GSC's Monthly Matters: September 2020

GSC Faculty E-News for September 2020

I am writing to bring your attention to the changing landscape for information technology services at the University System of New Hampshire (USNH). USNH has implemented an Enterprise Technology & Services unit which delivers network and communications infrastructure, as well as provides IT services that support students, faculty & staff.

The newly formed unit is servicing the System Office and all four institutions (Granite State College, Keene State College Plymouth State University, and the University of New Hampshire). The USNH Systems Status website provides timely information about scheduled maintenance, unplanned service interruptions, and the status of major IT services across all USNH institutions.

Faculty development and instructional design support are still available through Granite State College’s Online Teaching & Learning Collaborative (O-TLC) and instructional design team. Granite State College self-service IT help can be found by visiting it.granite.edu.

I hope this brings some context and clarity to communications you might have received recently about system upgrades for various resources.

Thank you for all you do for our students!

With regards,

Dr. Scott Stanley, Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs

Faculty Development Resources

New On-Demand Turnitin Resources Available!

Three new on-demand resources on the assignment tool Turnitin are now available on the Online Teaching & Learning Collaborative website:

FAQ by Students
Grading a Student Paper Using Turnitin in Moodle
Copy of Example Rubric
Quickmarks APA
Quickmarks Glossary

Check out the new resources at: https://faculty.granite.edu/index.php/turnitin-on-demand-resources/.

Not familiar with Turnitin? Learn more at: https://it.granite.edu/turnitin

Access Resources Here!

Faculty Fun Fridays are Back!

We have been busy working on new topics for our Faculty Fun Fridays! Stay Tuned for more information!

Want more information? Check out the Faculty Calendar online at https://faculty.granite.edu/index.php/faculty-training-development/

Coming Next Month: LinkedIn for Faculty: Two-Part Webinar Series

This fall Granite State College will offer a two-part LinkedIn for Faculty webinar series:

Part 1: Utilizing LinkedIn

October 21st from 7 to 8 p.m. EST

This webinar focuses on why a person should use LinkedIn, the benefits of GSC employees using LinkedIn, how to set up your profile, basic use of LinkedIn and functionalities.

Part 2: LinkedIn in the Classroom

November 4th from 7 to 8 p.m. EST

This webinar focuses on how to use LinkedIn in the online classroom. Sample assignments, facilitation and justification for why faculty and learners should use LinkedIn both in and out of the classroom will be shared.

Facilitated by Dr. Mercedes Hunt, Senior Lecturer and Director for Business and Finance Programs, Academic Affairs, Undergraduate Studies

Julie Moser, Ed.D.

Associate Dean of Academic Engagement & Faculty Development

Email: julie.moser@granite.edu

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Shari Colby

Academic Engagement

Program Manager

Email: shari.colby@granite.edu

Team Cohort Begins Fall Term: Human Services and Addiction Studies

The start of the fall term kicks off one of our newest partner offerings, the Network4Health Human Services and Addiction Studies Team Cohort. Fifty students from across NH are taking courses that will increase the competence and confidence of the workforce in the areas of substance use disorder work and the general understanding of human service concepts. Thank you to Network4Health, Connections for Health, Easterseals, Riverbend Community Center, Community Action Partnership of Strafford County for your dedication to your employees, partners, and community members. Because of generous scholarships from Network4Health and employer workforce development investment, most students enrolled in the Team Cohort are attending free of charge.

New to our Professional Development Line-up: Microsoft Excel Basic and Intermediate Courses

This new series includes two sessions: Excel Basics (Sept. 21 to Oct. 20) and Excel Intermediate (Nov. 2 to Dec. 11). These 100% online workshops take place over the course of three weeks, on your own time, with the support of an experienced instructor. Current students at GSC can qualify for two undergraduate credits! To learn more: https://www.granite.edu/excel-training/ .

Granite State College Partnership Strengthens NH State Government Workforce

New Hampshire State employees will benefit from tuition cost savings as the result of a new partnership between the State and Granite State College. With undergraduate and graduate level degree programs and certificates, this partnership will create opportunities for professional growth for staff members across all State Agencies. Additionally, the partnership extends benefits to employees’ spouses and dependents. To learn more: https://www.granite.edu/state-of-new-hampshire-partners-with-granite-state-college/ .

If you have questions about potential partnership opportunities or professional development for your business or community please reach out to Rachael French, GSC Business Partnership Manager.

September Staff Spotlight

Meet GSC's Assistant Registrar!

Hi! My name is Alaya McGrath.

I’m the Assistant Registrar at Granite State College. My role at the College is to support students, faculty, and staff as we work towards our mission. My work revolves around maintaining accurate student records. You may have worked with me if you have contacted the Registrar’s Office about grade changes or general grading questions. One of my favorite aspects of my job is the work I get to do surrounding student graduation. I love conferring degrees each term; seeing the names of students who I have worked with for years on diplomas is incredibly rewarding. I also play a very hands-on role in the annual Commencement ceremony, which I enjoy.

This month (September), the Registrar’s Office will be focused on closing out the summer term and opening the fall term. We are also excited to launch the College’s new digital academic catalog system this fall, which we hope will benefit students and faculty through ease of access to up-to-date policy and program information. The new catalog system is user-friendly and streamlined for both the front-end users searching for information and the staff responsible for maintaining it.

I wish you a great start to the upcoming Fall term – please don’t hesitate to reach out to your friends in the Registrar’s Office if we can be of assistance to you!

GSC News and Announcements

Granite State College Receives $25,000 Grant to Support Faculty Development

Recent changes to the educational landscape have helped underscore the importance of top-quality instruction, especially in the online environment. Using its 20 years of experience in online teaching and learning, and with the generous support of the Davis Educational Foundation, Granite State College is excited to expand its innovative faculty development efforts, allowing all undergraduate faculty to strengthen their skills and enhance online engagement strategies for student success.