Convocation & Workshop WeekMonday, August 19th to Thursday, August 22nd

Marissa Meyers is a practitioner-researcher at the Hope Center. Prior to joining

the Hope Center, Marissa was a special projects manager for Integrated

Health Services at Public Health Management Corporation, a program

manager for The Moyer Foundation, and an admissions counselor at the

University of Pennsylvania. She serves on the boards and advisory councils of

many Philadelphia organizations addressing food insecurity, foster care, and

trauma-informed practice. Marissa holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology

from Rosemont College and a masters in nonprofit leadership from the

University of Pennsylvania.

MARISSA MEYERSKeynote Speaker

8:30 – 11 a.m. CONVOCATION/BREAKFAST WELCOME BACKDAC, Room D

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21

9 – 10:10 a.m.FACULTY MEETINGDr. Lynda Villanueva & Jeff DetrickDAC, Room A

10:15 – 11:30 a.m.FACULTY ASSEMBLYNicole TunmireDAC, Room A

1 – 1:55 p.m.ASSEMBLING INFORMATION LITERACY & CRITICAL THINKING WITHIN OUR COLLEGE COMMUNITY**Brent Cooper & Patrick SifuentesIntegrating critical thinking and information literacy principals into information seeking behavior presents a trusted methodology to confidently navigate 21st-century information. Bring your questions, experiences and/or suggestions to take part in open dialogue as, together, we navigate the path toward building an information literate/critical thinking Brazosport College community.BC CentRAl, Room F.107

2 – 2:55 p.m.UPDATES & NEWS FOR ONLINE FACULTY*Linda McConnell, Angela Elder, & Bryan BrownInformational session discussing news and updates for faculty teaching supplemental, hybrid and online courses in the Virtual Campus.DAC, Room A

2 – 2:55 p.m.STOP WASTING TIME IN YOUR MEETINGS!**Curtis SwisherIf you heard that 30% of time spent in meetings was completely wasted, would you be surprised? What if you heard it was 50%, or even 70%, would that surprise you? In this interactive seminar we discuss the primary causes of poor meeting effectiveness and what to do about it.DAC, Room B

3 – 3:55 p.m. IT NEWS UPDATERon Parker, Lisa Gilliam, & Brian CommonsCatch up on the newest and upcoming changes in technology.DAC, Room C

3 – 5 p.m.DEPARTMENTS & DIVISION MEETINGSRecommended time slot – location of meeting is at the discretion of the Department or Division Chairs

MONDAY, AUGUST 19

*Educational Growth Credits (EGC) pre-approved – Faculty only**EGC pre-approved – All employees

8:30 – NoonFACULTY ASSESSMENT DAY*Douglas WalcerzBrazosport College values continuous improvement through informed decision making and planning. As part of our effort to provide the most effective practices for our students, the Faculty Assessment Day (FAD) is designed for faculty to discuss student learning and program outcomes. The first half of this year’s program will be held in the DAC and will focus on the collection of student performance data to measure course goals and program outcomes. The second half will be held in the EDC Computer Classroom and will focus on completing your annual Basic Program Review (BPR). Note: This training is required for all full-time faculty. Refer to the Provost and Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs for questions.DAC, Room D

10 – NoonFACULTY ASSESSMENT DAY – BREAKOUT SESSION*BC CentRAl, Room A.209

1 – 2:30 p.m.ACE IT COACHING UPDATES**Lisa McLeod, Leslie Lamont, Karen Greer, & Marielle RolonTrained ACE it coaches, come learn about new tools, processes and practices in the ever-evolving ACE it program. Responding to feedback from coaches and students, ACE it continuously reviews outcomes and recommendations in our effort to improve. This session will involve some reminders and refreshers as well as an introduction to some new tools and processes. Note: All previously trained Faculty and Staff ACE it coaches need to attend one of the two duplicate sessions during workshop week.BC CentRAl, Room F.102

1:30 – 3:55 p.m.STAFF ASSESSMENT DAY**Douglas WalcerzBrazosport College values continuous improvement through informed planning and decision making. The purpose of the Staff Assessment Day (SAD) is to develop individual and departmental goals for next academic year based on recent organizational unit effectiveness data. Please bring your AY

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20

*Educational Growth Credits (EGC) pre-approved – Faculty only**EGC pre-approved – All employees

