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9/21/2020 - 9/21/2020
Online Course
Discussion of September agenda items and AY2020-2021 budget.
Max Participants:
4
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
3
8/31/2020 - 12/7/2020
Online Course
Discuss weekly content.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
2
9/23/2020 - 9/23/2020
Online Course
Join us for this 100% online 9-week course beginning September 23 and ending November 25, 2020. If you teach classes that are delivered 100% online at South Texas College, this course was designed especially for you! Enrollment in online courses has grown exponentially. In spite of the many advantages of this course modality, online instructors face a variety of unique challenges not encountered in face-to-face instruction. Instructors have many questions: How will my students master core concepts and achieve the intended learning outcomes? How do I know that the weekly learning activities are adequately preparing students to be successful on assessments? Besides discussion boards, are there any other ways to engage online students? What technologies can I integrate into Blackboard to enhance student learning? Perhaps you have several years of experience teaching online, or you might be relatively new to this environment. In either case, our goal is to provide best practice instructional principles, strategies and resources to help you improve the quality of your students’ learning experiences through weekly assignments, discussion posts and a variety of resources that highlight best practices.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
44
9/24/2020 - 12/3/2020
Online Course
Meeting with faculty.
Max Participants:
10
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
6
9/24/2020 - 9/24/2020
Online Course
Welcome, the meeting will be conducted on Microsoft team. Please make sure to use remote check-in. https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MGE2ZjU2ZGEtYTk5NS00NzExLWI3ZTctOTRjMDBkZGNmOTgx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220a69afbd-d498-4771-8ccb-47aec99bbb38%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e8ee2c08-35d6-445d-aeb7-b22f6f23d3b7%22%7d
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
20
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
The Office of Professional and Organizational Development (OPOD) is finalizing the agenda for the 2020 Fall College-Wide Professional and Organizational Development Day (CWPOD) scheduled on Friday, September 25. General session will be in the morning and OPOD breakout sessions will be available in the afternoon. (Breakout Session 1: 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m and Breakout Session 2: 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.) CWPOD general session and breakout sessions will all be live, online. OPOD is currently working on finalizing all breakout sessions and will send you an email once they are open and ready for registration.
Max Participants:
4000
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
1285
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Saundra K. Schuster, TNG Consulting Both the federal government and the state of Texas have implemented new laws that change our obligations regarding sex and gender harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct. This session will address the key elements of both of these new regulatory standards and what it means to you in your daily work life.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
265
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenters: Jennifer Guerra, STC; Jeremy Everett & Debra Franco, Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty. Did you know that in South Texas approximately 30% of all people and 25% of children struggle with food insecurity? Join Jeremy Everett and Debra Franco from the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty and Chef Jennifer Guerra, from STC’s Culinary Arts Department, to better understand what many of our students and community members experience and also learn about resources as well as practical ways that you can help alleviate food insecurity in the Valley.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
77
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenter: Michael Moran, Vidgrid Customer Service Manaer. Learn how to use Vidgrid, an interactive video platform that integrates with Blackboard and is available to all STC faculty. Through this tool you can record videos of yourself or your screen, edit videos and engage students by inserting multiple choice and survey questions throughout the video. Vidgrid helps make your videos ADA compliant by adding closed captioning, and students can also submit video assignments to Blackboard using this tool.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
88
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenter: Jeffery Perez and Noe Arzola, IT Client Services. You know how to record your sessions with students, but how do you provide students access to your recordings on Blackboard? Blackboard has a very limited amount of storage space for large files. In this workshop, we will show you how to use your free 1 Terabyte OneDrive account to store your video files and link them to your Blackboard courses.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
58
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
This interactive session will help familiarize you with the Starfish Early Alert System to increase engagement between students, faculty, and support staff. Starfish helps identify students who are at risk and allows faculty to provide students with resources to help them be successful. Participants (faculty, advisors or support staff) will learn how to set up profiles, office hours, raise flags. Taking attendance and downloading reports will also be demonstrated. Q&A will be available at the conclusion of the session.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
31
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenter: Umayr Sufi, Microsoft Development Specialist. Are you looking for ways to make your presentations more professional? Take your Powerpoints to the next level with new tools in this popular application. Designer automatically takes an existing slide and generates a variety of professional design layouts instantly! Learn about other tools such as Presenter Coach, Record, Translate and how to integrate your slides with Microsoft Teams.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
194
