Online Orientation for Adjuncts: It's Not a Tangled WebCT

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Thursday, 21 July 2005
This presentation is part of J-3: Adjunct Online Training Highlights
Online Orientation for Adjuncts: It's Not a Tangled WebCT

Description: The Adjunct Academy is a one-semester comprehensive program of self-paced, self-directed, online modules with assessment tools which will allow the participant to work at his/her own speed, day or night, in off-campus settings to learn up-to-date educational methodologies as well as policies and procedures for teaching at VolState. Adjuncts who successfully complete The program earn Preferred Adjunct Status. Join us as we share what worked, what didn't and our plans for the future.
Presentation Format: Showcase
Topic: Empowering educators: Professional development models and methods
Target Audience: Course Designers, E-learning Managers, Faculty and Other Instructors, Institutional Research and Assessment Staff
Appropriate Audience Level: Beginning or new users of WebCT, Experienced WebCT users
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Abstract Text: The Adjunct Academy Making Volunteer State Community College A great place to work part-time!
Background: Volunteer State Community College operates a main campus in Gallatin, Tennessee with degree granting centers in north Nashville and Livingston, Tennessee. Vol State:
• is a recognized public, open-admissions, two-year community college serving a twelve-county region • provides a high-quality,accessible education that prepares students for university degrees, successful careers, and life-long learning • has a primary objective of EXCELLENCE in teaching and learning! • adjunct faculty members are valued employees!
ADJUNCTS: • a critical component in the teaching • elite faculty, chosen for their expertise and success • selected for academic background, experience, and teaching effectiveness
Academy objectives: -enhance teaching effectiveness -provide access to college resources -communicate vital information -ensure student success
The Adjunct Academy is a one-semester comprehensive program of self-paced, self-directed, online modules with assessment tools which will allow the participant to work at his/her own speed, day or night, in off-campus settings to learn up-to-date educational methodologies as well as policies and procedures for teaching at Vol State.
Adjunct Academy modules: • Enhance adjunct teaching success • Orient new full-time faculty to Vol State • Assist employee performance
Completers earn “Preferred Status” • Teaching assignments • Summer employment • WEBCT/RODP training • CEU Credits
Modules • Androgogy (The Instruction of Adults) • Overview of Vol State • A Profile of Vol State Students • WebCT Instructional Design • Developmental Students • Students with Disabilities • Library Resources • Classroom Management • Legal Issues of Teaching • Vol State Policies and Procedures • Human Resources Procedures • Campus Resources • Accreditation and Credentialing • Academic Freedom • The General Education Core • The Hope Scholarship • The Dual Enrollment Program • The Honors Program • OSHA Issues

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Description:	The Adjunct Academy is a one-semester comprehensive program of self-paced, self-directed, online modules with assessment tools which will allow the participant to work at his/her own speed, day or night, in off-campus settings to learn up-to-date educational methodologies as well as policies and procedures for teaching at VolState. Adjuncts who successfully complete The program earn Preferred Adjunct Status. Join us as we share what worked, what didn't and our plans for the future.
Presentation Format:	Showcase
Topic:	Empowering educators: Professional development models and methods
Target Audience:	Course Designers, E-learning Managers, Faculty and Other Instructors, Institutional Research and Assessment Staff
Appropriate Audience Level:	Beginning or new users of WebCT, Experienced WebCT users
WebCT Version:
Abstract Text:	The Adjunct Academy Making Volunteer State Community College A great place to work part-time! Background: Volunteer State Community College operates a main campus in Gallatin, Tennessee with degree granting centers in north Nashville and Livingston, Tennessee. Vol State: • is a recognized public, open-admissions, two-year community college serving a twelve-county region • provides a high-quality,accessible education that prepares students for university degrees, successful careers, and life-long learning • has a primary objective of EXCELLENCE in teaching and learning! • adjunct faculty members are valued employees! ADJUNCTS: • a critical component in the teaching • elite faculty, chosen for their expertise and success • selected for academic background, experience, and teaching effectiveness Academy objectives: -enhance teaching effectiveness -provide access to college resources -communicate vital information -ensure student success The Adjunct Academy is a one-semester comprehensive program of self-paced, self-directed, online modules with assessment tools which will allow the participant to work at his/her own speed, day or night, in off-campus settings to learn up-to-date educational methodologies as well as policies and procedures for teaching at Vol State. Adjunct Academy modules: • Enhance adjunct teaching success • Orient new full-time faculty to Vol State • Assist employee performance Completers earn “Preferred Status” • Teaching assignments • Summer employment • WEBCT/RODP training • CEU Credits Modules • Androgogy (The Instruction of Adults) • Overview of Vol State • A Profile of Vol State Students • WebCT Instructional Design • Developmental Students • Students with Disabilities • Library Resources • Classroom Management • Legal Issues of Teaching • Vol State Policies and Procedures • Human Resources Procedures • Campus Resources • Accreditation and Credentialing • Academic Freedom • The General Education Core • The Hope Scholarship • The Dual Enrollment Program • The Honors Program • OSHA Issues