Communities of Practice Share-ousel: Join Us on Friday
Stop by the Academy (Building F, Room F317) between 2:30 - 4:15 p.m. on April 28 for the 2023 Communities of Practice Share-ousel. This is an annual event for sharing, recognizing, and celebrating the work of CoPs at Harper. As part of the open house experience, you will receive a bag to collect handouts and giveaways from each CoP as you visit their display. You can also enjoy carnival-themed treats in the Academy lounge, including funnel cake fries, popcorn, corn dogs, soft pretzels, and ice cream treats. Please join us to learn more about the incredible work of our CoPs, share your feedback, and vote for the distinctions in innovation, assessment, sharing, and overall presentation. Hope to see you there!
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Blackboard How-To Videos for Students
If you are looking for short, simply worded, Blackboard how-to videos to share with your students then please scan this collection for options that may be applicable. The videos reside in the "Blackboard Student Resources" folder within Panopto. You can give the students the link to the whole folder or the links to specific videos that you would like them to review.
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A Conversation with our Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Rabia Ali: "The Role of Higher Education in Countering Violent Extremism"
Come join us for an engaging discussion led by our Fulbright Scholar in Residence, Dr. Rabia Ali, sociologist at the International Islamic University in Pakistan. During this professional development session, Dr. Ali will discuss ethnic and racial incidents of violent extremism in the U.S. and Pakistan and explore the role of higher education in building resistance to extremism. The Office of International Education and the Teaching for Equity Community of Practice will also guide participants in learning new terms related to violent extremism as well as identifying and adding new terms from the lecture. South Asian refreshments will be served at this session.
April 27, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m., Building D, Room D193 (no registration is required)
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Register for the Digital Teaching Symposium
Anthology will be hosting an online Digital Teaching Symposium on May 4, and registration is free. Anthology is the parent company of some of our most-used campus EdTech tools, including Blackboard and Ally. This event is for anyone in an instructional role who is interested in discovering innovative uses of technology in an ever-changing teaching environment. The sessions are presented by higher ed educators from around the world who are sharing tips and ideas that will expand your knowledge of what’s possible with education technology.
The event will feature a keynote speech on the latest ChatGPT and AI developments, along with a recommended path for digital educators. Other highlights include sessions on inclusivity in online courses, student engagement, accessibility, and Blackboard Ultra.
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Get Started with Panopto
Panopto is a cloud-based video platform that is now available to Harper faculty. Panopto provides an all-in-one solution for recording, editing, captioning, and sharing videos! Panopto is integrated with Blackboard and Webex, which provides easy access and a streamlined workflow for faculty and students.
We’ve been hearing feedback from faculty who have started using Panopto and it’s been overwhelmingly positive! Faculty like how Panopto is easy to use and provides a way to record videos, edit, and add interactive features. As an instructor you can see the viewing statistics of a video which can help guide your approach to engaging students. If you missed the Academy’s Panopto Basics workshop series, there are plenty of opportunities to get started with Panopto.
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More Citation Workshops On the Way!
Shared by Jennifer Lau-Bond, Coordinator of Library Instruction
Do your students need help learning the basics of MLA and APA Citation Styles? Encourage them to come to our final week of citation workshops May 1-4, on campus or online. The response to our April workshops was overwhelmingly positive! One of your colleagues even brought their entire class to an on-campus session. They said, “[The librarian] did a wonderful job with the presentation. The students learned a lot, and so did I!”
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Summer Resources: Blackboard Course Template and More
Summer 2023 course shells are available in Blackboard. The Academy team has developed some resources to help you as you prepare for the summer semester, including a Blackboard Course Template.
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Academy & Blackboard Support for Faculty: How to Get Help
The Academy team is available on campus for drop-in support in Building F, Room F317, as well as available for remote support.
Not sure what to ask or where to start? We’re here for you! Just fill out the Academy Request Form, and an Academy team member will follow-up with you.
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Harper will hold the formal Commencement Ceremony at 2:30 p.m. on May 19 at the NOW Center Arena in Hoffman Estates. If you have not yet ordered your cap and gown, you may click on the link above and go to “Faculty/Administrator Regalia” to place your order (caps/gowns are free of charge). Visit the Graduation website for additional information and updates.
