Spring 2023 Faculty PD Day: Full Schedule

7:15am EDT

Faculty Association Breakfast

Join the Annual Faculty Association Meeting from 7:15am-8:15am to meet officers and senators, to hear more about how the Faculty Association serves you, and to attend our April Senate Meeting.

Speakers

Luc Dunoyer

Instructor 9 M Biology, Wake Tech

Thursday April 6, 2023 7:15am - 8:15am EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SL 212

8:30am EDT

Welcome and Keynote Session

8:30am-Dr. Ralls Welcome!
8:40am-Dr. Reaves Shares Strategic Objective-CETL
8:55am-Jimmy and Tonya Introduce CETL and CORE
9:10am-Keynote Speaker Dr. Tazin Daniels will be presenting "Empowering Students through Culturally Responsive Pedagogies & Practices"

Speakers

Jimmy Smith

Tonya Greene

Dr. Tazin Daniels

Dr. Scott Ralls

Dr. Nicole Reaves

Thursday April 6, 2023 8:30am - 10:10am EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SL 214 & 215

10:30am EDT

Bringing Care to Campus

Wake Tech began a redesign phase of the Student Services areas to see how to best address student need and access. For years, Wake Tech offered support services and resources to students that supported retention. Some of these were siloed and were not well known throughout the campuses. To assist students and create true wrap around support, Wake Tech developed the Care Center. This one stop provides a convenient way to access campus resources and services when necessary. Through the development of the Care Center, multiple locations were created, along with an online presence to meet students where they are. The Care Center offers students Success Coaching, technology support, mental health counseling, emergency financial help, food pantry access, transportation help, and connection to community resources.

Speakers

Michael Coleman

Dean of Student Engagement and Impact, Wake Tech

Thursday April 6, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Southern Wake Campus- SL 215

10:30am EDT

Bringing Collaboration and Reflection into your Biology Course

Come experience several interactive examples of how we promote collaboration, active learning and critical thinking in our biology classrooms! Participants will engage as students working together to review core biology concepts in an interactive manner, while demonstrating and scaffolding critical thinking through challenging material.

Speakers

Candice Roberts

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Kaitlyn Hull

Thursday April 6, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SA 143

10:30am EDT

CETL: The "CORE" of Professional Learning

In this session, participants will receive updates on Wake Tech's Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL). Join us to learn more about the new organizing framework for professional learning opportunities focused on evidence-based, equitable and inclusive teaching and learning practices, as well as other CETL initiatives.

Speakers

Jimmy Smith

Tonya Greene

Thursday April 6, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SL 212

10:30am EDT

Engaging the Whole Student: Organization, Fundamentals, and Creativity

In order to best support and engage individual students, instructors must encourage skills in organization, fundamentals mastery, and creativity. Teaching each student as a whole, rounded person means giving students vital attention to their three primary success tools: accountability, confidence in their learning abilities through fundamental subject mastery, and encouragement of their innate creative potential.

Speakers

Rebecca O'Sullivan

Melody Cooper

Instructor 9M Pre-Curriculum English Academic Foundations, Wake Tech

Kelli Allen

Assistant Professor

Kelli Allen’s work has appeared in numerous journals and anthologies in the US and internationally. Allen is the co-Founding Editor of Book of Matches literary journal. She is an award-wining poet, editor, and dancer. Her fiction has appeared in The Best Small Fictions 2022 and she... Read More →

Thursday April 6, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SA 176

10:30am EDT

Innovation Fund - First Year Projects

During each year of Reach and Rally implementation, action plans are created or updated, implemented, evaluated and changed based on what worked and what didn't. While the college has funded most larger-scale actions, there are many, many smaller-scale and shorter-term equity-focused tactics that may represent new ideas and require some extra resources and budget to carry out. The Innovation Fund is designed to support testing new ideas and actions that advance the goals of the strategic plan, but many not have specific budget resources dedicated to them (because they are new and innovative!!!). In this session, we will share the results of the 12 equity-focused projects that were funded this year (2022-2023) and share on how the Innovation Fund is moving to fund equity-focused projects this coming year (2023-2024).

