Adjunct Faculty Development Using the League’s Getting Results Course March 18, 2018 Cathy Brewster, M.A. Professional Development Manager Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, Nevada

What can we do to help our adjunct faculty with their professional development?

Our Strategy Contacted the League for Innovation Contacted other colleges who had used the programs regarding their models (CASE) Piloted (faculty + deans) Proposed as a training option Adopted

“I found this to be a wonderful program that stimulates discussion and interaction among faculty across disciplines.” Terry L. Jones, Provost, Tidewater Community College

Our Model Approximately 8 weeks, 10-12 hours contact time Offered online + orientation session Approximately 8 weeks, 10-12 hours contact time Cohort model with observation component Moderated, interactive content and interactive sharing Customized to our college Final reflection submission Certificate, stipend, celebration

Let’s take a look (Linked into active class on Canvas for demo)

Strong content, customizable Community college specific Prior successful use Benefit to new + experienced instructors Instructors as learners in an online class Need to customize to liberal arts/humanities Lack of online teaching focus Broken links

“Along with you and my fellow part-time faculty taking this professional development class, we formed our own community of learners. I know I speak on behalf of my peers in saying that the experience has been productive and most valuable. The discussion and assignments have sparked me to reflect, dig in and make changes.” “Overall, this course has given me a variety of ways to assess both my teaching and course effectiveness that will become part of my teaching routine. I certainly feel more confident and relaxed about teaching, especially having read the remarks of my peers...”

https://tinyurl.com/tmcc18 Access to our content https://tinyurl.com/tmcc18 Contact me: cbrewster@tmcc.edu

What’s next for us? Further assessment feedback from completers Orientation followup Further assessment feedback from completers Additional use of lecture capture