WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

DOWNRIVER CAMPUS21000 NORTHLINE, TAYLOR, MI 48180

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BOARD OF TRUSTEESMary Ellen Stempfle, Chairperson, District 1

Vernon C. Allen, Jr., Vice-Chairperson, District 3Denise Wellons-Glover, Secretary, District 5

Alan L. Anderson, Treasurer, District 7David A. Roehrig, Member, District 2Myron Wahls, Member, District 4Larry K. Lewis, Member, District 6

Charles Paddock, Member, District 8Sharon P. Scott, Member, District 9

Dr. Curtis L. Ivery, Chancellor

WCCCD’s mission is to empower individuals,businesses and communities to achieve their goalsthrough excellent and accessible services, culturallydiverse experiences and globally competitive higher

education and career advancement programs.

Session 16: Adaptive Learning with MathRoom: EPAC 8Presenter(s): Dr. Zach Wissner-Goss and Mr. Eric CrutchfieldDescription: “Adaptive learning" is a hot field (and, admittedly, a buzzword)

that includes both adaptive assessments and adaptive content.Compared to traditional testing, adaptive assessments offer moreinsights about students in less time. With the rise of MOOCs, YouTube, iTunesU, digital textbooks, and adaptive platforms managing all of this content, see how to build better content, create and improve adaptive lessons guided by student analytics.

Session 17: BLACKBOARD: Flipping the Classroom UsingCollaborate

Room: EPAC 14Presenter(s): Mr. Wade Fields, Blackboard Customer Success AdvocateDescription: The session will Identify the Collaborate™ options that support a

hybrid or online flipped classroom. Participants will understand how to use Collaborate™ to flip their classroom or how to facilitate an online flipped class.

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Track Three: Talent Solutions and Workforce Development

Session 18: SHIELD Deputy ProgramRoom: EPAC 6Presenter(s): Mr. James Jackson, Elaine R. Carlis, Esq. Cornelius Pitts, Esq.Description: Faculty will be sharing information on partnership opportunities for

students in the field of Criminal Justice, the importance of studentsexcelling in soft and transferability skills learned in General Educationcourses that support the program.

Session 19: Engagement in STEM: MICUP, LSAMP, REBUILDand RCNs

Room: EPAC 9Presenter(s): Dr. Andrew Feig and Dr. Curtis GreeneDescription: The future of the workplace depends on a talent based of knowledge

in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.This workshop will discuss opportunities provided at the District for our students.

Session 20: New Career Programs Room: TBAPresenter(s): Dr. Ron Harkness and Dr. Sherry ZylkaDescription: This session will highlight the new and exciting high-wage, high-

demand career programs for the 2015-16 academic year. Increase your knowledge of the career options and trending careers of today’sworkforce. This session will explore the various career pathways that are available to students and the expansive resources available to faculty.

Session 21: Career Development: Closing the Equity Gap Room: TBAPresenter(s): Dr. Gunder MyranDescription: Community Colleges are the primary source of “middle skill” talent

through their career education programs. This session will address how community colleges are working to close barriers to careeropportunity and success for racial and other minorities.

Session 22: Credentials to Careers: Guided PathwaysRoom: TBAPresenter(s): Dr. Frank Dunbar and Ms. Shawna ForbesDescription: This session will brief participants on innovations being introduced

by WCCCD and other community colleges to guide students throughthe process of earning credentials and advancing in their careers.These innovations include wraparound services, stacked credentials,imbedded student support services, and experiential learning.

FACULTY CONVOCATION - FALL 2015“Building a Culture of Excellence”

FACULTY CONVOCATION - FALL 2015“Building a Culture of Excellence”

Agenda:

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Check-in and ContinentalBreakfast

Opening Program

8:30 a.m. Presiding Officer Welcome Mr. Anthony Arminiak Downriver Campus President

8:35 a.m. Remarks Mr. Derek Johnson Executive Vice Chancellor and Senior

Legal Counsel

Ms. CharMaine Hines Associate Vice Chancellor

9:00 a.m. Chancellor’s Message Dr. Curtis L. Ivery Chancellor

9:15 a.m. Program Overview Ms. Mawine G. Diggs Chairperson of the Presidents’ Council & Dr. George W. Swan III Interim Vice Chancellor of Educational

Affairs

9:30 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Break

9:40 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Track 1: Student Success andCompletion

10:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Break

10:40 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Track 2: Institutional Innovation

11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch (optional working lunch with area faculty leads)

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Track 3: Talent Solutions andWorkforce Development

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Closeout

9:40 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Track One: Student Success and Completion

Session 1: Diversity and InclusionRoom: EPAC 1Presenter(s): Dr. Fidelis D’Cunha Description: Tools provided to aid the understanding of the barriers to relationships

and communication within a higher education environment. This sessionstrengthens awareness of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required tocross the invisible boundary that divides this interactive workshop thatsharpens skills and enhances intercultural competency.

Session 2: The ACCESS Program Disability Support ServicesRoom: EPAC 2Presenter(s): Mr. Adrian Phillips and Ms. Denise ShannonDescription: Join the Division of Student Services for an overview of the ACCESS

Program function and role on campus as well as sharing “Best Strategies”in supporting and empowering students with disabilities in higher education.