Harper Happenings is filled with information and links to many Harper events, activities, programs, resources, and services for our students and community. Learn more using the link above.
The Library’s newest Faculty Reads display on “Engaging Your Students” might help you come up with new ways to keep your students interested and learning. Visit the display on the Library’s 3rd floor outside the Academy (Building F, Room F317) or visit the online display for links to the books and more.
Congratulations to our Speech & Debate Team for bringing home their first national championship! The team celebrated its success with faculty coaches Margaret Bilos, Bill Lucio, Miguel Melgar, and Jeff Przybylo, who has been coaching the team for 27 years. Learn more using the link above.
Use the links below to view important deadline and due dates from the Registrar's Office:
Finalists for the Provost position will be scheduled for daylong campus visits which will include meetings with stakeholder groups as well as hybrid candidate introduction forums the week of May 8. All Harper employees are invited to attend forums for each candidate in person or virtually. Two sessions per candidate will be offered. Submit potential questions for the finalists by 12 p.m. on May 3. See the dates and times and add them to your calendar using the link above.
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General Education Assessment Reminder
Shared by the Learning Assessment Committee
The Learning Assessment Committee and its related Work Groups are facilitating the assessment of two General Education Learning Outcomes during Spring 2023: Critical Thinking (primary assessment) and Information Literacy (follow-up assessment).
As a reminder, if your course was selected, assessments are to be completed by May 19, and are due to the Outcomes Assessment Office by May 26.
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Faculty Retreat Recap: Toward Community Responsiveness and a Shared Vision
Shared by Stephanie Whalen, Academy Chair, English & Interdisciplinary Studies
Harper faculty returned to Eaglewood Resort in Itsaca this year for the 2023 Faculty Retreat, “Toward Community Responsiveness and a Shared Vision.” The keynote speaker, Jeff-Duncan-Andrade, and faculty members Monica Edwards (Sociology), Jim Edstrom (Library), and Heidi Onion (Law Enforcement) shared their work related to the themes of relationships, relevance, and responsibility. Evening programming included a “Moth Story hour” hosted by Maham Khan (Journalism) and trivia related to the day’s program hosted by Karega Cooper (Math) and Jim Edstrom (Library). The following day, DuBoi McCarty (Student Development), LaVonya Williams (Student Development), and Stephanie Whalen (Academy Chair) hosted Part II of the Equity and Pedagogy Discussion: Developing a Shared Vision using Ladson-Billings’ work to structure the topics with Stephanie Horton (English), Jim Gramlich (Sociology), and Andrew Levin (Political Science) sharing examples of culturally relevant approaches from their teaching.
Continue reading to learn more about the programming, view images from the retreat, and more.
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Photos from the South Asian Film Series on March 23. Nellie Khalil (Biology and Director, Office of International Education) and Maham Khan (Communication Arts) used an Owl video conferencing camera to stream in the film directors. |
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Teaching Online Successfully: Register Now for Summer Courses
Register now for a Teaching Online Successfully course taking place this summer. There are three options to choose from based on your needs: Create, Facilitate, or Enhance. Each course is two weeks, fully online, 1 GEC, and there is no cost.
Please note: Completion of either the Create course or Facilitate course fulfills the professional development requirement for new online/blended instructors at Harper.
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Upcoming Professional Development Credit Opportunities |
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April 27, 3:45 p.m. (CEUs: 0.2)
June 12 - June 25 (GECs: 1) register by: May 29
July 10 - July 23 (GECs: 1) register by: June 26
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Academy for Teaching Excellence | 847.925.6174 | Building F, Room F317
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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The mission of the Academy for Teaching Excellence is to create a vibrant teaching and learning culture for full-time and adjunct faculty that cultivates professional development in support of student success. |
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Accessibility: Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation or who have questions about physical access may contact the event host or Access and Disability Services at ads@harpercollege.edu, 847.925.6266, at least two weeks in advance of the event date.
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Harper College enriches its diverse communities by providing quality, affordable, and accessible education. Harper College, in collaboration with its partners, inspires the transformation of individual lives, the workforce, and society. |
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