Faculty Handbook

INSTRUCTIONAL INNOVATION CENTER

Mission Statement
Assessment and Outcomes-Based Practices
Collaborative Learning
Learning Communities
Teaching with Technology

Social Responsibility, Inclusion and Diversity
Learning-Centered Teaching
Professionalism, Wellness and Safety
Web Resources

Mission Statement

In keeping with the vision of the college to provide "exemplary, accessible education and training to a diverse and aspiring community," the Teaching and Learning Center facilitates opportunities for faculty development in the areas of: learning-centered teaching strategies, assessment and outcomes-based practice, collaborative and active learning, teaching with technology, social responsibility, and professionalism. The goals of the Teaching and Learning Center are to ensure PAC Faculty have the necessary tools and resources to acquire and share knowledge, and to develop skills and competencies needed to promote improved student learning.

Assessment and Outcomes-Based Practices

Palo Alto College faculty routinely assess student learning and adjust their teaching strategies based on student learning feedback

Assessment and Outcomes-Based Practices
Event	Date	Attendance	Evaluation	Resources
Title V Grants and What They Will Do for PAC Over the Next Five Years	3/18/09	2		Conexion Grant presentation
One Minute Papers - A Quick Classroom Assessment Technique	8/18/09
Overview of SACS Reaccreditation	8/18/09	110
Assessing Student Learning - A Common Sense Guide by Linda Suskie	1/4/10	130	Minute Paper Responses	Linda Suskie Faculty Workshop Files Administrator's Workshop Files Bibliography Files
Assessment Training for Faculty Groups on Developing Program Learning Outcomes and Assessment Plans by Pat Stone	1/10 and 2/10	9 Dept. Mtgs, 100 faculty
Consultations with Individual Faculty to Firm Up Program Assessment Plans, Measures, Targets, Data Forms by Pat Stone	3/10	24 Mtgs
Course Design With a Focus on Assessment by Dr. Barbara Millis	6/4/10	24		Barbara Millis Morning Session files
PAC Assessment Team Summer Seminars by Pat Stone (20 - Three Hour Sessions)	Summer 2010	15	Minute Paper Responses
Effective Grading and Assessment: Strategies to Enhance Student Learning and Faculty Satisfaction by Dr. Virginia Johnson Anderson	7/12/10 and 7/13/10	15
PAC Faculty Retreat College Level General Meeting by Pat Stone	8/14/10	32	Retreat Eval
CATs, CoLts, and SETs by Pat Stone	8/14/10	10	Retreat Eval	CATs ppt
Effective Grading by Pat Stone	8/14/10	18	Retreat Eval	Effective Grading ppt
PAC Faculty: Holding On, Motivating, and Inspiring Each Other! by Pat Stone	8/17/10	130		Faculty DevDay Web Video by Patricia Stone
Tips by English and Speech Faculty for Assigning and Assessing Student Writing and Oral Presentations for Non-English Faculty and Non-Speech Faculty by Bailey Lathem, Chuck Squire, and Mary-Ellen Jacobs	9/29/10		EDD Eval
Assessor Calibration Training by Pat Stone	9/29/10	22	EDD Eval
QEP Overview	1/11/11	128
Gen Ed Overview and Workshops	1/11/11	128	31/37 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 27/37 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto	Gen Ed Overview PDF
Alignment of Student Learning Outcomes	1/11/11	30	6/6 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 6/6 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto	SLO Checklist PDF
Course SLO Help	1/25/11	1	1/1 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 1/1 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Personal Responsibility Assignment Help	2/10/11	1	1/1 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 1/1 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning Skills	2/15/11	0
Assignment Help
Teamwork Community of Practice	2/17/11	1
Critical Thinking Assignment Help	2/24/11	0
Communication Skills Community of Practice	2/24/11	0
Social Responsibility Community of Practice	3/10/11	0
Understanding the Core	3/24/11	7	5/5 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 5/5 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto	Understanding the Core PDF
Test Blue Prints	3/24/11	2	2/2 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 2/2 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto	Test Blue Prints PDF Sample Blue Print File
Assessor Calibration Training	3/29 and 3/31/11	33	10/12 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 11/12 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Creating Tests that Assess Higher Order Thinking Skills Webinar	6/20/11	0		Access the IIC Sharepoint for this webinar recording
Creating Tests that Assess Higher Order Thinking Skills Webinar	7/7/11	2	2/2 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 2/2 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto	Access the IIC Sharepoint for this webinar recording
Suicide, Social Problems and Anxiety: Managing Mental Health Issues on Campus	8/1/11	3	3/3 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 2/3 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto	Access the IIC Sharepoint for this webinar recording
Suicide, Social Problems and Anxiety: Managing Mental Health Issues on Campus	8/4/11	2	2/2 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 2/2 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto	Access the IIC Sharepoint for this webinar recording
Teamwork and Communication Assessment Faculty Help Session	9/26/11	4	2/2 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 2/2 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Teamwork and Communication Assessment Faculty Help Session	9/27/11	4	3/3 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 3/3 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Calibration Training	1/13/12	19	10/10 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 10/10 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
All Faculty Meeting to Discuss Fall 2011 Gen Ed Findings	2/23/12	55

