Centre for Academic Excellence Engaging faculty… inspiring learning… CAE@senecac.on.ca https://inside.senecac.on.ca/cae
Who we are… The CAE Team Kevin Pitts Jennifer Parker Laurel Schollen Valerie Lopes Joanna Crabtree Lisette Boily Jennifer Peters Mark James Humphreys Rubinstein
What CAE can offer you… Support. Leadership. Vision. The focus of the CAE is on: • faculty development • instructional design • innovative curriculum • faculty support in educational technologies and pedagogy • hybrid & online learning • program development • program review
Programs and Activities Our Faculty Development Program (FDP) provides the foundation upon which Seneca faculty build their teaching expertise. Winter 2013 course dates: • Foundations of Teaching and Learning (FTL) : Tuesdays, January 15 to April 8 from 9:50am-12:35pm at NH (room A3091). • Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) : Wednesdays, January 16 to April 9 from 9:50am-12:35pm at NH (room B2078). TEL is offered in hybrid mode consisting of in-class and online sessions. • Inclusive Teaching and Scholarly Practice (ITSP – formerly TDAP) : Thursdays, January 17 to April 11 from 9:50am-12:35pm at NH (room A3091). Note: Some guest speakers and webinars are open to all faculty- Check out our website for upcoming dates! The Faculty Development Handbook has been aligned with the Academic Plan and the program is being revised accordingly.
Programs and Activities Professional Development Events • Three full day events each year • Teaching Learning and Curriculum Day ( October 22 ) • Teaching and Learning with Technology (February 27) • Faculty Forum (in April-June timeframe) • New this year – our Degree Conference (February 25) • Presentations by faculty, for faculty. • Emphasis for these events is on stimulating ideas, sharing practice, building community and connections across program areas.
Program Development Program Development for Degrees and other College Credentials Click to view video • New Sharepoint site (login required) developed to provide resources and tracking of new program proposals https://pmo.senecac.on.ca/projects/academic/SitePages/Home.aspx • Support and resources available through CAE for writing program and subject learning outcomes • Workshops, tutorials and webinars offered on learning outcomes, mapping curriculum, student assessment, group work, hybrid courses, etc..
Formative & Summative Program Review Formative Review • Every program will be reviewed on a regular basis (at least biennially). • Data (applications, enrolment, KPI, etc.) will be populated into the review template, which is also aligned with the Academic Plan Summative Review • Summative reviews will take place at least every 7 years . • CAE has just finished the first round of a new process which provides a central lead to support program review teams. • Greater focus on curriculum , including learning outcomes, mapping learning outcomes and assessment of learning outcomes.
Seneca Initiatives & the CAE • Academic Plan implementation • My. Seneca Online Presence • My.Seneca Core Subjects • Hybrid and online subject development • AODA – teaching materials(with LED ) • Academic IT Plan (Active Learning Classrooms) • Faculty Development Program • Mobile Strategy support
Support for Faculty – take part in these communities Visit the CAE website: https://inside.senecac.on.ca/cae/resources/external/ for information on accessing these resources League of Innovation for the Community College http://www.league.org/ International organisation Conferences and institutes Web resources and publications Research Projects and initiatives Seneca is an Alliance member, with access to the iStream resource, a resource for administrators, faculty and students
Support for Faculty – take part in these communities Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) http://www.aacu.org/ 1250 member institutions Focus is on liberal education and is organized around 5 broad goals: a guiding vision for liberal education; inclusive excellence, intentional and integrative learning; civic, diversity and global engagement and authentic evidence Conferences, institutes Large number of publications Large, robust resource bank including rubrics, tool kits, etc.
Support for Faculty – take part in these communities National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) www. nisod .org/ International organisation 700 college members Conferences and institutes Webinar series, podcasts Resources and publications – Innovation Abstracts, Partner Voice, Celebrations
Support for Faculty – take part in these communities Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) http://www.stlhe.ca/ Canadian organisation Dedicated to enhancing teaching and learning in higher education Supports research, increased awareness and application of research through scholarly teaching and learning. 3M National Teaching Fellowships Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Support for Faculty – take part in these communities International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI) http://www.academicintegrity.org Forum for sharing best practices and strategies on Academic Integrity. Offers research, workshops, conferences, speakers on AI Policies and guidance in assessing and implementing AI strategies
Support for Faculty Resources • Magna Publications • The Teaching Professor (available online & at the library) • Mentor Commons and Magna Commons (purchased subscriptions through CAE) • The Teaching & Learning Toolbox
Mentor Commons Topics include: • Assessment and Learning How Can Document Sharing Tools Help Goals students Collaborate? • Classroom Management • Physical Mental and Emotional Concerns • Service Learning • Student Engagement • Teaching and Learning • Teaching Online
Support for Faculty CAE Developed/Adapted Resources: • Tip sheets • Guides • Tools • CAE Newsletter • Twitter: @Seneca_CAE Scan here to follow us!
Who we work with… CAE Partners • Academic Faculties • Seneca Libraries • Information Technology Services • Office of Research and Innovation • Student Services
How can we help you? • What workshops would you like to see available? • What resources would help you and your faculty do your job better or more easily? • Have you heard of an example of excellence in teaching you would like to share (at Seneca or elsewhere)? Please email your stories and ideas to CAE@senecac.on.ca
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