Connect More with the Academy in Spring 2024 and Win!
The Academy invites you to connect with your students, your fellow faculty, and with professional development opportunities this spring as part of the Academy’s year-long Connect MORE program.
To celebrate faculty who Connect MORE, teaching tech-themed prizes are available to all faculty who participate in at least four highlighted Academy workshops, Graduate Equivalency Courses (GECs), or events between August 2023 – May 2024!
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TechXpo 2024: Explore, Engage, Evolve
This year's TechXpo "Explore, Engage, Evolve" will take place on February 16 in the Academy (Building F, Room F317) as well as virtually through Webex. CEUs are available for attending. Register now!
A few highlights include:
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Keynote by Dr. Sabba Quidwai, “Our Human Advantage: Designing Schools in the Age of AI”
- Breakout sessions featuring a spotlight on AI and other innovative technology ideas presented by our faculty
- Breakfast and snacks available for in-person attendees
- Raffle prizes
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Removing or Adding Students in Blackboard
During the first few weeks of the term, you may notice that once in a while your Student Information System (SIS) roster does not match your Blackboard roster. The system usually makes these updates so the rosters match, but in case something is missed, you can manually add or remove a student if needed. After comparing your SIS and Blackboard rosters, if you find a discrepancy, then view the following video for steps to add or remove a student from your Blackboard course.
Looking for more tips on Blackboard tools? Visit the Faculty Blackboard Support page on the Academy website and find the heading "Blackboard Tips, Tools, & Resources for Faculty". Click the toggle to view a list of topics with a quick write-up and/or short video for each topic.
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Upcoming Lunch & Learns
Join us for a lunch & learn session this semester. All sessions are offered once a month in a flexible format, so you can choose how you would like to attend. In-person attendees will be provided with lunch. Registration is required.
Four Connections
- Four simple yet effective practices to increase connection with your students and promote student success in your face-to-face or online classroom.
- Learn More & Register
Ally for Everyone
- A powerful tool designed to enhance the accessibility and usability of course content.
- Learn More & Register
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Library Updates & Information
New EBSCOhost Interface
EBSCOhost is a research platform that hosts many of the Library's databases, including Academic Search Complete, ERIC, PsycInfo, and more. The new interface features many functionality improvements, personalized dashboards, and accessibility additions. Check out the new interface here and contact Melissa Merlos (mmerlos@harpercollege.edu) with any questions.
Library Workshops
The Library is offering 45-minute workshops (both online and on campus) this semester and they are an excellent way to extend student learning outside the classroom. Topics covered include: Citing in MLA and APA, Avoiding Plagiarism, Using AI Ethically and Effectively, and Fact or Fake? Identifying Real News and Science. For more information and to register, visit the Library's Spring 2024 Workshops page, or email Jennifer Lau-Bond (jlaubond@harpercollege.edu).
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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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The Academy team has developed some resources to help you as you prepare for the semester, including Blackboard course templates. Learn more and view resources using the link above.
Did you miss the Spring 2024 President's Collegewide Meeting or would you like to review some of the information? Use the link above to watch the recording of the meeting and browse the resources and videos shared at the meeting.
Do you have questions or want to learn more about Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Windows 11, or Webex? Drop in (virtually or in person) to ask one question or stay the whole hour. Use the link above to view upcoming dates and times.
Please consider sharing the following resources and links with your students in a Blackboard announcement:
Candidates for Full Professor presentations begin on January 26 and continue on February 2, February 9, and February 16. These presentations showcase the excellence of our faculty and are open to the Harper community. Learn what your fabulous colleagues are doing to support student success and support them as they seek rank of Full Professor. Use the link above to view the full schedule of presentations.
Every year Harper College Educational Foundation awards up to $100,000 through the Resource for Excellence (RFE) internal grant program. RFE funding supports innovative and creative ideas that promote equity and inclusion, and those that focus on the College's strategic goals. All Harper faculty and staff are eligible to apply for an RFE grant. The fiscal year 2025 RFE grant application window is now open. Informational workshops are available to anyone interested in applying (register here). All application documents are available on the Grants Department HIP page. Questions? Please contact grants@harpercollege.edu.
Use the link above to view important dates and deadlines from the Registrar's Office.
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Assessment Institute in Indianapolis: Call for Proposals, New Podcast Episode, and Free Webinars
Shared by the Learning Assessment Committee
The Assessment Institute is the oldest and largest higher education event in the United States focused on assessment and improvement. The annual conference is hosted by Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). It is designed to provide opportunities for individuals and campus teams to share and extend their knowledge and skills in assessment. The conference is also a means to establish networks that serve as sources of support and expertise beyond the dates of the Institute.
- Call for Proposals (due March 1)
- New Podcast Episode ("Leading Improvements in Higher Education" from IUPUI's award-winning podcast)
- Free Webinars
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Faculty Retreat 2024: Register by February 1
This year’s Faculty Retreat, “Harper Faculty Present: Research Supported Practices,” provides an opportunity for Harper faculty to learn from one another as faculty share evidence-based practices, how they applied them, and professional learning opportunities that provided support.
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Date(s): Friday, March 8 – Saturday, March 9, 2024
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Location: Marriott Lincolnshire Resort, Lincolnshire
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CEUs: 0.4 (Friday) and 0.3 (Saturday)
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Registration Required. Space is limited; all registrations must be submitted by February 1. Registration for the full retreat with an overnight stay requires a commitment to attend Friday and Saturday programming.
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ILCCO Growing Online Learning Conference: February 6-8
ILCCO’s Growing Online Learning Conference is scheduled for February 6-8. The theme for this year’s conference is “AI: Transforming Education for Tomorrow.” The keynote session is “Empowering Instructors through Generative AI” with Nicolaas Matthijs, Senior Vice President for Product Management, Anthology.
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Upcoming Professional Development Credit Opportunities |
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January 26, 10 a.m. (CEUs: 0.1)
January 29 - February 11 (GECs: 1) registration now closed
February 5 - May 10 (GECs: 3) registration now closed
February 6, 12 p.m. (CEUs: n/a)
February 9, 11 a.m. (CEUs: 0.2)
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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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