Collaborative Learning

Palo Alto College faculty use collaborative learning strategies to promote teamwork (a general education competency) and student responsibility and accountability

Collaborative Learning
Event	Date	Attendance	Evaluation	Resources
Cooperative Learning Workshop	7/10/09	11	Evaluation	Cooperative Learning Handouts
Cooperative Learning Workshop Follow-up	10/7/09	11		Cooperative Learning Handouts & Lesson Examples
CoLts for Palomino Success by Pat Stone	1/6/10	9		CoLts
Assessing Collaborative Learning by Pat Stone	4/21/10	0		Pat Stone
Using Cooperative Methods to Foster Deep Learning by Dr. Barbara Millis	9/29/10	64	EDD Eval	Afternoon Session
Linking Cooperative Learning to Research on How People Learn by Dr. Barbara Millis	9/29/10	67	EDD Eval	Morning Session

Learning Communities

Palo Alto College faculty value and recognize the importance of cross-disciplinary connections that learning community courses provide students.

Learning Communities
Event	Date	Attendance	Evaluation	Resources
Learning Community Overview and Discussion Breakouts	8/19/08	110		Introducing, Defining, and Using Learning Communities
A Revolutionary Approach in Developmental Ed: A Learning Community Initiative (Webinar)	4/9/09	0		Revolutionary Approach Webinar
Linked Learning Communities by Pat Stone	3/25/10	17		Linked Learning Communities
STEM Learning Communities Workshop by Dr. Estela Rojas	7/12/10 -7/14/10
Designing Courses for Learning Communities by Dr. Barbara Millis	9/29/10	6

Teaching with Technology

Palo Alto faculty recognize the benefits of the thoughtful use of technology to enhance and enrich the learning experiences of students.

