Meeting

OPOD Planning Session

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.

Updates on Department Events.

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

Adjunct & Dual Credit Faculty Professional Development Day Spring 2019

The purpose of this course is to allow for compliance for Campus Continuity in case of a Natural Disaster, as well as introducing Blackboard to persons new to the online environment. This course covers basic blackboard functions, such as Uploading Files (syllabi), Creating Discussions, and Creating Basic Quizzes.

Reflective practices are vital for improving as educators, yet many times we spend more time focusing on performing as instructors, and give ourselves little time to reflect on our teaching practices and our students’ learning. In this session, participants will process why committing to intentional reflective practices is so important to the journey of continuous improvement. The session will also provide opportunities to explore various tools to support reflective practices.

In this workshop, participants will (1) identify strategies to create dynamic and interactive lectures and (2) recognize best practices in using images in Power Point presentations.

This session will focus on reading and writing in the college classroom. Specifically, the facilitator and audience members will share our experiences about the challenges dual enrollment students and faculty face when it comes to the rigor of college reading materials and expectations for college level of writing. We will engage in collaborative activities to create a bank of suggestions and resources to use with dual enrollment students to promote their engagement with college level texts and scaffolding to help our students produce quality writing.

Dr. Maricela G. Silva, Academic Grants & Projects Officer and Adjunct Faculty for the BASOL Program, will present on Starfish Early Alert System. The Starfish Early Alert System, was implemented at South Texas College in 2016. It is designed to increase faculty-student engagement and support services. It is an alert system which focuses on at-risk students. Through attendance tracking and other triggers, the Starfish system helps faculty and support staff monitor patterns that indicate a student may be at risk either because of performance or attendance issues. The system allows early intervention, to assist students in finding resources to help keep them on the pathway toward successful completion. The Starfish system also provides positive reinforcement to students, through Kudos which can be sent by their faculty. This helps students by encouraging students to maintain their focus and drive to successfully complete their goals at South Texas College. During the Fall 2017 semester, over 9,500 South Texas College students created and/or updated their profiles in Starfish. During this same semester: • 15,000 kudos were submitted by Faculty; • 2,130 attendance concerns were flagged; and • 5,183 “Danger of Failing” flags were submitted. South Texas College is dedicated to providing all students with meaningful and successful advising strategies to help provide students with the resources they need to complete their degree/certificate on time. The Starfish Early Alert System provides faculty and staff with a tool for timely and effective intervention for students who can most benefit from it. This presentation is provided for Adjunct and Dual Credit Faculty’s information and guidance. An interactive training will follow the presentation.

In this session participants will learn how to facilitate student learning utilizing structured group reviews. Participants will break down exam and quiz questions to uncover powerful central concepts in the questions and distractors. Review of spring syllabi and how to insure student compliance.

Come learn about useful and free technology tools and apps for your devices that can help your students stay engaged and active in your classroom. Come learn about useful and free technology tools and apps for your devices that can help your students stay engaged and active in your classroom.

Jaguar P.R.I.D.E. is the South Texas College’s student Learning outcomes data reporting system. All faculty use this system to report these results. In this session, you will learn the process to create activities, assess outcomes, report results and analyze those results within the Jaguar P.R.I.D.E. system.

Jaguar P.R.I.D.E. is the South Texas College’s student Learning outcomes data reporting system. All faculty use this system to report these results. In this session, you will learn the process to create activities, assess outcomes, report results and analyze those results within the Jaguar P.R.I.D.E. system.

Reflective practices are vital for improving as educators, yet many times we spend more time focusing on performing as instructors, and give ourselves little time to reflect on our teaching practices and our students’ learning. In this session, participants will process why committing to intentional reflective practices is so important to the journey of continuous improvement. The session will also provide opportunities to explore various tools to support reflective practices.

Come learn about useful and free technology tools and apps for your devices that can help your students stay engaged and active in your classroom. Come learn about useful and free technology tools and apps for your devices that can help your students stay engaged and active in your classroom.

