This is a summary of the talk given by Dr. Kaufman at today's talk (Sept 13th 2011)
Agenda:
*) Faculty engegement in teaching and mentoring
*) Model for innovative approaches to education and administration
*) Driving force for change in student success
Cabinet Strategic Priorities for AY 11-12:
*) Enrollment Management/Growth
*) Resource Preservation/Growth
*) Private Fund Raising
*) Facilities and Infrastructure
*) QEP/Reaffirmation
*) International Students
*) Technology
*) Internal communication
*) Inculcate and grow GGC culture
*) Residence Halls
*) Athletics
Enrollment Projections
2012 enrollment raises to 11,000 students.
In August 2006, the enrollment was 118.
As of Sept 6th 2011, there were a total of 7780 students, 304 full-time faculty, and 210 part-time faculty, full-time staff of 169
First Year Matters
The right start for a life of scholarship, creativity, service, and leadership.
GGC's commitment to student success
GGC Budget FY 2012
State Appropriation: $33.5 million
Tuition: $23.5 million
Institutional Fees: $5.5 million
Total: $62.5 million
Bond Package: $7.1 million
Future Construction Schedule
Allied Health/Science: Design: FY 2012
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Teaching Unprepared Students
Excerpts from Dr. Sauder's presentation on Aug 30th 2011.
Guiding principles for teaching unprepared students
*) All students can become lifelong learners
*) Significant change requires commitment and time
*) Struggle is a necessary and important part of life
*) Students must accept responsibility for their learning progress
*) Professors should never do for students what students can do for themselves
Laboratory classes guidelines
*) Clean up the lab-related things after class gets done
Why Students Complain?
*) A professor does not do what he/she mentioned earlier
*) A student is not doing well in a course
*) Professor is too hard to follow
*) Professor is unreachable by student
*) Professor does not show up for the class
*) Instructor does not care about if students are following or not
*) Instructor is not fair in grading
*) Instructor does not tell students what is the content/syllabus of the test
*) Talks too fast,slow, accent is hard to follow
Guiding principles for teaching unprepared students
*) All students can become lifelong learners
*) Significant change requires commitment and time
*) Struggle is a necessary and important part of life
*) Students must accept responsibility for their learning progress
*) Professors should never do for students what students can do for themselves
Laboratory classes guidelines
*) Clean up the lab-related things after class gets done
Why Students Complain?
*) A professor does not do what he/she mentioned earlier
*) A student is not doing well in a course
*) Professor is too hard to follow
*) Professor is unreachable by student
*) Professor does not show up for the class
*) Instructor does not care about if students are following or not
*) Instructor is not fair in grading
*) Instructor does not tell students what is the content/syllabus of the test
*) Talks too fast,slow, accent is hard to follow
Monday, August 15, 2011
SST Dean Presentation Before Class Start
Priorities of SST for academic year 2011-2012
*) Communication between the Dean and individual faculty, hopefully the disciplinary council will act as an effective mediator to ease good communication
*) Organization
*) Assessment
From next year, the student success enrollment will reduce and the selection of new students will follow the criteria of GPC.
*) Communication between the Dean and individual faculty, hopefully the disciplinary council will act as an effective mediator to ease good communication
*) Organization
*) Assessment
From next year, the student success enrollment will reduce and the selection of new students will follow the criteria of GPC.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Promotion and Credentialing at GGC
Aims
*) Academic/professional qualifications
*) Quality of teaching
*) Service
*) Student Engagement
*) Scholarship and creative activities
*) Collegiality
Minimum Years in Rank (Minimum Years at GGC)
Instructor to Assistant Professor: 3(3)
From Assistant to Associate Professor:6(4)
From Associate to Full Professor:6(5)
Promotion Process
*) Faculty submit applications to chair of their P&C School Review Committee
*) Review is made by P&C School Review Committee and a written recommendation is submitted to Dean
*) Dean also makes a written recommendation which, along with School Review Committee's written recommendation, is forwarded to VPASA
*) VPASA approves or denies promotion
*) VPASA forwards to President for final review and signature
*) Academic/professional qualifications
*) Quality of teaching
*) Service
*) Student Engagement
*) Scholarship and creative activities
*) Collegiality
Minimum Years in Rank (Minimum Years at GGC)
Instructor to Assistant Professor: 3(3)
From Assistant to Associate Professor:6(4)
From Associate to Full Professor:6(5)
Promotion Process
*) Faculty submit applications to chair of their P&C School Review Committee
*) Review is made by P&C School Review Committee and a written recommendation is submitted to Dean
*) Dean also makes a written recommendation which, along with School Review Committee's written recommendation, is forwarded to VPASA
*) VPASA approves or denies promotion
*) VPASA forwards to President for final review and signature
Vice-President for Academic Affairs Talk
The Q/A session with VP of academic affairs at GGC
This is a compilation of the Q?A session held at Bldg B atrium.
