(from Dr. Christa Martin, Office of Belonging and Student Resources)

The office of Belonging and Student Resources continues to recommend webinars for your on-demand viewing.

Today we are sending two that reference first year programming and artificial intelligence for student support.

You can access these two webinars within the Innovative Educators collection that are FREE.  You will need to

Register with your Columbia State Community College email address.  These can be used for professional

Development.

From Recruitment to Retention:  10 trends in first year programs

https://www.innovativeeducators.org/collections/free-training-higher-education-professionals/products/from-recruitment-to-retention-10-trends-in-first-year-programs

Empowering Academic Advising with A.I.: A new era of student support

https://www.innovativeeducators.org/collections/free-training-higher-education-professionals/products/empowering-academic-advising-with-ai-a-new-era-of-student-support

These webinars are suggested to provide you, the higher education professional with creative ideas that support students.

The College is not endorsing any use.  This is for awareness and education as well as options for professional development

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. 

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. 

(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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