Speakers

Beverly House

Wake Technical Community College

Doug Hummer

Coordinator - Instructional Design & Development, Wake Technical Community College

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Nicole Reaves

EVP Programs, Wake Technical Community College

Laura Bethea

Senior Director, Career Exploration/Title IX Coordinator, Wake Tech

Kim Olds

Department Head, Office and Medical Administration, Wake Tech

Rachel Madsen

Thursday April 6, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SL 213

10:30am EDT

Safe Space Training: Creating an Inclusive Campus for All Students

The purpose of this training is to understand how oneself identifies, how others identify, to understand other perspectives and stereotyping.

Speakers

Samantha Bray

Thursday April 6, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SA 174

10:30am EDT

Using Data to Identify Equity Gaps

This session will demonstrate how to access and utilize the WTCC Course Performance Dashboard. This dashboard provides retention and success rate data per course based on course delivery method and student demographics. This will empower faculty to reflect on potential equity gaps in courses they teach.

Speakers

Lisa McManus

Thursday April 6, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SA 141

1:00pm EDT

"Clear is Kind" - Setting Boundaries: Rationale and Practice

This session will help participants reflect on where they may need to better set boundaries, why that work matters, and how to begin setting boundaries in their own lives.

Speakers

Angela Smedley

Thursday April 6, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SL 212

1:00pm EDT

Connecting Industry to Mathematics Instruction

Ignite your students with industry-inspired tasks and prepare them for the workplace! Industry tasks applying function composition, trigonometry, and statistics. Lessons are launched with a professional video, explored with authentic industry tasks, and concluded with student discussion. Industry valued soft skills and recruitment ideas of under-represented groups to be discussed.

Speakers

Jay Martin

Professor, Wake Technical Community College

I teach mathematics and statistics at Wake Technical CC. I currently am PI for the NSF ATE grant "Connecting Industry to Mathematics Instruction" or CIMI for short. This grant is a collaboration between WTCC, WCPSS, and WakeEd and we are creating industry inspired math lessons for... Read More →

Thursday April 6, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SA 141

1:00pm EDT

Creating Welcoming Environments for LGBTQ+ Students in Class

It is important to create safe, affirming classroom environments where our LGBTQ+ students can thrive. When students don't feel safe and welcome, they're less likely to learn, more likely to withdraw and more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression. In this session, we'll discuss strategies for how we can make our classrooms more inclusive for our LGBTQ+ students.

Speakers

Kimberly Breivogel

Paula Teander

Associate Professor, Sociology, Wake Technical Community College

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Thursday April 6, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SA 174

1:00pm EDT

Engaging Students Through Create-Your-Own Assignments

Tired of using the same old tests and projects in your class? Want to find a way to engage students and have them take charge of their learning? This session explores the idea of having students create their own projects/tests/assignments and how doing so can benefit the overall educational outcomes of a class.

Speakers

Erin Hall

Thursday April 6, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SL 213

1:00pm EDT

Introduction to Military and Veteran Services

The purpose of the Introduction to Military and Veteran Services course is to provide Wake Tech professionals knowledge of the complex and critical role Military and Veteran Services plays in the success of veteran students. The training will offer instructions to ensure that participants know the key components of the VA Education benefits process. Additionally, attendees will gain a better understanding of the various veterans benefits and services and who is eligible to receive them.

Speakers

Beverly Smith

Michael McLamb

Thursday April 6, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SA 104

1:00pm EDT

Updates on Grow Our Own - How to Turn Your Interest in Teaching STEM Into Reality

Wake Tech wants to "Grown Our Own" via a teaching fellowship program. In other words, if you're interested in earning a credential in a high demand STEM field, Wake Tech wants to send you back to school tuition-free. This session will provide updates on the initiative.

