East Campus Monthly Calendar

Choose a month:

• 2009: November, October, September, August, May, April, March, February, January
• 2008: November, October, September, August, March, February, January
• 2007: December ,November , October, September, August, July, June, May, April, March, February, January

April 2009

• Hiring Committee Training (choose one session only)
  
  April 7, 3:00-4:00PM, A201
  Jo Johnson and Collaborating Staff
  This one-session training is required for employees selected to serve on hiring committees.  Participants review BHC hiring procedures and discuss Equal Employment Opportunity considerations as they relate to the screening and hiring process
  
  
  
• East Campus Lunch & Learns
  
  Bettie Truitt, Pete Nodzenski and Dorothy Beck
  April 14, 12:30-1:30PM, EC B-203
  Monthly Lunch and Learns center on topics of interest to faculty. The format is usually a short presentation followed by lively discussion and sharing. March and April topics TBD.
  
  
  
• Jobs@bhc.edu!  (choose one session only)
  
  April 23, 1:30-3:30PM, EC2-108
  Jo Johnson and Collaborating Staff
  Learn how to use PeopleAdmin to apply online for BHC positions.  Find out what hiring committees are looking for in your application and interview responses.  Attend this training and be prepared for the opportunities that arise right here at BHC!
  
  
  
• Quarterly Supervisor/Department Chair Update (choose one in February and one in April)
  
  April 22, 8:30-10:30AM, A-133
  April 24, 2:30-4:30PM, A-133
  Jo Johnson and Collaborating Staff
  Get all the information you need to lead effectively at Black hawk College.  Topics will include legal updates related to the supervisor’s role, BHC policy and procedure information, internal happenings, general leadership support, and other topics of interest to BHC supervisors and department chairs.
  
  
  
• Orientation to Black Hawk College
  See the series description here.
  
  April 27– QC Tour Session, 12:45-4:30PM, QC-T/LC
  Jo Johnson and Collaborating Staff
  Target Audience: New BHC Employees (open to all employees)
  Become familiar with the College's Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals. Find out how your work fits into the insitiution's Strategic Objectives. Learn about the BHC student and the College's philosophy on the student as learner. This session includes a tour of the Quad City Campus.
  
  
  

February 2009

• Active and Engaged Learning: Fifteen Ideas in Fifteen Days
  
  Fifteen days begin February 5 and will all be in February.  
  This event is a non-event…it is one idea/mini-article each day for 15 days, coming via email to your Inbox. Each idea will be something easy to implement in your classes; ideas for promoting active and engaged learning. Sign up to receive the 15 emails and then watch them arrive! Opportunities to comment, share or ask questions will also be available via our blog.
  

• Teaching Science Lab Courses Online
  
  Dates to be announced, beginning in February. Watch the T/LC E- news.
  The Illinois Community Colleges Online (ILCCO) is sponsoring a series of one-hour Webinars in which science faculty who have developed lab courses for online delivery will demonstrate their courses, discuss how they manage the lab components of these courses, and what kinds of learning outcomes their students experience.  Free.
  
  
  
• Hiring Committee Training (choose one session only)
  
  February 3, 3:00-4:00PM, A201
  Jo Johnson and Collaborating Staff
  This one-session training is required for employees selected to serve on hiring committees.  Participants review BHC hiring procedures and discuss Equal Employment Opportunity considerations as they relate to the screening and hiring process. 
  
  
  
• Quarterly Supervisor/Department Chair Update (choose one in February and one in April)
  
  February 6, 2:30-4:30PM, A-133
  February 10, 8:30-10:30AM, A-133
  Jo Johnson and Collaborating Staff
  Get all the information you need to lead effectively at Black hawk College.  Topics will include legal updates related to the supervisor’s role, BHC policy and procedure information, internal happenings, general leadership support, and other topics of interest to BHC supervisors and department chairs.
  
