- Organizational Development
- The Center for the Advancement of Teaching & Learning
The Center for the Advancement of Teaching & Learning
Program Offerings
ACP Level One: Beginner to Intermediate
Adjunct Certification Program (ACP) Level One provides 6 hours of fully online coursework to assist new adjuncts with foundational teaching skills at the college level.
ACP Level Two: Intermediate to Advanced
Adjunct Certification Program (ACP) Level Two provides 6 weeks of fully online coursework using Desire2Learn(D2L) . It provides adjuncts with a collegial, facultyled supportive atmosphere of teaching and learning.
ACP Level Three: Advanced
Adjunct Certification Program (ACP) Level Three provides 6 weeks of fully online coursework using Desire2Learn (D2L). It provides additional support and advanced learning related to innovative instructional practices.
Deans & Directors Program
This Program was created to help equip emerging mid-level leaders with tools and strategies to better prepare them to be more effective in their roles.
Chairs Leadership Institute
Chairs Leadership Institute was created and designed for helping to develop new and existing chairs across Lone Star College.
Lead Faculty Institute
The Lead Faculty Institute (LFI) was created and designed to continue supporting and developing new and existing Leads across Lone Star College.
New Faculty Institute
The New Faculty Institute (NFI) provides new full-time faculty with innovative faculty development experiences and exceptional support to foster continuous improvement in the art and science of teaching and learning.
OD Summit
This learning and development opportunity will combine the Leadership Summit and the Teaching and Learning Conference. This year's theme is Champion of Advancement. Participants will use vision, strategy, structure, and practice to shape our desired culture for the advancement of human potential. Tracks include: 1) Leading from Where You Are, 2) Leading Others, and 3) Leading in the Classroom. Please join us to Choose Learning!
Series
Book Studies
Faculty-led book studies provide during each long semester. Books may vary based on trending higher education topics and faculty needs.
FQE Roundtables
The FQE roundtables will consist of sharing historical context, and overview, and discussion about the importance of embodiment of these qualities.
Just in Time Series
In the Just in Time Series, the participants will learn to work with applications, software, and teaching methods discussed to better serve the students. They will also be able to improve their skills in the apps presented. Just a 30-minute session.
Our Mission
The Center for the Advancement of Teaching & Learning (The Center) exists to provide faculty with relevant, meaningful learning experiences to continuously improve their teaching craft and reach diverse learners.
Our Vision
The Center partners to offer a system-wide network of support for faculty in order to offer quality academic programs, access to shared resources, and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
Resources
VTAC (Virtual Teaching Assistance Center)
Webinar Recordings Library (through VTAC)
180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators, by Tina H. Boogren
Outcomes
The key outcomes for The Center are to integrate each of the Faculty Qualities of Excellence (FQE) and the Preamble.
- Student Invested: Awareness and knowledge of diverse student populations, highly support students
- Content Expert: Efficiency in discipline-specific concepts, current trends in higher education
- Pedagogically Excellent: Employs engaging and active learning strategies, expanded use of technologies and assessments techniques
- Institutionally Dedicated: System-wide engagement with colleagues, collaborative community building
Location Information
Hours of Operation:
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Email:
Office Contacts
Dr. Tristan Fernandez-Cablay, EdD
Director, Faculty Development
Tristan.Fernandez-Cablay@lonestar.edu
Claudia Cox, M.S., M.A.
Manager, Faculty Development
Claudia.Cox@lonestar.edu