Monday Minute

 (From Bob Trybalski, Coordinator of Media Services)

Dear Zoom User,

It’s that time in the semester when you should delete or move your recordings from Zoom.  Please take a moment to delete any recordings that are no longer needed. If there are any recordings you need to continue to use you should download them to other storage (i.e., an external drive, Panopto, or Stream) and then delete them from Zoom cloud storage. I have attached instructions for downloading and deleting.  Your current recordings will no longer be available on Zoom after May 17, 2024 to ensure there is enough recording space for future semesters.

Faculty: If you plan on using any Zoom recording for future semesters you will need to move these recordings to Panopto or another storage location. Visit the AEI ASSISTANCE – FACULTY ONLY page and submit a request for Panopto Training if you do not already have a Panopto account established. Please note that due to space limitations on the Panopto streaming server, we can no longer keep content on the Panopto streaming server that is not being used for courses. Please download videos to an external source and/or delete videos that are no longer being used. Please keep in mind that the Panopto server, like Zoom, is a yearly budgeted item. You are responsible for backing up any content that is valuable and vital to your course function.

All Employees including Faculty: You can upload videos to Microsoft’s Stream (on SharePoint) available to everyone at Columbia State through Microsoft 365. Videos on Stream can be shared with others for viewing directly from Stream.

Any college business meeting recordings that must be retained due to the state records policy must be moved off of Zoom or Panopto. Zoom and Panopto are not for archiving.  State records retention policies may be found here: Records Retention and Disposal of Records.

Thank you for your cooperation. It is appreciated!

WCET Webcast | Free and Open to All | May 7, 12:00 PM MDT

Hosted in partnership with StraighterLine

This webcast will explore the strategic integration of microcredentials as a tool to re-engage and support adult learners while simultaneously enhancing institutional revenue streams. Through expert analysis, real-world scenarios, and empirical research, participants will gain invaluable insights into effectively leveraging microcredentials. Register to save your seat.

Register to attend

(from Lisa Hoffman, Pryor Art Gallery Curator)

Where: Pryor Art Gallery 

What: Art Exhibition celebration 120 years of the Maury County Courthouse

When: Monday -  Thursday, 8am - 7pm and Friday 8am - 4pm

Join us Monday, May 13 at 4pm for a Reception Featuring Tom Price, Maury County Archives

Putting AI to Work: Student-Centric Approaches for Boosting Engagement in College Classrooms

This Tech Talk Tuesday conversation about tangible ways in which students can leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their engagement in the college classroom. Through real-world examples and practical applications, faculty will explore how AI technologies can empower students to take an active role in their learning journey. From personalized learning experiences to collaborative tools to tutoring, faculty will gain insights into how AI can foster deeper engagement, promote critical thinking, and ultimately enhance the overall educational experience for students.

Tech Talk Tuesday’s will take place on the 2nd Tuesday of each month beginning at 11 a.m. CST.

The purpose of Tech Talk Tuesdays is to continue our collaboration by providing an intentional platform to share what we are learning.  If you are interested in joining us, please complete the Tech Talk Tuesday Registration Form. Registration will be open until 1 hour before each session.  Participants will be sent the Teams Meeting invite after registration. If you register and are unable to join, we will send a recording of the session to you.

Tech Talk Tuesday sessions are open to all, feel free to share this email with interested colleagues. 

As a reminder, our focus is on collaborative learning, these sessions will not focus on limiting AI or policy development.

We look forward to continuing to learn with you,

Your AI Training Collaborative Team is here to support your learning:

Jamie Nelson – Jamie.nelson@tbr.edu

Pari Bhatt – parishweta.bhatt@tbr.edu

Sarah Hazelton – sarah.hazelton@tbr.edu

Erin Hugus – erin.hugus@tbr.edu

(from Robyn Brian, Disability Resource Center Manager)

Employees:

Please consider joining us for this FREE webinar on May 14th to learn more about Accessibility.  Will include STEM and AI info!  

 FREE 4-hour Online Digital Accessibility Event is coming on May 14 from ATHEN! | AHEAD Members

Hello AHEAD Family:

The ATHEN leadership team is pleased to announce a special ATHEN State of Accessibility Virtual Event to be held on May 14, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern time. This event will be focused on AI, STEM with an emphasis on 3D Printing, Google and Microsoft Document and Slide comparisons and so much more. Most importantly, the event is free!

Join us during the week of Global Accessibility Awareness Day for a State of Accessibility Seminar from an ATHEN perspective. 

