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Division NewsLetter
Division NewsLetter
Innovation Connections is a monthly newsletter that features Instructional Innovation Division updates and college-wide innovation and collaboration. Contact Luann Crosby, Interim Director of Library Services, if you wish to contribute to the content.
Message FROM THE DEAN
Message FROM THE DEAN
For many of us, December is the favorite time of the year because of the celebratory atmosphere it brings. As we are beginning to feel the holiday cheer, our December newsletter is filled with festive spirit. First, I’d like to welcome Josh Jeffery to join us as the new FIPSE Early College Facilitator. Josh is originally from Northwestern Oregon. He is excited to serve as NPC’s new Early College Facilitator, a role that will blend his past experiences in both K-12 and higher education as he works with local high schools and the NPC community. We are currently in Year 2 of the FIPSE Grant Project...
meet our staff
meet our staff
Joshua Ward Jeffery, Early College Facilitator
Joshua Ward Jeffery, Early College Facilitator
Where are you from, originally, and/or currently?
I am originally from Northwestern Oregon, about an hour west of Portland. I currently live east of Holbrook, near the Petrified Forest National Park.
What is your educational background and what makes you great at your job?
I have an AA in General Studies from Clackamas Community College (and I am quite passionate about the utility of community colleges!), a BA in History from Warner Pacific College, an MTS in Religious Studies from Vanderbilt University, and an MA in History from the University of Tennessee.
I have been a faculty member and administrator at both the K-12 and college levels, and so I understand both the differences and commonalities of these two different educational systems. As the Early College Facilitator, I can draw on those experiences to help the college, local high schools, and all of our students meet their goals.
What do you love about your job?
I haven’t been here very long, but so far, everyone that I’ve met at NPC has been extremely friendly, welcoming, and helpful, and that is a wonderful thing to have in a work environment, especially in higher education.
What areas in this job are your strong points and how will this make you a great resource?
Part of my job is to act as a liaison to local high schools that are a part of our early college programs, and I have a lot of experience acting as a go between for institutions and interests, and it is a role that I really enjoy and am good at. I’m also responsible for providing professional development to high school teachers and counselors, and as a former teacher educator, I have a strong understanding of the pressures high school faculty face in the classroom, and can tailor my instruction to be most relevant to their needs and our own.
What are your favorite things to do/eat/read?
I love hiking, road trips, and exploring new places. I love Americanized Chinese food. You can find me reading about the history of American Imperialism, colonialism, and religion on most days.
What goal are you dreaming about completing?
I dream of completing a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction focused on social studies education and the social/cultural foundations of education.
EARLY COLLEGE
EARLY COLLEGE
The Early College Team started having monthly meetings last month, which included various internal stakeholders who are focused on increasing communication, transparency, and consistency within the college community related to the department and the college's strategic plan. The team also looks forward to engaging in productive conversations and actionable work that will enhance the vitality and sustainability of NPC's Early College Programs. So far, this effort and other related discussions have increased communication and collaboration among internal departments who work closely the Early College Team on various initiatives, tasks, etc.
Currently, the Early College Team is working diligently on NAVIT and TALON registration/scheduling for Spring 2023. In addition, the team is finalizing scheduling plans for the NAVIT Advisement Day on 1/11/23. TAS will also begin working on TALON equipment upgrades in participating high schools next month.
The Early College Team also plans to participate in the following meetings, activities, and/or events this month:
Early College Full Team Meeting (virtually on 12/7)
Early College 2nd Check-in Meeting with Show Low High School (in-person on 12/9)
Various high school visits in college service areas (on-going) including DualEnroll Demo, where possible
Happy holidays from our team to yours!
LIBRARY SERVICES
LIBRARY SERVICES
The Library had a very successful Discovery Nest activity on Wednesday, November 23 held at the Silver Creek Campus Library in Snowflake. The children who attended learned quilling, which is an art form that involves rolling, shaping and gluing strips of paper to create decorative designs. They chose from a Thanksgiving/fall theme or a Christmas/winter theme to create quilled decorations, gift tags and ornaments. Click the NPC Library Newsletter link below to see photos of some of the children who attended and their finished projects.
Office of accessibility and inclusion
Office of accessibility and inclusion
At OAI, we often are working with parents or advocates and we are all trying to help students succeed. To help clarify, we compiled this list of expectations in hopes of making the processes smoother.
Parent/Advocate expectations
Parent/Advocate expectations
1) We are glad your student is attending NPC. College is preparatory for either employment or transfer to another college or university. As a result, a level of independence is expected of our students. Please ask questions if you are unclear about next steps, but do not assume that things will be automatically done for you.
2) Program requirements can be found on the www.npc.edu webpage or by speaking with an academic adviser. It is wise to ask about placement testing and required classes as there may be classes you can take that are not required but may help in completing the required ones.
3) Applying for financial aid and ADA services are best done early. Due to the personal nature of your tax information and disability documentation, the student is responsible for providing that information. NPC does not store your personal documents.
4) There are a multitude of resources to help students through a variety of sources. The student should be the one asking for help in connecting to these resources. As a parent/advocate, you are most helpful in encouraging the student to ask questions rather than asking them yourself.
5) FERPA stands for Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. This release of information allows you access to a student’s information and can be changed by the student at any time. It is your responsibility to notify anyone at the college that a FERPA release is on file granting you access to the information. Without that notification, you are not likely to get the information you seek.
6) Resolving concerns requires going through specific steps. Please learn what those steps entail by speaking with an instructor, adviser, Early College adviser, or disability services coordinator (OAI) first. Leapfrogging to a Dean, Director or higher is not advised and will likely slow the process down.
7) Many classes will require the student to upload assignments, research information, and take quizzes and tests through an online platform. If your student is not familiar or is uncomfortable with their technology use skills, you can reduce a lot of stress by suggesting the student improve these skills before enrolling in classes.
8) The student is responsible for providing their own transportation to and from NPC. In some cases, there may be scholarships to offset the cost of transportation. The student can learn more by talking with an academic adviser.
9) Textbooks can be purchased through any online store. It is important to get the ISBN number of the required textbook off the www.npc.edu webpage and shop around for the best deal. Keep in mind that it may take a while for shipping so do not wait to order textbooks. Purchasing used workbooks or lab manuals will likely mean that the pages you need to complete assignments may be missing. ReadWrite is free software for students that can be downloaded from www.npc.edu/oai and used in conjunction with an eBook to get audio content.
10) Also found on the www.npc.edu webpage, is the academic calendar. In addition to a course syllabus, the academic calendar provides important information about when the college is closed for holidays, when schedules are available, and last days to drop or withdraw from classes.
Instructional Technology and Curriculum Support
Instructional Technology and Curriculum Support
Click the link below to visit the Instructional Technology and Curriculum Support December newsletter for curriculum updates, a Moodle tip on how to remove a grade override, and the Instructional Design Inside Wire: The Importance of Designing Your Courses for Accessibility.
Some possible baking ideas including recipes for your holiday season:
Now You Too Can Bake Like Emily Dickinson This Holiday Season
Learning a craft can change your life:
From Crip to Crochet Artist: How an Unlikely Hobby Changed My Life in Prison
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