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Dr. Eyra Perez, Technical Assistance Director, Excelencia in Education In the past 20 years, the number of Hispanic students enrolled in schools, colleges and universities has doubled. But while enrolling Latino students is necessary, it is not sufficient. What does serving Latino students have to do with equity? For over 15 years, Excelencia has worked with more than 60 institutions of higher learning to foster equity and support the success of Latino students. This session will propose the Seal of Excelencia as an approach to spur institutional transformation for student success using data and evidence-based practices.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
52
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenter: Dr. Rosalinda Mercado. More than any other time in recent history, 2020 has been a year that has impacted every person with major, unprecedented disruptions. Now, more than ever before, resiliency is needed to adapt to the challenges we face. Join this interactive session and participate in an exercise to discuss pre-COVID and responses to life versus current responses. Learn about a resiliency framework to put words, ideas and thought into practice, and become familiar with some tools to manage or overcome some of the challenges you face.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
57
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
This workshop is recommended for those with experience with a DLSR camera. Participants will learn how to work with basic DLSR settings, including exposure, shutter speed, and ISO. The session will also cover shooting techniques such as angles, subject placement, other camera tricks as well as how to use common software found on a PC or Mac to edit photos.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
83
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenter: Dr. Maria V. Boccalandro, Director of Sustainability and Programs, Dallas College – Cedar Valley Campus. In the face of limited resources and great need, how can we foster healthy and vibrant communities at STC and the Rio Grande Valley now and still steward our resources for the well-being of future generations? In this session, Dr. Boccalandro will share the approaches Dallas College has developed to integrate sustainability principles in courses, increase awareness in students, faculty and staff, influence campus operations and build community partnerships for a more sustainable future.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
21
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
The impact of the pandemic has made self-care strategies fundamental for managing work/life/family balance. Join us to understand why effective self-care and stress management is so important. Participants will have an opportunity to reflect and identify the factors that are influencing their mental health and also learn how to engage in self-care techniques to foster a healthier life.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
188
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenters: Jennifer Guerra, STC; Jeremy Everett & Debra Franco, Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty. Did you know that in South Texas approximately 30% of all people and 25% of children struggle with food insecurity? Join Jeremy Everett and Debra Franco from the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty and Chef Jennifer Guerra, from STC’s Culinary Arts Department, to better understand what many of our students and community members experience and also learn about resources as well as practical ways that you can help alleviate food insecurity in the Valley.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
62
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenter: Michael Moran, Vidgrid Customer Service Manager. Learn how to use Vidgrid, an interactive video platform that integrates with Blackboard and is available to all STC faculty. Through this tool you can record videos of yourself or your screen, edit videos and engage students by inserting multiple choice and survey questions throughout the video. Vidgrid helps make your videos ADA compliant by adding closed captioning, and students can also submit video assignments to Blackboard using this tool.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
80
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Saundra K. Schuster, TNG Consulting Both the federal government and the state of Texas have implemented new laws that change our obligations regarding sex and gender harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct. This session will address the key elements of both of these new regulatory standards and what it means to you in your daily work life.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
232
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Adrian Carranza and Ray Hinojosa, IT Client Services This session will help both faculty and staff use Microsoft Teams to organize and participate in live, online meetings with their coworkers or students. In this training, learn how to schedule a Teams meeting, select meeting options, share link to participants, record your meeting and access the recording. Other features such as sharing screens and accessing closed captioning will also be demonstrated.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
136
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenters: Dr. Nancy Garcia, Director of Comprehensive Advisement & Mentoring Services and Dr. Maricela G. Silva, Academic Grants & Projects Officer Students face many challenges that influence their persistence to program completion. Faculty and staff across the College have been working diligently to develop a detailed Quality Enhancement Plan to better support our students in achieving their academic and career goals. Join this session to become better acquainted with the goals of MAP (My Advising Plan), understand the resources available for academic advisors and students to track their academic progress, and ask questions about this important plan. Together we can help our students connect, persist and succeed.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
48
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenter: Xavier Llamas, Microsoft Education Expert. Learn about a clean and easy way to share your news and create compelling stories in a digital format with Sway, a Microsoft Office product available to all STC faculty, staff and students. Share visually appealing newsletters, portfolios and stories. Sway has templates to easily help you plug in audio, video, visuals and text during the design process. Learn how to integrate this application in Microsoft Teams and more!