Academic Freedom
It is important to have a freedom in academia, in the classroom. Faculty is free to design, deliver their course in a subjective way depending on their student-audience.
What are the concerns relating to not having tenure?
Faculty are given appointments of 3/5 years. All faculty at the University System of Georgia have yearly renewable annual contracts. A period on 9 months is given to each faculty before a decision is made by GGC not to renew the yearly contract.
On Friday, Aug 5th at 4:00pm the 8000th student was registered at GGC.
Master plan for future student enrollment, building, developmental at GGC
The new SST lab facility is being built for about 10,000 students. GGC has a plan of getting about 9000 students for academic year 2011-2012 to get a student/faculty ratio of 20:1. After 9000 student enrollment, there will be a pause in student enrollment
There is another building being planned to be built in 2014 for a total student enrollment of 15,000 teaching space.
The quality of education at GGC?
About faculty hiring, last year there were about 6000 applications for year 20110-2012, out of these applications, about 120 new faculty were hired. This shows selectivity in faculty hiring process. Center for Teaching Excellence adds to teaching skills of faculty. The student retaining rates at GGC is around 80% which is competent with UGA, GATech, GSU. Tutoring center aids student learning at GGC.
Preparedness towards student transition from high school to college graduation at GGC
School of Transitional studies at GGC started in Aug 1st. Its focus is on 1st year college students that includes tutoring, student mentoring, GA state received a 1 million grant from Melinda and Gates Foundation and GGC will have its share in improving college education.
Will there be an increase in usage of online teaching pedagogy?
Impact of online hybrid courses is being studied at GGC and GGC is flexible in increasing the online component of teaching pedagogy. However, SACS paper work did not have any proposal for only online courses.
Prospects of increase in support/office staff at GGC
Until now, GGC has used the monies allotted for hiring support staff for hiring new faculty. In future, GGC considers improving the support staff to help smooth functioning of college.
Committees for new faculty
School related committees
Discipline related committees
Faculty evaluation at GGC
Faculty evaluation is done annually. On 2nd Monday in April, the faculty give their portfolio to the school dean.
The four areas of portfolio are:
Teaching: new pedagogy, assessment tools used
Student engagement: Volunteering at GGC events, student mentoring, outside-class events
Scholarship: relating to faculty discipline
Service:
Student surveys/feedback:
After the portfolio is turned-in the school dean will speak to each faculty to let them know their future job at GGC.
Long-term commitment to Open-Access at GGC
GGC is the only school at USG to adopt open-access. GGC believes in this open-access admissions in future.
Plans for internationalization
In January, new international students are planned to be admitted, GGC has started the paperwork and is looking forward to hear from SEVIS, USCIS.
QEP: Quality Enhancement Plan
GGC has identified "Internationalization" as its agenda for QEP. An effort is made by GGC to internationalize its curriculum.
Faculty development initiatives at GGC
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Mentoring Students
Presentation by:
Anna Jackson Student Success Jackson, School of Transition Studies, Rm B2320
Course Placement at GGC
Must take MATH COMPASS if
SAT Math < 450
ACT Math < 19
Must take the English and Reading COMPASS if
SAT Critical Reading < 480
ACT English < 21
Academic Status Situations
(*) Warning: GPA falls below the minimum cumulative for the credit hours enrolled. They receive a letter of warning.
(*) Probation: After warning did not raise their GPA to minimum, they are restricted to register for 14 hours, cant represent GGC in official capacity in clubs and athletics.
(*) Continued Academic Probation:: because they at least made a 2.0 GPA for the semester
Student Success Courses at GGC
(*) ENGL 0098 and ENG 0099
(*) READ 0098
(*) MATH 0099
(*) English for Academic Purposes EAP (two levels) 80's and 90's, 3 courses of 11 credits
Exiting Student Success
(*) SS ENGL: Pass the course, pass a writing sample, and score 60 or above on the COMPASS exit exam
(*) SS READ: Pass the course and score 74% or above on the COMPASS exit exam
(*) SS MATH: Pass the course and score 37 or above on the COMPASS exit exam
(*) EAP students: Pass courses with 70% and also the exit tests (Reading or Writing)
Policies from Board of Regeants
(*) 3 attempts in each area then appeal for a 4th in reading and 5th in Math.
(*) An appeal can only be granted if in only one area of SS and in top level
(*) These are BofRegeants policies and grades and COMPASS scores are tracked on transcripts and in Banner
(*) Students cannot withdraw and should speak with Student Success Office if they want to withdraw
Mentoring At Risk Students
(*) Academically unprepared
(*) Individual risk factors (health wise)
(*) Family risk factors including financial status
(*) Social Risk factors (conflicting cultural values, stressful peer or social interactions)
Mentoring Students with Academic Status Issues
(*) Contact student upon notice of academic status from enrollment office
(*) Explain GGC policies for academic standing and the chart. Show the GPA calculator:http://www.gsu.edu/es/gpa_calculator.html
(*) Help student through guided discussion and identify the possible reasons of situations that led to the academic status.
