The Adjunct Faculty Newsletter
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OATYC 2023
Location: Lorain County Community College (LCCC)
When: Friday, October 20
Time: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
This year’s theme is Making the Academic Journey HIP: Equity-Minded Teaching Through High Impact Practices. With a focus on High Impact Practices (HIPs), we hope to hear from faculty across the state about lessons, activities, and assessments that provide the deepest learning experiences for students in Ohio. In addition, we hope this discussion highlights how incorporating high-impact practices keeps equity at the forefront of our courses.
For registration and details, click here!
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Through our partnership with Live Nation, we have a bank of tickets available for faculty, staff, and students to use for select upcoming Blossom and House of Blues concerts.
Have you requested your tickets yet?
Click here for instructions.
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Eligible employees can use remission of fees for classes at Corporate College®
Interested? Check the College's Remission of Fees Procedure to determine eligibility and get supervisor approval.
Check out the Corporate College Professional Development page for more information.
Enhance your career, improve your job performance, and increase your productivity. Courses are taught by subject matter experts with industry experience. Online and in-person options are available.
Popular upcoming programs include:
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Faculty Development
The Office of Academic Professional Development collaborates with Collegewide and campus-based departments to support ongoing training and development needs for full-time and adjunct faculty.
August 25, 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
September 7, 9 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
October 2, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
August 29, 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
September 8, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Click here for training opportunities!
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The CLE provides instructional support and resources to faculty via workshops and consultations that assist them with their unique classroom and online learning needs.
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Ayo-Ai: An Introduction to ChatGPT and AI~ CLE1359
August 25, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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Brain Space: Reducing Mental Load to Increase Student Success~CLE1357
November 17, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
On Demand in TEC
On Demand in TEC
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Digitize Your Whiteboard with Rocketbook Beacons ~CLE1338
On Demand in TEC
Find more training in TEC in your learning tab.
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Remind.com
Remind.com is the College’s asynchronous communication system for faculty to text or call students without sharing phone numbers. You can enable Remind on any of your Blackboard course sites so that you can send messages right from Blackboard.
Visit our Remind resource page or email karen.gray@tri-c.edu for more information.
Short Video: What Is Remind?
Register in TEC Remind Text Messaging Training for Faculty~OLATOD1004
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Make your Content Accessible
Unlock the power of inclusive communication with our transformative workshop. Reaching a diverse audience is paramount, beginning with creating content everyone can engage with. This workshop is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to ensure your content is accessible to individuals of all abilities.
From documents to presentations, you'll learn practical techniques to enhance the usability and inclusivity of your materials. Join us on the journey toward making your content informative and genuinely accessible to everyone. Let's do it together, one piece of content at a time.
Register in TEC, Make Your Content Accessible- OLATFF1022
Email Online Digital Accessibility or Student Accessibility Services for additional assistance or resources.
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Get Research Help for Your Online Courses
Professional research assistance for students is now available in Blackboard! Are you ready to add this valuable service to your online courses? Read on to learn how to embed a librarian.
What is an embedded librarian?
An embedded librarian is integrated into your online course to directly support your students’ research needs.
How can they help my students?
An embedded librarian can deliver customized research instruction to your entire class synchronously or asynchronously via WebEx.
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Faculty librarians can answer your students’ research and citation questions via an Ask a Librarian/Research Questions discussion board.
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Librarians are also available to assist via chat, email, phone and WebEx.
Click here for directions on adding an embedded librarian to your course...
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Still, need a parking hangtag for your vehicle?
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Stomp Referral, BIT or Conduct Report?
Don't remember the difference between a BIT and a Conduct Report? Unsure when to submit a Stomp Early Referral? Click here for a quick reference guide.
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Adjunct Services has purchased a variety of books on innovative teaching techniques. Stop by your nearest ADJ office and check them out!
Click here for a list of our current selection.
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Student Resources: Crushing the Digital Divide
Are your students in need of Wi-Fi access or computers? Here's some information you can share.
Wi-Fi: Tri-C provides limited outdoor Wi-Fi for students and visitors. Click here for locations and more information.
FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program:
A new Emergency Broadband Benefit program helps eligible households receive a discount of up to $50 per month off the cost of broadband service from an approved provider. Click here for more information.
Tri-C Student Laptop Program: Tri-C offers discounted Dell computers to students who qualify. Visit the Student Laptop Program for more information.
Computer Assistance: PCs for People offers low-cost laptops and Wi-Fi connection plans to those who meet income requirements. Visit pcsforpeople.org for more information.
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Financial Aid: More Than Just the FAFSA
Click the links below to learn about financial resources available to assist our students.
Questions? Contact your campus Financial Aid office. We're also available to join department huddles.
*NEW* Virtual one-on-one financial aid appointments are now available through eSars!
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Why are personal pronouns and gender identity important?
Identifiers such as name, gender and personal pronouns are core factors in many individuals’ sense of self. In alignment with the College’s goals and values as an inclusive institution, the newest update to the employee and student information forms includes fields to indicate preferred name, personal pronouns and/or gender identity. Instructors, advisors and administrators will see these values on class rosters, advising rosters and other administrative pages.
Review This Is Me for more details
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Fall 2023
Semester Guide
The Fall 2023 Semester Guide is here! Click here or on the image to view the pdf.
This is your go-to reference guide for:
- Academic calendar
- Grade/status reporting
- Stipend submission
- Acknowledgement windows
- Pay dates
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Need help? Have questions?
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