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
117
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Dr. Eyra Perez, Technical Assistance Director, Excelencia in Education In the past 20 years, the number of Hispanic students enrolled in schools, colleges and universities has doubled. But while enrolling Latino students is necessary, it is not sufficient. What does serving Latino students have to do with equity? For over 15 years, Excelencia has worked with more than 60 institutions of higher learning to foster equity and support the success of Latino students. This session will propose the Seal of Excelencia as an approach to spur institutional transformation for student success using data and evidence-based practices.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
30
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenter: Dr. Rosalinda Mercado. More than any other time in recent history, 2020 has been a year that has impacted every person with major, unprecedented disruptions. Now, more than ever before, resiliency is needed to adapt to the challenges we face. Join this interactive session and participate in an exercise to discuss pre-COVID and responses to life versus current responses. Learn about a resiliency framework to put words, ideas and thought into practice, and become familiar with some tools to manage or overcome some of the challenges you face.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
86
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
This workshop is recommended for those with experience with a DLSR camera. Participants will learn how to work with basic DLSR settings, including exposure, shutter speed, and ISO. The session will also cover shooting techniques such as angles, subject placement, other camera tricks as well as how to use common software found on a PC or Mac to edit photos.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
71
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenter: Dr. Maria V. Boccalandro, Director of Sustainability and Programs, Dallas College – Cedar Valley Campus. In the face of limited resources and great need, how can we foster healthy and vibrant communities at STC and the Rio Grande Valley now and still steward our resources for the well-being of future generations? In this session, Dr. Boccalandro will share the approaches Dallas College has developed to integrate sustainability principles in courses, increase awareness in students, faculty and staff, influence campus operations and build community partnerships for a more sustainable future.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
49
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
The impact of the pandemic has made self-care strategies fundamental for managing work/life/family balance. Join us to understand why effective self-care and stress management is so important. Participants will have an opportunity to reflect and identify the factors that are influencing their mental health and also learn how to engage in self-care techniques to foster a healthier life.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
200
9/29/2020 - 9/29/2020
Online Course
Fingerspelling in an important part of American Sign Language. This workshop will provide insight to fingerspelling functions and techniques.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
11
9/29/2020 - 9/29/2020
Online Course
Explore Flipgrid, a free interactive tool that allows your online students to engage with you and their classmates by recording and sharing short video clips to build a sense of community as well as process course content. Flipgrid includes accessibility features and can also be embedded in Blackboard. A smart phone is highly recommended for this workshop.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
27
9/30/2020 - 9/30/2020
Online Course
After attending this session, you will be able to introduce yourself and use some basic conversational phrases in (ASL)American Sign Language.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
12
10/1/2020 - 10/1/2020
Online Course
Do you know who are your transfer students? How can you effectively support these students to persist and achieve their academic and career goals? Join us for this live online panel discussion with faculty from South Texas College and UT Rio Grande Valley to discuss the unique needs of these students and the best practices to support their successful transition to the next stage of their education.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
31
9/4/2020 - 11/20/2020
Online Course
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 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, policies, faculty advising, and evaluation processes. 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.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
21
8/28/2020 - 12/11/2020
Online Course
Discuss Program requirements, changes and online challenges.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
9
8/28/2020 - 12/4/2020
Online Course
Break down of current exams, changes and additions.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
7
10/8/2020 - 11/19/2020
Online Course
The JAGUAR ACADEMY engages new employees beyond the standard first-day orientation and helps them connect to South Texas College’s Comprehensive Mission and to become part of the STC Family. The Academy will focus on providing guidance, support and instill confidence in new employees as they adapt to their roles at the College. Participants will complete a service area tour to enlarge their vision of STC’s regional impact as well as connect employees with the many valuable resources available to them. The Academy will help them become familiar with the College culture and enable them to better assist students and colleagues. BENEFITS New employees will learn about STC's Comprehensive Mission and Philosophy, as well as make connections with departments around the College. The Jaguar Academy will assist new employees in shortening the new hire learning curve, ultimately preparing them to deliver results faster. Participation will ensure new employees feel welcomed and prepared for their position and their role at the College. The participants will meet the STC President, learn about STC Points of Pride, engage in customer service training, learn about campus resources, and engage in a full-day service area tour. TIME COMMITMENT The Jaguar Academy is held each Fall to accommodate new hires on a regular basis. There are a total of seven sessions held on Thursdays. Supervisors are asked to sign a time commitment form to demonstrate their support of the employee’s participation in the academy. Session Topics Building Our Networks: Connecting to College Resources Service Area Tour *FULL DAY* Campus Safety Getting To Know Your HR Benefits Information Security Customer Service & Business Etiquette College Mission, Philosophy, & Points of Pride Reflections of STC Spirit
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Current Registered
34
10/8/2020 - 10/8/2020
Online Course
The goals of Ombuds day are to improve public awareness of Ombuds, connect Ombuds in their respective communities, and celebrate their important work.
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
1
10/8/2020 - 10/8/2020
Online Course
The goals of Ombuds day are to improve public awareness of Ombuds, connect Ombuds in their respective communities, and celebrate their important work.
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
10/8/2020 - 10/8/2020
Online Course
The goals of Ombuds day are to improve public awareness of Ombuds, connect Ombuds in their respective communities, and celebrate their important work.
