Staff Development at College of the Redwoods

Fall 2009 Associate Faculty Orientation
Saturday, August 15, 2009

At College of the Redwoods, associate faculty are recognized as playing a critically important role in providing quality education for our students. As associate faculty you are encouraged to participate in this comprehensive orientation program, which includes reviewing relevant college policies and procedures.  Orientation activities will be held at the Eureka Downtown Instructional Site 605 “K” St. (6th & K).

The program will increase your classroom effectiveness, allow you to network with your colleagues, and provide a possible priority for future part time teaching opportunities  The college will pay mileage for associate faculty who are out of the area.  Participants will be paid a $25.00 honorium. 

8:15 am—8:45 am         Coffee and Pastries                                                                                Room 110

8:45 am—9:00 am         Welcome and “What’s Happening at CR”                                                  Room 111
Facilitator: Marjorie Carson, Vice President of Instruction              

9:00 am—10:15 am       Teaching Community College 101                                                            Room 111
                                    Facilitators: Rachel Anderson, Dean of Academic Affairs
                                          Laura Wolfsen, Associate Facutly                  

**Highly recommended for new, second, and third semester associate faculty instructors.**
Topics covered will include emphasis on student learning, effective syllabus design, lesson design, discussion of several case studies on classroom management, in addition to practical tips and tricks!

10:15 am-10:45 am         What Your Office Assistants Think You Need to Know                                Room 111
                                    Facilitators: Eloise Cottrell: Math, Science, and Engineering
                                    Connie Simpson: Business and Technology
                                    Susan Metzger: Arts, Languages, Social Sciences
                                                                                                                                               
This highly informative session designed and facilitated by our division Administrative Office Assistants provides associate faculty with essential information for a smooth semester.

10:45 am—11:00 am      What You Need to Know About Student Conduct and Grade Rosters            Room 111
                                   Facilitator: Melissa Green, Dean of Student Development

Faculty will be provided with the updated information about the student conduct process and submitting census and grade rosters.

11:00-12:30                  Concurrent Sessions

           
12:30-1:00        Lunch and Roundtable discussion with your colleagues and academic administrators   Room 111

1:00                  Closing