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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

 

 

Wayne Gilbert
Sue Gibbons

Elizabeth Hirsh

Peggy Norwood, Chair

 

Mark Kemble
David Spiegel

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 providedRSVP 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)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

Date

Day

Time

Length

Campus

Room

Faculty Vista Refresher

1/15/2008

T

11:00

1 Hr

LC

 903-115

Faculty Vista Refresher

1/15/2008

 T

6:00

1 Hr

LC

 903-115

Faculty Vista Refresher

1/16/2008

 W

11:00

1 Hr

CTC

 Student Center LRC

Faculty Vista Refresher

1/16/2008

 W

6:00

1 Hr

CTC

 Student Center LRC

Faculty Vista Refresher

1/17/2008

 R

11:00

1 Hr

CTC

 Student Center LRC

Faculty Vista Refresher

1/18/2008

 F

11:00

1 Hr

CTC

 Student Center LRC

Faculty Vista Refresher

1/18/2008

 F

6:00

1 Hr

CTC

 Student Center LRC

Faculty Vista Refresher

1/19/2008

 S

11:00

1 Hr

CTC

 Student Center LRC

Faculty Vista Refresher

1/22/2008

 T

1:00

1 Hr

LC

 903-115

Faculty Vista Refresher

1/23/2008

 W

1:00

1 Hr

CTC

 Student Center LRC

Faculty Vista Refresher

1/24/2008

 R

1:00

1 Hr

LC

 903-115

Faculty Vista Refresher

1/25/2008

 F

1:00

1 Hr

CTC

 Student Center LRC

Faculty Vista Refresher

1/26/2008

 S

11:00

1 Hr

CTC

 Student Center LRC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

Item

Date

Day

Time

Length

Campus

Room

Certified Vista Tng

1/14/2008

M

11:00

2:00

CTC

 Student Center 204

Certified Vista Tng

1/14/2008

M

1:00

2:00

CTC

 Student Center 202F (LRC)

Certified Vista Tng

1/14/2008

M

6:00

2:00

CTC

 Student Center 204

Certified Vista Tng

1/25/2008

F

4:00

3:00

CTC

 Student Center 204

Certified Vista Tng

1/26/2008

S

9:00

3:00

CTC

 Student Center 203H

Certified Vista Tng

2/19/2008

M

11:00

2:00

CTC

S-203F

Certified Vista Tng

2/19/2008

M

1:00

2:00

CTC

 Student Center 203H

Certified Vista Tng

2/19/2008

M

6:00

2:00

CTC

 Student Center 202F (LRC)

Certified Vista Tng

2/29/2008

F

4:00

3:00

CTC

 Student Center 204

Certified Vista Tng

3/1/2008

S

9:00

3:00

CTC

 Student Center 202F (LRC)

Certified Vista Tng

3/10/2008

M

11:00

2:00

CTC

 Student Center 202F (LRC)

Certified Vista Tng

3/10/2008

M

1:00

2:00

CTC

 Student Center 204

Certified Vista Tng

3/10/2008

M

6:00

2:00

CTC

 Student Center 202F (LRC)

Certified Vista Tng

3/21/2008

F

6:00

3:00

CTC

 Student Center 204

Certified Vista Tng

3/22/2008

S

8:30

3:00

CTC

 Student Center 202F (LRC)

Certified Vista Tng

4/7/2008

M

11:00

2:00

CTC

 Student Center 202F (LRC)

Certified Vista Tng

4/7/2008

M

1:00

2:00

CTC

 Student Center 204

Certified Vista Tng

4/7/2008

M

6:00

2:00

CTC

 Student Center 202F (LRC)

Certified Vista Tng

4/18/2008

F

4:00

3:00

CTC

 Student Center 204

Certified Vista Tng

4/19/2008

S

8:30

3:00

CTC

 Student Center 202F (LRC)

Certified Vista Tng

4/28/2008

M

11:00

2:00

CTC

 Student Center 202F (LRC)

Certified Vista Tng

4/28/2008

M

1:00

2:00

CTC

 Student Center 204

Certified Vista Tng

4/28/2008

M

6:00

2:00

CTC

 Student Center 202F (LRC)

Certified Vista Tng

5/9/2008

F

6:00

3:00

CTC

 Student Center 204

Certified Vista Tng

5/10/2008

S

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