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
4
10/9/2020 - 10/9/2020
Online Course
-This workshop is for any Faculty/Staff/Students/Community who wants to learn American Sign Language (ASL) from the beginning. The 4-part series will start with the basics (ABC's, Numbers, Colors), then work its way up to signed word families, and finally short phrases. The purpose for this series is to provide participants with the foundation to be communicate in ASL, not only to learn a new language but also to be able and be part of the Deaf community at South Texas College. This workshop is hands on, so come ready to participate and learn something new.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
10
9/11/2020 - 11/20/2020
Online Course
Faculty Advising is a crucial component of student success and completion at South Texas College. This training covers essential advising knowledge and skills that range from degree and curriculum basics, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology and advising scenarios. This training consists of 7 sessions of 1 hour (approx.) on Friday afternoons. At the end of this training participants will be able to advise, mentor and refer students confidently. Participants will be officially certified as "Faculty Adviser" upon completion of all parts of the training. This training is brought to you by the Office of Comprehensive Advising and Mentoring Services.
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
70
10/16/2020 - 10/16/2020
Online Course
-This workshop is for any Faculty/Staff/Students/Community who wants to learn American Sign Language (ASL) from the beginning. The 4-part series will start with the basics (ABC's, Numbers, Colors), then work its way up to signed word families, and finally short phrases. The purpose for this series is to provide participants with the foundation to be communicate in ASL, not only to learn a new language but also to be able and be part of the Deaf community at South Texas College. This workshop is hands on, so come ready to participate and learn something new.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
4
10/20/2020 - 10/20/2020
Online Course
This workshop will provide and expose you to basic sign language vocabulary. It will include the basics as ABC's, numbers and commonly used vocabulary. You dont need to know or have a foundation in ASL for this workshop.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
12
10/21/2020 - 10/21/2020
Online Course
American Sign language uses five parameters to describe how a sign behaves within the signer’s space. This workshop will allow you to practice these parameters.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
3
10/22/2020 - 10/22/2020
Online Course
Come join in and learn a bit about What is ASL (American Sign Language), Its History & Deaf culture.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
13
Date: 10/23/2020
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: T1.402
Criminal Justice faculty will review and discuss training and other matters pertaining to the department. Workshops on department level activities as needed. Required for FTR and DC Teachers. Adjuncts are welcome, but not required to attend.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
10
9/18/2020 - 11/20/2020
Online Course
Meet with faculty.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
12
9/18/2020 - 11/20/2020
Online Course
Meeting with Lecturers, Adjunct, Dual Credit
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
13
10/23/2020 - 10/23/2020
Online Course
-This workshop is for any Faculty/Staff/Students/Community who wants to learn American Sign Language (ASL) from the beginning. The 4-part series will start with the basics (ABC's, Numbers, Colors), then work its way up to signed word families, and finally short phrases. The purpose for this series is to provide participants with the foundation to be communicate in ASL, not only to learn a new language but also to be able and be part of the Deaf community at South Texas College. This workshop is hands on, so come ready to participate and learn something new.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
3
10/30/2020 - 10/30/2020
Online Course
This is the third and final meeting for Fall 2020 for the Dept. of Psychological Science.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
7
10/30/2020 - 10/30/2020
Online Course
-This workshop is for any Faculty/Staff/Students/Community who wants to learn American Sign Language (ASL) from the beginning. The 4-part series will start with the basics (ABC's, Numbers, Colors), then work its way up to signed word families, and finally short phrases. The purpose for this series is to provide participants with the foundation to be communicate in ASL, not only to learn a new language but also to be able and be part of the Deaf community at South Texas College. This workshop is hands on, so come ready to participate and learn something new.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
2
11/6/2020 - 11/6/2020
Online Course
Take a look at interpreters and their role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Take a closer look at the changes that happened, new policies, new technology, and how it impacted those in the field. Will also discuss the changes currently occurring at STC and see what staff/faculty should consider when an interpreter is present in your virtual classroom
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
3
11/16/2020 - 11/16/2020
Online Course
Knowing a few signs can make all the difference. This session is intended to familiarize you with signs that will help make your job easier for whenever you do encounter a deaf person.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
6
11/17/2020 - 11/17/2020
Online Course
This workshop will provide with insight as to what the role of the interpreter is and the do's and dont's of the interpreter.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
2
11/19/2020 - 11/19/2020
Online Course
American Sign Language classifiers are important to communicate effectively. This workshop will discuss how ASL uses classifiers to show where and how someone or something is moving, their locations and appearance.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
5
Date: 11/20/2020
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: T1.402
Criminal Justice faculty will review and discuss training and other matters pertaining to the department. Workshops on department level activities as needed. Required for FTR and DC Teachers. Adjuncts are welcome, but not required to attend.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
10
Date: 12/4/2020
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: T1.402
Criminal Justice faculty will review and discuss training and other matters pertaining to the department. Workshops on department level activities as needed. Required for FTR and DC Teachers. Adjuncts are welcome, but not required to attend.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
8
Date: 1/11/2021
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: T1.402
Criminal Justice faculty will review and discuss training and other matters pertaining to the department. Workshops on department level activities as needed.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
3
Date: 1/16/2021
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: T1.402
Criminal Justice faculty will review and discuss training and other matters pertaining to the department. Workshops on department level activities as needed.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
1
Date: 2/12/2021
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: T1.402
Criminal Justice faculty will review and discuss training and other matters pertaining to the department. Workshops on department level activities as needed. Required for FTR and DC Teachers. Adjuncts are welcome, but not required to attend.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
6
9/21/2020 - 9/21/2020
Online Course
Discussion of September agenda items and AY2020-2021 budget.
