The Storm Report, a newsletter produced by Nathanael Gough, Phil Tietjen, and Dori Lloyd.
September 16, 2021 | Issue 4
Table of Contents:

  • New Communication Instructor: Steve Maynor

  • Activate Learning

  • Center for Teaching and Learning

  • Teaching, Learning, and Global Engagement Programs Offerings

  • Resource Highlight of the Week
New Communictaion Instructor: Steve Maynor
Steve Maynor
Davidson-Davie’s new Communication instructor is Steve Maynor Jr. Steve was born and raised in Folkston, Georgia, a town with “… a population of about 5,000 people, tucked away near the Okefenokee Swamp in the southeastern corner of the state.” He was introduced to Communication by his favorite teacher, Mrs. Pickney. “She saw something in me as an elementary school student that ultimately resulted in my interest in public speaking. Little did I know all of these years later, I would end up majoring in communication and teaching at the college level.”

Steve received an A.S. in Social Psychology from Park University, a BSAS in Applied Science/Leadership, with a minor in Africana Studies from the University of South Florida, and an MA in Communication and Leadership from Park University. He is married to a BSN Registered Nurse and has four daughters (22, 21, 21, and 19), and one grandson.
Steve is a “…retired Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant (E9). Over the course of my 23 plus years in the Corps, I served as a Drill Instructor, Senior Drill Instructor, Series Gunnery Sergeant, Assistant Marine Officer Instructor for the NROTC at the University of South Florida, and the Maintenance Data Specialist Chief at 2dMaw ALD, MCAS Cherry Point, NC.”

During the last academic year Steve was a full time Communication instructor at Coastal Carolina Community College in Jacksonville, NC. “I have also been an adjunct professor at Craven Community College in New Bern, NC, and at Park University, Parkville, MO. I have taught seated, blended/hybrid and online classes and facilitated the following undergraduate courses: Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication and Introduction to Human Communication.”

Steve moved with his family to the Greensboro area this past summer. He had resigned from his previous college without knowing what his next job would be. A few days later he saw the Communication job opening at Davidson-Davie and applied. He considers himself fortunate to have gotten the position. We at Davidson-Davie consider ourselves fortunate to have him here.

During his leisure time Steve enjoys reading, smoking meat, and spending time with his family. The book written in his lifetime that has had a great impact on his thinking is The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, by Michelle Alexander. “This book does a phenomenal job explaining the criminal justice system, the for-profit prison system, the failed war on drugs, and how America became the world leader in incarcerating its citizens.”

Steve Maynor’s office is in Briggs 212. Please drop by to welcome him and to talk about areas of common interest.
Activate Learning!
A white board with blue writing on it.
Active learning has been embraced by many educators because it encourages students to fully engage in the learning process through activities such as analyzing arguments, practicing skills and engaging in problem-solving activities. There are lots of different ways to implement active learning in your classroom, but below are just few:

  • Analyze an Argument: an argument: students first identify the specific argument being made and then analyze it by evaluating its respective strengths and weaknesses (or pros & cons)
  • Adopt an Alternative View: students look at an issue from a different perspective(s) and then make an argument that supports that specific viewpoint
  • Predict Outcomes (e.g., science; technology): the instructor demonstrates part of a procedure or video and ask students to predict what will happen next; enhance the activity by asking students to provide support for their prediction
  • Quick Poll: send a short 1 or 2-question poll to check students' understanding of a concept or idea that you recently covered (Tool tip: use Zoom polling feature)
  • Poster Sessions: students use a visual presentation tool such as Google Slides or Canva https://www.canva.com/ to create an infographic that communicates a specific concept, then organize students into small groups where they share and discuss. Tip: provide a short list of guiding questions to facilitate the group discussion(e.g., What were some key strengths? What suggestions can you offer to improve it?)
Center for Teaching and Learning
If you have questions about or suggestions for faculty professional learning, please contact the CTL, your advisory board representative, or the CTL faculty chair.

2021-2022 CTL Advisory Board

At Large:  
Arts, Science, Business, and Technology: 
Davie:
Dee Edwards (FT) and Katrena Wells (PT)
Health Sciences:
Teaching, Learning, and Global Engagement:
Faculty Chair:
Teaching, Learning, and Global Engagement Program Offerings
Calendar
For September:

  • openNCCC & Open Author (9/22 at 3:00 PM)
  • Culturally Relevant Pedagogy (9/29 at 5:30 PM)
  • Open Forum for New Faculty and Adjunct Faculty (9/30 at 3:00 PM)
  • Passport Events First 8 Weeks
Resource Highlight of the Week:
Library Services
Jason Setzer, Director of Library Services, created a 5-minute video for New Faculty Orientation sharing the various ways Library Services can support faculty and students. Did you know that you can submit a request to the library for specific content you need to help support your courses? Watch the library services video to learn more about what they offer.

Teaching, Learning & Global Engagement