Session 3: The Role of Faculty in Student Success and theCompletion Agenda

Room: EPAC 3Presenter(s): Dr. Ronald J. Harkness and Ms. Nancy Ruetz Description: Faculty play an extremely important role in Student Success and the

Completion Agenda. Many different strategies are used in the classroomeach day which make a difference in the lives of the students that weserve. Come hear about different methods which support our students in their academic success.

Session 4: Assessment of Student Learning CaféRoom: EPAC 4Presenter(s): Ms. Johnesa Hodge and Dr. Debraha WatsonDescription: This session will explore the use of analytics and assessment techniques

to measure student learning outcomes. Much like a café, assessmentcomes in many forms, flavors, and methods in answering the question“How do you know what students are learning?” The Assessment ofStudent Learning Café will present a variety of assessment techniquesand strategies for using analytics to enhance how you measure studentlearning outcomes.

Session 5: Navigating the Technology ToolkitRoom: EPAC 5Presenter(s): Ms. Gwendolyn Gonzales-West and Mr. Marcus HarrisDescription: Participants will learn strategies on how to integrate technology resources

in the classroom to engage students in learning.

Session 6: Smart Thinking, Degree Works and Other Useful ToolsRoom: EPAC 6Presenter: Mr. Donnell MasonDescription: SMARTHINKING makes 24/7 online tutoring available by allowing students

to ask written questions or submit writing assignments for feedback. The Graduation Progress System (GPS) helps students and advisorsmonitor progress towards degree and certificate completion.

Session 7: Reducing Incivility in the ClassroomRoom: EPAC 7Presenter(s): Dr. Sharon WallaceDescription: Faculty will identify behaviors that lead to incivility in the classroom and be

provided strategies to respond and address disruptive behavior to includeclear course expectations, responsibilities of instructor and student andoptions for resolving conflict.

Session 8: Adaptive Learning in MathRoom: EPAC 8Presenter(s): Dr. Zach Wissner-Goss and Mr. Eric CrutchfieldDescription: “Adaptive learning" is a hot field (and, admittedly, a buzzword) that

includes both adaptive assessments and adaptive content. Compared to traditional testing, adaptive assessments offer more insights aboutstudents in less time. With the rise of MOOCs, YouTube, iTunesU, digitaltextbooks, and adaptive platforms managing all of this content, see howto build better content, create and improve adaptive lessons guided bystudent analytics.

Session 9: BLACKBOARD—Grade and Retention CenterRoom: EPAC 9Presenter(s): Lawrence Pearson, Blackboard Customer Success AdvocateDescription: Learn how the Grade and Retention Centers interact with several tools

and components in Blackboard. Understanding how and where theseinteractions happen provides a comprehensive view of these centersand helps users take full advantage of these tools.

Session 10: An Update on Proceedings from the 2015Conference on Accelerated Learning Programs

Room: EPAC 10Presenter: Dr. Ella Jean DavisDescription: Colleges throughout the nation are redesigning developmental courses

with support from the Accelerated Learning Project. This session willfeature practical issues in establishing ALP at institutions; pathways toincreasing completion and closing achievement gaps for non-STEMstudents; non-cognitive issues in the classroom; integrating andaccelerating math, reading and writing; and how ALP helps pushpedagogy in positive directions.

Session 11: Mentor Mentee RelationshipRoom: EPAC 2Presenter(s): Dr. Christian NwambaDescription: A culturally responsive training with established and validated

standards for effective mentoring relationships. Mentorships thatdirectly address diversity, inclusivity and culture will be presented. This workshop will share resources from the National ResearchMentoring Network (NRMN).

10:40 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Track Two: Institutional Innovation

Session 12: WCCCD—A 50th Anniversary Celebration!Room: EPAC 1Presenter(s): Dr. Sherry Zylka and Ms. Carolyn CarterDescription: This session provides an opportunity for faculty members to be

involved in planning activities that celebrate the 50th Anniversary of WCCCD’s establishment and opening including events that celebrate student and faculty achievements.

Session 13: Writing Across the CurriculumRoom: EPAC 3Presenter(s): Dr. Mary Mahony and Mr. Richard MitchellDescription: This workshop will share methods of how to integrate

writing assignments across multiple genres and science.

Session 14: Learning CommunitiesRoom: EPAC 4Presenter(s): Ms. Lillian Jenkins and Ms. Annette BlackDescription: Learning communities implement proven, learner-centered teaching

approaches and holistic supports that help students navigate campusresources and achieve academic, career and personal goals.Faculty will receive tips on conducting a successfulLearning Community courses that are linkedtogether and the enrolled students in two or more courses, enabling students tolearn and study together.

Session 15: Effective Classroom ToolsRoom: EPAC 5Presenter(s): Ms. Lori Davis and Dr. Harvey DorrahDescription: There are many resources that support

student learning in the classroomincluding an effectively preparedsyllabus, grading scale, outline ofassignments and expectations forstudents and resources to assistlearning in the classroom. Facultyparticipants will share ‘what works’in crafting this environment.