Max Participants:
4
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
3
8/31/2020 - 12/7/2020
Online Course
Discuss weekly content.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
2
9/23/2020 - 9/23/2020
Online Course
Join us for this 100% online 9-week course beginning September 23 and ending November 25, 2020. If you teach classes that are delivered 100% online at South Texas College, this course was designed especially for you! Enrollment in online courses has grown exponentially. In spite of the many advantages of this course modality, online instructors face a variety of unique challenges not encountered in face-to-face instruction. Instructors have many questions: How will my students master core concepts and achieve the intended learning outcomes? How do I know that the weekly learning activities are adequately preparing students to be successful on assessments? Besides discussion boards, are there any other ways to engage online students? What technologies can I integrate into Blackboard to enhance student learning? Perhaps you have several years of experience teaching online, or you might be relatively new to this environment. In either case, our goal is to provide best practice instructional principles, strategies and resources to help you improve the quality of your students’ learning experiences through weekly assignments, discussion posts and a variety of resources that highlight best practices.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
44
9/24/2020 - 12/3/2020
Online Course
Meeting with faculty.
Max Participants:
10
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
6
9/24/2020 - 9/24/2020
Online Course
Welcome, the meeting will be conducted on Microsoft team. Please make sure to use remote check-in. https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MGE2ZjU2ZGEtYTk5NS00NzExLWI3ZTctOTRjMDBkZGNmOTgx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220a69afbd-d498-4771-8ccb-47aec99bbb38%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e8ee2c08-35d6-445d-aeb7-b22f6f23d3b7%22%7d
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
20
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
The Office of Professional and Organizational Development (OPOD) is finalizing the agenda for the 2020 Fall College-Wide Professional and Organizational Development Day (CWPOD) scheduled on Friday, September 25. General session will be in the morning and OPOD breakout sessions will be available in the afternoon. (Breakout Session 1: 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m and Breakout Session 2: 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.) CWPOD general session and breakout sessions will all be live, online. OPOD is currently working on finalizing all breakout sessions and will send you an email once they are open and ready for registration.
Max Participants:
4000
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
1285
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Saundra K. Schuster, TNG Consulting Both the federal government and the state of Texas have implemented new laws that change our obligations regarding sex and gender harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct. This session will address the key elements of both of these new regulatory standards and what it means to you in your daily work life.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
265
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenters: Jennifer Guerra, STC; Jeremy Everett & Debra Franco, Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty. Did you know that in South Texas approximately 30% of all people and 25% of children struggle with food insecurity? Join Jeremy Everett and Debra Franco from the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty and Chef Jennifer Guerra, from STC’s Culinary Arts Department, to better understand what many of our students and community members experience and also learn about resources as well as practical ways that you can help alleviate food insecurity in the Valley.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
77
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenter: Michael Moran, Vidgrid Customer Service Manaer. Learn how to use Vidgrid, an interactive video platform that integrates with Blackboard and is available to all STC faculty. Through this tool you can record videos of yourself or your screen, edit videos and engage students by inserting multiple choice and survey questions throughout the video. Vidgrid helps make your videos ADA compliant by adding closed captioning, and students can also submit video assignments to Blackboard using this tool.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
88
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenter: Jeffery Perez and Noe Arzola, IT Client Services. You know how to record your sessions with students, but how do you provide students access to your recordings on Blackboard? Blackboard has a very limited amount of storage space for large files. In this workshop, we will show you how to use your free 1 Terabyte OneDrive account to store your video files and link them to your Blackboard courses.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
58
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
This interactive session will help familiarize you with the Starfish Early Alert System to increase engagement between students, faculty, and support staff. Starfish helps identify students who are at risk and allows faculty to provide students with resources to help them be successful. Participants (faculty, advisors or support staff) will learn how to set up profiles, office hours, raise flags. Taking attendance and downloading reports will also be demonstrated. Q&A will be available at the conclusion of the session.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
31
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenter: Umayr Sufi, Microsoft Development Specialist. Are you looking for ways to make your presentations more professional? Take your Powerpoints to the next level with new tools in this popular application. Designer automatically takes an existing slide and generates a variety of professional design layouts instantly! Learn about other tools such as Presenter Coach, Record, Translate and how to integrate your slides with Microsoft Teams.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
194