Speakers

Cocoa Dixon

Associate Dept. Head, Life Sciences, Wake Tech

Rachel Kiaski

Thursday April 6, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SA 176

1:00pm EDT

What's Coming At You: LMS Roadmap

In this session, we will reveal upcoming LMS plans and timeline. We will give a brief preview of Blackboard Ultra and elicit faculty input and feedback on the upcoming process to transition Ultra.

Speakers

Emily Holliday

Coordinator, eLearning Support, Wake Tech Community College

Emily began as an eLearning Technologist at Wake Tech in December of 2014 and transitioned to her role as Coordinator of eLearning Support in January of 2017. She holds an undergraduate degree in information systems as well as a master’s in business administration and a master’s... Read More →

Mary Walton

Director eLearning Support & Instructional Design, Wake Technical Community College

Jennifer Unitis

Manager of Academic Computing, Wake Tech Community College

Thursday April 6, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Southern Wake Campus- SL 215

2:15pm EDT

Bringing Care Into Your Course-Practical Applications With Impactful Results

During this session participants will engage in activities that help develop a course that includes moments of caring and inclusiveness. The session will include activities that have been proven to be beneficial in creating a sense of community, belonging and care within the instructor's courses. Specific examples and guides will be offered to help jump start your courses with a care approach.

Speakers

Estelle Alston

Associate Professor Radiography, Wake Tech

Hello! I'm Estelle and I am so happy to meet you! I have been at Wake Tech for 8 years and have taught in the community college system for 25 years. I am looking forward to sharing some of the tools I have learned over the course of my career.

Meghan Foley

Thursday April 6, 2023 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SA 104

2:15pm EDT

Cultivating the Hero Mindset

Heroes sense danger and choose to run toward danger. College students sense danger in academic expectations, choosing instead to run toward non-academic opportunities. We will examine why students run away from the dangers of academic expectations and how instructors can create learning environments that empower students to run toward danger.

Speakers

Cheryl Burk

Senior Professor 9M Pre-Curriculum Integ Reading & Writing, Wake Tech

Deanna Blatchford

Thursday April 6, 2023 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SA 143

2:15pm EDT

Cultural Tales and Classroom Success

A student's cultural identity is influenced by race, sex, gender, language, geography, religion, and much more. That cultural identity impacts learning. This presentation discusses the important of culturally competent lessons and ways to effectively use them. Use of critical thinking and simulation will be highlighted.

Speakers

Sandy Hunter

Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medical Science

My background in educational and counseling psychology has helped me to develop classroom strategies that include and respect cultural differences. While I am still learning to do better, I want to share both theoretical underpinnings and practical strategies for being a culturally... Read More →

Thursday April 6, 2023 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SA 174

2:15pm EDT

Diversity of Students with Disabilities: Understanding the Needs and Implications of Learning

Promoting an inclusive learning environment is fundamental to students' academic success by meeting their needs by removing barriers. We will explore diverse disabilities, accommodations, and their implications within the college setting.

Speakers

Dr. Tamara Gray

Coordinator, Disability Support Services, Wake Technical Community College

Jazmine Dozier

Lyndsay Brown

Thursday April 6, 2023 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SA 106

2:15pm EDT

How Engaging Your Library Instruction Services Will Make Your Job Easier!

This course, presented by a WTCC Instructional Librarian with a rich background of English and Humanities Instruction at a number of NC Community Colleges (including WTCC!) will introduce faculty to the all too hidden benefits of scheduling Library Instruction sessions for any course with a research component. Topics addressed will include: Overview of Database Resources; Common (login) barriers that many students encounter when attempting to access database and other Library resources that can be avoided by scheduling library instruction; Embedded Librarian initiative; and Student Success outcomes.

