1. Faculty Champion Meeting
Friday, December 11, 2009

2. From a student…
Critical thinking is such an important aspect for a college student and in the workforce. Basic Writing has started me on the path of critical thinking. Each weekly assignment has forced me to give a lot of thought to the subject at hand. We were given quizzes and asked to respond and communicate with our peers. Before taking Basic Writing, I was worried that I just did not have what it takes for writing skills. I am learning and realizing that it is possible through critical thinking. This is a necessary attribute through college and also in the workplace for everyone.

3. Agenda Professional Development for 2010
Completion of the Instructional Portfolio and Fall Deliverables
Assessing the Instructional Portfolios
Upcoming Events
1:00-1:10 – Refreshments & Welcome
1:10-2:00 – Professional Development for 2010
2:00-2:20 – Completion of the Instructional Portfolio and Fall Deliverables*
2:20-2:40 – Assessing the Instructional Portfolios
2:40-3:00 – Upcoming Events
ART Beach Retreat: Friday, January 29, Civitan Beach Club
Spring Critical Thinking Institute: Thursday, March 18 & Friday, March 19, EpiCenter

4. Professional Development
Critical Thinking
Assessment
Faculty-to-Faculty

5. Instructional Portfolio
Systematic Observation
Observations
Results Analysis
Peer Evaluation
Key Issues
Results Synthesis
Context of Knowledge Base

6. Fall Deliverables Drop Boxes & Forms
ART Action Items (August, September, October, November, December)
Portfolio Report
Session Description for Spring Critical Thinking Institute
Final Survey

7. Assessing the Instructional Portfolios
California Polytechnic State University Center for Teaching & Learning -
International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning -

8. Upcoming Events ART Beach Retreat Spring Critical Thinking Institute
Friday, January 29
Civitan Beach Club
Spring Critical Thinking Institute
Thursday, March 18 & Friday, March 19
EpiCenter
Retreat Agenda (8-5):
10:00-11:30 – Critical Thinking & the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning
11:30-12:30 - Pot Luck Luncheon
12:30-2:00 – Instructional Portfolios & Literature Review
Session by Faculty Champions: “Walk-Through of the Instructional Portfolios”?

10. Have a Wonderful Holiday!