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Dr. Eyra Perez, Technical Assistance Director, Excelencia in Education In the past 20 years, the number of Hispanic students enrolled in schools, colleges and universities has doubled. But while enrolling Latino students is necessary, it is not sufficient. What does serving Latino students have to do with equity? For over 15 years, Excelencia has worked with more than 60 institutions of higher learning to foster equity and support the success of Latino students. This session will propose the Seal of Excelencia as an approach to spur institutional transformation for student success using data and evidence-based practices.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
52
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenter: Dr. Rosalinda Mercado. More than any other time in recent history, 2020 has been a year that has impacted every person with major, unprecedented disruptions. Now, more than ever before, resiliency is needed to adapt to the challenges we face. Join this interactive session and participate in an exercise to discuss pre-COVID and responses to life versus current responses. Learn about a resiliency framework to put words, ideas and thought into practice, and become familiar with some tools to manage or overcome some of the challenges you face.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
57
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
This workshop is recommended for those with experience with a DLSR camera. Participants will learn how to work with basic DLSR settings, including exposure, shutter speed, and ISO. The session will also cover shooting techniques such as angles, subject placement, other camera tricks as well as how to use common software found on a PC or Mac to edit photos.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
83
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenter: Dr. Maria V. Boccalandro, Director of Sustainability and Programs, Dallas College – Cedar Valley Campus. In the face of limited resources and great need, how can we foster healthy and vibrant communities at STC and the Rio Grande Valley now and still steward our resources for the well-being of future generations? In this session, Dr. Boccalandro will share the approaches Dallas College has developed to integrate sustainability principles in courses, increase awareness in students, faculty and staff, influence campus operations and build community partnerships for a more sustainable future.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
21
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
The impact of the pandemic has made self-care strategies fundamental for managing work/life/family balance. Join us to understand why effective self-care and stress management is so important. Participants will have an opportunity to reflect and identify the factors that are influencing their mental health and also learn how to engage in self-care techniques to foster a healthier life.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
188
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenters: Jennifer Guerra, STC; Jeremy Everett & Debra Franco, Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty. Did you know that in South Texas approximately 30% of all people and 25% of children struggle with food insecurity? Join Jeremy Everett and Debra Franco from the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty and Chef Jennifer Guerra, from STC’s Culinary Arts Department, to better understand what many of our students and community members experience and also learn about resources as well as practical ways that you can help alleviate food insecurity in the Valley.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
62
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenter: Michael Moran, Vidgrid Customer Service Manager. Learn how to use Vidgrid, an interactive video platform that integrates with Blackboard and is available to all STC faculty. Through this tool you can record videos of yourself or your screen, edit videos and engage students by inserting multiple choice and survey questions throughout the video. Vidgrid helps make your videos ADA compliant by adding closed captioning, and students can also submit video assignments to Blackboard using this tool.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
80
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Saundra K. Schuster, TNG Consulting Both the federal government and the state of Texas have implemented new laws that change our obligations regarding sex and gender harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct. This session will address the key elements of both of these new regulatory standards and what it means to you in your daily work life.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
232
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Adrian Carranza and Ray Hinojosa, IT Client Services This session will help both faculty and staff use Microsoft Teams to organize and participate in live, online meetings with their coworkers or students. In this training, learn how to schedule a Teams meeting, select meeting options, share link to participants, record your meeting and access the recording. Other features such as sharing screens and accessing closed captioning will also be demonstrated.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
136
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenters: Dr. Nancy Garcia, Director of Comprehensive Advisement & Mentoring Services and Dr. Maricela G. Silva, Academic Grants & Projects Officer Students face many challenges that influence their persistence to program completion. Faculty and staff across the College have been working diligently to develop a detailed Quality Enhancement Plan to better support our students in achieving their academic and career goals. Join this session to become better acquainted with the goals of MAP (My Advising Plan), understand the resources available for academic advisors and students to track their academic progress, and ask questions about this important plan. Together we can help our students connect, persist and succeed.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
48
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenter: Xavier Llamas, Microsoft Education Expert. Learn about a clean and easy way to share your news and create compelling stories in a digital format with Sway, a Microsoft Office product available to all STC faculty, staff and students. Share visually appealing newsletters, portfolios and stories. Sway has templates to easily help you plug in audio, video, visuals and text during the design process. Learn how to integrate this application in Microsoft Teams and more!
