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- Adjunct Spotlight: Chef Andrea Miller Parkinson
- Survey: Help Guide CETL's Professional Development
- CETL Open House Mocktail Recipes
- Faculty Reading Corner: Corequisite Courses
- In Case You Missed It: Fostering a Growth Mindset
- Teaching Tactics: Student Questions
- Equity Reading Group Seats Available
- VIVA's Open and Affordable Community Forum
- TILT and Growth Mindset Support
- Canvas Release & Deploy Notes
- Faculty Learning Opportunity (FLO) Recordings
- Respondus Monitor Webinars
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Adjunct Spotlight: Chef Andrea Miller Parkinson | |
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Andrea Miller Parkinson
Adjunct Faculty
School of Business & Industrial Trades
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At Reynolds, I believe the most impactful learning occurs when students feel genuinely supported, both in and out of the classroom. In the hospitality department, we are fortunate to have multiple classes with the same students, which allows us to build deeper connections. Fostering these connections enriches the learning experience for both students and faculty alike. Maintaining an open, empathetic relationship with my students helps create a sense of trust and belonging. This not only fosters a positive learning environment but also empowers students to take ownership of their educational journey.
For me, teaching is a two-way street: when students feel seen and valued, it enriches their learning experience, while also helping me grow as an educator.
By maintaining supportive relationships beyond the classroom, I’ve had the privilege of visiting students at their workplaces and seeing them thrive in real-world settings. It fills me with pride when I hear from their employers about the positive impact they are making in their teams. These relationships not only motivate students to excel but also give us as educators a sense of fulfillment in knowing that we are contributing to their success, both academically and professionally. Supporting students beyond academics enables us to build connections that inspire confidence and encourage them to reach their full potential.
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Chef Andrea Miller Parkinson is a breath of fresh air for our students. Her extensive educational and work experience background translates seamlessly into the classroom. A topic that causes joy for some, but severe angst for others, as she has the challenge to balance her passion by teaching Pastry Arts major students, often with a mix of Culinary Arts major students. Both sets of students commend her teaching style and patience while they perfect scientific formulas to turn out correctly. As a student quoted, “she cares so very much about the quality of the education she gives each student.”
Students know her in and outside of class, but as Department Chair, I am able to observe the countless hours she puts into planning for her course and hours after class ends, spending time in the lab tasting and assessing product to provide ample feedback for students to hold onto or those ever-important tips for improvement. She is grateful, kind, talented and an amazing part of our team! Without her and many others, the skills we provide to students in this career path would go unrealized and missing our mission to provide a world-class education that translates to career opportunities for their future.
Jesse Miller
Department Chair
School of Business and Industrial Trades
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If you know of an adjunct faculty member whose dedication to teaching and learning deserves recognition, consider nominating them for our monthly 'Adjunct Spotlight'! It's a great way to celebrate the hard work and commitment of our adjunct faculty. Send your nominations our way, and let's shine a light on their success! | | |
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A great source for identifying faculty for our Adjunct Spotlight feature has been our Appreciation Board, located just outside the CETL offices in Burnette Hall Suite 162. We created this space specifically to express how thankful we are to faculty and staff. Come join us by posting a thank-you on our Appreciation Board. Perhaps you'll find one addressed to you too! | |
Survey: Help Guide CETL's Professional Development | |
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Are you looking for more flexibility in your professional development? CETL is in the process of developing additional resources to meet your needs, including ‘CETL Shorts,’ a new teaching and learning video series, as well as asynchronous courses covering a wide range of topics. These will complement our existing Faculty Learning Opportunities (FLOs) and provide you with the flexibility to learn at your own pace, no matter how busy your schedule gets. We want your input!
Please take a moment to complete the short survey below and suggest topics you'd like us to cover. Your feedback helps us create content that supports your teaching success.
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CETL Open House Mocktail Recipes | | |
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Reynolds Culinary students teamed up with CETL to host an Open House on September 19, celebrating the official grand opening of CETL's new offices in Burnette Hall, as well as the kickoff to the academic year. Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and refreshing mocktails, all original creations by the students. We are thrilled to share these student-crafted mocktails in our newly published Open House Mocktail Recipes book—perfect for your next event! The book also features photos from the celebration, showcasing our talented culinary students alongside the full recipes. Download it today! | |
Faculty Reading Corner: Corequisite Courses | |
Transforming developmental education at community college through equity-minded leadership
This article draws attention to exceptional leadership practices of faculty as instructors and administrators who are effective at facilitating success among racially minoritized students and students from low-income families who are placed in developmental education.
Hernandez, S. H., McKinney, L., Burridge, A., & O'Brien, C. A. (2023). Transforming developmental education at community colleges through equity- minded leadership. In J. Burmicky & C. Hartman (Eds). Equity-driven and social justice-oriented leadership. New Directions for Community Colleges, 2023, pp. 89-103.
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In Case You Missed It:
Fostering a Growth Mindset Presentation
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Missed Laura Faulcon's "Growing Your Students" session from Reynolds In-Service Day? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! This insightful presentation focused on how you can cultivate a growth mindset in your students by connecting your course objectives with their career and professional goals.
