1. Faculty Development AQIP Project Team
Melanie Harvey, Science, Chair
Andrea Broomfield, English
Mark Swails, Library
Myra Young, Speech
Darla Green, Interior Design
Matthew Schmeer, English

2. Work of our Team Solicited Feedback from Faculty in Public Forums
Conducted a Survey of Full-time Faculty (Appendix A)
Conducted a Parallel Survey of Adjunct Faculty (Appendix A)
Researched Peer Institutions (Appendix B)
Identified a Model Institution (Appendix C)
Established Recommendations

3. Recommendation—Organizational
Faculty development should reside in the Academic Affairs branch of the college.

4. Recommendation–Physical Space
Center for Faculty Excellence
Physical location
Accessible
Centrally-located
Space for Collaboration and Instruction
Resources for Faculty

5. Physical Space
Conference Room
The Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) is located in Building L, Room L244, adjacent to the Library. The CTL’s facilities are available for use by faculty and staff. 

6. Instructional Classroom
Faculty and Staff Lab

7. Recommendation—Information
The Center needs a well-organized, current, and easily navigable website and handbook which include all important opportunities.  

8. Also in Appendix C of Report
Spring Workshops
content/uploads/2017/12/SP18- CTL-Official-Booklet-Accessible- Online-Version.pdf
Also in Appendix C of Report
Website:

9. Recommendation—Faculty Leadership
Led by HLC-qualified faculty who are currently teaching students
Faculty Development Advisory Committee
Faculty from across all disciplines and programs
Organize faculty development activities
Director of Faculty Development
Chair the Faculty Development Advisory Committee
A full-time faculty member
Reassign time and compensation similar to a chair of a larger academic department.
12-month commitment

10. Faculty Development Director Committee Membership:
Designing professional development opportunities for faculty.
Researching and developing resources for faculty.
Chairing the faculty development committee which consists of faculty representatives from all academic and student development subdivisions.
Providing feedback regarding the professional development opportunities and recommending workshop topics that can benefit the faculty body.
Assisting with the planning, coordination and facilitation of learning college day and faculty development days.
2 faculty members from Career Programs
3 faculty members from Science, Business and Computer Technologies
3 faculty members from Liberal Arts
1 faculty member from Counselors and Advisers
1 faculty member from Librarians and Technicians
1 faculty member from Enrichment Programs
1 administrative representative

11. Recommendation—Support Staff
The Center should also include
Educational Technology
LMS Training Personnel
Adequate Support Staff

12. Staff Cynthia Anderson Dean, Academic Development and Outreach
Sara Gallagher Assistant Dean, Center for Teaching and Learning
Kristine Christensen Director, Faculty Development
Scott Leturno Academic Technology Professional and LMS Administrator
Lisa M. Lezon Dyrda Manager, Learning Management System and Online Learning
Anthony V. Marcasciano Manager, Instructional Development Services
Sue McNulty Secretary, CTL
Matthew Piper Manager, Staff Training & Development
Samantha Thirstrup Departmental Assistant, CTL

13. Recommendation: Travel
$20,000 budget for travel funds to supplement other faculty travel funds

14. Recommendation: Program Faculty Development
The Center for Faculty Excellence should have a budget that allows for the development of program and department-level faculty development opportunities and guest speakers

15. Recommendation: PDD
4 PDD Days per year: 2 belong to Administration, 2 are Faculty Development
Faculty Development Days are mid-semester: “Learning College Day”
Additional Workshops (see catalog) throughout year: % participation rate
Untangle the faculty-specific items
Designate time

16. Potential Future AQIP Projects
Establish Faculty Development Advisory Committee
Travel Funding
Opportunities
Funding levels
Processes