Committee Work
Department Committees
Since beginning my full-time career at SLCC I have been involved in numerous department committees. I have included here the three most recent department related committees I have been involved in. The first is the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions accreditation process. This accreditation process applies to the College ESL program and is an important part of our efforts as ESL faculty and staff to create a truly excellent language program. For my part, I am a member of Subcommittee 3, which covers the following standard areas: Curriculum, Faculty, Length and Structure of Program of Study, and Student Achievement.
The second important committee I was recently involved in related to efforts to integrate reading and writing courses in the English Department. This is part of the department's larger goal of aligning all courses. The Reading and Writing 0990 courses were combined and a new course, English 0990, which has been piloted, was set to replace all Reading and Writing 0990 courses by 2016. In a similar way, the goal was to replace all Reading and Writing 0900 courses with a combined course, i.e., English 0900. Part of the goal, which I strongly support, is to also ensure that enrollment in these 0900 and 0990 courses does not primarily consist of English language learners. The high percentage of ELLs in developmental courses has created certain challenges. There was a direct connection, therefore, with this committee's work and what we hope to achieve in ESL, which includes a direct path for ESL students to English 1010 rather than through developmental courses. Much time and effort was put into these committees, however, since leaving the English Department I am unsure of the direction these new courses are taking; nevertheless, I would like to make it a goal to work with English Department colleagues to assist our ESL students who graduate into English 1010.
Finally, I would like to mention work my colleague George Ellington and I have been undertaking regarding the creation of hybrid courses for ESL 1010 and 1020, with the support and direction of our Associate Dean, Brent Green. This is the first time the College has offered such courses in ESL and it has been an exciting project. George and I attended special training and had planning sessions with E-Learning staff during fall 2016 term. We were able to launch the pilot courses this spring (2017). This is a work in progress and we are aware that much more needs to be done especially in terms of applying rigorous Quality Matters standards as well as marketing the course to students, but we look forward to the challenge and believe a hybrid and/or fully online course will enhance our overall course offerings and help to better serve our students.
The second important committee I was recently involved in related to efforts to integrate reading and writing courses in the English Department. This is part of the department's larger goal of aligning all courses. The Reading and Writing 0990 courses were combined and a new course, English 0990, which has been piloted, was set to replace all Reading and Writing 0990 courses by 2016. In a similar way, the goal was to replace all Reading and Writing 0900 courses with a combined course, i.e., English 0900. Part of the goal, which I strongly support, is to also ensure that enrollment in these 0900 and 0990 courses does not primarily consist of English language learners. The high percentage of ELLs in developmental courses has created certain challenges. There was a direct connection, therefore, with this committee's work and what we hope to achieve in ESL, which includes a direct path for ESL students to English 1010 rather than through developmental courses. Much time and effort was put into these committees, however, since leaving the English Department I am unsure of the direction these new courses are taking; nevertheless, I would like to make it a goal to work with English Department colleagues to assist our ESL students who graduate into English 1010.
Finally, I would like to mention work my colleague George Ellington and I have been undertaking regarding the creation of hybrid courses for ESL 1010 and 1020, with the support and direction of our Associate Dean, Brent Green. This is the first time the College has offered such courses in ESL and it has been an exciting project. George and I attended special training and had planning sessions with E-Learning staff during fall 2016 term. We were able to launch the pilot courses this spring (2017). This is a work in progress and we are aware that much more needs to be done especially in terms of applying rigorous Quality Matters standards as well as marketing the course to students, but we look forward to the challenge and believe a hybrid and/or fully online course will enhance our overall course offerings and help to better serve our students.
College Committees
As well as department committees, throughout my tenure process I have participated in college-wide committees. Following are some examples.
Since 2013 I have been a member of the Student Standards Committee. When I first joined the committee I received instructions on my role and responsibilities and I am supportive of the work of the committee and need for faculty volunteers. I was asked to renew my three-year membership in fall 2016 and I accepted. I am committed to attending hearings whenever called upon. My next training is scheduled for February 7, 2017.
In fall 2015 I was selected as co-chair for the hiring committee responsible for reviewing nationwide applicants for the position of Director of the Faculty Teaching and Learning Center (now Professional Development Center). The committee completed its obligation in a timely manner and after screenings and interviews presented two finalists for consideration.
As a member of the Faculty Senate I was involved in two senate committees: the Constitutional Review, Apportionment, and Organization Committee (CRAO) and the Adjunct Faculty Impact Committee (AFI). I have provided details of my work on these committees in the Faculty Senate subsection.
After 3 years of service on Faculty Senate (2013-2016) I was invited by the Faculty Association President, Louise Bown, to be a member of the Faculty Association Executive Board. I am currently (spring 2017) the Communications Chair. I enjoy continuing my service to the college in this new capacity. My primary responsibility is the FA Newsletter.
Since 2013 I have been a member of the Student Standards Committee. When I first joined the committee I received instructions on my role and responsibilities and I am supportive of the work of the committee and need for faculty volunteers. I was asked to renew my three-year membership in fall 2016 and I accepted. I am committed to attending hearings whenever called upon. My next training is scheduled for February 7, 2017.
In fall 2015 I was selected as co-chair for the hiring committee responsible for reviewing nationwide applicants for the position of Director of the Faculty Teaching and Learning Center (now Professional Development Center). The committee completed its obligation in a timely manner and after screenings and interviews presented two finalists for consideration.
As a member of the Faculty Senate I was involved in two senate committees: the Constitutional Review, Apportionment, and Organization Committee (CRAO) and the Adjunct Faculty Impact Committee (AFI). I have provided details of my work on these committees in the Faculty Senate subsection.
After 3 years of service on Faculty Senate (2013-2016) I was invited by the Faculty Association President, Louise Bown, to be a member of the Faculty Association Executive Board. I am currently (spring 2017) the Communications Chair. I enjoy continuing my service to the college in this new capacity. My primary responsibility is the FA Newsletter.