The Access Technology Higher Education Network (ATHEN) brings together people from private industry, education, and enthusiasts to give you updates centered around AI, STEM, document, and platform accessibility, and more.

The seminar will be held from 11:00AM to 3:00 PM Eastern on May 14, 2024. Register for ATHEN's State of Accessibility Virtual Event.

Event Details:

AI and Accessibility 11AM – 12PM EST

· Keynote Speaker: Manish Agrawal, Founder and CEO of IAccessible, a social enterprise that connects product makers to people with disabilities. Manish is blind and brings his years of industry experience and AI expertise to talk with us about the importance of AI for people with disabilities, the ethical use of this technology and how the industry can ensure that AI continues to bridge the Digital divide. 

STEM and 3D Printing 12PM – 1PM EST

· Joshua Hori, Christopher Correll and Jim Allan will present this introduction to your 3D printing journey with an emphasis on giving you tips, techniques, and strategies. We will talk with you about how 3D printing can elevate the work you do with students, how students can best take advantage of this technology and how best to accomplish the use of this technology in your curriculum.

Microsoft vs Google: A Comparison of Accessibility Features in Documents and Slides 1PM – 2PM EST

· Speakers: Terrill Thompson and Gaby de Jongh, University of Washington

· The speakers will share their findings from a research project in which they've compared how Microsoft Word and PowerPoint differ from Google Docs and Slides in their support for key accessibility authoring techniques. What are the things you need to consider when using these products and how can you help elevate the conversation across these platforms? ATHEN will have a specific ask from the community and will extend to you options to truly make a difference in the landscape of education for students. Learn more during this special hour of the event.

Closing Q & A Panel 2PM – 3PM EST

· We end the day by opening an hour of Q & A from our panelists. Other topics are also on the table so feel free to bring your tough questions for our assistive technology experts from across the industry.

Be a part of a special four-hour free event with ATHEN and leaders from across the country who are truly excelling and making a difference for people with disabilities.

Be sure to register for the May 14 event today and contact the ATHEN executive board with any questions. We are excited to see you all soon!

We encourage you to take that next step and get registered. Please share the event with everyone and anyone who cares about digital accessibility and inclusion. You need not be an ATHEN member to attend.

Thank you everyone.

The Southwest Tennessee Community College Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence is delighted to invite all faculty and staff to participate in Summer Institute 2024. Southwest welcomes keynote speaker and author, Dr. Thomas Tobin, to present Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and its application through interactions and activities with students throughout the college. In addition to Dr. Tobin's keynote, Dr. Jamia Stokes, VP of Post-Secondary Programs at SCORE, will engage President Tracy D. Hall in a conversation to discuss how the college’s priorities align with Tennessee SCORE’s vision for ensuring all Tennessee Students have access for a quality education that all students earn a credential or postsecondary degree that leads to economic independence. They will discuss the ways that Southwest fosters connections to enhance community engagement and support students.

CTLE invites you to register, and lunch will be provided on Tuesday (5/14) and Wednesday (5/15) followed by concurrent sessions presented by our esteemed faculty and staff as well as other external speakers and presenters.

To register for sessions, view the full program, and meet our external speakers, please see the Summer Institute website. 

Volunteer State Community College 2024 Summer Institute: Let's Try Something New

Call for Proposals

The Volunteer State Community College Teaching and Learning Center is hosting a virtual Summer Institute on July 23. Registration is open to faculty from Vol State and other TBR institutions. Register here!

We are looking for faculty to lead sessions for the 2024 Summer Institute. Proposals are being accepted through May 24. 

The 2024 Summer Institute will encourage us to become students of teaching as we learn from our colleagues about new ways of engaging students, using class time effectively, assessing learning, and more. Suggested proposal topics include active learning strategies, using technology for engaging students, team-based learning, project-based learning, alternative assessment methods, high impact practices, and/or integrating artificial intelligence into coursework. Sessions can be 15, 30, or 50 minutes in length. 

Submit your proposal here. Notification of accepted proposals will be sent by June 5.

Please join PSCC’s Distance Education, Online Leadership Team (OLT), and

Academic Affairs for the Fifth Annual Virtual Distance Learning Conference.

June 18, 2024
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EDT

Morning Keynote: Dr. Robbie Melton
Afternoon Keynote: Dr. Keston Fulcher

Conference will be held via Zoom.

Registration is free! To register, complete the DL Conference Registration Form.

Registration with a valid email address is required to attend.
Conference links will be sent out one day prior to the conference.  

