CCA FACULTY DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
Spring 2008
revised 2/11/08
Activities and events listed below are available for professional development “credit.”
Click for Professional development and supplementary pay forms.
*The schedule is developed and maintained by the 2007-08 Faculty Development Committee:
Michael Bleacher Rich Bogdanovich Jay Devaughn
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Wayne Gilbert Elizabeth Hirsh Peggy Norwood, Chair
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Mark Kemble Sheridan Samano
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Unless otherwise noted, please RSVP for all sessions to:
Peggy.Norwood@CCAurora.edu (303) 340-7574
NEW FACULTY SEMESTER
All new instructors and faculty are required to participate in the New Faculty Semester activities listed below.
New Faculty Orientation
Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
CentreTech, Rotunda
All new part-time instructors and regular faculty are required to attend NFO. Don’t miss this important opportunity to learn about the College, our students, teaching and learning strategies and resources, and where to go to for the really crucial things like keys, mailboxes, and copy machines! Breakfast and lunch will be provided. RSVP Peggy.Norwood@CCAurora.edu
Mid-Semester Problem Solving
Saturday, March 1, 2008
9:00 am – noon
CentreTech, C-207AB
During this interactive discussion, we will address some of the challenges you may be facing midway through your first semester teaching at CCA. You don’t want to miss this one! Breakfast will be provided. RSVP Peggy.Norwood@CCAurora.edu
Mentoring
by arrangement – see your Department Chair or contact Eileen.Blasius@CCAurora.edu
GETTING STARTED
Library Orientation for Faculty
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
Noon – 2 pm
CentreTech, Student Centre – Library
Jay Devaughn, CCA Library Director will give an overview of the library’s periodicals, print collection, databases, services, and website. He will also set new faculty up with Aurora Public Library cards. Lunch will be provided. RSVP Jay.Devaughn@CCAurora.edu
Organizing Your Office for Workplace Efficiency
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
8:30 – 4:30 pm
CentreTech, Rotunda
Participants will learn practical applications of how to manage data - both paper and electronic information - and how to prioritize, manage tasks, break down projects and plan your day successfully. In addition, participants will learn how to lead and participate in meetings to maximize everyone’s time. This workshop is sponsored by Instruction and Human Resources. RSVP Debbie.Irvine@CCAurora.edu. Space is limited to 50 people. Lunch will provided.
Vista Training
Vista Faculty Refresher Training
This is for faculty to hit on the three main topics: Gradebook, syllabus uploading, and email. These are 1-hour workshops with time to practice your skills the week before and the week after classes start. Open enrollment, NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY. First come, first served. (Note: the one right before the general faculty meeting will probably fill quickly)
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Date |
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Time |
Length |
Campus |
Room | |
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Faculty Vista Refresher |
1/15/2008 |
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11:00 |
1 Hr |
LC |
903-115 | |
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Faculty Vista Refresher |
1/15/2008 |
T |
6:00 |
1 Hr |
LC |
903-115 | |
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Faculty Vista Refresher |
1/16/2008 |
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11:00 |
1 Hr |
CTC |
Student Center LRC | |
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Faculty Vista Refresher |
1/16/2008 |
W |
6:00 |
1 Hr |
CTC |
Student Center LRC | |
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Faculty Vista Refresher |
1/17/2008 |
R |
11:00 |
1 Hr |
CTC |
Student Center LRC | |
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Faculty Vista Refresher |
1/18/2008 |
F |
11:00 |
1 Hr |
CTC |
Student Center LRC | |
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Faculty Vista Refresher |
1/18/2008 |
F |
6:00 |
1 Hr |
CTC |
Student Center LRC | |
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Faculty Vista Refresher |
1/19/2008 |
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11:00 |
1 Hr |
CTC |
Student Center LRC | |
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Faculty Vista Refresher |
1/22/2008 |
T |
1:00 |
1 Hr |
LC |
903-115 | |
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Faculty Vista Refresher |
1/23/2008 |
W |
1:00 |
1 Hr |
CTC |
Student Center LRC | |
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Faculty Vista Refresher |
1/24/2008 |
R |
1:00 |
1 Hr |
LC |
903-115 | |
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Faculty Vista Refresher |
1/25/2008 |
F |
1:00 |
1 Hr |
CTC |
Student Center LRC | |
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Faculty Vista Refresher |
1/26/2008 |
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11:00 |
1 Hr |
CTC |
Student Center LRC | |
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Vista Certified Training
This session is for faculty who are not yet certified to teach using Vista, or for faculty who have completed the condensed training previously and want to upgrade their skills. Registrations will be accepted on the Faculty Resources Distance Learning website.