Teaching with Technology
Event	Date	Attendance	Evaluation	Resources
Blackboard Vista Showcase	8/19/08
Blackboard Vista Q & A for Troubleshooting	1/6/09
Smarthinking Online Tutoring Services Overview	1/6/09
Blackboard Vista Functions NISOD Webinar	3/26/09
Technology Boot Camp	7/21 - 7/23/09	8		Hands-On Media Creation
Blackboard Vista Audit/Survey Training for Department Chairs	8/18 - 8/21/09
Blackboard Calendar and Gradebook	9/29/09
Smart Classroom Training by Dr. Theresa Dorel	10/21/09, 1/6/10,2/8/10	17
Smart Classroom Train the Trainer by Christopher Delgado	3/10/10, 3/11/10	4
Distance Resources for Distance Education by Ann Bolton-Brownlee	1/6/10, 1/8/10	3
Illuminate Your Class with Elluminate by Dr. Dale Robinson	2/17/10	7
Tweeting, Blogging and Message Boarding in PALS to Promote Student Learning by Dr. Denise Richter	3/24/10	6
Security Awareness Training by Christopher Delgado	6/23/10, 7/21/10	14
ACES and Blackboard Vista for All Courses by Anita Soliz	8/14/10	22	PAC Faculty Retreat Evaluation
Tech@demy	8/18/10	10	Tech@demy Overview
ACES and Blackboard â€“ The Way to Go for Student Access to Course Content by April Zimmermann	9/29/10	36	EDD Evaluation
Strategies for Success in the Online Classroom for Online Faculty by Julie Bajusz	9/29/10	22	EDD Evaluation	Connected
On-line Teamwork Show and Share	1/12/11	8	4/4 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 4/4 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto	On-line Course PDF Wiki
Learner Success, Retention and Collaborative Teaming: Principles and Practices that Work	7/13/11	20	15/15 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 14/15 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto	Access the IIC Sharepoint for this workshop recording and the supporting power points
Building Community and Collaborative Teaming Online	7/14/11	16	14/14 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 14/14 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto	Access the IIC Sharepoint for this workshop recording and the supporting power points
Math Department My Math Lab Training	8/13/11	13	3/3 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 3/3 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Resources to Add Some Pizzazz to Your Courses	8/13/11	10	4/5 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 3/5 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
ACES for All Faculty!	8/13/11	7	7/7 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 7/7 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Classroom Technology 101	8/13/11	15	8/9 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 8/9 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Information Session on our New LMS	1/12/12	13	7/7 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 7/7 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto	Media Site recording is in the IIC Sharepoint
Information Session on our New LMS	1/12/12	7	6/6 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 6/6 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto	Media Site recording is in the IIC Sharepoint
Instructure Canvas Instructor Training Webinar	1/30/12	14	12/13 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 11/13 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto Comments: •Not organized •Much of the information was simple to gather from an instructor experimenting on their own with the software •Learned quite a bit and look forward to the face-to-face training •Ready to get going on my courses. Learning is doing. A2 hour session is quite long without being involved more. •Wish Kevin had addressed more the migration of Blackboard to Canvas •Thank you (2)
Degree Works	10/26/11	39	39 Evals Completed 2 sessions Mean Scores Session 1 Q1: 4.76 Q2: 4.71 Mean Scores Session 2 Q1: 4.94 Q2:4.94 • Need training in this new system. • Katherine's delivery was excellent. She did a great job!! • Very informative. Very helpful. • Great!
Using Clickers to Teach	10/26/11	20	14 Evals Completed Mean Scores Q1: 4.36 Q2: 4.29 Tie this into class climate. Have students do this in class.
Use Media Site to Create Your Personal Orientation for Your On-Line Students	10/26/11	21	14 Evals Completed Mean Scores Q1: 4.29 Q2: 4.43 Not enough disability advocacy within presentation.
Turning Point Clickers Demonstration	3/7/12	8	7/7 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 7/7 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto	Media Site recording is in the IIC Sharepoint

Social Responsibility, Inclusion and Diversity

Palo Alto College faculty strive to promote intercultural competency, civic knowledge, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national and global communities in students. Social Responsibility is one of the General Education Competencies for Palo Alto College students.

Social Responsibility, Inclusion and Diversity
Event	Date	Attendance	Evaluation	Resources
Mental Health Issues in the Classroom	1/6/09			Crisis Intervention in the Classroom
The Psychological Needs of Returning Veterans	2/5/09	12	Evaluation
Classroom Expectations and Etiquette: What Should We Expect from Our Students	9/16/09, 10/14/09, 11/4/09
Together We Are One - Disability Services Overview by Lydia Hannawi	4/15/09, 10/21/09, 1/8/10	6, ,20		Together We Are One
Greening the Curriculum by Camille Fiorillo	3/10/10, 4/29/10	4,5
Tips for Helping Math Students with Disabilities by Julie Saboe, Director of the Winston School and Carol Salzwedel, Winston's Upper School Math Teacher	4/21/10	9
Greening the Curriculum by Sabrina Carey	8/14/10	8	PAC Faculty Retreat evaluation	Greening the Curriculum
Introduction to SOBI (Strategies of Behavioral Intervention) by Patty Parma	8/14/10, 8/18/10, 8/19/10, 8/20/10	SOBI Training Completed	PAC Faculty Retreat evaluation
Dr. Betsy Barefoot Session with Faculty and Staff	2/1/11	63	7/7 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 7/7 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Working with Deaf, Hard of Hearing Students	3/2/11	0
Identifying and Managing Aggressive Student Behaviors, Attitudes and Emotions â€“ a SOBI Webinar	6/6/11	2	2/2 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 2/2 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto	e-mail Pat Stone pstone11@alamo.edu to request the link for the webinar recording and the power pt. These are available until 12/31/2012.
Identifying and Managing Aggressive Student Behaviors, Attitudes and Emotions â€“ a SOBI Webinar	6/9/11	2	2/2 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 2/2 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto	e-mail Pat Stone pstone11@alamo.edu to request the link for the webinar recording and the power pt. These are available until 12/31/2012.
Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder	7/25/11	4	2/4 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 2/4 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto Feedback: The presentation was too long.	Access the IIC Sharepoint for this webinar recording
Suicide, Social Problems and Anxiety: Managing Mental Health Issues on Campus	8/1/11	3	3/3 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 2/3 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto	Access the IIC Sharepoint for this webinar recording
Suicide, Social Problems and Anxiety: Managing Mental Health Issues on Campus	8/4/11	2	2/2 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 2/2 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto	Access the IIC Sharepoint for this webinar recording
Reaching African American and Hispanic Males	8/8/11	5	4/5 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 2/5 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto Comments- More for administrators than faculty - not for in-class interaction; want more information specific to the classroom	Access the IIC Sharepoint for this webinar recording
Intro to SOBI	8/13/11	4	2/2 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 2/2 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Early Alert Program – Retaining YOUR Students!	8/13/11	3	3/3 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 3/3 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Handling Students with Mental Disorders for Staff-AM and Faculty-PM	10/26/11	54	41 Evals Completed 2 sessions Mean Scores Session 1 Q1: 4.87 Q2: 4.90 Mean Scores Session 2 Q1: 4.73 Q2: 4.82 I would recommend! Very informative. Needs to be more of this. Highly recommended. Great info. We need more training like this!! Well done! Thanks for the useful information! Lynn, this was very timely, interesting and well done. Thanks.

