Engaging Faculty as Partners in the Learning Process

1. Engaging Faculty as Partners in the Learning Process Outcomes – As a result of viewing this presentation you should be able to: 1. Apply “Learning” principles in the classroom 2. Reference College and Campus resources 3. Follow College policies, procedures and guidelines

2. CPCC is a Learning College • Puts learning at the heart of every decision • Expands and enhances student learning • Engages learners as full partners • Succeeds when improved learning is documented “Is it good for our students and does it improve learning?” Website - http://www1.cpcc.edu/learningcollege/

3. Core FOUR Competencies 1. Communication, 2. Critical Thinking, 3. Personal Growth and Responsibility, and 4. Information Technology and Quantitative Literacy

4. Core FOUR Competencies • Communication: the ability to read, write, speak, listen, and use nonverbal skills effectively. • Critical Thinking: the ability to think using analysis, synthesis, evaluation, problem solving, judgment, and the creative process. • Personal Growth and Responsibility: the ability to understand and manage self, to function effectively in social and professional environments. • Information Technology and Quantitative Literacy: the ability to locate, understand, evaluate, and synthesize, information and data. • Core FOUR website is http://www.cpcc.edu/learningcollege/core-competencies

5. FERPA – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act According to this Federal Law, instructors and college personnel cannot give out student information to anyone other than the student concerning the student’s status, grades, attendance or personal information. FERPA video, by Phillip Lopp Levine Registrar, is available on the PT Faculty website. 1. Do not use or request access to student information for any reason other than legitimate educational purposes. 2. Do not post grades allowing personal identification of students–names, ID or SS numbers, alphabetical order.

6. FERPA 3. Do not distribute graded papers, tests, reports and such by allowing students to sort through them and in turn view information about other students in the class. 4. Do not include grades, GPA or other information from education records in letters of reference without prior written consent of the student. • 5. Do not share student information with any outside agency or a students parent(s) without documented written consent of the student. Instead notify the student of the request and suggest that they share their progress with them. • If in doubt, don’t give it out! Refer requests for student information to the Offices of Student Records or Campus ESS Director.

7. Campus and Classroom Information • Before classes start visit your campus and become familiar with your classroom and technology resources. • Remember that faculty are not permitted to remove or add furniture/technology from classrooms. • Work at any campus touchdown center. Ask campus personnel for the location and utilize computers, printers, phones and basic supplies. • In case of an emergency obtain and document the name and number of the campus dean, PT Faculty contact person, security officer, ESS Director and department contacts.

8. Community of Learners • “Build a Sense of Community,” students will perform better because they will feel connected to the class and to the instructor. • Ask students to suggest what problems or ideas they would like to see included in the course. Post these on the chalkboard and refer to the list when the syllabus is reviewed. • “2 Truths and a Lie -students write three statements about themselves: one statement is false, while two should be true. Explain that the goal is to fool people about which one is false. In groups, each student reads the statements and the group attempts to guess the lie. • A variety of classroom activities are available on the Part-time Faculty website.

9. Completing Online Attendance or Record of Class (10%) Form The College is funded by the number of full-time equivalent students it has. This number is calculated when a class has met 10% of the total hours scheduled. These values are obtained directly from the course attendance sheets. Consequently the state mandates that all faculty take accurate daily attendance. CPCC offers two distinct attendance procedures. 1. Web Advisor Online attendance - if your class meets 51% or more in a classroom. 2. Paper attendance using The Record of Class (10%) Form - if your class is strictly online or meets more than 51% online.

10. Web Employee - Faculty

11. Traditional (TR) Online Attendance

13. Student Code of Conduct • Faculty have full autonomy to set classroom rules. The College has a zero tolerance policy, students must abide by faculty rules and course syllabus. • The Student Code of Conduct Handbook has subsections that deal with particular behaviors such as cell phone disruptions, academic dishonesty, disruption of teaching, and failure to comply. • Campus Care Teams and Rapid Response Teams • Watch the Care Team/Student Code of Conduct video on the PT Faculty website. • Questions contact your campus ESS Director or campus security officer.

