JANUARY 16, 2024
BAKING BATTLE DATE 1/16/24 GCSC CAFETERIA (in front of the stage) Time 8:00 LOCATION GREAT GCSC THE GREAT GCSC BAKE OFF Please note: No baked goods entered for competition can require refrigeration. Also, participants should list the ingredients they used to make sure any allergens, such as dairy, nuts, or gluten are identified to the judges who will be tasting the delicious treats! Join the You’re invited to Take on a basic recipe and see if you’ll be crowned champion!
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM The Great GCSC Bake-O 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM Sessions and Extended Workshops 11:50 AM - 12:50 AM Lunch on your own 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Sessions and Extended Workshops II *1:45 PM - 3:00 PM Hot Chocolate Bar
Faculty Staff Sessions and Extended Workshops 8:30 - 9:20 a.m. VA and Military Educational Benefits Available to GCSC Student Veterans and Their Families Outline the various VA educational benefits available to Student Veterans and their families and the qualifications students must meet for each benefit. Facilitator(s): Stephen Alsleben, Coordinator, Veteran Services Gretta Preston, Coordinator I, Military Services Location: ES 124 (Gardner) SharePoint for Faculty and Staff This session will include handouts consisting of a quick start guide followed by a PowerPoint presentation which includes a 15min demo of live file collaboration. 15min at the end is reserved for questions. This will also include a link to Information Technology Services training site that all staff members have access to. Facilitator(s): Thomas Hughes, Network Services Location: HR 101 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Vocabulary is Paramount Understanding vocabulary or being able to discern the meaning of a word is of crucial importance for all subjects. Ideas for teaching vocabulary as well as the importance of familiarity of Latin and Greek prefixes, roots, and suffixes will be presented. Facilitator(s): Carrie Fioramonti, Associate Professor, Biology Grant Deam, Assistant Professor, Language & Literature Location: SUE 246 Schedule Development and CRN Creation This session covers schedule development and CRN creation. Facilitator(s): Debra Akins, Enrollment Services Location: LIB 104
Faculty Staff Course Mapping for Alignment The Course Mapping Workshop provides valuable insights and strategies to help faculty effectively create course maps that align to their learning objectives, assessments, activities, and instruction. Facilitator(s): Mark Douglas, Instructional Designer Location: LIB 107 9:30 - 10:20 a.m. Basics of Legal Interviews As part of the Management development series for hiring managers, learn about the basics of legal interviews. Facilitator(s): Lee Wood, Executive Director, Human Resources Location: HR 101 10:10 - 11:40 a.m. Mastering FAFSA: Boot Camp Edition The FAFSA Simplification Act has precipitated a complete overhaul of federal student aid starting with the 2024-2025 aid year. Under this initiative, the U.S. Department of Education has revamped the FAFSA application process to make it more straightforward and accessible for students and their families. The FAFSA Simplification Act, a landmark change in federal student aid, aims to remove barriers and complexities that may have hindered students from applying for financial assistance in the past. The overhaul involves a reduction in the number of questions on the FAFSA form, making it less time-consuming and more user-friendly. Additionally, the Act emphasizes leveraging technology to retrieve tax information from the IRS. For beginners, the course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the FAFSA application process, covering fundamental concepts and walking them through the basics of financial aid. Simultaneously, for experienced users, the training will delve into the intricacies of the FAFSA Simplification Act and the changes introduced for the 2024-2025 aid year. Facilitator(s): Ursula Backus, Director, Financial Aid Location: SUW 265