2018-2019 Basic Unit Review with updated data and any additional information that helps you with the evaluation of your unit. If you prefer to work on a laptop, please bring one with you. Note: This training is required for all full-time staff. Refer to your supervising Vice President for questions.DAC, Room D 1 – 1:55 p.m.“WHAT’S MY GRADE IN THIS CLASS?” SENDING REPORTS TO STUDENTS*Gregg GreerThis training session will cover: (1) downloading grade information from D2L into Excel; (2) creating a mail-merge document in Word which will read the information in the Excel Spreadsheet; (3) using Outlook to e-mail students selected by the Word Mail-merge; (4) FERPA Concerns. Through improved communication about academic progress, instructors can improve academic performance, increase GPAs and allow students to better manage their limited number of drops.DAC, Room B 2 – 2:55 p.m.USING STUDENT DATA TO UNDERSTAND YOUR LEARNERS*Nicole Tunmire & Cindy UllrichHave you ever puzzled over how a student got into your class? Have you ever wondered about a student’s prior learning or courses? This training will introduce faculty to using Navigator to access student data and help faculty begin to translate that data into the learning environment.DAC, Room C

3 – 3:55 p.m.MENTORING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: USING LANGUAGE & STORYTELLING TO ENCOURAGE GROWTH*Karen GreerOur everyday interactions with students can influence whether they approach learning and life with a fixed or a growth mindset. This session will cover techniques for modeling persistence and learning from failure, simple activities that can help students practice self-reflection, and words that help spur expansive thinking.DAC, Room B

*Educational Growth Credits (EGC) pre-approved – Faculty only**EGC pre-approved – All employees

8:30 – 11 a.m. CONVOCATION/BREAKFAST - WELCOME BACK Speaker: Marissa MeyersDAC, Room D

1 – 1:55 p.m.INFORMATION SESSION WITH DR. VALEKDr. Millicent ValekThe 86th Regular Legislative Session ended on May 27, 2019. Come find out what the outcomes were in this session and how those outcomes impact the College. With a new budget for FY 2019-2020, come learn about budget priorities for the College, as well as other general College updates. There will be ample time provided for questions and answers.DAC, Room A

2 – 2:55 p.m.STRESS – FRIEND OR FOE? THE PHYSIOLOGY OF STRESSJerry JamesThere are healthy and unhealthy responses of our bodies to stress. Attend this session to find out how constant exposure to chronic stress is cutting years off of our lives, and three solutions for counteracting the damaging effects of stress.DAC, Room B

3 – 4:30 p.m.BC SAFE ZONE TRAINING**Dr. April SikorskiDuring this hands-on workshop, attendees will learn about issues important to the LGBTQIA community here in Brazoria County. We will discuss questions of gender identity and sexuality and ways to create safe spaces here at Brazosport College. Attendees will receive a certificate and sticker after completing training. DAC, Room C

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21

*Educational Growth Credits (EGC) pre-approved – Faculty only**EGC pre-approved – All employees

8 – 10 a.m. LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE – SERVICES & RESOURCESCassie Bruner & Library StaffJoin the library staff for breakfast treats. Learn about the services and resources the library offers to our BC Community.BC CentRAl, liBRARy

9 – 10:30 a.m.ACE IT COACHING UPDATES**Lisa McLeod, Leslie Lamont, Karen Greer, & Marielle RolonTrained ACE it coaches, come learn about new tools, processes and practices in the ever-evolving ACE it program. Responding to feedback from coaches and students, ACE it continuously reviews outcomes and recommendations in our effort to improve. This session will involve some reminders and refreshers as well as introduction to some new tools and processes. Note: All previously trained faculty and staff ace it coaches need to attend one of the two duplicate sessions during workshop week.BC CentRAl, Room F.102

10:40 – 11:40 a.m. MAY CHILDREN’S CENTER OPEN HOUSEChristine Webster & Karen HallIntroduction of services provided to students, employees and community at the May Children’s Center. ChilDRen’s CenteR

10:40 – 12:10 p.m. COMMUNITY EDUCATION OPEN HOUSEDeborah Ewing & Cindy Taylor Come see what’s new in CE! Get information about programs and classes offered to employees and the community. BC CentRAl, Room B.115 (KitChen)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

*Educational Growth Credits (EGC) pre-approved – Faculty only**EGC pre-approved – All employees

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

*Educational Growth Credits (EGC) pre-approved – Faculty only**EGC pre-approved – All employees

