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Jumpstart Orientation: All Things Jumpstart (9:10 AM - 11:25 AM) - Room N103 - Instructor Leticia Wells

In this session, new and returning Jumpstart instructors will get a comprehensive look at administrative procedures and practice guidance to meet CSN and NACEP standards. The session will cover NACEP’s non-compliance policy, CSN semester timelines, new-hire process, access to student resources and a review of the instructor’s handbook.

Centers for Academic Success: Empowering Learners Through Academic Support - Room H120 - Instructor Shellie Keller

Join the Centers for Academic Success team to discuss empowering learners through academic support. Our conversation will include the following topics: why academic support matters, types of academic support, challenges, best practices, and success stories. Learn about CAS programs, such as TutorChat, Supplemental Instruction, Math Peers, Strategies for Academic Success, Don't Cancel that Class, and unlimited drop-in academic support. Find out about challenges in providing academic support and provide insight on solutions. Discuss best practices, like collaborative programming, data-driven decision-making, and continuous professional development.

Transparent Assignments that Remove Learning Barriers - Room H211 - Instructor Elsa Olson

Evidence has shown that using transparent assignments in introductory-level courses can  remove barriers to student learning, especially among underserved student groups.  By redesigning just a few assignments in your course, you could see a marked improvement in student work quality.  In addition, transparent assignments reduce student uncertainty about assignments, student clarification questions, and even assignment grading time. In this workshop, you will learn how to redesign assignments using transparent assignment technique and practice redesigning an existing assignment.

Teaching with Collaboration and Engagement - Room H116 - Instructor Denise Sidney

This workshop will focus on engagement and how to implement collaborative learning in both live and online classes. The workshop will support teaching strategies to feel confident and connected to the students being taught access CSN programs and coursework. The benefits of effective collaboration are that it will result in student understanding while building skills for positive learning outcomes.

Visualizing Learning: Crafting Compelling Infographic Syllabi - Room S110 - Instructor Tara Busch

Discover the power of infographic syllabi in simplifying complex course information for students. In this workshop, explore how these visually captivating guides enhance student engagement and comprehension by presenting key syllabus details in an easily digestible format. Delve into real-world examples to identify effective design elements and organizational strategies that make infographic syllabi memorable and user-friendly. With hands-on guidance from an experienced facilitator, learn practical skills to craft your own personalized infographic syllabus tailored to your course content and student needs. Gain insights into how this innovative approach can alleviate student anxiety about course expectations while fostering a deeper connection with the material. By the end of the workshop, you'll be equipped with the tools and knowledge to create visually stunning syllabi that not only inform but also inspire and empower your students to succeed.]

AI Task Force Needs Your Input: A Faculty Listening Session - Room C2631 - Instructor Mary Ann Hughes Butts

Join the AI Task Force for a listening session on the impact of AI in teaching. Share your experiences, concerns, and needs related to AI integration in the classroom. The Task Force aims to collaborate with educators and develop strategies to support teaching with AI.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand faculty challenges and opportunities with AI in teaching.
2. Identify faculty needs and concerns regarding AI implementation.
3. Gather feedback on how the Task Force can support AI integration.

Canvas In Education: Unlock the potential for a seamless teaching experience - Room TBD - Instructors Nancy Webb, Paula Michniewicz & Vartouhi Asherian

Wondering what Canvas can offer you and your students? Join the elearning team to learn about the transformative opportunities Canvas offers you and your students, both online, hybrid, and in-person. Canvas has endless possibilities for faculty, staff and students.

1. Unlock the potential of Canvas (as a learning management system).
   • Course Organization (Uploading a syllabus, creating course modules, uploading files)
   • Assessment (Different types of assessments and the Canvas Gradebook)
   • Communication (Canvas Inbox, Discussions)
2. Identify how to contact the eLearning team.

Part-Time Faculty Onboarding Part I - Mission, Vision, Values, and Service Excellence Culture - Room H207 - Instructor Shannon Gilliland

New Adjunct Faculty Onboarding is designed to inform you of organizational expectations, services and departments on campus that will better help you serve our diverse student population.  Come, get informed, and meet other CSN Adjunct Instructors. There are 2 Parts in this Orientation and attendance at both sessions is required to get your certificate of completion.

The Canvas Student and Teacher Apps - Room H120 - Instructor Nancy Webb

Heard about the Canvas Student App but not sure how students use it?  Heard about the Canvas Teacher app but not sure how to use it?  In this Canvas Student and Teacher app workshop, learn how students use the Canvas Student app to access their Canvas courses, and learn how faculty can use the Canvas Teacher app to facilitate their Canvas courses!

Disability Resources & AIM: A Primer for Adjunct Instructors - Room H211 - Instructor Elizabeth Paige

An overview of the Disability Resource Center's procedures, policies, and the AIM instructor portal.  Discussion available services, required processes, student timelines, and points of contact for support.

