Academy News - April 17, 2019
Call for Proposals: Fall 2019 Faculty/Staff Orientation Week
Last chance to submit a proposal for Fall 2019 Faculty Staff Orientation Week, August 12 to August 17.

Proposals must be submitted by this Friday, April 19.

After nine years of service to Harper College, Dr. Marwick will be retiring. With great respect and admiration, the Experimental Classroom, located in the Academy, will be dedicated in Judy's honor. Please join us on Wednesday, May 8 for a ceremony followed by a reception as we wish Judy all the best.

Registration is now open for summer Graduate Equivalency Courses (GECs)! Learn more about the three courses: Carrying the (Cognitive) Load for Students, Teaching Online Successfully: Create, and Teaching Online Successfully: Facilitate.

Have you ever wondered how best to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students in your STEM courses? In this workshop, faculty will study different teaching strategies and scaffolding methods designed to assist and encourage those students. It will also encourage engagement and success for students of all backgrounds.

Celebrate our beautiful Earth this April during Earth Week! The week begins with a Mindfulness Nature Walk on Monday, April 22. Then join us for additional Earth-themed events around campus including a local foods and farmers showcase and a DIY succulent craft in the Library.

Learn more about important dates for Fall 2019 registration, including refund and withdrawal dates for key parts of term.
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11th Annual Assessment Conference: Call for Presentation Proposals & Save the Date
Harper's Learning Assessment Committee and the Academy invite you to submit a presentation proposal and save the date for the 11th Annual Assessment Conference and Share Fair!

  • What is the Annual Assessment Conference and Share Fair?
  • Why should I consider presenting?
  • How do I submit a presentation proposal?
  • Why should I save the date now? (And who should save the date?)
  • What is unique about this year's conference?
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Save the Date: Friday, September 27!
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Reflections on Student Success
Submitted by Olivia Barker, World Languages

I was a student for so long I thought I'd never forget what it was like to be one. Fading memory aside, I've also had to acknowledge that my experience isn't the same as everyone else's. Understanding my students and that they may have invisible struggles is an area of my work that I had not considered prior to teaching, but it has become one of my more important roles.

I recently taught Spanish 101 and had a student walk in the first day completely disengaged. I'm ashamed to say, my initial interpretation of her affect was apathy.

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What's Up with That: Things You May Be Wondering About on Campus
Visit the Makerspace & Entrepreneur Center
Submitted by Jeff Moy, Manager, Makerspace and Entrepreneur Center

Our center is an innovative, friendly, and collaborative membership-based space focused on helping the individual bring their ideas to life and to commercialize them if desired. We are located in Building H, Room H130.

Learn more about what you can do in the space, workshops coming soon, membership benefits, hours of operation, current community projects, and more!

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Opening May 2019!
Upcoming Programs & Workshops
April 22 - April 26

May 2, 1 p.m.

May 4, 9 a.m.

June 3 - June 16 (GECs: 1)
registration deadline: May 20

June 5 - July 15 (GECs: 3)
registration deadline: May 22

July 1 - July 14 (GECs: 1)
registration deadline: June 17
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What's Happening @ Harper?
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