The Great Teachers Seminar is now in session . . . ongoing discussion will begin on the blog. To begin, we did a random sample instant college survey of those in attendance. The questions were:
1. How many have attended a community college? Answer: 90%
2. How many have taken a course at SBVC? Answers: 50%
3. How many graduated from SBVC? Answer: 6%
Professional Development Activity Calendar - February 2010
A reminder that the Professional Development division has many activities available on-campus for both faculty and staff.
To see what training is available during the month of February 2010, please click on the link below:
Professional Development Calendar
Please register online, following the prompt [Click here to register] on the training session(s) of your choice. If you have additional comments or questions, please contact myself or Courtney Hunter at 384-8623.
Thank you
Update: Great Teachers Retreat Participants 2010
In approximately 41.5 hours, we will be together at the Great Teachers Seminar at the San Bernardino Community College District/ATTC. To help you wrap up some fine details, I have listed answers to some unanswered questions:
What should we wear?
Attire for the seminar is very relaxed. However, please remember, to bring clothing that you can layer in case the weather is warm/or cold.
What outdoor activities are available?
During the break, we can walk around the block, do stretching exercises, or yoga to relieve tension
Will we have time to relax and to unwind (a little)?
During the seminar there will be some downtown time for breaks and lunch.
Is there wireless technology available?
Wireless is available in most our meeting rooms. However, please use technology (email,etc.) during breaks and lunch.
Are all meals provided for by the College?
During the scheduled seminar meals will include (food preferences included):
Snacks (Thursday) with optional dinner at the end of the session
Breakfast/Lunch/Afternoon Snack (Friday )
Continental Breakfast and Snacks (Saturday)
In the meantime, please remember to complete your homework(see attached memo)and if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call me on my cell phone at (909) 753-4988. I look forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
S. Courtney Hunter
Coordinator, Professional and Organizational Development
shunter@valleycollege.edu
(909) 384-8623
Save the Date--The Living Room Series: Contemporary Issues in Education
| The Living Room Series Contemporary Issues in Education Beginning February 1st (1st Monday of Every Month) Time 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Location: The Living Room(North Hall) |
| February 1, 2010 § Challenges and Opportunities: Community Colleges and Our Future |
| March 1, 2010 § Research In the Contemporary Classroom |
| April 5, 2010 § Community Colleges: The Policy Debate |
| May 3, 2010 § Bridging the Gap: High School to Community College |
For more information contact:
S. Courtney Hunter, Coordinator
Professional and Org. Development
(909) 384-8623
Mark Your Calendars: Explore Free Alternatives to SPSS (draft)
Alternatives to SPSS
February 11, 2010
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: LA – 208
Facilitated by : Dr. James Smith, Director SBVC Research
As a part of this workshop, you will:
§ Preview four statistical software applications.
§ Discover the benefits of using free statistical analysis solutions .
§ Support ongoing learning and development through a peer study group.
For more information contact:
S. Courtney Hunter, Coordinator
Professional and Org. Development
(909) 384-8623
Free: Beyond Grades Webinar Series Registration(Text Version)
To register for the Beyond Grades Webinar Series. Please click the following link http://GreenReportCard.org/webinar. All webinars will begin at 1:30pm EST and will run for 60 minutes. The dates of the webinars are:
January 20 - Administration
February 3 - Climate Change & Energy
February 17 - Food & Recycling
March 3 - Green Building
March 17 - Investment Priorities
March 31 - Endowment Transparency & Shareholder Engagement
April 14 - Student Involvement
April 28 - Transportation
Please visit at http://GreenReportCard.org/webinar for updated details about the webinar panelists.
On the day of the webinar you will receive an email with the webinar meeting room URL. To access the webinar, simply enter this URL into your browser. You will be asked to enter your name and email address upon joining the webinar meeting room.
Based on the number of registrants there is a possibility that the audio for the webinar will be broadcast by conference call rather than through your computer speakers. If this is the case you will also receive the dial-in phone number and access code on the day of the webinar.
Please share information with friends and colleagues about the Beyond Grades webinar series. We thank you again for joining us to learn and share as we work together to encourage sustainable policies, operations and endowment practices in higher education We are excited to interact with you in this virtual learning space!
Sincerely,
The Sustainable Endowments Institute Webinar Team
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Sustainable Endowments Institute
A Special Project of
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
45 Mt. Auburn Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Office: 617-860-5454
webinar@endowmentinstitute.org
www.GreenReportCard.org
Business Essential Series: Time Management At Work--January 22, 2010
Time Management At Work:
Managing Multiple Projects and Priorities
January 22, 2010
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: LA 202
In this workshop, participants will :
§ Evaluate daily priorities and identify hidden time wasters
§ Discover effective solutions to balancing, people, paper, and priorities
§ Identify ways to Delegate responsibilities to achieve results
§ Create a personal action plan for implementing Time Management strategies
To register online or to view additional offerings, please click on the link below:
Professional Development Activity Calendar.
If you have additional comments or questions,
please contact Dena at 384-8572 or Courtney Hunter at 384-8623.
Reminder: Lunchtime Leadership-- January 22, 2010
Lunchtime Leadership
§ Learn about Leaders § Develop Leadership Skills and Strategies§ Apply to Your Work@ SBVC
January 22, 2010
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: LA - 202
Discussion Topic:
Leadership and Self Deception Part II & III
(This book is available in the SBVC Bookstore)
For more information contact:
S. Courtney Hunter – 8623 Troy Sheffield – 8585 Barbara Nichols – 8907 Dena Peters-8572
Click here to Register Online
Reminder: Professional Development Open Technology Lab ---Thursday, January 14, 2010
SBVC Professional Development
Open Technology Lab
January 14,2010
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: LA -208
Facilitated by:
Trelisa Glazatov, Distributed Education Administrator
Would You Like to Know More About…
§ Setting Up Your Blackboard Course/Organization
§ Integrating iTunes into Your Course
§ Learning How to Use EduStream
§ Brain Storming Ideas About Future Online Content
To register online or to view additional offerings, please click on the link below:
If you have additional comments or questions,
please contact Dena at 384-8572 or Courtney Hunter at 384-8623.
UPDATED Professional Development Activity Calendar - Spring Semester 2010
A reminder that the Professional Development division has many activities available on-campus for both faculty and staff.
The calendar has been updated to include activities for the entire Spring Semester 2010 and is be subject to change if we additional activities. To see what training is available, please click on the link below:
Professional Development Activity Calendar
You may register online by clicking on the link, [ Click here to register ] and following the prompts. If you have additional comments or questions, please contact myself or Courtney Hunter at 384-8623.
It is Not too Late to Register: SBVC Great Teachers' Seminar--January 28-30, 2010
Great Reasons to Attend
The SBVC Great Teachers’ Seminar
January 28-30, 2010
New Location:
San Bernardino Community College District
Professional Development Center
Facilitated by Mike McHargue,
Provocateur Emeritus,
Professional Development
ü This workshop has become one of the most popular professional growth activities on campus
ü One of the most powerful experiences a teacher can have
ü This is your opportunity to share successes and challenges with SBVC Colleagues
ü Focus on teaching and learning with your colleagues
ü Renew your own sense of being an “SBVC Great Teacher”
For more information contact:
S. Courtney Hunter
SBVC Office of Professional Development
384-8623 or mail to: shunter@valleycollege.edu
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