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
117
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Dr. Eyra Perez, Technical Assistance Director, Excelencia in Education In the past 20 years, the number of Hispanic students enrolled in schools, colleges and universities has doubled. But while enrolling Latino students is necessary, it is not sufficient. What does serving Latino students have to do with equity? For over 15 years, Excelencia has worked with more than 60 institutions of higher learning to foster equity and support the success of Latino students. This session will propose the Seal of Excelencia as an approach to spur institutional transformation for student success using data and evidence-based practices.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
30
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenter: Dr. Rosalinda Mercado. More than any other time in recent history, 2020 has been a year that has impacted every person with major, unprecedented disruptions. Now, more than ever before, resiliency is needed to adapt to the challenges we face. Join this interactive session and participate in an exercise to discuss pre-COVID and responses to life versus current responses. Learn about a resiliency framework to put words, ideas and thought into practice, and become familiar with some tools to manage or overcome some of the challenges you face.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
86
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
This workshop is recommended for those with experience with a DLSR camera. Participants will learn how to work with basic DLSR settings, including exposure, shutter speed, and ISO. The session will also cover shooting techniques such as angles, subject placement, other camera tricks as well as how to use common software found on a PC or Mac to edit photos.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
71
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
Presenter: Dr. Maria V. Boccalandro, Director of Sustainability and Programs, Dallas College – Cedar Valley Campus. In the face of limited resources and great need, how can we foster healthy and vibrant communities at STC and the Rio Grande Valley now and still steward our resources for the well-being of future generations? In this session, Dr. Boccalandro will share the approaches Dallas College has developed to integrate sustainability principles in courses, increase awareness in students, faculty and staff, influence campus operations and build community partnerships for a more sustainable future.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
49
9/25/2020 - 9/25/2020
Online Course
The impact of the pandemic has made self-care strategies fundamental for managing work/life/family balance. Join us to understand why effective self-care and stress management is so important. Participants will have an opportunity to reflect and identify the factors that are influencing their mental health and also learn how to engage in self-care techniques to foster a healthier life.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
200
9/29/2020 - 9/29/2020
Online Course
Fingerspelling in an important part of American Sign Language. This workshop will provide insight to fingerspelling functions and techniques.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
11
9/29/2020 - 9/29/2020
Online Course
Explore Flipgrid, a free interactive tool that allows your online students to engage with you and their classmates by recording and sharing short video clips to build a sense of community as well as process course content. Flipgrid includes accessibility features and can also be embedded in Blackboard. A smart phone is highly recommended for this workshop.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
27
9/30/2020 - 9/30/2020
Online Course
After attending this session, you will be able to introduce yourself and use some basic conversational phrases in (ASL)American Sign Language.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
12
10/1/2020 - 10/1/2020
Online Course
Do you know who are your transfer students? How can you effectively support these students to persist and achieve their academic and career goals? Join us for this live online panel discussion with faculty from South Texas College and UT Rio Grande Valley to discuss the unique needs of these students and the best practices to support their successful transition to the next stage of their education.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
31
9/4/2020 - 11/20/2020
Online Course
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 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, policies, faculty advising, and evaluation processes. 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.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
21
8/28/2020 - 12/11/2020
Online Course
Discuss Program requirements, changes and online challenges.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
9
8/28/2020 - 12/4/2020
Online Course
Break down of current exams, changes and additions.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
7
10/8/2020 - 11/19/2020
Online Course
The JAGUAR ACADEMY engages new employees beyond the standard first-day orientation and helps them connect to South Texas College’s Comprehensive Mission and to become part of the STC Family. The Academy will focus on providing guidance, support and instill confidence in new employees as they adapt to their roles at the College. Participants will complete a service area tour to enlarge their vision of STC’s regional impact as well as connect employees with the many valuable resources available to them. The Academy will help them become familiar with the College culture and enable them to better assist students and colleagues. BENEFITS New employees will learn about STC's Comprehensive Mission and Philosophy, as well as make connections with departments around the College. The Jaguar Academy will assist new employees in shortening the new hire learning curve, ultimately preparing them to deliver results faster. Participation will ensure new employees feel welcomed and prepared for their position and their role at the College. The participants will meet the STC President, learn about STC Points of Pride, engage in customer service training, learn about campus resources, and engage in a full-day service area tour. TIME COMMITMENT The Jaguar Academy is held each Fall to accommodate new hires on a regular basis. There are a total of seven sessions held on Thursdays. Supervisors are asked to sign a time commitment form to demonstrate their support of the employee’s participation in the academy. Session Topics Building Our Networks: Connecting to College Resources Service Area Tour *FULL DAY* Campus Safety Getting To Know Your HR Benefits Information Security Customer Service & Business Etiquette College Mission, Philosophy, & Points of Pride Reflections of STC Spirit
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Current Registered
34
10/8/2020 - 10/8/2020
Online Course
The goals of Ombuds day are to improve public awareness of Ombuds, connect Ombuds in their respective communities, and celebrate their important work.
