January 2007

Monday, January 8

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. TracDat Training (Planning Team Leaders Only) – AD 140

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Training for Super Classroom TC-211

10:30 a.m. Ribbon-cutting Super Classroom - AD-133

12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. Training for Super Classroom TC-211

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Training for Super Classroom TC-211

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Assessment Council Sub-Committee Meeting – AD 117

5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Videoconferencing Training TC-111 and TC-205

Tuesday, January 9

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Webcast: Integrating Higher Education Planning and Assessment: A Practical Guide – 90 minute webcast presentation. Open to all. – TC 203
This program will give you examples of best-practice approaches to, and outcomes from, assessing institutional effectiveness and learning outcomes—particularly with respect to how this information feeds into the planning processes at a college or university. While this is not a comprehensive discussion of how to develop an assessment program at a given institution, it does underscore the importance of a broad spectrum of assessment information in supporting ongoing planning activity. You will receive concrete case studies of exemplary analytical practice in support of planning.
SCUP website: http://www.scup.org/profdev/archive_cds/integrating092806.html for more information.

11:00 a.m. Meet with the Experts: PAIR overview – How does it work? Open to all. –- AD 115
How does a bill become a law? A working review of the Assessment, Planning and Resource Allocation process at the college. How does it all fit together at LCCC?

1:00 p.m. General Assessment Review Program and Course Grids – Student Union Building

1:15 p.m. Division Assessment Meetings

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Adjunct Convocation: Report to Student Union Building first!

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Please select one workshop from the following list:

Reporting Grades and Using BannerWeb
Location: TC 202
Presenters: Myra Handwerk, Sandra Mosser, Don Thaler
In this workshop, learn how to use the BannerWeb System to access student information and grade procedures.
THIS WORKSHOP IS REQUIRED FOR NEW SPRING 2007 ADJUNCT FACULTY.

Using a Technology-Enhanced Classroom with a Sympodium
Location: LR 304 (third floor library)
Presenter: Holly Morris
This workshop will focus on using technology in the classroom and specifically using the Sympodium. THIS WORKSHOP IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW FACULTY MEMBERS who have been assigned to a Technology-Enhanced Classroom (TEC) that uses a Sympodium and peripherals.
The TEC classrooms are on the Schnecksville Campus only:
Learning Resource Center: LR 304
Science Hall: SH 30A, SH 30B, SH 141, SH 142, SH 143, SH 144,
Technology Center: TC 111, TC 201, TC 205, TC 207, TC 209

Using a Technology-Enhanced Classroom with a SMARTBOARD
Location: SH 20
Presenter: Jason Malozzi
This workshop will focus on using technology in the classroom and specifically using the SMARTBOARD. This workshop is REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW FACULTY who have been assigned to a Technology-Enhanced Classroom (TEC) that uses a SMARTBOARD (interactive whiteboard) and peripherals.
The TEC classrooms are:
Carbon Center: Room 5
Donley Center: Room 205
Morgan Center: Rooms 105, 109
Schnecksville Campus:
Learning Resource Center: 1st Floor Library Classroom
Science Hall: SH 14, SH 18, SH 20
Technology Center: TC 101, TC 102, TC 104

Teaching a Dual Enrollment Course
Location: SH 16
Presenter: Pat Gardner
Learn the nuts and bolts of implementing a Dual Enrollment class, while networking with other faculty participating in this program. This workshop will cover some of the specifics unique to teaching high school students in a college level course. Discussion will focus on such topics as course schedules, grading, withdrawal policies, library resources, transfer of college credits and collaborative partnership opportunities.

Tour the New Education Wing
Location: Art Studio SH 121
Presenter: Laura Segatti
Take a grand tour of our new educational wing. It’s incredibly beautiful and functional!
Teacher Education Mission Statement: The Teacher Education Department provides high quality programs based on recognized standards to prepare educators to facilitate learning for ALL.

The Wide World of Wikis
Location: Super Classroom AD 133
Presenter: Beth Ritter-Guth
Wikis are a dynamic way to store and share information for the college classroom. In this interactive presentation, participants will see examples of academic wikis, discuss intellectual property and copyright, and learn how to create a wiki! Participants will have hands-on experience in our new Super Classroom! If time permits, we will explore the use of blogs in the classroom, as well.

An Overview on Depression and Bipolar Disorder in College Students
Location: SH 141
Presenter: Jeffrey Herman
If you have not, it is increasingly likely that you will encounter a student with a diagnosed or undiagnosed mental health disorder. This presentation will focus on mood disorders including bipolar I, bipolar II, and major depressive disorders. The features, prevalence, treatment options, and what you can do to support students with these illnesses.

Accessing Library Resources Online: An Introduction to the LCCC Library Online
Location: Learning Resources Center (LRC) Library, First Floor Classroom
Presenters: Dianne Melnychuk and Rick Paterick
Faculty will be introduced to the major resources available via the library web page. The workshop will include a discussion and evaluation of websites.

Dealing with Difficult or Disruptive Students
Location: SH 10
Presenter: Ilona McGogney
A group attempt at answering questions regarding student rights and responsibilities on the LCCC campuses: What should you do if, for example, a student in your class cannot or does not control repeated and irrelevant interruptions during classroom lecture or activities?

Communication Skills in the Classroom
Location: SH 5
Presenter: Diane Tallarita
Are your students having trouble putting the right words together to communicate their thoughts? Here’s help! Learn how you can integrate oral communication skills into your courses and/or a total curriculum.

Excel for Adjuncts
Location: TC 201
Presenter: Lisa Gerancher
This presentation will give adjunct faculty tips and tricks for using Excel both in and out of the classroom. Some things covered will be setting up a simple grade book, email/mailing lists to create mail merge documents, using Excel to track attendance, and more.

7:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Adjunct Convocation General Meeting

8:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Adjunct Division Meetings

Wednesday, January 10

1:00 p.m. General Assessment Mid-Year Review Assessment 5 column models – Student Union Building

1:15 p.m. Division Assessment Meetings

Thursday, January 11

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Faculty Development Day: Convene in SH-142-143

11:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Promotion Luncheon and Workshop – Faculty Dining Room
....................................... Faculty eligible for promotion. Please RSVP to Nils Hovik.

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Hiring Process – Keeping out of Trouble – AD113/115 (MANDATORY)

Friday, January 12

9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Coordinators Meeting - TC 203

10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Division Meetings (TBA)

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Faculty Meeting - AD 113/115
......................................Value Statements and Scientific Reasoning-Working Faculty Session
......................................Ceil Connelly-Weida, Director of Planning and Assessment

As a result of Middle States Self-Study and Assessment Council activity, the college is discussing two changes: (1) the addition of a values statement to more fully explain LCCC’s mission and vision, (2) the text change of college-wide competency #8 and its implementation. The work for these activities was begun during fall faculty meetings and supplemented with input from administrative planning teams. During this session, a draft of the value statement and the implementation of the collegewide competency change will be reviewed and discussed. Responses will be recorded for further consideration.

1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Mid-Year Strategic Plan Update – Student Union Building

1:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Team Mid-Year Strategic Planning Meetings

Monday, January 15: Spring 2007 classes begin

FEBRUARY 2007

Tuesday, February 6: 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. First Tuesday with Ruth Munilla.

Learn how to help your English-as-a second language student. Room TBA.

MARCH 2007

Tuesday, March 6: No First Tuesday: Spring Break

APRIL 2007