In this workshop, participants will (1) identify strategies to create dynamic and interactive lectures and (2) recognize best practices in using images in Power Point presentations.

This session will focus on reading and writing in the college classroom. Specifically, the facilitator and audience members will share our experiences about the challenges dual enrollment students and faculty face when it comes to the rigor of college reading materials and expectations for college level of writing. We will engage in collaborative activities to create a bank of suggestions and resources to use with dual enrollment students to promote their engagement with college level texts and scaffolding to help our students produce quality writing.

The Starfish Early Alert System, was implemented at South Texas College in 2016. It is designed to increase faculty-student engagement and support services. It is an alert system which focuses on at-risk students. Through attendance tracking and other triggers, the Starfish system helps faculty and support staff monitor patterns that indicate a student may be at risk either because of performance or attendance issues. The system allows early intervention, to assist students in finding resources to help keep them on the pathway toward successful completion. The Starfish system also provides positive reinforcement to students, through Kudos which can be sent by their faculty. This helps students by encouraging students to maintain their focus and drive to successfully complete their goals at South Texas College. During the Fall 2017 semester, over 9,500 South Texas College students created and/or updated their profiles in Starfish. During this same semester: • 15,000 kudos were submitted by Faculty; • 2,130 attendance concerns were flagged; and • 5,183 “Danger of Failing” flags were submitted. South Texas College is dedicated to providing all students with meaningful and successful advising strategies to help provide students with the resources they need to complete their degree/certificate on time. The Starfish Early Alert System provides faculty and staff with a tool for timely and effective intervention for students who can most benefit from it. This presentation is provided for Adjunct and Dual Credit Faculty’s information and guidance. An interactive training will follow the presentation.

Infusing Critical Thinking Into the Curriculum

Faulty will share their course assessments or projects in order to view new or different ways of evaluating student performance in ARTS 1301

Psychology Dual Credit PD

Business Administration (Careers) / Human Resources Specialist Dual Credit PD

History Assignment Charrette

Participants will learn the new features of Cengage SAM LMS and its integration with Blackboard. Participants will be able to create their courses and the course materials needed to be able to teach using the latest features SAM LMS offers.

This training will address specific issues previously identified by our drama instructors during the Fall 2018 semester.

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

The purpose of this course is to allow for compliance for Campus Continuity in case of a Natural Disaster, as well as introducing Blackboard to persons new to the online environment. This course covers basic blackboard functions, such as Uploading Files (syllabi), Creating Discussions, and Creating Basic Quizzes.

What is Ambassadors 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 Ambassadors 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

Workshop

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 15th. 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 Ambassadors 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

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

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

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

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

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

What is Ambassadors 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

The fear of public speaking is the #1 phobia in America. 25% of us are afraid of speaking in front of a crowd… more than those who are afraid of clowns, ghosts and zombies combined! Do you want to remove your fear of public speaking, improve your career options, learn to speak with confidence and deliver professional presentations with impact and ease? This workshop is designed to provide engaging, hands on activities to teach people, with no previous experience, how to deliver a professional speech or presentation to a live audience. Whether you are speaking to a handful of people, a small group or a large audience, this session will help you to have a dynamic presence and deliver your presentation with confidence.

Although seemingly simple, flyers can often be a challenge to put together. Our training will teach you the basics needed to compose a flyer that is exciting and interesting to the reader, while keeping a friendly, engaging, and simple tone.

What is Ambassadors 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

Meeting

What is Ambassadors 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

Updates on Department Events.

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

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

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

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

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

What is Ambassadors 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

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

What is Ambassadors 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 Ambassadors 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

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What is Ambassadors 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

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

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, April 29th. PARTICIPATION All New Dual Credit Faculty and Adjunct Faculty will be expected to successfully complete the academy within one semester. Returning faculty will be encouraged to participate as space is available.

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

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

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

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

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