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Adjuncts + Investment = Quality Classes Paula Hanger Professional Development Coordinator

If Adjuncts+Investment=Quality Classes Does Quality Classes=Adjuncts+Investment C?

YES! Symmetric Property of Equality

Penn State’s Definition “Instructors about who demonstrate a thorough knowledge of their subject, well prepared, enthusiastic about teaching, enjoy the subject, and genuinely interested in the students.”

Quality Classes Clearly defined objectives Method of evaluation Instructionally sound curriculum Subject matter expert Interactive learning

Quality Classes Cooperative learning Aptitude for teaching Passionate about teaching Fun and engaging learning Training on teaching strategies

Adjunct “Adjunct is hired by career tech to teach, substitute, or perform other duties on an as needed basis.” “Person associated with lesser status, rank, authority, in some duty or service.” “Person working at an institution without having full or permanent status.”

Investment What are you doing with onboarding or orientation for new hires?

Ideas for Investment Orientation/Onboarding Orientation Refresher Yearly handbook Training, mentoring, coaching Integrate into tech centers Recognition

Orientation Classroom Procedures -first day of class -checking roll or student information -last day of class -evaluations -turning in information -dress code

Orientation Introduction -Mission, Vision, Core Values, Quality Policy - , website, discounts, name badge, -Curriculum, materials, equipment, facilities Time sheets or payroll -fill one out -discuss how they will be paid

Orientation Safety –Tornado –Earthquake –Fire –Explosion or bomb –Intruder on Campus –Other safety procedures

Orientation Adult learning principles (brief) -What is important when teaching adults Board Policies -Do your adjuncts know policies that relate to them?

Orientation Refresher Every 3 years Input from all Coordinators

Training Adjuncts What are you doing?

Professional Development for Adjuncts Take any Professional Instructor Academy PIA class free Pay $15 per hour up to 10 hours per fiscal year Take any computer or CPR class free (not paid) Many PIA online classes will be available in the fall MNTC will do industry training for other tech centers Andrea Dixon

Instructional Coaching Mentoring ( by career major instructor or other outstanding instructor) Assist with technology Assist with curriculum & instructional tools Anything an adjunct needs (organization, time management, difficult students…)

Connection to Tech Center Other coordinators Evening building coverage Directors Meetings Parties (We do Christmas Party 1 st Friday evening in December) Breakfast, luncheons, dinners

Recognition Positive comments students say about adjuncts Feedback from: –Credentialing organizations –Coordinators –Directors Longevity – giving pins 10+ and 20+ years of service Notes or s of appreciation

Can you think of any other adjunct investments?

List one idea from this session that you will consider implementing and write it on the index card given to you. Lay it on the back table.

Thank you! Paula Hanger Professional Development Coordinator Moore Norman Technology Center