance Learning Department will be available for any questions or concerns regarding Blackboard or online training such as Blackboard Certification or SPARK. Also, we will be assisting with Gradebook, Rubrics, SafeAssign, Respondus, Final Grade Submission, etc...feel free to stop by and ask. We will be glad to assist you.

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Please register for our Spring 2020 PD.

Adjunct/Dual PD

Adjunct & Dual Credit Faculty Professional Development Day Spring 2020

Department Meeting

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

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.

What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)? The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to: Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees Provide better assistance to their colleagues Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college

In this afternoon session, Jim Donahue, an international educational consultant and instructor, will share and model high engagement strategies for the classroom. Participants will explore strategies that lend themselves to a variety of disciplines to engage diverse learners through the WICOR framework (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization and Reading) to increase student persistence and success in courses.

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.

What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)? The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to: Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees Provide better assistance to their colleagues Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college

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 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

What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)? The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to: Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees Provide better assistance to their colleagues Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college

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What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)? The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to: Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees Provide better assistance to their colleagues Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college

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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 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

Department Meeting and workshop

Updates on Department Initiatives/Events.

What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)? The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to: Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees Provide better assistance to their colleagues Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college

What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)? The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to: Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees Provide better assistance to their colleagues Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college

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 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

What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)? The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to: Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees Provide better assistance to their colleagues Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college

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What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)? The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to: Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees Provide better assistance to their colleagues Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college

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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

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.

Updates on Department Initiatives/Events.

What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)? The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to: Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees Provide better assistance to their colleagues Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college

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 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

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.

What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)? The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to: Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees Provide better assistance to their colleagues Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college

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 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

Department Meeting and workshop

Updates on Department Initiatives/Events.

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.

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