Stand Out as Part-Time Faculty: Best Practices and Strategies - Room H116 - Instructor Taz Rosenthal

The workshop will explore ways to stand out, increase visibility, and contribute to CSN’s mission of student success. We will discuss both the benefits and challenges of teaching part-time at a diverse multi-campus school, in terms of student body, faculty expectations, and students’ expectations of faculty. In addition, the workshop will examine how each CSN’ campus is distinct, and how CSN’s mix of in-person, online, and hybrid classes is designed to promote student success through diverse learning and teaching experiences. Finally, the workshop will describe, based on my own experiences as part-time faculty in a variety of higher education settings, some best practices for self-care, wellness, and satisfaction as part-time faculty, including time management, creating a virtual office and/or sharing space, accessing CSN’s available professional and personal resources, and locating a faculty mentor or mentors.

Administrative Responsibilities in the Classroom: Impacts on Enrollment Management - Room S110 - Instructors Cathy Godfrey & Peter Hurley

The CSN Registrar and Director of Financial Aid will discuss the importance of the administrative responsibilities and expectations of faculty classroom management.  We will discuss topics including: late registration, the Census Date, attendance, course participation, grade reporting, and  Satisfactory Academic Progress. What happens in your classroom not only affects your students, but also has a direct impact on complex administrative functions like registration backpacking, permanent student records, FERPA compliance, financial aid eligibility, and scholarship qualifications.  We will provide simple steps and helpful hints that will allow you to enhance the enrollment management process.

Increase Teaching and Learning Effectiveness Through Curriculum Mapping - Room C2631 - Instructor Shari Peterson

This workshop is designed to enhance your teaching practice by focusing on alignment of the teaching-learning-achievement process. Alignment of course content, learning activities, teaching strategies, and assessment measure choices with course student learning outcomes can improve student success and overall course effectiveness. This course encourages faculty discussion and self-reflection of teaching and assessment methodology. Attendees will be provided with various resources that can be easily implemented for the upcoming semester.

Beyond Jeopardy: Enhancing Classroom Engagement Through Game-based Learning - Room C1682 - Instructor Kimberly Keating

This session will introduce faculty to the concept of game-based (vs gamification) learning and demonstrate its potential for enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes in higher education. Participants will learn about the theoretical foundations of game-based learning, explore practical strategies for implementing games in the classroom, and discuss best practices for integrating game elements into course design and assessment.

Part-Time Faculty Onboarding Part II - Adjunct 101: Policies, Rules, and Resources - Room H207 - Instructor Michael Denman

New Part-Time Faculty Orientation is designed to inform you of organizational expectations, services, and departments on campus that will better help you serve our diverse student population.  Come, get informed, and meet other CSN Adjunct Instructors. There are 2 Parts in this Orientation and attendance at both sessions is required to get your certificate of completion.

Understanding the Role of First Year Experience Courses in the Persistence and Retention of Latinx Students - Room H120 - Instructor Luis Ortega

A total of 18 Latinx students were interviewed for this single phenomenological case study and provided valuable information about their experiences while they were completing a First Year Experience Course (FYE). The overarching question was: How can FYEs or college seminars bridge the gap of retention, persistence, servingness, and completion for Latinx students in higher education? Four major themes were created from analyzing the data: 1) cognitive factors, 2) social factors, 3) Institutional Factors, and 4) FYE course content and lack of servingness. The findings also supported the challenges of Latinx students to fit in a college environment and comply with family expectations.

Working with American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters - Room H211 - Instructor Daniel Martin-Vasquez

This workshop will engage in conversations about best practices in working with ASL Interpreters in the post-secondary setting.  The following items will be discussed:
A brief history of the profession of ASL Interpreters, Communication Styles and Types of Interpreters, Interpreter qualifications/certifications/ethics, Student’s process of getting ASL Interpreter services, the Interpreter’s role in the classroom, What instructors should know about working with ASL Interpreters at CSN, and a Q&A session.

There's an Emergency on Campus: What Do I Do? - Room H116 - Instructor Carey Sedlacek & Eva Berik

This session will provide information about reporting on-campus emergencies and incidents such as criminal activity, facility issues, student and employee injuries, and other safety concerns. CSN Environmental Health & Safety will walk attendees through the reporting process and follow-up actions for various types of urgent situations so that faculty and staff are prepared to act quickly and respond in the event of an emergency.

eLearning Listening Session with Faculty - Room S110 - Instructors Toni McGraw, Paula Michniewicz, Vartouhi Asherian, & Nancy Webb

eLearning has embarked on a journey of continuous improvement, aiming to enhance its services and bridge existing gaps. As part of this venture, we recognize the invaluable insights and perspectives of our academic faculty. We invite you to participate in an engaging and open dialogue session. Your insights are crucial in shaping the future direction of our eLearning initiatives and drive student success. Together, let's explore opportunities, identify challenges, and co-create solutions to elevate the quality and effectiveness of our services. Join us on this collaborative journey towards innovation and excellence in eLearning, supporting student success.

AI Safety: Responsible Use in Academia - Room C2631 - Instructor Mary Ann Hughes Butts

This presentation examines critical AI safety factors when utilizing AI systems in academic settings. Key areas include mitigating inherent biases, protecting sensitive data and ensuring compliance, addressing accuracy concerns in AI-generated outputs, and exploring ethical implications. Best practices will be covered for the responsible and transparent use of AI-generated content in educational environments.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify and address potential biases in AI systems to ensure fair and unbiased outputs.
2. Implement strategies to safeguard sensitive information when using AI tools.
3. Evaluate accuracy concerns and establish protocols for responsible, ethical utilization of AI-generated content.