9:00 - 10:10 AMFACULTY MEETINGDr. LynDa ViLLanueVa & Jeff DetrickDAC, RooM A

10:15 - 11:30 AMFACULTY ASSEMBLYnicoLe tunmireDAC, RooM A

1:00 - 1:55 PMUPDATE FOR FACULTY WHO TEACH ONLINE*LinDa mcconneLL Information sessionDAC, RooM A

1:00 - 1:55 PMWHAT? THEY HAVE STUDENTS, TOO?anne BartLett, maDonna aDams, cathie hanson, Jan Goines & chris WeBsterNon-credit instructional programs at BC have students, too! Come learn about what and how students are taught on “the other side of the clock tower.”DAC, RooM B

Monday, January 8

*Educational Growth Credits (EGC) preapproved - Faculty**EGC pre-approved - All***EGC pre-approved - Student Services****EGC pre-approved - Staff/Administration/Personnel/Support StaffNOTE: For adjunct faculty, pre-approved activities apply to Tier II Professional Growth Hours

2:00 - 2:55 PMACE IT UPDATESace it coachesStudents in ACE it continue to persist and achieve their goals at substantially higher rates than those not in ACE it. Join us for an update on outcomes, next steps and a discussion of experiences from those involved in ACE it. DAC, RooM A

3:00 - 4:30 PMDUAL CREDIT TEACHING SURVIVOR:OUTWIT, OUTPLAY, OUTLAST*PaneL of DuaL creDit instructorsTeaching college classes on high school campuses can feel like being a castaway on a desert island. Join this discussion with a panel of seasoned dual credit instructors to learn methods and adaptions for conducting successful classes at off campus sites. Participants are encouraged to bring their own strategies and questions for the panel.DAC, RooM B

8:30 - 11:30 AMCONVOCATION/BREAKFASTWELCOME BACKAs we finish the last two years of Vision 2020, we are looking ahead toward the development of Vision 2025. At the Convocation Breakfast we will consider the local and national trends that are shaping the future of higher education over the next five to ten years and identify areas of risk and opportunity.DAC, RooM D

1:00 - 1:55 PMLEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM LINCOLN**curtis sWisherLearn 12 leadership lessons from Abraham Lincoln’s words and life. Lincoln led effectively during the most perilous time in American history, when the nation was being ripped apart by civil war that claimed 600,000 casualties.DAC, RooM B

Tuesday, January 9

*Educational Growth Credits (EGC) preapproved - Faculty**EGC pre-approved - All***EGC pre-approved - Student Services****EGC pre-approved - Staff/Administration/Personnel/Support StaffNOTE: For adjunct faculty, pre-approved activities apply to Tier II Professional Growth Hours

2:00 - 2:55 PMGATOR GRANTS: YOU CAN GET ONE TOO!**aLicia hoDGeWhat’s on your wish list? Do you need new instructional materials or equipment for your classroom? Is there a new project your department is considering, but you need more resources to get started? Join the Grant office to learn about Brazosport College’s Gator Grant program, through which all faculty and staff are eligible to apply for their own projects. In this session, you will learn about eligibility, the application process, the selection committee, and the projects we’ve funded this year. DAC, RooM B

3:00 - 4:30 PMVIRTUAL CLASSROOM & VIDEO ASSIGNMENTS WITH YOUSEEU*Bryan BroWnLearn how to create innovative live meetings and interactive video assignments with our new integration of YouSeeU. Create a virtual classroom session for online office hours or conduct/record live lectures. Add Video Assignments allowing students to respond to course content visually or create their own video presentations for instructor and/or peer review.BC CentRAl, RooM A.209

8:30 - 11:30 AMGUIDED PATHWAYS FACULTY CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOP - BY INVITATION ONLYDr. DouGLas WaLcerzIn this workshop, faculty will review and revise course goals and program outcomes in order to clarify their meaning and facilitate alignment to one another. If time permits, course goals will be elaborated to create measurable performance objectives (a.k.a. instructional objectives). This workshop will be conducted in a computer lab and is by invitation only.BC CentRAl, RooM F.102

9:00 - 9:55 AMMAY CHILDREN’S CENTER OPEN HOUSEchristine WeBster & karen haLLThe Bill and Julia May Children’s Center is hosting an open house for all employees of the college. Come by the Center and see early care and education in action.ChilDRen’s CenteR

10:00 - 10:55 AMIT NEWS UPDATEron Parker, Brian commons, & Lisa GiLLiamCatch up on the newest and upcoming changes in technology.BC CentRAl, RooM B.245

11:00 - 11:55 AMSPEED DATING AS PEER REVIEW*Dr. aPriL JuLierDo you want to help your students narrow their ideas quickly? Have you ever wondered how to get your students active AND engaged in conversations about their writing? Come to this workshop to learn more about how to use the speed dating process to help your students find success (not love).BC CentRAl, RooM B.246

1:00 - 1:55 PM“THEY MAKE ME FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE.” IS IT HARASSMENT?**keLLie forDe-sPiers & Victoria younGWhen a student or colleague is feeling discomfort from the behavior of another student or coworker, are you confident that you know the right person to refer them to? Join us for an interactive presentation as we discuss harassment, your role as an employee, and how it is handled at Brazosport College.BC CentRAl, RooM B.245