Learning-Centered Teaching

Palo Alto College faculty use teaching strategies that focus on student learning that is active and context-specific.

Learning-Centered Teaching
Event	Date	Attendance	Evaluation	Resources
Faculty Repository of Active Learning for the Classroom: Active Learning/Sharing Ideas & Activities for the Classroom	2/18/09			Who Wants An Education-Game Jeopardy-Game Active Learning Web Starlink Lecture
Critical Thinking: The Vital Connection Among Developmental Courses Webinar	4/9/09			Critical Thinking: Vital Connection Amond Developmental Courses
The Learning Zone: Brain-Based learning	9/29/09	192	Evaluation	Brain-Based Learning Handout Brain-Based Recommended Reading List
Make the First Class Count by Dr. Johnnie Rosenauer	1/7/10	5		Make the First Class Count
The First Class Counts!	1/13/11	2	2/2 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 2/2 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto	First Class Counts PDF
Engaging Your Students Webinar	3/2/11	3	3/3 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 3/3 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Teach Students How to Learn â€“ Metacognition is the the Key! Webinar	6/13/11	3	3/3 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 3/3 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto	Access the IIC Sharepoint for this webinar recording
Teach Students How to Learn â€“ Metacognition is the the Key! Webinar	6/16/11	3	3/3 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 3/3 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto	Access the IIC Sharepoint for this webinar recording
Terms of Engagement: Understanding and Promoting Student Engagement in Today's College Classroom â€“ Morning Session by Dr. Elizabeth Barkley	6/15/11	18	15/15 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 14/15 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto	Knowledge Repository One of the problems I face Access the IIC Sharepoint for this workshop recording
Terms of Engagement: Understanding and Promoting Student Engagement in Today's College Classroom â€“ Afternoon Session by Dr. Elizabeth Barkley	6/15/11	19	19/19 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 19/19 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
The First Class Counts!	8/13/11	6	6/6 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 6/6 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto	The First Class Counts 8/11
Introduction to Soft Chalk Webinar	9/20/11	5

Professionalism, Wellness and Safety

Palo Alto College faculty take pride in their profession and promote a collegial, healthy, and safe work environment.