Faculty Staff Course Refresh: Spring Cleaning with TidyUP and UDOIT Get ready to revitalize your courses for the Spring! Join our engaging ‘Course Refresh’ workshop and unlock the power of TidyUP and UDOIT to not only enhance your course content but improve accessibility for your students. This workshop is your golden ticket to making your courses shine bright! Workshop Highlights: • TidyUP Essentials: Discover the magic of TidyUP, a powerful file cleanup tool that brings order to your course materials. Learn how to declutter by identifying and removing unused or outdated content. • UDOIT Insights: Dive into the world of UDOIT, an online inspection tool designed to ensure accessibility compliance in your courses. Explore how to effortlessly address accessibility issues and create an inclusive learning environment. • Hand-On Learning: Bring along a course that needs a thorough cleaning and put TidyUP and UDOIT to the test. These practical, real-world skills can be implemented immediately. But wait, there’s more! To add a musical touch to our Spring Cleaning efforts, we invite you to submit your favorite Spring Cleaning songs before the workshop. Let’s create a playlist that energizes our course refresh session! Share your top picks, and we’ll make this workshop a true celebration. Don’t miss this chance to spring into a new era of course excellence! See you there! Facilitator(s): Savannah Blazer, Instructional Design Specialist Location: LIB 107 10:30 - 11:20 a.m. TRiO: Who We Are & What We Do Do you know that GCSC participates in the U.S. Department of Education’s TRiO program? Were you aware that GCSC currently has THREE different TRiO grants? Have you ever referred students to TRiO for our support services? If not, then GCSC’s TRiO department would love for you attend our session to learn Who We Are & What We Do. Facilitator(s): Kris Hatcher, Director, TRiO Programs Kendra Kizziah, Associate Director, TRiO Location: ES 124 (Gardner)
Faculty Staff The Honors Program Interested in teaching in Honors? In this workshop, Linda Fitzhugh, Melanie Pelton, and Jennifer Hamilton along with other Honors Program faculty, will provide a tutorial on the fundamentals of teaching in Honors through a review of best teaching practices in Honors and examples of teaching experiences in Honors at Gulf Coast. An informal q and a will follow the presentation. Look for future Honors Program workshops throughout the Spring semester to include syllabus building as well as a full exploration of the Honors teaching practice called “place as text.” The Honors Program is interested in developing and training more of our faculty for the exciting experience of teaching in Honors. Facilitator(s): Jennifer Hamilton, Associate Professor, History/Religion Linda Fitzhugh, Professor, Natural Sciences Melanie Pelton, Associate Professor, Psychology Location: HS 118 Club Advising: The Dos and Don’ts Opportunity for current or prospective club advisors to discuss the ways to be a good club advisor, including communication with students, fundraising, using club funds, encouraging student engagement, and attending SGA committee meetings. Facilitator(s): Madisyn Flammia, Coordinator, Student Activities Location: SUE 246 1:00 - 1:50 p.m. Autism in the College Setting This training will cover the basics of autism spectrum disorder, what it can look like in academic and collegiate settings, and strategies that can help students with autism succeed in the college classroom. Facilitator(s): Crystal Grey-Hewett, MSW, MIS, Autism Consultant, FSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Location: ES 124 (Gardner)
Faculty Staff Beating the Algorithm and Using Alternate Methods to Assess Learning Attendees will encounter a variety of summative testing and assessment methods, including but not limited to methods of in-class group testing, multidiscipline poster presentations, and major project assignments. Additionally, for instances of online testing, we will review strategies that help prevent students from Googling the answers to one's tests. Facilitator(s): Melanie Pelton, Associate Professor, Psychology Location: SUW 265 Elevate Your Program with Marketing Learn how to enhance your program's success through smart marketing. This course teaches you to support recruitment and enrollment by tapping into the power of the Gulf Coast State College brand. Discover the ins and outs of our brand guidelines and why they matter, plus the key role marketing plays in your program's growth. Explore how to collaborate with the marketing department as a valuable resource. Get hands-on experience by diving into Canva, accessing and editing GCSC flyer templates to promote your events. By the end, you'll have the skills to boost your program's visibility and attract more students. Attendees will have the chance to win prizes. **If you would like to practice editing Canva templates during this session, please create a free Canva account prior to the session. ** Facilitator(s): Brittany Weisensale, Director, Marketing & Communications Katie McCurdy, Executive Director, Community Engagement Liz Humphries, Marketing Coordinator Location: SUE 246 1:00 - 2:15 p.m. Using Canvas Templates with new DesignPLUS sidebar to Meet 15 Essential Standards Faculty will learn all about the new DesignPLUS sidebar in Canvas, starting with the basics but working through intermediate techniques such as the implementation of editable pre-made templates. These pre-made templates include designs for a home page, lesson overview page, start here page, syllabus, and even a course map. Additionally, the workshop aligns with our Quality Design initiative for online course development by demonstrating how 15 of the 22 essential standards needed for effective online learning are met through the use of pre-made templates. Facilitator(s): Mark Douglas, Instructional Designer Location: LIB 107