Afternoon Keynote with Dr. Keston Fulcher - ”Door Prizes”

4-5 choices for each session time with multiple tracks will be available.

Session Topics/Tracks and Keynote

✔Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology

✔Student Engagement

✔ Community Building

✔ Remote student support services

✔ Supporting Faculty
✔Quality standards and evaluation

Where:
Zoom (Keynote and session links will be emailed prior to June 18) 

Who Should Attend:
Any faculty, staff, administrator in Higher Ed or K-12, Instructional Designer/Technology Specialist, and Distance Education Administrators

Why:
Let’s get together (virtually, of course) with other scholars, educators, and experts in the field of online teaching/learning to share ideas that will shape the future of distance education. The conference theme focuses on faculty support and all aspects of online learning and teaching.

Morning Keynote: Dr. Robbie Melton
Tennessee State University, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Melton is Acting Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs. She is also a tenured professor and transitional dean of Graduate School for Tennessee State University. Dr. Melton is also founder and CEO of ‘RobbieTech4Teach’ and a tenured full professor at Tennessee State University (TSU); formally (20 years) Associate Vice Chancellor of Mobilization Emerging Technology for Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) assigned to develop the system’s Strategic Emerging IOE Technology Planning and provide system-wide Professional Development and Faculty Training related to education technology support and services for teaching, learning, training, and workforce development, product testing, pilots and research. Dr. Melton also oversees research regarding the ‘Emerging Technology of The Internet of Everything (IoE) of Smart Connected Devices and Mixed Reality Technologies’ (VR/AR/Holograms/Wearables) for enhancing teaching, improving learning, and increasing workforce productivity; curating IOE Smart Educational Devices, Gadgets, and Tools; and primary investigator for HBCU OER Affordable Learning Solutions Pilots and OER Workforce Skills Commons Resources. Recently, she served as an invited panel speaker at the 2018 Consumer Electronic Show (CES) Euro Tech: ‘Women in Technology’. 2015-2017, she was an international keynote speaker for conferences in Scotland, Rotterdam, Malawi, Scotland, France, Argentina, and Canada; and invited presenter for Cuba University Congress, Feb. 2018.

Dr. Melton has published and presented globally on the impact and value of mobile devices for education and the workforce and has acquired a new distinction as an “App-ologist” due to her study of the pedagogy and best teaching practices with mobile devices, quality standards for the utilization of mobile apps, and her creation of the Mobile App Education and Workforce Resource Center.  She  is also the winner of numerous awards; the latest being the 2016 Online Learning Consortium Fellow,  2016 WCET Richard Jonsen Educational Technologies top honor for her lifetime work in educational technology, 2015 MERLOT Leadership Visionary Award, CDE Top 30 2014 Technologists, Transformers and Trailblazers, 2013 Apple Distinguished Educator, 2012, Technology WOW Award, 2013 eAfrica Innovator Education Award.

Afternoon Keynote: Dr. Keston Fulcher
James Madison University, Improvement Strategist; Professor of Graduate Psychology

Dr. Keston Fulcher is co-author of Learning Improvement at Scale: A How-To Guide for Higher Education. He serves on the advisory panel to the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment, collaborates extensively with the Assessment Institute in Indianapolis, and is a founder of the Learning Improvement Community. He is a Professor of Graduate Psychology at James Madison University (JMU), coordinates professional development related to assessment and improvement, consults with multiple institutions, and serves as the university’s Improvement Strategist. 

For questions, please contact Dr. Stephanie Markowitz, ssmarkowitz@pstcc.edu, (865) 539-7031 or
Dr. Paul Ramp, pframp@pstcc.edu, (865) 694-6691. 

Back by popular demand!

Columbia State’s Constituency Councils will come together to host an Ice Cream Social on Monday, July 22, 2024.

Watch for a sign-up and exact locations/times sent out during the summer. 

Volunteer State Community College 2024 Summer Institute: Let's Try Something New

Call for Proposals

The Volunteer State Community College Teaching and Learning Center is hosting a virtual Summer Institute on July 23. Registration is open to faculty from Vol State and other TBR institutions. Register here!

We are looking for faculty to lead sessions for the 2024 Summer Institute. Proposals are being accepted through May 24. 

The 2024 Summer Institute will encourage us to become students of teaching as we learn from our colleagues about new ways of engaging students, using class time effectively, assessing learning, and more. Suggested proposal topics include active learning strategies, using technology for engaging students, team-based learning, project-based learning, alternative assessment methods, high impact practices, and/or integrating artificial intelligence into coursework. Sessions can be 15, 30, or 50 minutes in length. 

