Faculty Development Opportunities

Faculty Development Opportunities — Sept. 9–16, 2020

For more details on these and other Faculty Development events, see SLCC Registration System under the Employee tab in MySLCC. Registration Video Tutorial

A Name Change

Learning & Action Communities is the new title for “teaching circles” or “learning communities.” The idea behind the name change is to encourage faculty to learn and act on that learning as they continually improve their teaching practice. Faculty Development facilitates campus-wide Learning & Action communities and provides support and resources for department specific or other area specific communities. See Faculty Development opportunities for campus-wide communities planned for Fall Semester.

The Last Day to Register for the Online Teacher Credential Course Is September 9

Online Teacher Credential Course is a 16-hour, fully online course. Registration is currently open for the fall course that starts September 14 and ends November 2. Faculty must be proficient in Canvas or earn the Canvas User Credential prior to taking the Online Teacher Credential course. Look for course code DOTC in SLCC’s training registration system.

Register for the Canvas User Credential Course now through November 10

The Canvas User Credential Course is a 12-hour, self-paced, fully online course. Registration is currently open for the fall course. You can begin the course shortly after registering. The course must be completed by December 10, 2020. Look for course code DCUC in SLCC’s training registration system.

“Get Writing” Workshops:
This five-part workshop series provides an introduction to publishing (academic and trade), provides structure for your project, and helps you through the process with monthly sessions and writing time.
September: Finding Your Writing Project
October: Exploring Publication Options
November: Getting Through Writer’s Block
January: Submitting Queries
February: Dealing with Responses
September 9 & 23

12–1 p.m., virtual

Tiffany Rousculp, Writing Across the College Director

Tech Tips for Teaching

Join Faculty Development the first and third Tuesdays during the lunch hour for Teaching Tech Tips with Deidre Tyler. This virtual presentation will give you ideas to use in your online and in-person teaching.
September 15

12–1 p.m., virtual
As a result of COVID-19, we need to be aware of the social and emotional needs of learners. What can we do to provide the learner with more engaging classes? This tech tip will demonstrate: Announcements using Bitmoji, Embedding Google slides, embedding Kahoot, and using choice boards. Lastly, we will discuss how to implement learning objectives based on the tools.

MySuccess Learning & Action Community

The MySuccess Virtual Learning & Action Community is designed especially for faculty. The Learning & Action Community and will highlight the tools within MySuccess that can help faculty give regular feedback to students and connect students with the tools and support they need to implement that feedback. The Learning & Action Community will meet six times during the fall semester.

The first virtual meeting is September 11

10–11 a.m., virtual

ACUE: Inclusive Teaching Practices Toolkit

ACUE is excited to introduce a set of free resources — including videos and downloadable planning guides — that can be immediately put to use to benefit both faculty and their students. These practices are tailored for online teaching but are also relevant to the physical classroom.

https://acue.org/inclusive-teaching-practices-toolkit/

Rev Up Your Future at SLCC Annuals Hop into College

SLCC West Valley Center will be opening its doors on Friday, August 2, from 6-9 pm for their annual lowrider event that celebrates the automotive culture and welcomes current, past, and future Bruins into the SLCC community. This unique event allows lowriders to showcase their vehicles and for spectators to witness the creativity, craftsmanship, and passion that goes into a lowrider car. From the sleek custom paint jobs to the impressive hydraulics showcased at the hop-off, attendees get immersed in the vibrant culture created by SLCC West Valley’s community. Beyond the car show, Hop into College provides prospective students and their families the opportunity to explore SLCC, engage with their future peers, staff and faculty and obtain valuable insight into the degrees and programs offered. Furthermore, the community is provided with countless beneficial resources not only as an SLCC student but as a community member. Whether interested in learning more about the lowrider community o...

Recognizing SLCC's 2025 Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Andrew Vogt, PhD Associate Professor, Engineering

The Distinguished Faculty Lecturer is a recognition of quality work by one of Salt Lake Community College’s full-time faculty and a charge to develop that work over an academic year into a public presentation. A committee chosen by the Associate Provost for Learning Advancement selects the faculty lecturer each year. The lecture takes place in the spring. Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Andrew Vogt, PhD Associate Professor, Engineering Dr. Andrew Vogt’s teaching philosophy is guided by two principles, curiosity and efficiency. “Curiosity leads us to study a topic and allows us to really understand the ins and outs of research, while efficiency is all about sustainability,” he says. Andrew describes curiosity as a pure, open-minded impulse to explore, such as the ease with which children learn new concepts with virtually no instruction. Efficiency adds maturity to that childlike impulse, creating structures and pathways for accomplishment. Andrew’s work has alwa...

SLCC Alumnus and U.S. Diplomat to Speak at 2025 Commencement

Salt Lake Community College’s 2025 Commencement speaker Branigan Knowlton will share his perspectives drawn from a 12-year career as a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State. In serving his country, Knowlton has honed his foreign relations and diplomacy skills in Hong Kong, Mexico, Colombia and Italy. Knowlton is also a proud Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) alumnus (2002). Knowlton currently serves at the U.S. Embassy in Rome. Before reporting to the embassy, he was detailed to the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport as part of the Transatlantic Diplomatic Fellowship program. In Bogotá, Knowlton worked for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement, and in Hermosillo, Mexico, he worked for the Bureau of Consular Affairs. His first assignment abroad was in Hong Kong, where he worked for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. "I've actively sought opportunities that push me into the unfamiliar, even when ...

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