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Project ISLAS

ISLAS Academy

The ISLAS Academy initiative is designed to foster an institutional culture of evidence and assessment and provide professional development opportunities that support student success.

ISLAS Academy activities include professional development opportunities that focus on:

  • Outcomes-based Assessment Training: Assessment basics, use of rubrics and  measures of student learning outcomes (SLOs), development of assessment modules, training on inter-rater reliability, technology tools for managing outcomes-based assessment and measurement of student learning and institutional activities.
  • Best practices for designing culturally responsive student and academic support programs to increase retention: Curriculum design, learning communities, intrusive advising and retention programming, curricular and co-curricular programs linked to academic support services.
  • Culturally responsive teaching and learning strategies: Engaging and high impact pedagogies, technology integration of assessment, e-portfolios and e-book readers, and social networking media.
  • Best practices for outreach to Hispanic, first generation & low-income students: Development of integrated culturally responsive practices that support high school students, parents, academic counselors, and community college students.
  • Intensive Train-the-Trainers Series: Train-the-trainer model implementation to continue faculty and staff development when renewed growth brings higher enrollment and the requisite new faculty and staff hiring (offered to a select group of participants).

 

 

Spring 2012 Schedule

 

MARCH 

Infusing Writing Across the Curriculum Part 1 (Workshop)

Learn about strategies to integrate writing with course content for your discipline, and ways to develop writing prompts and rubrics to promote student success and to assess writing efficiently and effectively while keeping workload in balance. Part 1: Learning to write: How to structure and teach larger writing assignments so that students can be successful.

Date: Friday, March 9, 2012
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Broome Library 1750 

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Intrusive Academic Advising: An Effective Strategy To Increase Student Success (LIVE Webinar & Discussion)

This session will examine the concept of “intrusive academic advising”, which was formulated by Robert Glennan in the mid-1970s. Intrusive (or “proactive”) advising has been found to have a positive impact on student success.  Intrusive advising means that colleges and universities—through instructional faculty, academic advisors, counselors and others—take the initiative to reach out to students to offer advice, support and assistance, rather than waiting for students to seek help.  For example, intrusive academic advising expects that advisors will schedule meetings with their advisees at critical junctures, especially during the first-year of enrollment, following receipt of notifications of academic difficulty, planning academic programs, changing majors, etc.  Intrusive advising does not mean “hand holding” or the return of in loco parentis. Rather, it suggests that faculty, counselors, academic advisors and others demonstrate an active concern for students’ academic progress and a concomitant willingness to assist students to understand and utilize programs and services that can increase the likelihood for their success.  Intrusive advising programs and advisors understand that many students, especially those who may be at greater risk for dropping out, often do not seek assistance in time for the assistance to have a positive impact on their progress.

This webinar is recommended for faculty, Student Affairs staff & administrators, and Academic Affairs staff and administrators.

Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Broome Library 1750

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Revisiting Infusing Multicultural Perspectives Across the Curriculum (Workshop)

Hear from CI faculty from different disciplines who have incorporated multicultural perspectives into their courses. Reflect on where culture fits into your teaching strategies and course content. Learn about the multicultural rubric under development as part of the new GE outcomes program. Brainstorm in groups about the range of lessons and assignments that give students opportunities to acquire and implement multicultural perspectives in your classes.

Date: Friday, March 16, 2012
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Location: Broome Library 1750
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How To Use ePortfolios To Improve Teaching, Learning, And Assessment (LIVE Webinar & Discussion)

Electronic portfolios, ePortfolios, have long been used to share one’s work. However many institutions are beginning to use ePortfolios for assessment purposes. Used effectively, ePortfolios can also engage students more deeply in learning by encouraging reflection. In this webinar, participants will learn about the varied uses of ePortfolios and suggested practices surrounding their use. Resources to support use of ePortfolios to improve teaching, learning, and assessment will be made available.

This webinar is recommended for faculty, Student Affairs staff & administrators, and Academic Affairs staff and administrators.

Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: Broome Library 1350
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First Year Student Success: Integrating Advising, Teaching, and Learning (Webinar & Discussion)

This session examines Bryant University’s innovative approach to supporting students during their first year and beyond. The University has designed a support system intentionally integrating three functional areas of the institution: Advising, The First-Year Experience, and Learning Assistance. The design of the support system lays the “foundation” for academic success and retention during the first year through graduation. The purpose of the presentation is to provide attendees with the information and tools to create a similar integrated model at their institutions.

This webinar is recommended for faculty, Student Affairs staff & administrators, and Academic Affairs staff and administrators.

Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Location: Broome Library 1350
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 APRIL

Developmental Education: How to Create an Effective Training Program for Faculty (Webinar & Discussion)

This webinar will describe the three module program that has helped faculty at Mt. San Antonio College better understand and implement the concept of developmental education. The first module introduces the faculty to brain compatible learning theory and its application in the classroom. The second module describes project/problem based learning, classroom assessment and the infusion of study techniques into the curriculum. The third module looks at learning communities and how they increase retention and tie into brain research. 