Submit your proposal here. Notification of accepted proposals will be sent by June 5.

(from Dr. Heidi Leming, Vice Chancellor for Student Success, TBR)

The 4th episode in our 6-part series will feature a conversation with President Suzanne Cox, discussing themes from the book, “The Real World of College: What Higher Education Is and What It Can Be” by Wendy Fischman and Howard Gardner. Not only will President Cox share ideas for how each college has the potential to create a vibrant community of learners, but she will speak to what she thinks made TCAT Morristown the 2023 TCAT College of the Year.

You can access the podcasts online at: www.tbr.edu/student-success/vice-chancellors-shelf  

(from Katie Willingham, Director of Athletics)

Please visit the website for the 2024 baseball and softball schedules.  https://www.columbiastate.edu/athletics/index.html

(from Tiffany Odom, Operations Manager, Workforce and Continuing Ed)

Columbia Campus Camps:

Game Design in Unity: Building 3D Virtual Worlds

Fee: $125.00

Dates: 6/10/2024 - 6/14/2024

Times: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Days: Daily

Building: Library, Room 209

Instructor: Ryan Moore

Grade Level: Rising 6th - 8th graders

Description: Beginner-friendly course exploring Unity game engine. Craft virtual worlds, master optimization, add sounds and animations. Bring a water bottle, lunch, and 20 GB USB flash drive daily.

Campus: Columbia Campus, 1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia TN 38401

Please sign up here: https://www.campusce.net/columbiastate/course/course.aspx?catId=22

Innovate & Illuminate: The Arduino Adventure Camp

Fee: $125.00

Dates: 7/8/2024 - 7/12/2024

Times: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Days: Daily

Building: Warf, Room 108

Instructor: Daniel Garrett

Grade Level: Rising 6th - 8th graders

Description: Build and program Arduino microcontrollers into fun projects. Learn programming and electronics. No experience necessary. Bring a water bottle, lunch, and drink daily.

Campus: Columbia Campus, 1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia TN 38401

Please sign up here: https://www.campusce.net/columbiastate/course/course.aspx?catId=22

Rhythm Retreat: Music Camp

Fee: $100.00

Dates: 6/24/2024 - 6/27/2024

Times: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Days: M Tu W Th

Building: Hickman, Room 140

Instructor: Holli Scholz

Grade Level: Rising 4th - 6th graders

Description: Four-day camp experiencing drumming, piano skills, music games, and choral singing. Learn music from around the world. Bring a water bottle, lunch, and drink daily.

Campus: Columbia Campus, 1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia TN 38401

Please sign up here: https://www.campusce.net/columbiastate/course/course.aspx?catId=22

Williamson Campus Camps:

Battle Bots Robotics Camp - Williamson Campus

Fee: $200.00

Dates: 7/8/2024 - 7/12/2024

Times: Mon-Thurs 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Fri 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Building: Arts and Technology Building, Room 221

Instructor: Alan Fisher

Grade Level: Rising 6th - 8th graders

Description: Youth camp promoting STEM excitement. Learn programming, engineering, and teamwork using LEGO Mindstorms. Build robots, compete in a BattleBot challenge.

Sign up here: https://www.campusce.net/columbiastate/course/course.aspx?catId=20

Bruises, Burns, and Blood: Summer Camp - Williamson Campus

Fee: $250.00

Dates: 7/15/2024 - 7/19/2024

Times: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Building: Arts and Technology Building, Room 205

Instructor: Lori Gann-Smith

Grade Level: Rising 5th - 8th graders

Description: Special effects makeup camp. Learn professional techniques, create fantasy looks. Daily writing, lunch, and water bottle required.

Sign up here: https://www.campusce.net/columbiastate/course/course.aspx?catId=20

From Script to Screen - Williamson Campus

Fee: $200.00

Dates: 7/15/2024 - 7/19/2024

Times: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Building: Humanities/Sargent Building, Film Crew Lab

Instructor: David Smith

Grade Level: High school students aged 14 - 17

Description: Film production camp. Learn pre-production, production, and post-production processes. Daily writing, lunch, and water bottle required.

Sign up here: https://www.campusce.net/columbiastate/course/course.aspx?catId=20

Tools of Innovation - Williamson Campus

Fee: $200.00

Dates: 7/22/2024 - 7/26/2024

Times: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Building: Arts and Technology Building, Room 201

Instructors: Bobbie West, Ryan Badeau

Grade Level: Rising 6th - 8th graders

Description: Technology and design camp. Master 3D printing, CNC, and vinyl cutting. Lunch, water bottle required.