Faculty Staff 2:00 - 2:50 p.m. Procurement and Travel Discuss procurement and travel at Gulf Coast State College. Facilitator(s): Taylor Gilmore, Executive Director, Procurement & Auxiliary Services Jessica Morris, Assistant Buyer, Procurement & Auxiliary Services Location: ES 124 (Gardner) 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Teaching the ChatGPT Generation: Student-Centered Strategies for Academic Integrity and Assessment This session will teach faculty how generative AI works and how students are using it, and then we'll conduct a workshop on how to craft student-centered assignments and assessment methods that will measure critical thinking and practical applications of knowledge that can't be easily replicated by AI technology. Facilitator(s): Kayley Thomas, Assistant Professor, English Sarah Pilcher, Associate Professor, English Location: SUE 246 Get to Know the GCSC Library What can your GCSC Library do for you? Get to know everything the library has to offer in 4 speedround sessions. While taking a tour of the library building, participants will explore: 1. eBooks/eAudiobooks and other online resources including FloridaShares/Boundless and Overdrive/Libby, ILL, Consumer Reports, Chronicle of Higher Education, and more. 2. Citation Tools including APA, Chicago, and MLA citation guides, Academic Writer, MLA Handbook, and online escape games 3. Information Literacy and library instruction covering scaffolded research skills and library SLOs 4. Events and Equipment available to collaborate with courses, programs, and clubs for meetings, poster sessions, etc. Facilitator(s): David Russell, Assistant Director, Library Services Connie Head, Librarian Location: The GCSC Library
Faculty Staff 2:20 - 3:10 p.m. Quizzify Your Lecture Videos with Panopto Join us for an interactive workshop on leveraging Panopto’s quizzing feature to enhance your lecture videos. In this one-hour session, you’ll learn hands-on techniques to create engaging quizzes within your videos, fostering active learning for your students. Workshop Highlights: • Step-by-step guidance on adding quizzes to your lecture videos. • Practical tips for maximizing student engagement through interactive assessments. • BRING YOUR OWN VIDEO: Participants are encouraged to bring a short video lecture to apply quizzing techniques during the hands-on portion of this workshop. ** Recommended Preparation: Before the workshop, it might be helpful to review the Panopto User Guide to familiarize yourself with the basics of Panopto Video to ensure a seamless experience. ** Don’t miss the chance to quizzify your lectures and boost student interaction. Facilitator(s): Savannah Blazer, Instructional Design Specialist Location: LIB 107
For more information, please contact Dr. Allison Burney [email protected] UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THURSDAY, FEB. 1 l 1:30-2:30 PM l SUE 0010 Learn about the foundations of providing exceptional service in the higher education environment. Setting the Standard: Exceptional Service in Higher Education FRIDAY, FEB. 2 l 10:00-11:00 AM l VIRTUAL Explore how to embed AI applications into the classroom while upholding academic integrity. AI Integration and Academic Integrity FRIDAY FEB. 9 l 12:00-12:30 PM l LIB 0103 “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Learn how to make those first 7 seconds count. Learning Over Lunch (LOL): First Impressions FRIDAY, FEB. 16 l 10:00-11:00 AM l CHC 0205 Discover the attitude and mindset needed to elevate the student experience and employee engagement. It’s Not About You: Attitude and Mindset THURSDAY, FEB. 22 l 2:00-3:00 PM l SS 0104 Explore ways to create a syllabus that reflects the core teaching values of Honors. Honors: Creating the Syllabus THURSDAY, FEB. 29 l 1:30-2:30 PM l SUE 0010 Explore how adaptability, attentiveness, consistency, and empathy can help make you an A.A.C.E. communicator. Be an A.A.C.E. Communicator FEBRUARY 2024
Learn more about professional development activities at Gulf Coast! DR. ALLISON BURNEY Professional Development Director [email protected] 850.769.1551 ext. 3250