Professionalism, Wellness and Safety
Event	Date	Atten- dance	Evaluation	Resources
Security on College Campus discussion with chief William Mc Manus, San Antonio Police Dept.	8/19/08	110
Health Assessment - Kinesiology Dept.	1/7/09
Campus Safety Plan	1/21/09	8
Personal Finance Training - 3 day workshop	3/9 â€“ 3/11/09	12	Evaluation
Emergency Training	3/9/09, 3/11/09, 3/19/09,5/1/09, 6/18/09	84, 34, 32, 50,
Active Shooter Training	5/28/09, 6/25/09, 7/23/09 10/28/10	29, 3 20	17/20 reported that they learned something useful related to their job at PAC 19/20 reported that they would recommend the training to other employees
Horticulture Walk Through PAC	6/17/09
Health & Wellness: Relaxation Techniques in the Workplace	6/18/09	3		Relaxation Techniques-Handout
Health & Wellness: Hypertension	6/23/09
Health & Wellness: Diabetes Management	6/30/09
Health & Wellness: Nutrition	7/8/09
Health & Wellness: Desk Relaxation Movements	7/14/09
Teaching Circle: HS/College Curriculum Alignment	7/23/09	18		Teaching Circle Kick Off
FERPA Regulations	8/11/09	2
Classroom Administrative Management: Policies & Procedures on Attendance	8/18/09	114
Tutoring Services & Early Alert Program	8/18 â€“ 8/21/09
Teaching Circle: HS/College Curriculum Alignment	10/7/09	25
Teaching Circle: HS/College Curriculum Alignment	12/8/09	17		HS/College Alignment Team
Teaching Circle: HS/College Curriculum Alignment	1/28/10	10
Astra Orientation	7/26/10, 7/27/10, 8/18/10, 8/19/10, 8/20/10	6,4,10,11,3
Technology Standards	6/30/10, 7/28/10	13,0
Banner Faculty Self-Service	8/19/10 11/2 and 11/3/10	12 61	34/38 reported they learned something useful related to their job at PAC 34/38 reported that they would recommend the training to other employees
Tutoring Services:Update	8/20/10	2
Tips for Promotion and Tenure by Dr. Dorothy Haecker	9/14/10	10
HR Initiatives and Efforts by Roberto Echevarria	9/22/10	31
FERPA Training - New Regulations	9/29/10	86	EDD evaluation	FERPA-New Regulations
The CAT: Just Scratching the Surface	1/12/11	3
Tutoring Services Initiatives Updates for Faculty	1/13/11	11	7/7 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 7/7 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Together We Are One	1/13/11	4	4/4 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 4/4 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Dual Credit Adjunct Faculty Meeting	1/12/11	17	13/16 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 13/16 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Active Shooter Training	2/23, 4/4/11	68	33/35 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 33/35 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
The CAT: Just Scratching the Surface	1/12/11	3
Tutoring Services Initiatives Updates for Faculty	1/13/11	11	7/7 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 7/7 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Together We Are One	1/13/11	4	4/4 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 4/4 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Dual Credit Adjunct Faculty Meeting	1/12/11	17	13/16 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 13/16 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Active Shooter Training	2/23, 4/4/11	68	33/35 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 33/35 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Banner Self Service for Faculty	4/29/11	3	3/3 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 3/3 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Copyright Clearance Center	8/17/11	13	9/9 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 9/9 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Tutoring Center Updates	8/18/11	6	6/6 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 6/6 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto	Tutoring Services Presentation Aug 18, 2011
Astra Training	8/18/11	6	5/6 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 5/6 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
The Completion Agenda: How We Make It Happen at PAC!	8/13/11	10	7/7 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 7/7 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Make it RREAL! and the SACS Site Visit	8/13/11	11	4/4 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 4/4 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Tips on Applying for Promotion or Tenure	9/13/11	8	8/8 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 8/8 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Dr. Guzmanâ€™s State of the College and the Academic Advising Plan	1/11/12	153
Faculty Academic Advising Tool Box	1/11/12	106	95/98 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 95/98 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto Comments: Follow up with written notes or ppt, etc. Do it again! Both new and updates info that every instructor needs! Some of this was a little fast. I am very computer savvy, but had trouble keeping up at times. Maybe allocate a little more time/split into 2 sessions next time Too much to remember! Best session that I have attended on this topic! Thank you Janet! We need this more often! Degree Works info was very useful I’d like the opportunity for additional training on Degree Works... Thank you! The GPS segment was excellent and very useful Great hands-on! GPS very helpful! - However, the layout is a bit cluttered and confusing to follow. Finally something useful! Explain impact of the catalog year/how to choose it. Maybe create a video example of various advisement examples that we can watch later. Keep us engaged - this is a lot of info to cover in 2 hours without a break. Thank you(4) Too much information for one session or without agenda, links, etc. Great job on a complex topic! Glad to see that we are making students more accountable Very informative First presenter hard to hear. Need to work more on individual degrees’ requirements Lots of new information - to be valued This was so helpful! Thank you! I recommend that GPS training be part of SDEV course Very helpful workshop! Great job! Old info
Tutoring Services Initiatives Update for Faculty	1/13/12	6	5/5 believed that they learned something in this training session related to my job at Palo Alto that was useful 5/5 would recommend this training to other employees at Palo Alto
Class Climate Online Student Evaluations	10/26/11	51	36 Evals Completed 2 sessions Mean Scores Session 1 Q1: 4.24 Q2:3.90 Mean Scores Session 2 Q1: 4.79 Q2: 4.86 Good presentation! This can be done with an email. Great job on your efforts! Didn't really learn anything that I wouldn't otherwise just assume was the case. I am technology aware. I could have learned from an email. I learned mostly about how negative many instructors are. I would recommend filming the session. Helpful knowledge.
Effectively Using Outlook Including the Calendar and Scheduling Features	10/26/11	32	21 Evals Completed Mean Scores Q1: 4.05 Q2: 4.19 Walk thru on pc live. Very good tool. Needs to be hands-on. Actually do calendar input & scheduling.
EXCEL Basics for Faculty and Staff	10/26/11	54	21 Evals Completed (not enough printed) Mean Scores Q1: 3.95 Q2: 4.19 This is a class for teachers dealing with grades for all job positions. Need to provide speech with mike & larger display. Great! Need formula training!!! (3 comments). It allowed me to ask more questions later. Not enough evaluations printed.
CPR Training	10/26/11	32	21 Evals Completed Mean Scores Q1: 4.95 Q2: 4.90 Highly recommend!! I think Ramon did an excellent job! Well done! It is an encouragement to take the full course. Great job! Very important. Good information.
Zumba Dance Party!-cipation	10/26/11	18	21 Evals Completed Mean Scores Q1: 4.35 Q2:Â 4.35 Awesome class!! Mini class. Yes. Fun. (2 comments). Awesome class!! Mini class. Yes. Fun. (2 comments).
Showcase of the New Website and Introduction to the New Sharepoint	10/26/11	45	19 Evals Completed Mean Scores Q1: 4.32 Q2: 4.46
Tips for Formatting Images for Your Power Points and Documents	10/26/11	18	16 Evals Completed Mean Scores Q1: 4.50 Q2: 4.44
Managing Stress	10/26/11	36	20 Evals Completed Mean Scores Q1: 4.80 Q2: 4.80 Great session, wonderful presenters. Thank you. Awesome. Great job, one of the best classes I took today! Great attitude.

