Faculty Institute
Builds upon Faculty Academy by providing workshops and development opportunities for faculty members who have been at the college for more than three years. The success of Faculty Academy has spurred a desire to continue this type of activity for faculty members with a bit more experience at GHC. This series of workshops will focus on pedagogy rather than policy, with an emphasis on keeping life in the classroom creative and interesting (for both students and their teachers!).
Contact Info
Carla Patterson (cpatters@highlands.edu)
Upcoming Sessions (click here to access the sign-up sheet)
February 2, 2012 -- Please join us as we review information gathered in Fall 2011 from the TLC Student Survey related to teaching and learning. This data will provide the basis for some of next year's Faculty Institute sessions. The session will be Thursday, February 2 at 2:00pm via videoconferencing.
February 17, 2012 -- Dr. Jayme Feagin, Assistant Professor of History, is the coordinator for "Teaching Slavery Across Borders," a day-long seminar/workshop in Cartersville on Friday, February 17 from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The guest facilitator is Dr. Colleen Vasconcellos from the University of West Georgia.
Last two weeks of February -- Michelle Abbott, Instructor of English, is the coordinator for the GHC Faculty Read over the book Creating Significant Learning Experiences: An Integrated Approach to Designing College Courses by L. Dee Fink. There will be multiple venues for the book discussions, both face to face and online. Email Michelle at mabbott@highlands.edu for more information and the selection of discussion groups.
Mid-March -- Join us as we review information from the Fall 2011 TLC Faculty Survey. We will explore the ideas that faculty members put forward as possible development opportunities, as we work to create future TLC Faculty Institution sessions. More details coming soon.
Mid-April -- Meredith Ginn, Associate Professor of Communication, is the coordinator for "Front of the Class: A Lesson in Educational Leadership." This workshop will include a film and discussion surrounding diversity in the classroom and how to be inclusive. More details coming soon.
Click here for Faculty Institute documents (intranet)