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
1
10/8/2020 - 10/8/2020
Online Course
The goals of Ombuds day are to improve public awareness of Ombuds, connect Ombuds in their respective communities, and celebrate their important work.
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
10/8/2020 - 10/8/2020
Online Course
The goals of Ombuds day are to improve public awareness of Ombuds, connect Ombuds in their respective communities, and celebrate their important work.
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
4
10/9/2020 - 10/9/2020
Online Course
-This workshop is for any Faculty/Staff/Students/Community who wants to learn American Sign Language (ASL) from the beginning. The 4-part series will start with the basics (ABC's, Numbers, Colors), then work its way up to signed word families, and finally short phrases. The purpose for this series is to provide participants with the foundation to be communicate in ASL, not only to learn a new language but also to be able and be part of the Deaf community at South Texas College. This workshop is hands on, so come ready to participate and learn something new.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
10
9/11/2020 - 11/20/2020
Online Course
Faculty Advising is a crucial component of student success and completion at South Texas College. This training covers essential advising knowledge and skills that range from degree and curriculum basics, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology and advising scenarios. This training consists of 7 sessions of 1 hour (approx.) on Friday afternoons. At the end of this training participants will be able to advise, mentor and refer students confidently. Participants will be officially certified as "Faculty Adviser" upon completion of all parts of the training. This training is brought to you by the Office of Comprehensive Advising and Mentoring Services.
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
70
10/16/2020 - 10/16/2020
Online Course
-This workshop is for any Faculty/Staff/Students/Community who wants to learn American Sign Language (ASL) from the beginning. The 4-part series will start with the basics (ABC's, Numbers, Colors), then work its way up to signed word families, and finally short phrases. The purpose for this series is to provide participants with the foundation to be communicate in ASL, not only to learn a new language but also to be able and be part of the Deaf community at South Texas College. This workshop is hands on, so come ready to participate and learn something new.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
4
10/20/2020 - 10/20/2020
Online Course
This workshop will provide and expose you to basic sign language vocabulary. It will include the basics as ABC's, numbers and commonly used vocabulary. You dont need to know or have a foundation in ASL for this workshop.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
12
10/21/2020 - 10/21/2020
Online Course
American Sign language uses five parameters to describe how a sign behaves within the signer’s space. This workshop will allow you to practice these parameters.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
3
10/22/2020 - 10/22/2020
Online Course
Come join in and learn a bit about What is ASL (American Sign Language), Its History & Deaf culture.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
13
9/18/2020 - 11/20/2020
Online Course
Meet with faculty.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
12
9/18/2020 - 11/20/2020
Online Course
Meeting with Lecturers, Adjunct, Dual Credit
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
13
10/23/2020 - 10/23/2020
Online Course
-This workshop is for any Faculty/Staff/Students/Community who wants to learn American Sign Language (ASL) from the beginning. The 4-part series will start with the basics (ABC's, Numbers, Colors), then work its way up to signed word families, and finally short phrases. The purpose for this series is to provide participants with the foundation to be communicate in ASL, not only to learn a new language but also to be able and be part of the Deaf community at South Texas College. This workshop is hands on, so come ready to participate and learn something new.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
3
10/30/2020 - 10/30/2020
Online Course
This is the third and final meeting for Fall 2020 for the Dept. of Psychological Science.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
7
10/30/2020 - 10/30/2020
Online Course
-This workshop is for any Faculty/Staff/Students/Community who wants to learn American Sign Language (ASL) from the beginning. The 4-part series will start with the basics (ABC's, Numbers, Colors), then work its way up to signed word families, and finally short phrases. The purpose for this series is to provide participants with the foundation to be communicate in ASL, not only to learn a new language but also to be able and be part of the Deaf community at South Texas College. This workshop is hands on, so come ready to participate and learn something new.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
2
11/6/2020 - 11/6/2020
Online Course
Take a look at interpreters and their role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Take a closer look at the changes that happened, new policies, new technology, and how it impacted those in the field. Will also discuss the changes currently occurring at STC and see what staff/faculty should consider when an interpreter is present in your virtual classroom
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
3
11/16/2020 - 11/16/2020
Online Course
Knowing a few signs can make all the difference. This session is intended to familiarize you with signs that will help make your job easier for whenever you do encounter a deaf person.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
6
11/17/2020 - 11/17/2020
Online Course
This workshop will provide with insight as to what the role of the interpreter is and the do's and dont's of the interpreter.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
2
11/19/2020 - 11/19/2020
Online Course
American Sign Language classifiers are important to communicate effectively. This workshop will discuss how ASL uses classifiers to show where and how someone or something is moving, their locations and appearance.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
5