By showing students the purpose behind what they’re learning and how it aligns with their future aspirations, you can foster a deeper sense of motivation and purpose to learning. Using your existing course objectives to bring students back to this focus helps them develop a growth mindset, empowering them to view challenges as opportunities for growth, both academically and in their career paths.
Stay tuned for more sessions like this and discover how small shifts in teaching can make a big impact on student success!
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Teaching Tactics: Student Questions | |
"How to handle your students' questions like a boss!"(SwingLiteracy.com) | Do your students pester you with questions? Do you wish they would ask more questions. Do you wish you could always find the right answer to give them? Do they distract each other and then ask about something you just said? How a teacher handles students' questions proves their credibility, their maturity, their empathy, and their trustworthiness. | | | |
Equity Reading Group Seats Still Available! | | |
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"Promoting Belonging, Growth Mindset, and Resilience to Foster Student Success"
by Amy Baldwin, Bryce D. Bunting, Doug Daugherty, Latoya Lewis, & Tim Steenbergh
In recent years, growth mindset, resilience, and belonging have become popular topics for research and practice among college educators. The authors of this new volume deepen the conversation around these noncognitive factors that significantly impact student success. Along with offering support for the development of learning mindsets, this book contains strategies for faculty and staff to consider as they create initiatives, programs, and assessments for use in and outside the classroom.
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There are still spots available in this semester's Equity Reading Group. CETL's Equity Reading Group is a faculty-led initiative where participants read books together throughout the semester to discuss strategies to cultivate inclusive and equitable approaches to teaching and improving student learning and success.
Dr. Jennifer Hitchcock is leading this fall semester's sessions. Upcoming meetings will be held in Zoom on October 17, November 7, and December 5. If you have any questions or would like to participate, please email Jennifer Hitchcock to receive a copy of the book (supplies limited) and the links to participate in the Zoom sessions.
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VIVA's Open and Affordable Community Forum Registration | | |
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This fall, join the Virginia open education community in-person or virtually to explore the theme Empowering Faculty and Students through Open.
The 2024 Open and Affordable Community Forum will be held Friday, November 15th at Reynolds Community College (RCC), Parham Road Campus, Richmond, VA and includes hybrid sessions for virtual attendees.
This year we are excited to welcome Dr. Shawna M. Brandle as the featured keynote speaker! To see the full agenda, please visit https://vivalib.org/va/oacc-forum-2024. The event is free and includes morning refreshments and lunch at RCC.
Registration is open now!
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TILT & Growth Mindset Support | | |
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CETL would like to remind faculty to reach out to Jennifer Hitchcock with any questions about applying TILT or growth mindset strategies in your courses.
For more information on TILT and growth mindset strategies, please check out CETL's High-Impact Practices resource page.
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Canvas Release & Deploy Notes | |
CETL regularly curates recent Canvas updates that we believe are most relevant to your teaching and learning needs. Each update is carefully selected to ensure faculty are informed about new tools and features that can enhance course delivery and student engagement. Stay up to date with the latest improvements to make the most of your Canvas experience! | | |
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SpeedGrader: Rich Content Editor Features Available
In SpeedGrader, certain Rich Content Editor (RCE) features are available when commenting. Additionally, instructors can edit comment drafts.
This change allows instructors to provide more detailed and formatted feedback to students by emphasizing key points, organizing information clearly, and including external resources directly in their comments. This enhanced feedback improves communication, making it easier for students to understand the feedback and take action on it.
Canvas Deploy Notes (2024-09-11)
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SpeedGrader: Equation Editor Added to Rich Content Editor
The Equation Editor function is added to the Rich Content Editor in SpeedGrader. This feature enables instructors to incorporate math equations into their comments on assignments.
Canvas Deploy Notes (2024-09-25)
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New Quizzes: Add Time to Existing Quiz Sessions
While a New Quiz attempt is ongoing, instructors can moderate a quiz and extend the time allotted for the quiz. Additionally, the student course-level accommodation modal link is moved to the Student column. Previously, this was linked in the Accommodations column.
This feature allows instructors to accommodate students who may need extra time due to various circumstances by providing additional time during an active quiz session.
Canvas Release Notes (2024-10-19)
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New Quizzes: Manage Student Result View
In the New Quizzes Settings, instructors can select the timing and visibility of feedback and correct answers for students.
This feature helps instructors enhance learning by timing feedback to reinforce understanding, encourage independent learning, and prevent cheating. It also allows for better alignment with review sessions and ensures fairness by standardizing the feedback process for all students.
Canvas Release Notes (2024-10-19)
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Missed a FLO? We Got You Covered! | |
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CETL understands that many faculty juggle teaching with other commitments and may not always have the flexibility to attend our Faculty Learning Opportunities (FLOs) during regular working hours. That's why we make every effort to record as many FLOs as possible, allowing you to access valuable professional development on your own time. Be sure to check out our library of recorded sessions to stay engaged and enhance your teaching skills when it fits your schedule!
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LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor Webinars | |
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This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.
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