Judith Gay Community College of Philadelphia. Annette Conn Bucks County Community College. Innovations Conference March 2012

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1 Judith Gay Community College of Philadelphia Annette Conn Bucks County Community College Innovations Conference March 2012

2 Dr. Judith Gay Vice President for Academic Affairs

3 Identify multiple strategies to support teaching Provide details of two strategies Provide information on effectiveness of two strategies Share ideas from session participants

4 Large urban environment, main campus & 3 regional centers 35,000-40,000 students per year Diverse student population Approx. 400 FT tenure track with 63% of credit courses taught by FT faculty

5 Advertisement related to teaching effectiveness goals Prospective faculty interview connected to teaching effectiveness goals Prospective faculty writing sample

6 1. Using high impact practices to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds; 2.using alternative course delivery strategies, particularly technology, to enhance student learning outcomes; 3. being actively involved in the life of the department and the College; 4. Engaging in academic and co- curricular activities beyond the classroom to optimize the College experience for students; 5. using assessment for continuous improvement.

7 What are 21 st century teaching and learning skills? What experiences have you had that prepare you to work with a diverse population of students? What is your philosophy of assessment and how would I see that on your syllabus?

8 Write up to one page discussing how you have demonstrated the identified College value in the past and how you would help us continue to cultivate that value at the College in the future. College Core Values Integrity Academic Excellence Diversity Commitment to teaching & learning Communication Respect

9 Year- long New Faculty Orientation Faculty Institute (3 day intensive workshop) Professional Development Office Workshops Webinars Online resources Lindback lecture & monograph

10 Teaching Center Faculty Learning Communities Faculty in Residence Department Specific Strategies Teaching Circles Mentors

11 Approximately 28 hours over two semesters Facilitated by one administrator and 3 faculty volunteers Budget Certificates for those who complete 80%

12 Create an interdisciplinary network of colleagues Design a syllabus emphasizing student learning outcomes and assessment Start or continue the development of a promotion portfolio Learn campus procedures, policies, and resources Become a citizen of the College/citizen of the department

13 My new syllabi include a stronger emphasis on rubrics. I am currently working on revising my syllabus and the course assessment and outcomes session has really helped me... (I now know I )need to work on organization of course and assessment strategies. I've reworked some of my assessment tools to be sure I'm measuring what I say I'm measuring! I ve thought about ways to incorporate group work. I have incorporated active reading I am now endlessly experimenting with catalyzing more student engagement.

14 Student withdraw rates Pre and post syllabi Participation in Teaching Center Professional presentations

15 Dr. Annette Conn Dean of Academic Affairs

16 Size 18,000-20,000 students annually 4 campuses, Upper Bucks, Lower Bucks, Newtown, and Virtual Faculty 180 tenure track; part time Credits: 60 % taught by full time faculty

17 Week long faculty bootcamp every summer for new faculty Scenarios: on line modules in pedagogy for all new part time faculty InService programs annually for all faculty Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning: continuous programming Mentors assigned to all new faculty

18 Annual conference held on campus after graduation Key focus: leading and learning Budget Management Target Audience Keynote strategy

19 Internal professional development: 35 free registrations to BCCC faculty Collaboration and networking Best Practices: useful tools and concepts to be used immediately in the classroom Inspirational keynoters: 2012 Randy Bass

20 63 full time and 113 part time faculty who attended said that they changed something they do in class, including technology, engagement, assessment, teaching techniques, on- line hybrid teaching A high quality conference Great, I look forward to networking Good time to share stories and socialize

21 Questions? Comments? Other strategies?

22 CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE *Note the 2 all-day sessions on September 1 and January 12 during Professional Development Week. Date Time Location Topics Sept 1 PD Week 9:30 am to 3:45 pm C2-5 and C3-12 Welcome & Introductions Navigating CCP The role of faculty members with Dr. Judith Gay Using My CCP Multimedia Services Sept 15 3:30 to 5:00 pm Boardroom M2-1 Early Alert, Academic Probation, & Financial Aid Tea with the Academic Deans and Department Heads Sept. 22 (optional) 3:30 to 5:00 pm BR-50 Union Oct 6 Oct 20 Nov 17 Dec 1 Jan 12 PD Week Feb 2 3:30 to 5:00 pm 3:30 to 5:00 pm 3:30 to 5:00 pm 3:30 to 5:00 pm 10 am to 2:30 pm 3:30 to 5:00 pm C2-17 Tools for Advising at CCP S1-09 Reading and writing across the curriculum S1-09 Course and program learning outcomes and assessment S1-09 Course and syllabus design C3-5 Promotion Process & Tips Teaching with Technology Panel Library Services S1-09 Civility on Campus and Classroom Management Feb 16 3:30 to 5:00 pm S1-09 Curriculum Facilitation Team (CFT) new course and revision process Mar 15 3:30 to 5:00 pm S1-09 Sources of funding at CCP: Student Affairs & grant writing Mar 22 8:00 to 9:20 am Boardroom M2-1 New Faculty breakfast with Dr. Judith Gay Apr 5 3:30 to 5:00 pm C2-5 Discussion of Classroom Observations TBA TBA TBA Lindback Lecture Apr 26 3:30 to 5:00 pm Boardroom M2-1 Closing Discussion Reception (appetizer/dessert potluck)