Funding Update ! Despite all the bad budget news, there is good news about Staff Development funding. There is still no new state funding (AB1725 funds) but Dr. Carlson has made the commitment to continue basic support for Staff Development with college funds as determined in Fall 2002. And, we still have some TTIP funds for technology training.
New Faculty Learning CommunityThis ongoing series provides an opportunity for new faculty to get together with each other and other members of the college community to discuss various facets of instruction and to share specific instructional techniques, such as Classroom Assessment, use of computer-based technologies, effective use of the textbook and others. It also provides an informal atmosphere to ask questions about all sorts of things at the college and to share different perspectives and ultimately to help shape instruction at the college.
Topics for Spring 2003 meetings include:
DATES for NEW FACULTY MEETINGS (11 total) Thursday afternoons 2-4 Library 107A/B
JAN 30 Introduction and Overview
FEB 6, 20, 27
MARCH 6, 20, 27
APRIL 3, 24
MAY 1, 15 - Summing Up
While these meetings are designed primarily for our new faculty members, we hope that the in-depth discussion of these concepts, some of which will thread through several sessions, will be of interest to others. This is the opportunity many have been waiting for to explore instructional techniques, get feedback from colleagues in a non-threatening, supportive atmosphere, and to get to know people from different disciplines .
College-Hour Forums (Watch for dates! )
Talking about Teaching: a peek into some of your colleagues' classrooms/disciplines
A Series of Forums to learn about creative teaching techniques of your colleagues, discuss why these ideas work and how you might adapt them for your class. These sessions, while exploring similar themes to those in the New Faculty Learning Community, will naturally be more cursory glances at them.
Things you've always wanted to know but didn't know whom to ask watch for dates!
Learning Communities -- types, latest info, how would our teaching culture adapt to nourish such a configuration
Grant-writing -- what's really involved, what grants are available this year
Curriculum -- how to develop, what's the process, difference between a minor revision & a new course
Student Services -- Identifying and addressing student needs
Check out the new Chabot Staff Development web page at www.chabotcollege.edu/staffdevel
Staff Development
Committee Members
Coordinators:
Carol Baumann ................... x6767
Irene Plunkett ..................... x6819
Kip Waldo ( on sabbatical Spring 2003 )
Chairperson:
Arlene Deleon
Members:
Debbie Budd Wayne Nakano
Scott Hildreth Denise Noldon
Gail Johnson-Murphy Minta Peterson
Gloria Meads Greg Rees
Mary Mino Michelle Sherry
Rosie Mogle Judy Young
Office support:
Vacant ................................. x7066
Proposal Due Dates
Spring 2003
TURN IN BY:
Jan 24
Feb 7, Feb 21
March 7, March 21
April 4, April 25
May 2, May 16
Staff Development meets the following week
HOW TO APPLY FOR FUNDING
Please apply well in advance of your conference or workshop – follow all steps:
1. Fill out a Proposal Form (LOCATED IN BUILDING 200)
2. Fill out a Conference Request form
(and an Out-Of-State Form if applicable)
3. Attach a COPY of your registration form (and any pertinent information)
4. HAVE YOUR SUPERVISOR SIGN ALL FORMS and return to Box 612 or Room 773 before the deadline date .
5. Within a couple of days following the committee's consideration, the Staff Development Coordinator will notify you of the status of your proposal.
6. Within 30 days of your conference, workshop, or event, submit a Conference Expense Claim form to the Staff Development Office, box 612 or room 773, in order to receive your reimbursement.
SD Forms are available in: Bldg. 200 – Front Desk Bldg 700 - Rm. 773
ADVANCE PAYMENT FOR REGISTRATION
Advance payments require processing at the District; therefore, more time is needed to complete the approval process. The Business Office needs 3 WEEKS after committee approval in order to process the paperwork in a timely manner.
(Note: if Out-of-State, add an additional 2 weeks for a total of 5 weeks).
Here are the steps to follow:
1. Complete a Conference Proposal Form and a Conference Request Form, including all required signatures and attachments (as usual).
2. ALSO – attach a Disbursement Request Form with your packet. The language should read: “Request advance check for (registration fees, hotel, etc.)”. Be sure to have your supervisor's signature on this form.
3. Submit the entire packet to the Staff Development Office before the corresponding meeting that takes place AT LEAST 3 WEEKS BEFORE THE ADVANCE IS NEEDED .
4. Once approved by the Staff Development Committee, your packet will be sent on to the Business Office for the usual processing procedure.
Please note: Last minute requests will not be accepted
by the Business Services Office .
Do you have ideas for on-campus Staff Development activities?
We are always seeking input for activities that we can implement now, incorporate into Flex Day activities or implement in the future. Just because our funding situation is not very good, doesn't mean that we can't look to the future.
We can help publicize and organize (not fund) on-campus activities right now. Is there a forum you think we should organize that addresses issues that staff, faculty or administrators are confronting that we need to explore and discuss?
Let us hear from you – Send your suggestions to box 612 Or email one of the coordinators:
Or speak with any member of the committee.
Thank you.