  
  
• AQIP: A New Process for BHC
  
  February 10, 12:30-1:30PM, EC A-237
  Bettie Truitt, Pete Nodzenski and Dorothy Beck
  Join in a conversation about BHC’s new accreditation process, the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP), which has as its foundation, a commitment to continuous quality improvement and the assessment of student learning.  Lead by three BHC faculty who have served as AQIP reviewers: Bettie Truitt, Pete Nodzenski and Dorothy Beck.
  
  
  
• East Campus Lunch & Learns
  
  Bettie Truitt, Pete Nodzenski and Dorothy Beck
  February 10, 12:30-1:30PM, A-237
  Monthly Lunch and Learns center on topics of interest to faculty. The format is usually a short presentation followed by lively discussion and sharing. March and April topics TBD. The February topic is AQIP: A New Process for BHC, as described elsewhere in this flyer.



• Preventing Student Harassment Complaints:  A faculty panel discussion
  
  Bruce Leblanc, Kirk Watson, Karen Hindede, panelists
  February 11, 1:30-3:00PM , QC2-114A & ECA-133
  This session will include the discussion of several factors related to student perception of harassment in the classroom.  Considerations include the power differential inherent in the classroom situation, the power granted by society to certain dominant groups, the effects of anxiety related to perceived or real oppression/harassment on learning, and practical implications for avoiding harassment complaints.



• WEAVEOnline for Supervisors: A Planning and Assessment Tool (choose one session only)
  
  February 13, 2:00-4:00PM, EC 2-104
  Kathy Malcolm and Collaborating Staff
  Institutional assessment is a broad-based, comprehensive, and systematic process of measuring performance against the mission of the College. This process includes activities such as unit planning, program review, curriculum review and the assessment of student learning.  Learn about WEAVEOnline, BHC’s  web-based solution to capture, manage, archive and track assessment information for regional and disciplinary accreditation, program reviews, annual reporting and program improvement. 
  
  
  
• Adjunct Academy: Connect with the Best
  
  February 21, 8:30-4:00PM, Hosted at Scott Community College
  
  This annual, full day of professional development for the adjunct faculty from Eastern Iowa Community College and Black Hawk features a keynote speaker and many opportunities to learn and share ideas with other faculty. Keynoter this year: Faye Rouseff-Baker from Parkland Community College in Champagne. More info here: http://facweb.bhc.edu/tlc/events/connectwiththebest/2009/   
  
  
  
• Orientation to Black Hawk College
  See the series description here.
  
  February 23– EC Tour Session, 12:45-4:30PM, 2-104
  Jo Johnson and Collaborating Staff
  Target Audience: New BHC Employees (open to all employees)
  In this session, participants will become familiar with the BHC Organizational Chart and key Administrative Guidelines, learn how to navigate myBlackHawk to find important College information, and discover which modes of internal communication to use in specific situations. A tour of the East Campus will be provided.
  
  

December 2008

• Orientation to BHC - QC Sites
  
  See the series description here.
  December 1, 12:30 - 4:00PM, Q4 - Restaurant
  Jo Johnson and Collaborating Staff
  Target Audience: New BHC Employees (open to all employees)
  Learn about the College's Crisis Intervention Manual as well as important Safety and Security information. Participants will also have an opportunity to get their benefits questions asnwered and visit QC satellite locations. This session culminates in a reception with the President's Cabinet.
  
  
  
• Hiring Committee Training
  
  December 2, 2:00 - 3:00PM, EA-201
  Jo Johnson, Manager of Training & AA/EEO Officer; HR Staff
  Target Audience: Any employee preparing to serve on a hiring committee
  Participants review BHC hiring procedures and discuss Equal Employment Opportunity considerations as they relate to the screening and hiring process.
  

November 2008

• Critical Incident Response (non-supervisory)
  
  November 3, 3:00 - 5:00PM, EB - 205
  Rick Fiems, Professor and Chief of Public Safety
  Target Audience: All BHC Employees
  This program is intended to familiarize BHC Employees with the current College plan for responding to emergencies of all types, sizes, and varieties.
  