(*) Attendance, coursework too difficult, time management issues, personal or family concerns, financial issues, unclear college or career goals, balancing work with school, relationship issues, health concerns, health concerns, basic skills development
Mentoring Techniques
(*) Identify student strengths and skill deficits
(*) Be direct, emphatic, and perspective when designing a plan to overcome defecits
(*) Recommend courses appropriately to students current skill level mixed with course options in areas of previous success
(*) Math student learning styles with appropriate instructors/teaching styles used in the course
(*) Set short and long term goals with student and develop action plans to meet those goals. Follow up with student
(*) Introduce student to other GGC support services, resources and groups
(*) Teach students how to become active participant in their learning
Referrals to other areas at GGC
(*) Financial aid office
(*) Career center
(*) Academic enhancement center for regular tutoring plan
(*) GGC workshops for study skills, time management, etc
(*) One on One meetings with student success advisor for more focused life/study skills training
(*) Counseling office: stress, anxiety, family issues, etc.
(*) Disability services
Anatomy of a GGC degree
(*) To graduate with BS degree every student needs to complete 123-128 credit hours
(*) ENG1101/2, MATH 1111, MATH 1113/2200, American Government course, History US + choices
Mentoring Resources
(*) Program plans at GGC
(*) Mentee Pictures/Information book
(*) Presentation home page has all ppt files used.
Disability Services Location: Bldg A
Student Conduct
(*) Academic dishonesty: academic misconduct, cheating, plagiarism, unauthorized use
(*) Call Office of Student Conduct at 678-407-5760 (Student center Suite #2130) to report the academic misconduct. Fill in a "Faculty Adjudication Form" given in the NFO packet.
(*) First time violations witnessed by a faculty can be handled by the faculty after informing the above office
Signs of Distress
(*) Depression
(*) Agitation
(*) Violence and aggregation
(*) Suicidal thoughts
(*) All signs of suicide, violence, and aggregation should be taken seriously
How to refer a student to counseling
(*) Speak to student privately
(*) Share faculty's concern with student
(*) Empathize with student's condition
(*) Let students know about counseling center
Services at Wellness and Recreation Center Ph:678-407-5592
(*) Individual assessment
(*) Limited short-time counseling
(*) group counseling
(*) Referrals to community counselors
Career Development and Advising Center
Services provided include:
(*) Resume creation
(*) Cover letter assistance
(*) Internship assistance
(*) Choosing major
(*) Personal assessment
(*) Interest assessment
(*) Career exploration
(*) 3 Professional networking events (free)
(*) Company and/or Industry research
(*) Personal statement preparation
(*) Letters of interest
(*) Register for gold link program
(*) Professional etiquette
(*) Industry night event first Wednesday every month at Lincoln room
(*) Facebook page available
(*) Accouncements in Campus Life
Contact: Andrea H Scott 678-407-5702
careerservices@ggc.edu
Anna Jackson Student Success Jackson, School of Transition Studies, Rm B2320
Course Placement at GGC
Must take MATH COMPASS if
SAT Math < 450
ACT Math < 19
Must take the English and Reading COMPASS if
SAT Critical Reading < 480
ACT English < 21
Academic Status Situations
(*) Warning: GPA falls below the minimum cumulative for the credit hours enrolled. They receive a letter of warning.
(*) Probation: After warning did not raise their GPA to minimum, they are restricted to register for 14 hours, cant represent GGC in official capacity in clubs and athletics.
(*) Continued Academic Probation:: because they at least made a 2.0 GPA for the semester
Student Success Courses at GGC
(*) ENGL 0098 and ENG 0099
(*) READ 0098
(*) MATH 0099
(*) English for Academic Purposes EAP (two levels) 80's and 90's, 3 courses of 11 credits
Exiting Student Success
(*) SS ENGL: Pass the course, pass a writing sample, and score 60 or above on the COMPASS exit exam
(*) SS READ: Pass the course and score 74% or above on the COMPASS exit exam
(*) SS MATH: Pass the course and score 37 or above on the COMPASS exit exam
(*) EAP students: Pass courses with 70% and also the exit tests (Reading or Writing)
Policies from Board of Regeants
(*) 3 attempts in each area then appeal for a 4th in reading and 5th in Math.