Sign up here: https://www.campusce.net/columbiastate/course/course.aspx?catId=20

Lawrenceburg Campus Camp:

Charger Science Camp - Lawrence County

Fee: $125.00

Dates: 7/8/2024 - 7/12/2024

Times: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Days: Daily

Building: Lawrence Campus, Room 104

Instructor: Thomasanna Hail

Grade Level: Rising 6th - 8th graders

Description: Explore various science fields including Physics, Engineering, Astronomy, Ecology, Chemistry, and more! Hands-on learning and fun activities. Bring a water bottle, lunch, and drink daily.

Campus: Lawrence Campus, 169 Southern Tennessee Lane, Lawrenceburg, TN

Campus Phone: 931.766.1600

Sign up here: https://www.campusce.net/columbiastate/course/course.aspx?catId=32

Lewisburg Campus Camp:

Battle Bots Robotics Camp - Lewisburg Campus

Fee: $125.00

Dates: 7/22/2024 - 7/26/2024

Times: Mon-Thurs 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Fri 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Days: Daily

Building: Lewisburg Campus, Room 104

Instructor: Alan Fisher

Grade Level: Rising 6th - 8th graders

Description: Exciting 4.5-day Youth Robotic Camp promoting STEM excitement. Learn programming, engineering, and teamwork using LEGO Mindstorms. Build robots for a BattleBot competition. Parents encouraged to attend the final day. Bring a water bottle, lunch, drink, and USB flash drive daily.

Campus: Lewisburg Campus, 980 Ellington Parkway, Lewisburg, TN

Sign up here: https://www.campusce.net/columbiastate/course/course.aspx?catId=21

Clifton Campus Camp:

Charger Science Camp - Clifton Campus

Fee: $125.00

Dates: 7/15/2024 - 7/19/2024

Times: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Days: Daily

Building: Clifton Campus, Room 110

Instructor: Bobbie West

Grade Level: Rising 6th - 8th graders

Description: Explore various science fields including Physics, Engineering, Astronomy, Ecology, Chemistry, and more! Hands-on learning to discover the fun in science. Bring a water bottle, lunch, and drink daily.

Campus: Clifton Campus, 795 Main St., Clifton, TN

Campus Phone: 931.676.6966

Sign up here: https://www.campusce.net/columbiastate/course/course.aspx?catId=33

Dates vary depending on the camp, but they're offered in June and July. See below for the registration page:

https://www.campusce.net/columbiastate/category/category.aspx 

Did you miss the recent training on SciQuest? No worries! You can access the recorded session.

Questions? Reach out to Jon Arnold at jarnold15@Columbiastate.edu  or ext. 2538.

Missed a CTL session? No worries, we have them recorded here for you:

• Artificial Intelligence Discussion 

  • link to recording

  • link to ppt deck: AI Unveiled

• CTL Update for Spring 2024

  • link to recording

• Training: Prepping for the Semester

  • link to recording

Remember you can view any of these sessions and earn 1 hour of PD credit.

Request a Professional Development (PD) certificate.

Link to all Convocation Materials (CoSCC credentials required)

Missed the session? Check out the recording.

(from Adam Robertson, Dean of Students)

Good Afternoon,

I have attached the resource packet for you for the upcoming semester that includes the following:

• Reporting Students of Concern Flowchart

• Five Steps to Dealing with Disruptive Students

• Responding to Students in Mental Health Crisis

• Assisting Homeless Students.

Wishing each of you a successful start to the year and the semester.

Link to Faculty & Staff Resource Packet

Click to learn more.

(from Robyn Brian, Disability Resource Center Manager)

In a continued effort to provide awareness and insight where neurodiversity is concerned, please visit the resources available regarding students who are neurodivergent and what that may look like in the classroom, ideas to consider, and overall great thoughts to ponder.

Check out the resources here. 

(From Robyn Brian, Disability Resource Counselor)

In effort to maintain our commitment to keeping our students safe, please see the attached suicide prevention plan for Spring 2023 where you will find contact information and protocol should you have questions/concerns throughout the semester.

View the link

Hope everyone has a great semester!

Robyn  

Robyn Brian, MRC

Disability Resource Counselor 

Columbia State Community College 

Williamson Campus 

Administration Building

1228 Liberty Pike 

Franklin, TN  37067 

615.465.5722 

Rbrian@columbiastate.edu 

www.ColumbiaState.edu 

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