  


• Hiring Committee Training
  
  November 4, 2:00 - 3:00PM, EA-201
  Jo Johnson, Manager of Training & AA/EEO Officer; HR Staff
  Target Audience: Any employee preparing to serve on a hiring committee
  Participants review BHC hiring procedures and discuss Equal Employment Opportunity considerations as they relate to the screening and hiring process.
  



• East Campus Lunch & Learns
  
  November 13, 12:30-1:30PM, EC B-203
  Carla Hillman, Coordinator
  Monthly Lunch and Learns center around topics of interest to faculty. The format is usually a short presentation followed by lively discussion and sharing. Fall '08 topics TBD.
  
  


• Orientation to Black Hawk College - EC Tour
  
  See the series description here.
  November 17, 12:30 - 4:30PM, E2-107
  Jo Johnson, Manager of Training & AA/EEO Officer
  Target Audience: New BHC Employees (open to all employees)
  In this session, participants will become familiar with the BHC Organizationl Chart and key Administrative Guidelines, learn how to navigate myBlackHawk to find important College information, and discover which modes of internal communication to use in specific situations. A tour of the East Campus will be provided.
  
  

October 2008

• Hybrid Teaching and Course Design
  
  Hybrid: Online + 2 Face-to-face Sessions Scheduled by Participants
  October 6-November 7
  Molly Baker and Andy Olson, Teaching/Learning Center
  Thinking about converting a class to a hybrid format? This course will explore best practices for hybrid teaching, emphasizing before/during/after design, optional hybrid course models, and extensive online resources.
  
  
• Preventing Sexual Harassment
  
  OCTOBER: New employees complete the training within the first two months of employment. All other employees complete the training annually in October.
  Access the training through myBlackHawk. Click on the Employees tab, then Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Institutional Training channel.
  Optional lab-assisted session:
  October 7, 10:00 - 12:00PM, E2 - 107
  Target Audience: All Black Hawk College employees; REQUIRED ANNUALLY
  This training provides information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity laws related to sexual harassment and other types of harassment. Participants will complete a mastery test at the end of the training.
  
  
  
• Hiring Committee Training
  
  October 7, 2:00 - 3:00PM, EA-201
  Jo Johnson, Manager of Training & AA/EEO Officer; HR Staff
  Target Audience: Any employee preparing to serve on a hiring committee
  Participants review BHC hiring procedures and discuss Equal Employment Opportunity considerations as they relate to the screening and hiring process.
  
  
  
• Critical Incident Response (non-supervisory)
  
  October 16, 3:00 - 5:00PM, EB - 102
  Rick Fiems, Professor and Chief of Public Safety
  Target Audience: All BHC Employees
  This program is intended to familiarize BHC Employees with the current College plan for responding to emergencies of all types, sizes, and varieties.
  
  
  
• East Campus Lunch & Learns
  
  October 14, 12:30-1:30PM, EC B-203
  Carla Hillman, Coordinator
  Monthly Lunch and Learns center around topics of interest to faculty. The format is usually a short presentation followed by lively discussion and sharing. Fall '08 topics TBD.
  
  
  
• Orientation to Black Hawk College - QC Tour
  
  See the series description here.
  October 20, 12:30 - 4:30PM, Q1 - Library Lab
  Jo Johnson and Collaborating Staff
  Target Audience: New BHC Employees (open to all employees)
  Become familiar with the College's Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals. Find out how your work fits into the insitiution's Strategic Objectives. Learn about the BHC student and the College's philosophy on the student as learner. This session includes a tour of the Quad City Campus.
  
  
  
• Universal Design and Accessibility: What Do Faculty Need to Know?
  
  Hybrid: Online + 1 Face-to-face session
  October 21, 3:00-5:00PM, 2-115 and EC A-123
  Janet Peters, Great Lakes AD, Harper College and Penn State Staff
  Make this the semester to learn about course designs that reach all students, including those with disabilities. Harper College's online class, Penn State's online "In Their Shoes" experiences, and Janet Peters will be on campus during Disabilities Awareness Week.
  