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Date |
Day |
Time |
Length |
Campus |
Room |
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Certified Vista Tng |
1/14/2008 |
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11:00 |
2:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 204 |
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Certified Vista Tng |
1/14/2008 |
M |
1:00 |
2:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 202F (LRC) |
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Certified Vista Tng |
1/14/2008 |
M |
6:00 |
2:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 204 |
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Certified Vista Tng |
1/25/2008 |
F |
4:00 |
3:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 204 |
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Certified Vista Tng |
1/26/2008 |
S |
9:00 |
3:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 203H |
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Certified Vista Tng |
2/19/2008 |
M |
11:00 |
2:00 |
CTC |
S-203F |
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Certified Vista Tng |
2/19/2008 |
M |
1:00 |
2:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 203H |
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Certified Vista Tng |
2/19/2008 |
M |
6:00 |
2:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 202F (LRC) |
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Certified Vista Tng |
2/29/2008 |
F |
4:00 |
3:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 204 |
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Certified Vista Tng |
3/1/2008 |
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9:00 |
3:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 202F (LRC) |
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Certified Vista Tng |
3/10/2008 |
M |
11:00 |
2:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 202F (LRC) |
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Certified Vista Tng |
3/10/2008 |
M |
1:00 |
2:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 204 |
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Certified Vista Tng |
3/10/2008 |
M |
6:00 |
2:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 202F (LRC) |
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Certified Vista Tng |
3/21/2008 |
F |
6:00 |
3:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 204 |
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Certified Vista Tng |
3/22/2008 |
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8:30 |
3:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 202F (LRC) |
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Certified Vista Tng |
4/7/2008 |
M |
11:00 |
2:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 202F (LRC) |
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Certified Vista Tng |
4/7/2008 |
M |
1:00 |
2:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 204 |
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Certified Vista Tng |
4/7/2008 |
M |
6:00 |
2:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 202F (LRC) |
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Certified Vista Tng |
4/18/2008 |
F |
4:00 |
3:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 204 |
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Certified Vista Tng |
4/19/2008 |
S |
8:30 |
3:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 202F (LRC) |
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Certified Vista Tng |
4/28/2008 |
M |
11:00 |
2:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 202F (LRC) |
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Certified Vista Tng |
4/28/2008 |
M |
1:00 |
2:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 204 |
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Certified Vista Tng |
4/28/2008 |
M |
6:00 |
2:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 202F (LRC) |
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Certified Vista Tng |
5/9/2008 |
F |
6:00 |
3:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 204 |
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Certified Vista Tng |
5/10/2008 |
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8:30 |
3:00 |
CTC |
Student Center 202F (LRC) |
*** (More Vista Training and Technology Training sessions listed under Technology below)***
TEACHING AND LEARNING
e-grading
Friday, Feb. 1, 2008
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
CentreTech Campus, C 103
When students turn papers in by email or through Vista, you can grade more quickly and provide detailed comments with less effort! Learn more about e-grading and electronic shortcuts for providing student feedback. Presenter: Geoff Hunt
“How to Keep a Class Interesting: It’s Less Dependent on Personality Than You Think”
Monday, Feb. 4, 2008
3-4:30 pm
CentreTech, C104