Speakers

David Carter

Instruction Librarian, Wake Tech Community College

Thursday April 6, 2023 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SA 141

2:15pm EDT

How to Flip Your Classroom Using Video Quizzes

This presentation will focus on ways you can "flip" your classroom. By having the students watch lectures at home for homework (and answer quiz questions about them) you gain valuable class time that can be used for group projects, class discussions, case studies, and other more student-focused activities. A vital component of this is the "quiz" for each video, which makes the students accountable for watching them. I will discuss a few different options fo rmaking the videos (OBS, Camtasia) and quizzes (VidGrid, Edpuzzle, SoftChalk, Blackboard). These videos also work for delivering content in online or hybrid courses.

Speakers

Kimberly Pescosolido

Thursday April 6, 2023 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SL 213

2:15pm EDT

Learning Through a Different Lens: Autism and the College Environment

A person with autism experiences the world quite differently than a neurotypical person. How do these differences translate to the college environment? Join us to discuss how autism impacts learning and a student's experience in higher education. We will also discuss ways educators can support these students to encourage academic success.

Speakers

Mary Lou Porch

Jonathon Marshall

Thursday April 6, 2023 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SA 176

3:30pm EDT

Can You See What I See?

Certain students require specific accessible content. Preparing to teach visually impaired students can be overwhelming. Proper planning and understanding of specific needs are most important. Participants will actively discover appropriate alt text for visuals and learn how to prepare to accommodate visually impaired students. it takes a village!

Speakers

Tricia Van Brunt

Associate Professor of Mathematics, Wake Technical CC

Thursday April 6, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SA 106

3:30pm EDT

Care Teams: A Redesign Approach to Student Success

This presentation will introduce and provide updates to faculty on the care team model that is being implemented as part of the advising redesign. The Care Team model is a proactive approach where Faculty and Staff work collectively to engage and support students from admission to program completion.

Speakers

Amanda Allen

Wellness Counselor, Wake Tech

Michael Lewis

Davis Smith

Thursday April 6, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SA 104

3:30pm EDT

Draw to Learn

To utilize research on learning to enhance classroom strategies, we use student drawing as an important learning tool in our active learning toolbox. We teach our students that learning requires multiple inputs that include visual representation as well as kinesthetic activity, and research has shown that drawing or sketching, event low-quality drawings, are a significant learning support. As part of our active learning strategy, we task students with drawing concepts from simple descriptive drawings to complex multi-concept drawings. In this session, we will describe the role of drawing in rigorous active learning, share examples and feedback from students, and lead a discussion with participants about how this strategy could be used in different disciplines.

Speakers

Jenna Wooten-Quade

Instructor 9M Biology, Wake Tech

Katherine Winsett

Assistant Professor 9M Biology, Wake Tech

Thursday April 6, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SA 141

3:30pm EDT

Getting to Know H5P

H5P is a content-authoring tool used to enhance passive, static course content and make it more dynamic, effective, and engaging. In this 1-hour session, we will discuss common H5P items and how they integrate with Blackboard including live demonstrations from instructor, student, and accessibility perspectives.

Speakers

Jessica Hatcher

elearning technologist, Wake Technical Community College

James Purnell

eLearning Technologist, Wake Tech

Jamie returns to Wake Tech after eight years in California, spearheading the creative implementation of educational technology with Cañada College, 2U, Glendale Unified School District, and Stanford University. In his previous work at WTCC, James served on Staff Council, spearheaded... Read More →

Thursday April 6, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SD 15

3:30pm EDT

Lessons from Assessment in Transition Math Classes

In this session, I'll present my findings from years of teaching Transition Math (MAT 003) regarding effective assessment and discuss how that assessment can be used to organize the Transition Math classroom environment.

Speakers

Will Fullwood

Instructor 9M Pre-Curriculum Mathematics, Wake Tech

Thursday April 6, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Southern Wake Campus-SA 112

3:30pm EDT

Macramé for Education - Using Learning Styles to Enhance Student Equity and Success

Can you create your own macramé keychain using one learning style at random? Is this equitable? Discover how learning styles & multiple means of representation can transform the learning process for your students and enhance student equity and success. In small groups, each faculty member will create their own macramé keychain using one random learning style.

Speakers