Wednesday, January 10

2:00 - 3:30 PMZOGOTECH: NAVIGATOR SESSION** - RSVP REQUIREDcinDy uLLrichZogoTech’s Navigator module will provide access to student information from one convenient location. The Navigator module is a user-friendly query tool used to identify, create, and track student cohorts. Do you have a research question you would like answered? Learn how to build a query, report the data, and export it into Excel. Notify cindy.ullrich@brazosport.edu before attending the workshop to setup your access to the ZogoTech application.BC CentRAl, RooM A.209

3:00 - 5:00 PMLIBRARY OPEN HOUSE SERVICES & RESOURCEScassie Bruner & LiBrary staffJoin the library staff for light refreshments and learn about the services and resources the library has to offer to our BC Community.liBRARy

*Educational Growth Credits (EGC) preapproved - Faculty**EGC pre-approved - All***EGC pre-approved - Student Services****EGC pre-approved - Staff/Administration/Personnel/Support StaffNOTE: For adjunct faculty, pre-approved activities apply to Tier II Professional Growth Hours

8:00 - 8:55 AMLEARNING SERVICES POLICIES AND PROCEDURESesther WiLLiams, sharon martin, keLLy ortiz, & cristin herBstCome visit the Learning Services department to learn about the services and resources we have to offer to both you and our students. We will discuss our policies and procedures for proctored testing services for online classes. Coffee and Danishes will be served.BC CentRAl, RooM e.130

8:30 - 11:30 AMGUIDED PATHWAYS FACULTY CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOP - BY INVITATION ONLYDr. DouGLas WaLcerzIn this workshop, faculty will review and revise course goals and program outcomes in order to clarify their meaning and facilitate alignment to one another. If time permits, course goals will be elaborated to create measurable performance objectives (a.k.a. instructional objectives). This workshop will be conducted in a computer lab and is by invitation only. BC CentRAl, RooM F.102

9:00 - 9:55 AMKNOW YOUR HEALTH NUMBERStina WiLLiamsBe empowered to know important health numbers. Join the BC Health and Wellness Challenge to target and achieve unique personal goals to support better health outcomes and more vitality.BC CentRAl, Fitness loFt

11:00 - 11:55 AMSTRIVE TO PIBiLL fennAn introduction and demonstration of the Raspberry Pi computer and other micro-controller systems. We will also have a discussion of projects, applications, and uses in BC Computer Tech courses and the Robotics Club at Brazosport College.BC CentRAl, RooM B.246

Thursday, January 11

*Educational Growth Credits (EGC) preapproved - Faculty**EGC pre-approved - All***EGC pre-approved - Student Services****EGC pre-approved - Staff/Administration/Personnel/Support StaffNOTE: For adjunct faculty, pre-approved activities apply to Tier II Professional Growth Hours

12:00 - 3:00 PMGUIDED PATHWAYS FACULTY CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOP - BY INVITATION ONLYDr. DouGLas WaLcerzIn this workshop, faculty will review and revise course goals and program outcomes in order to clarify their meaning and facilitate alignment to one another. If time permits, course goals will be elaborated to create measurable performance objectives (a.k.a. instructional objectives). This workshop will be conducted in a computer lab and is by invitation only.BC CentRAl, RooM F.102

1:00 - 1:55 PMPRESENTATION ON PRESENTATION SOFTWARE*Brent cooPerAre student presentations a part of your curriculum? Perhaps you are looking for alternatives to PowerPoint? If any of this pertains to you, stop by for an overview of multiple presentation software - many of which are free, user-friendly and easy to master. BC CentRAl, RooM F.107

2:00 - 2:55 PMFINANCIAL WELLNESSDaViD marshaLLThe training will focus on how to analyze personal finance wellness, which will include such topics as preparing a personal or family budget, and the importance of cash management and financial planning.BC CentRAl, RooM B.245

2:00 - 4:00 PMCOMMUNITY EDUCATION OPEN HOUSEcathie hansonOpen house in CE kitchen.BC CentRAl, B.115

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aBiGaiL mccuist ion Tutor

aLic ia GaBaLDonSI Leader

amanDa ProkischSI Leader

ashLey soPhiaAssistant Educarer

BraDLey Dickey SI Leader

BranDon hartmanInstrumentation Faculty

ceLeste Bre imonPT Assistant Educarer

chante’L BaiLey PT ACE it Coach

eLizaBeth sheLL Tutor

emiLy feLsteDSI Leader

GaBrieLLa castroAssistant Educarer

iVory stokes-roBinson Office Administration Faculty

Jason BryantSI Leader

Jason fLoresPT EMS Instructor

JasPreet kaur Tutor

Jeanie euBanksPT Counselor

Jeanne BushaAdministrative Office Specialist

Jeffrey Douthit i iSI Leader

Jennifer neLsonPT ACE it Coach

Jonathan PeacheyStage Technicians

kaci haViLanDTutor

karan matheWsAssociate Educarer

kristee WarDSI Leader

Lacey GiLBertPT Security Officer

Laura eBach PT AdministrativeOffice Specialist

Laura fiGueroaSI Leader

Li JonesSI Leader

LinDa PottsEnvironmental Safety & Health Faculty

mario cortezTutor

meGan sPe irSI Leader

Pam WiLL iamsAssistant Educarer

shane DittoPT Security Officer

Please welcome the new employees who have been hired recently. This list represents many categories of employees including full-time,

temporary, adjunct and grant-funded.

Brazosport College

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically.

Intelligence plus character –that is the goal of true education.”

Dr. Martin Luther King