Adjunct Faculty Training Institute

For those new to adjunct teaching or those interested in becoming an adjunct instructor, this fully online program provides basic and advanced techniques for professional development. Instruction includes syllabus preparation, classroom management, and formative and summative assessments. There will be three synchronous online meeting times during the 8-week period. During the final week of class,  participants will present a mini-lesson plan. The online curriculum is on your own schedule each week. Have required textbook by first day of class: Teaching at Its Best: A Research-Based Resource for College Instructors, 5th edition, by Linda Nilson. ISBN: 978-1119860228

Monday, Feb. 3 to March 24

BSFPD-0200-HYB08, $299
Hybrid

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This advanced teaching course is designed to support faculty in transforming students from passive listeners to active learners while improving learning outcomes and deepening understanding. You will leave the session with strategies and techniques that can be used in your face-to-face, hybrid and online courses. This is an advanced course designed for current adjunct faculty at any institution. This course has 4 synchronous online meeting times to be determined during the 1st week of class. Have required textbook by first day of class: Making Learner-Centered Teaching Work: Practical Strategies for Implementation by Phyllis Blumberg. ISBN-13: 978-1620368954

Monday, Feb. 10 to March 17
BSFPD-0300-NET01, $169
Online (Self-paced)
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This course focuses on student learning as the central goal of quality instruction. Instructors will learn strategies to measure the degree to which students are meeting course objectives. Colleges and universities are being called upon to measure learning outcomes and utilize data for continuous improvement as a requirement for accreditation. You will learn to align your instructional activities to the learning objectives of your program. You will learn and implement multiple direct and indirect assessment methods. You will examine elements of an effective assessment plan as well as strategies for teaching and learning through a lens of core questions: "What will students be able to know or do?" and "How will I know that they can do it?" This course has 2 to 4 synchronous online meeting times.

Monday, Feb. 10 to March 17
BSFPD-0320-NET01, $169
Online (Self-paced)
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This module explores diversity and social justice, specifically in the context of the college environment. Concepts covered include race/ethnicity, gender, class, and individual and group experiences. You will discuss equity in education, access and inclusion, and diversity in the classroom and beyond. You will explore strategies for mitigating the problems faced by marginalized groups, particularly in regards to educational settings. This course has 2 to 4 synchronous online meeting times. Have required textbook by first day of class: Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice by Maurianne Adams
SBN-13: 978-1138023345

Monday, Feb. 10 to March 17
BSFPD-0310-NET01, $169
Online (Self-paced)
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Kate Szetela is a manager for adjunct faculty support at College of DuPage and has been an educator for over 15 years. She earned her Master's Degree in Education from DePaul University and is pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University of the Cumberlands.  In addition to teaching in high school and college settings, Kate has experience with program management, course design, assessment development, and contributed to curriculum for the Illinois Community College Board. Kate is passionate about coaching faculty across disciplines to apply instructional technology and methods that engage and inspire. Kate regularly presents at local, state and national conferences.

Sonia Watson is the  Assistant Dean for Adjunct Faculty Support at College of DuPage. She received her Doctorate in Organization Development with an emphasis in Higher Education Leadership from Benedictine University. She also has a Master’s Degree in Leadership Studies and a BA from North Central College. As an educator for more than twenty years, Sonia has extensive experience as a training and development leader whose accomplishments demonstrate strategic leadership, efficient management, and effective decision-making. She also understands how to motivate, lead, develop meaningful relationships, and create synergistic environments. Sonia has a passion for helping students reach their academic, professional, and personal goals. She is also committed to fostering an environment that supports teaching and learning at the college. She leads efforts to ensure College of DuPage students and faculty members’ success, guiding the institution’s mission of creating a lifelong learning environment for its diverse community. Sonia has considerable experience presenting at conferences across the nation and internationally.