Upcoming Events

Title: New Faculty Excellence Institute | Session 3
Date: Friday, April 5, 2024
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: MLC 712
College: SAC
Audiences: Faculty (Full-time, adjunct, dual-credit)
Categories: Faculty
Description:

All New Faculty must register through Alamo Talent. You can visit the registration by signing into ACES by clicking HERE.

Full-Time Faculty are required to attend this session in-person.

Adjunct Faculty are welcome to attend this session via zoom: https://alamo.zoom.us/j/99980324759 

New Faculty Excellence Institute | Session 3 Agenda

LOCATION: Moody Learning Center 7th Floor RM 712

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Open Session

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM SOBI Strategies: Building a Safer, Supportive Campus Environment

  • Presenter: Ida Lomas
  • Session Details: 

    AUDIENCE: STAFF & FACULTY

    Overview: Dive into the proactive world of Strategies of Behavioral Intervention (SOBI) in this professional development session designed for faculty and staff. Explore effective methods for identifying, addressing, and intervening in concerning behaviors to create a safer and more supportive campus environment.

    Objectives:

    1. Develop the ability to identify early signs of concerning behaviors among students, colleagues, or community members on campus.

    2. Gain insights into the principles of the SOBI framework, understanding how to apply it to different scenarios and situations.

    3. Explore collaborative intervention strategies, emphasizing teamwork and communication to address behavioral concerns effectively.

    4. Learn strategies to foster a sense of community and promote positive behaviors, contributing to a proactive approach in preventing potential issues.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Empowering Excellence: Understanding Title IX in Higher Education

  • Presenter- Ida Lomas
  • AUDIENCE: STAFF & FACULTY

    Overview: This professional development session for faculty and staff is a vital exploration of Title IX, a cornerstone of gender equity in higher education. Delve into the nuances of Title IX regulations, its implications, and the role each faculty and staff member plays in fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

     

    Objectives:

    1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of Title IX, its origins, and its evolution in higher education, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

    2. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to recognize and appropriately respond to Title IX-related issues, fostering a culture of safety and respect.

    3. Explore ways to contribute to an inclusive and equitable campus environment, aligned with the principles of Title IX and promoting a culture free from discrimination.

    4. Learn about the reporting procedures and support mechanisms available within our institution, ensuring a prompt and effective response to Title IX concerns.

11:15AM-12:00PM Faculty 180 Peer Review Training

  • Presenter: Scott D'Amico
  • AUDIENCE: FACULTY

    Overview: Join us for an informative faculty professional development session on leveraging Faculty180, a powerful tool designed to streamline the reporting of faculty activities at San Antonio College. This session will guide participants through the process of submitting faculty evaluations using Faculty180, offering insights into deadlines, scoring criteria, and the inclusion of artifacts. Enhance your understanding of this valuable system and ensure a smooth and efficient annual performance review experience.

     

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Navigate and utilize the key features of the Faculty180 system for faculty activity reporting.

    2. Effectively submit faculty evaluations through Faculty180, ensuring accurate and comprehensive documentation.

    3. Gain insights into the deadlines and timelines associated with the annual performance review process using Faculty180.

    4. Understand the scoring criteria and learn to incorporate relevant artifacts to enhance the evaluation process within Faculty180.

Title: Teaching & Learning Fridays | eLumen Basics: Scoring your Assessments in eLumen
Date: Friday, April 19, 2024
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Presenter: Rosalind Ong
Location: MLC 712
College: SAC
Audiences: Faculty (Full-time, adjunct, dual-credit)
Categories: Faculty
Description:

Please register for this class and view our other session offerings in Alamo Talent by searching "SAC Teaching and Learning Fridays 2023-2024" or by clicking here.

Session Name:  eLumen Basics: Scoring your Assessments in eLumen

Session Description: 

This session will be presented by Rosalind Ong

This is a hybrid session. We will meet in person at San Antonio College Instructional Innovation Center, located at MLC 712. It will be ALSO be offered via Zoom at the following link: https://alamo.zoom.us/s/94997081344

AUDIENCE: FACULTY
Overview: During this session we will walk though how to complete your SLO scoring requirements for the semester in eLumen, the SAC platform faculty and staff use to assess course/context learning outcomes.
Scoring Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) in eLumen is a requirement for all faculty every semester (Fall, Spring, Summer).

Objectives/Faculty will learn how to:

  1. Access the San Antonio College eLumen platform to review their courses in eLumen
  2. Score their assessment in the eLumen platform
  3. Communicate with their Program Coordinator to confirm completion

Please register for this class and view our other session offerings in Alamo Talent by searching "SAC Teaching and Learning Fridays 2023-2024" or by clicking here.

Title: New Faculty Excellence Institute | Session 4
Date: Friday, May 3, 2024
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: MLC 712
College: SAC
Audiences: Faculty (Full-time, adjunct, dual-credit)
Categories: Faculty
Description:

All New Faculty must register through Alamo Talent. You can visit the registration by signing into ACES by clicking HERE.

 

Full-Time Faculty are required to attend this session in-person.

Adjunct Faculty are welcome to attend this session via zoom: https://alamo.zoom.us/j/94013628454

New Faculty Excellence Institute | Session 4 Agenda

LOCATION: Moody Learning Center 7th Floor RM 712

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM End of Semester Reminders

  • Presenter: Cynthia Escatel
  • Session Details: Review of the Academic Important Semester Dates for Faculty

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM Overthrow our Robot Overlords!

  • Presenter: Dr. Christopher Haugen
  • Session Details: 

    ChatGPT is causing more than a few headaches. I have created a writing assignment that is designed to avoid a lot of these issues that emphasize reading skills and comprehension. I cannot pretend to have figured it all out, but we may be able to compare notes and develop some strategies.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Demystifying Budgeting: A Faculty's Quick Guide

  • Presenter- La-Keisha Harrell
  • AUDIENCE: FACULTY

    Overview:

    Join this professional development session tailored for faculty and staff as we demystify the intricacies of budgeting. Navigate through the essentials of financial management, empowering you to understand and engage effectively with the budgeting processes at our institution.

     

    Objectives:

    1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of fundamental budgeting concepts, allowing faculty members to interpret and navigate financial documents confidently.

    2. Learn practical strategies for resource allocation within academic departments, ensuring optimal utilization of funds to support educational goals.

    3. Explore ways to actively engage with budgeting processes, fostering collaboration between faculty and administration for transparent and effective financial decision-making.

    4. Understand how budgeting aligns with strategic planning, enabling faculty to contribute meaningfully to the institution's overarching goals.

     

    Participate in this session to demystify the budgeting process, equipping faculty and staff with the knowledge and skills needed to actively participate in financial decision-making within the academic environment.

11:15AM-12:00PM Faculty 180 Peer Review Training

  • Presenter: Scott D'Amico
  • AUDIENCE:

    AUDIENCE: FACULTY

    Overview: Join us for an informative faculty professional development session on leveraging Faculty180, a powerful tool designed to streamline the reporting of faculty activities at San Antonio College. This session will guide participants through the process of submitting faculty evaluations using Faculty180, offering insights into deadlines, scoring criteria, and the inclusion of artifacts. Enhance your understanding of this valuable system and ensure a smooth and efficient annual performance review experience.

     

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Navigate and utilize the key features of the Faculty180 system for faculty activity reporting.

    2. Effectively submit faculty evaluations through Faculty180, ensuring accurate and comprehensive documentation.

    3. Gain insights into the deadlines and timelines associated with the annual performance review process using Faculty180.

    4. Understand the scoring criteria and learn to incorporate relevant artifacts to enhance the evaluation process within Faculty180.