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HLC Criterion 3 Meeting Notes
March 7, 2005
The HLC Criterion
3 Subcommittee met March 7, 2005. In
attendance were Mike Mitchell, Chair; Joy Fitzpatrick; Kristin Anderson;
Pam Rogers; Sharon Halford; Brent Jamison; Charles Turrentine; and
Don Richardson.
Mike began the
meeting by welcoming student Charles Turrentine and suggesting the
committee outline sections 3b, c, and 3d. All are already in draft
form, but the drafts can be modified based on the proposed outlines.
After discussion, it was agreed that
we should provide a definition of “effective teaching” to
begin 3b, since it appears to be elemental to this section.
3b outline:
I.
Define
Effective Teaching (there is no institutional statement)—inferred
from campus goals, etc.
A.
Qualified—the
faculty determine the curriculum
B.
Student
centered, allowing for varied learners & environments
C.
Innovative/risk-taking
D.
Faculty
involved in professional organizations and on-going training; continued
professional development
E. Stimulates appreciation for learning
II.
Values
Effective Teaching
A. Distinguished Teacher of the Year—stringent criteria,
recognizes achievement, peer review, awards $1,500
B.
NISOD
C.
President’s
Bulletins & e-mail; acknowledgement of faculty achievements;
campus communication of faculty achievements
D.
P.R.
Releases—value lies in public recognition
E.
Innovation
of Year acknowledgement
(Committee agreed to asterisk A, C, & E
III.
Values
Effective Teaching
A.
Teaching
and Learning Grants
B.
Day
of Learning
C.
Professional
Development—keeping up to date,
D.
New
Faculty Orientation—supporting in a special way to improve;
training & integration
E.
LTD—Workshops,
continuing education; skills & knowledge for improvement
F.
PC3
G.
Ocotillo
H.
Media
Services—technology in classrooms—tools & support
of Effective Teaching
I.
Title
V
(Committee agreed to asterisk A, C, D, E, & H)
3c Creates Effective Learning Environments—Yes,
we do
I. Effective Learning Environment Defined
A. Accessible
B. Continuous improvement process—assessment, quality
assurance
C. Provides non-instructional support services--counseling,
advising, financial aid, enrollment
D. Flexible for varying learning styles
E. Employs latest technology to enhance learning
II. Evidences of Effective Learning
Environments
A.
Various
delivery methods—classroom, remote, off-campus, Web C/T, on-line,
hybrid
B.
Media
& technology support—equipped with latest equipment in
labs
C.
Student
life and leadership
D.
Tutoring
centers
E.
Library
(75 hrs/week) (MOVED TO 3d)
F.
Accessible,
caring, regular office hours, enthusiastic, cultured, knowledgeable
both faculty and staff
G.
Advising
specialists, testing center, counseling, hours of operation
(Committee agreed to asterisk A, D, F, & G).
Mike informed the committee that 3a has
been a bit problematic, but that he has written a new draft based
on the four charges of Academic, Occupational, Developmental, and
Personal goals. We will outline 3d at our next meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday,
April 4th at 2:00 p.m. in the Library Multi-Purpose Room.
Respectfully,
Don Richardson
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