 Date: Monday, April 2, 2012
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Location: Broome Library 1750

 

Infusing Writing Across the Curriculum Part 2 (Workshop)

Learn about strategies to integrate writing with course content for your discipline, and ways to develop writing prompts and rubrics to promote student success and to assess writing efficiently and effectively while keeping workload in balance. Part 2: Using writing to push learning in your courses; finding efficient and effective ways to assign, assess and respond to writing.

 Date: Friday, April 6, 2012
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Broome Library 1750

 

Staying Smart: Strategies For Moving Forward With Assessment (Webinar & Discussion)

Assessment of student learning is not a fad and is not going away; it is central to the mission and purpose of higher education. Campuses are engaged in developing purposeful assessment cycles that inform and improve teaching and learning. Maintaining momentum with the assessment of student learning requires campuses to stay “SMART” - 1) Showcasing success; 2) Maintaining relationships; 3) Assessing, assessing, assessing; 4) Reporting; and 5) Training.

In this webinar we will discuss how these five areas are critical to building and sustaining the assessment of student learning. For many campuses, getting started was a challenge but moving forward and keeping the momentum can be a struggle as well. This workshop will ask you and your colleagues to consider your assessment challenges and will help you identify tools to enhance assessment planning and the use of assessment to improve teaching and learning. The presentation will include a discussion of ways to keep assessment front and center so that programs continue to improve in meaningful ways.

This webinar is recommended for faculty, Student Affairs staff & administrators, and Academic Affairs staff and administrators.

Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Location: Broome Library 1750

 

Navigating Cultures with Monica Marcel (Workshop)

Monica Marcel, Partner at Language and Culture Worldwide, will present LCW’s Navigating Cultures™ workshop, which explores the concept of cultural diversity, allowing participants to expand their awareness, knowledge, and skills. The tools, frameworks, and concepts presented lead to higher levels of competency, greater team synergies, improved performance in a global environment, and serve as a rich base for ongoing cross-cultural and intercultural development.

This workshop is recommended for faculty, Student Affairs staff & administrators, and Academic Affairs staff and administrators.

Date: Friday, April 13, 2012
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Bell Tower 1302

 

The College Coach Approach: A Low Cost, High Impact Strategy For Student Success (Webinar & Discussion)

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a unique repertoire of emotional skills and competencies that a person uses to navigate everyday challenges of life. EI skills can assist students in adapting to the demands and pressures of the college environment, promoting effective student learning, and contributing to college success. This session will highlight an innovative and collaborative approach that significantly contributes to student success and college retention. College employees (staff, faculty and administrators) utilize their leadership and EI skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of college students. In their role as ‘College Coach’, they encourage students to develop those EI skills that are paramount for being academically successful. In doing so, college employees expand their own personal repertoire of EI skills which leads to personal and professional growth.

This webinar is recommended for faculty, Student Affairs staff & administrators, and Academic Affairs staff and administrators.

Date: Monday, April 17, 2012
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Location: Broome Library 1350

 

Designing Learning Communities for Developmental Students (Webinar & Discussion)

This session will describe the development and use of learning communities for developmental students. The rationale for creating learning communities will be discussed, as well as providing tips for getting started. Sample learning communities will be discussed, including a successful learning community model that links a no-credit developmental reading course with a credit-bearing Introduction to Psychology course. The session will highlight successful lesson plans and assessments. It will also discuss the pitfalls of offering learning communities on your campus. 

Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm  
Location: Broome Library 1350

 

Best Practices for Engaging First Generation and Underrepresented Students (Workshop)

Share your successes and challenges with teaching our students. Learn what the research says about the best practices for meeting students where they are. Acquire methods and develop strategies to enhance student success in your classes while preparing them for lifelong success.

Date: Friday, April 27, 2012
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Location: Broome Library 1750

 

Appreciative College Instruction and the First Year: Creating a Culture of Empowerment to Help our Students Succeed (Webinar & Discussion)

The webinar will include 1) an overview and definition of Appreciative College Instruction, 2) theoretical infrastructure of the six phases of ACI, 3) practical application of ACI in first-year seminar courses, 4) suggested assignments, resources, and active learning strategies, and 5) an overview of data and lesson learned. By presenting an overview of ACI, attendees will be able to understand the framework and mindset of teaching first-year courses using a positive, appreciative approach.

Date: Monday, April 30, 2012
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Location: Broome Library 1750

 

SAFE on Campus (Workshop)

The SAFE on Campus program seeks to reduce homophobia and heterosexism at CSUCI.  Through education, advocacy, and promoting awareness, the program contributes to building a campus climate that is safe and accepting of all members of the University community. This workshop offers participants a chance to become familiar with some of the pressing issues for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people on campus. Participants will practice dealing with specific situations like hate speech and workshop ideas for making this a more welcoming campus for all.

Date, time, and location TBD. Workshop is limited to 25 faculty, staff, and student leaders.

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