(*) An appeal can only be granted if in only one area of SS and in top level
(*) These are BofRegeants policies and grades and COMPASS scores are tracked on transcripts and in Banner
(*) Students cannot withdraw and should speak with Student Success Office if they want to withdraw
Mentoring At Risk Students
(*) Academically unprepared
(*) Individual risk factors (health wise)
(*) Family risk factors including financial status
(*) Social Risk factors (conflicting cultural values, stressful peer or social interactions)
Mentoring Students with Academic Status Issues
(*) Contact student upon notice of academic status from enrollment office
(*) Explain GGC policies for academic standing and the chart. Show the GPA calculator:http://www.gsu.edu/es/gpa_calculator.html
(*) Help student through guided discussion and identify the possible reasons of situations that led to the academic status.
(*) Attendance, coursework too difficult, time management issues, personal or family concerns, financial issues, unclear college or career goals, balancing work with school, relationship issues, health concerns, health concerns, basic skills development
Mentoring Techniques
(*) Identify student strengths and skill deficits
(*) Be direct, emphatic, and perspective when designing a plan to overcome defecits
(*) Recommend courses appropriately to students current skill level mixed with course options in areas of previous success
(*) Math student learning styles with appropriate instructors/teaching styles used in the course
(*) Set short and long term goals with student and develop action plans to meet those goals. Follow up with student
(*) Introduce student to other GGC support services, resources and groups
(*) Teach students how to become active participant in their learning
Referrals to other areas at GGC
(*) Financial aid office
(*) Career center
(*) Academic enhancement center for regular tutoring plan
(*) GGC workshops for study skills, time management, etc
(*) One on One meetings with student success advisor for more focused life/study skills training
(*) Counseling office: stress, anxiety, family issues, etc.
(*) Disability services
Anatomy of a GGC degree
(*) To graduate with BS degree every student needs to complete 123-128 credit hours
(*) ENG1101/2, MATH 1111, MATH 1113/2200, American Government course, History US + choices
Mentoring Resources
(*) Program plans at GGC
(*) Mentee Pictures/Information book
(*) Presentation home page has all ppt files used.
Disability Services Location: Bldg A
Student Conduct
(*) Academic dishonesty: academic misconduct, cheating, plagiarism, unauthorized use
(*) Call Office of Student Conduct at 678-407-5760 (Student center Suite #2130) to report the academic misconduct. Fill in a "Faculty Adjudication Form" given in the NFO packet.
(*) First time violations witnessed by a faculty can be handled by the faculty after informing the above office
Signs of Distress
(*) Depression
(*) Agitation
(*) Violence and aggregation
(*) Suicidal thoughts
(*) All signs of suicide, violence, and aggregation should be taken seriously
How to refer a student to counseling
(*) Speak to student privately
(*) Share faculty's concern with student
(*) Empathize with student's condition
(*) Let students know about counseling center
Services at Wellness and Recreation Center Ph:678-407-5592
(*) Individual assessment
(*) Limited short-time counseling
(*) group counseling
(*) Referrals to community counselors
Career Development and Advising Center
Services provided include:
(*) Resume creation
(*) Cover letter assistance
(*) Internship assistance
(*) Choosing major
(*) Personal assessment
(*) Interest assessment
(*) Career exploration
(*) 3 Professional networking events (free)
(*) Company and/or Industry research
(*) Personal statement preparation
(*) Letters of interest
(*) Register for gold link program
(*) Professional etiquette
(*) Industry night event first Wednesday every month at Lincoln room
(*) Facebook page available
(*) Accouncements in Campus Life
Contact: Andrea H Scott 678-407-5702
careerservices@ggc.edu
Academic Year Fall 2011 Class Information at GGC
This presentation was given by Dr. Napier from the IT department. Specifically, the first time first year student distribution is given below.
1. Age's Mean: 19.33 and 97%<=24
2. Gender distribution: 53.4% Females
3. Ethnicity: 41.9% White
Academic Preparation of students:
1. High School GPA Mean=2.69, Median=2.66, Min=1.36, and Max=4.0
2. Proportion required to take one or more learning support classes: 45%
3. Proportion required to take ALL learning support classes: 8%
Reflection
1. Learning occurrs in a diverse environment
2. Academic preparation varies widely.
3. For some student GGC is like a temporary college for those looking for transfer to other better colleges
4. For some students GGC is their graduating college.
1. Age's Mean: 19.33 and 97%<=24
2. Gender distribution: 53.4% Females
3. Ethnicity: 41.9% White
Academic Preparation of students:
1. High School GPA Mean=2.69, Median=2.66, Min=1.36, and Max=4.0
2. Proportion required to take one or more learning support classes: 45%
3. Proportion required to take ALL learning support classes: 8%
Reflection
1. Learning occurrs in a diverse environment
2. Academic preparation varies widely.
3. For some student GGC is like a temporary college for those looking for transfer to other better colleges
4. For some students GGC is their graduating college.
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