  

September 2008

• Learning Styles: Implications for Course Design and Presentation
  
  September 2-30, Online
  Molly Baker, Teaching/Learning Center Staff
  Learn about various types of learning styles, how to assist students in taking advantage of their style preferences, and ideas for integrating teaching and learning activities that reach all types in one course.
  
  
  
• EC Lunch and Learn
  
  September 9, 12:30-1:30PM, B-203
  Monthly Lunch and Learns center around topics of interest to faculty. The format is usually a short presentation followed by lively discussion and sharing. Fall '08 topics TBD.
  
  
  
• Hiring Committee Training
  
  September 9, 2:00 - 3:00PM, EA-201
  Jo Johnson, Manager of Training & AA/EEO Officer; HR Staff
  Target Audience: Any employee preparing to serve on a hiring committee
  Participants review BHC hiring procedures and discuss Equal Employment Opportunity considerations as they relate to the screening and hiring process.
  
  
  
• Critical Incident Response for Supervisors
  
  September 16, 3:00 - 5:00PM, EB - 205
  Rick Fiems, Professor and Chief of Public Safety
  Target Audience: Supervisors and Department Chairs
  This program is intended to familiarize BHC supervisors with the current College plan for responding to emergencies of all types, sizes, and varieties.
  
  
  
• Orientation to Black Hawk College - QC Sites
  
  This three-session course is designed to orient the new employee to Black Hawk College. Topics covered include an overview of the College, BHC vision, mission, values, and goals, the BHC student, internal communication, performance appraisal, crisis intervention, safety, and security, and a reception with the President’s Cabinet. Sessions are scheduled monthly in different campus locations to afford an opportunity to tour most campus sites, and participants can join at any session. Travel is arranged and paid for by the Manager of Training.
  
  September 22, 12:30 - 4:00PM, Q4 - Restaurant
  Jo Johnson and Collaborating Staff
  Target Audience: New BHC Employees (open to all employees)
  Learn about the College's Crisis Intervention Manual as well as important Safety and Security information. Participants will also have an opportunity to get their benefits questions asnwered and visit QC satellite locations. This session culminates in a reception with the President's Cabinet.
  

August 2008

• To Click or Not to Click
  
  Online: August 20, 3:00-4:00PM
  Jennifer Tarr, Quizdom
  Student response systems (SRS) are technologies that enable faculty to ask questions, receive answers (via clickers), and display composite, immediate results. Try this opportunity to see how SRS works.
  
  

• Death by Meeting
  
  August 21, 1:30-3:00PM, 2-101 and EC A-123
  Molly Baker, Teaching/Learning Center Staff and Lavon Franklin, DL Support Staff
  Learn strategies for leading meetings that are more focused and effective. Templates for recording outcomes (aka minutes) and tips for making DL meetings more inclusive for remote site attendees also included.
  
  

March 2008

• March 27, 12:30-1:30PM in Room B-203.
  THERE WILL BE SNACKS! Bring your lunch and drink.

  Theme for Lunch and Learn: The Brain in College Education

  Janet Weigel and Traci Davis will continue the conversation Janet began last Fall at Assembly Day by sharing instructional strategies they employ in their classes to help students learn how to learn and be more successful. Based on recent brain research, their approaches are innovative and interesting. We can learn much from their experience and knowledge of learning research, and plus, they are funny! Join in on the conversation…they really want to talk about these ideas with you, not preach! Bring your questions and ideas too.
  

February 2008

• FEBRUARY 12, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. in Room B-203.
  THERE WILL BE SNACKS! Bring your lunch and drink.

  Theme for Lunch and Learn: Advisors and Faculty: Working Together for Students

  EC advisors and faculty don’t often have a chance to dialogue about our respective challenges in serving students and contributing to their success. This session is designed to rectify that! It will allow us to learn from each other, teach each other, and participate in a lively discussion around topics of interest to all of us. How can we work together to enhance student success? You may turn in suggested questions or topics to Carla Hillman ahead of time (from both faculty and advisors). If there is time, will try to use your suggested questions/topics.