14. College Security 330-6911http://www1.cpcc.edu/college-security/ • Parking and CPCC ID Card • Permits, Parking card for Central, Parking Deck • Locked/Unlocked Classrooms • Red-Dot Doors, Weekend/Holiday access • Inclement Weather • Channel 17, CPCC Website, Local TV Stations • Security Escorts & Blue Box Phones • Emergency Procedures - Call 6911 • Building Captains • Critical Alert Cards •  Disruptive Students • Assistance from Security • Student Code of Conduct

15. Creating and Posting Your Syllabus • Your syllabus is the most important document in your class. It is the contract between you and your students about the requirements and objectives of the course. • At CPCC, all syllabi are posted in the Online Syllabi System and accessible to students. https://services.cpcc.edu/syllabi/ • View the new flash tutorials with narration. For assistance call IT support 5000 or Instructional support at 6111. Contact your department for specific directions.

16. Student Technology ServicesNO food or drinks permitted in computer classrooms My College - Register for classes online and view student account information. Email - Email services are provided as the primary means of communications at CPCC. Blackboard/Moodle/CCE Online - Many of our curriculum online course offerings are provided through this learning management system. Pay for Print – Depending on the number of classes students are taking, they receive automatic credit for print jobs and can conveniently purchased additional print online. E-Locker - Online electronic storage is provided that is accessible from most internet sources. .

17. Student Registration during Schedule Adjustment Schedule Adjustment Permission to Register form is required and must include all required signatures. Forms are available in the Division Director’s offices. • Filled Class - A student may not register for a class that is full (closed). Students should not be encouraged to seek approval and faculty/staff may not override filled classes. • Class Has Not Met - During the Schedule Adjustment (SA) (Drop/Add) period, a student may drop/add/or register initially without permission for any class that has not met.  • Class Met But No Permission - During the first 2 days of S A (Drop/Add) • Class Met But Permission Required - On the 3rd. day of S A (Drop/Add), • After Schedule Adjustment Period No registrations are permitted after the S A (Drop/Add) period except in extenuating circumstances.

18. Withdrawal Policy • When a student determines that he/she will be unable to complete courses in which he/she is currently enrolled, it is the student’s responsibility to initiate procedures leading to a formal withdrawal (“W”) in order to avoid a failing (“F”) grade. • To receive a “W” grade, a student must withdraw before the first 35% of the class.  Post the withdraw date in your syllabus. • “W” will appear next to student names in your online attendance screens and student final grades • Instructor may assign a “W” grade. Contact your department for directions.

19. Instructor Delays, Absences, and Moving Classes • Contact your division or supervisor’s office immediately if you are delayed or absent from class. • Outlying campus, notify the campus information desk, administrative secretary or security of your absence. • The College will post an official Cancelled or Moved Class notice for the students. Faculty must post Cancelled or Moved Class if you move your class to another location. • Technology classrooms are available at each campus contact your PT Faculty Campus contact. Do not bring your class to the Student Technology Centers.

20. Sample Form - Cancelled or Moved Class

21. Final Exams and Final Grades • Instructors can not change exam days and times as it may interfere with the scheduling of other exams at the college. • Locate the final exam schedule on the College homepage under Attending CPCC • Submit final grades electronically through Web Employee/Web Advisor within 48 hours of the completion of each final exam for your class(es). • Check with your Division Office to see if you need to submit printed copies of your grades to your Division Director.

22. Office of Professional Development Faculty Resources • Attend any of the numerous faculty Professional Development training opportunities. Check LearnerWeb for a complete listing of offerings • Attend a Saturday workshop, held each month. • Part-time Faculty are encouraged to complete the summer PTFaculty Certification program. • Visit the PT Faculty website, a on the college intranet. http://www1.cpcc.edu/parttime • Email your questions to the Professional Development department at ProfDev@cpcc.edu.