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Additional Web Resources
Faculty Focus	Free On-line Articles Covering All Aspects of Teaching in Higher Education
National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development	Home Page for NISOD with links to Webinar's, Articles, Vodcasts, Conference Presentations of interest to faculty
TX Association of Community Colleges	Home Page for TACC -- "An Information Resource for Matters Relating to the Community Colleges of Texas"
Faculty Development Resources	A Collection of Web Resources by Topic of Interest to Faculty
Honolulu Community College Faculty Development Teaching Tips	This award winning site contains a collection of resources on Assessment, Communicating with Millennial Students, Critical Thinking, Preparing a Lesson Plan, Preparing a Syllabus, Getting Organized as a Teacher, Using Questions Effectively, Professional Ethics for Teachers, How People Learn, Human Development, Motivating Students, Course Design, Dealing With Stress, Difficult Behaviors, Feel Good About Teaching, The First Day, Tools for Students, etc. Also includes links to Skip Downing On Course resources.
League for Innovation in the Community College	Home Page for this organization with links to publications, conferences and institutes
Learning Communities	Text of "Learning Communities: Building Gateways to Student Success" speech by Dr. Vincent Tinto
Evergreen State College, Washington (Learning Communities)	This site has articles about Learning Community best practices
Weekly Innovations	Online resource/newsletter with items of interest for higher education faculty and staff
TX Professional Development Modules	These modules were developed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board: Critical Thinking, Foreign Language Teaching Methods, Reading Comprehension, and On-line Teaching
Jane Hartâ€™s 25 Places to Find Instructional Videos	Web sites that offer free instructional videos on any subject
The Texas Network for Teaching Excellence	The Network is free, online professional development resources for career and technical education faculty, counselors and administrators.
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching	A resource-rich website showcasing research on the scholarship of teaching and learning