College can be an exciting, but also an intimidating place, especially if a student is a first-generation college student, the child of immigrant parents, or a member of a minority community. Some may seek answers by asking professors in their…
This workshop will provide strategies for faculty members of any discipline to enhance their classroom management expertise. After reviewing the common challenges students experience in the classroom, the workshop facilitators will discuss recent research, and supervise a group activity intended to…
A student comes to you with a concern: what do you do? This workshop will address basic information about mental health disorders, including dispelling some common myths. We will discuss what signs to look for, how to engage a student…
The MC Mentoring Network is a new opportunity to engage faculty and staff in student success by aiding in increasing retention, persistence, and completion for our students. This workshop will be a one-hour orientation and training to learn more about…
A recent national study on hunger and food insecurity at community colleges by the Wisconsin HOPE Lab, in collaboration with the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), found that at least 30% of students reported that they did not have…
Transform your syllabus into an interactive tool and learning resource. This work-shop will feature elements of an interactive syllabus that encourage students to: engage in the learning material, reflect on their progress and access resources to institutional data and linguistically…
ePortfolios offer students rich, deep learning opportunities, and provide faculty with a holistic view of students. ePortfolios, at the program level, advance cohesion and synthesis of learning across time and experiences. Are you Interested in using ePortfolios? Not sure how…
Students attention famously drifts during class, especially in the direction of their phones and tablets. It has made me rethink how to teach certain skills in my developmental reading classes. I will share how I revamped my annotation lesson, pinning…
Characteristics of active and collaborative learning: “Collaborative learning is an umbrella term for a variety of educational approaches involving joint intellectual effort by students”. Smith and MacGregor (1992) The focus is on intentional group activities Teachers select from a range…
Students in online or blended courses want two things: a course that is clear and well organized and a professor who is present and responsive. This session will address tips and strategies for creating an engaging, student-friendly learning experience in…