1 – 1:55 p.m.IT’S DUE TIME FOR DUE PROCESS**Melissa Blanks, Jo Greathouse, & Brent CooperCheating, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and collusion are all violations of our Student Code & Conduct. This informative session will provide an overview of due process as it relates to academic integrity. Insight will be given into what occurs in student conduct meetings and the appeals process. Library Services and Tutoring will also discuss the services they provide to students that assist them in upholding integrity in academia. Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend, as they may serve on the Community Adjudication & Appeals Board in the future.DAC, Room B

2 – 2:55 p.m.STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES**Kellie Forde Spiers, Jo Greathouse, & Support Taskforce MembersStudents coming to you with problems and difficulties from outside the classroom? Don’t know what to say or who to send them to for help? This workshop will highlight new and existing support services offered to students.DAC, Room C

2 – 2:55 p.m.PROCUREMENT & FIXED ASSET TRAININGGinger Wooster, Cara Green, Carrie Robertson, Angela Garrett, & Angela ClaireLearn procurement updates which include travel and the use of the procurement card as well as training on tracking fixed assets.DAC, Room B

3:15 – 4:45 p.m.ACE IT REVIEW & REFRESH**Lisa McLeod, Leslie Lamont, Karen Greer, & Marielle RolonBeen a while since ACE it training? Want a review of how to access information, complete reports and discuss topics with students? This session is for you. Coaches will respond to and assist in individualized and group refreshers on all things ACE it. Note: This is an optional session beyond required the ACE it Updates.BC CentRAl, Room F.102

AlexAndro BeAto Adjunct Instructor Business Administration & Computer Technology

AmBer York Associate Educarer Children’s Center

AmY ShipleY PT Graphic ArtistMarketing & Communications

Antoinette Brown PT Assistant Educarer Children’s Center

Art longoriA Grant Manager (Full-Time) Jumpstart

AShleY Brown PT SI Leader Student Success Center

BAilee pAvlovSkY PT SR. Administrative Office Assistant Business Services

BAri CourtS Adjunct Instructor Business Administration & Computer Technology

BArrett BrookSInstructor, Learning FrameworksStudent Success Center

BeAu AlexAnder Systems Support Technician Information Technology

BenjAmin lAurel PT Writing Center Consultant Student Success Center

BreAnne linColn SR. Administrative Office Specialist Business Services

BrYCe FitzgerAld PT Mentor Student Success Center

CAitlYnn todd PT SI Leader Student Success Center

CAtherine phelAn Adjunct Instructor Student Success Center

ChArleS CAhoon Adjunct Instructor Health Professions

ChArleS herBSt Facility Services Technician Facility Services

ChieF ChAd leveritt Director, Campus Safety & Chief of Police Campus Safety

Clint joneS Adjunct Instructor Mathematics & Life Sciences

CrAig grAhAm Adjunct Instructor Social Science & Education

dAniel YArrituDirector, Financial Aid

dorothY BrAndt Adjunct Instructor Business Administration & Computer Technology

dr. joel QuiroSInstructor, BiologyMathematics & Life Sciences

edwArd rivier PT CBIT Trainer Center for Business & Industry Training

elAx helm jr SR. Systems Support Technician Information Technology

elizABeth CAtneY PT Mentor Student Success Center

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erneSt rodriguez PT Security Officer Campus Security

FrAnCine vArgAS Adjunct Instructor Social Science & Education

hAleY helmS PT Peer Recruiter Peer Recruiters

Welcome to Brazosport College

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.

hAleY ruthStromDirector, Major GiftsFoundation

heAther Coon Help Desk Technician Information TechnologyhouSton glover PT SI Leader Student Success Center

hunter wheArlY Adjunct Instructor Social Science & Education

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jAnie mCCoSlin PT Security Representative Campus Safety

jArrod CreSwellInstructor, Construction ManagementMechanical & Construction Technologies

jASon henneke Adjunct Instructor Mechanical & Construction Technology

jorge pAu System Support Technician Information Technology

joYdellA dAviS PT Advisor (BAT Program) Counseling & Testing

juliA wAlker PT SI Leader Student Success Center

juliAn ShepArd PT Assistant Educarer Children’s Center

kAren greer PT ACE it Coach ACE it

kAYlA SloughAssistant EducarerChildren’s Center

kenneth reSeCkerInstructor, Process TechnologyPhysical Sciences & Process Technologies

kerrY ChehovitS SR. Facility Services Specialist Facility Services

kirkSeY Berg PT Writing Center ConsultantStudent Success Center

lAurA FigueroA PT SI Leader Student Success Center

leigh hernAndez Assistant Educarer Children’s Center

leSlie lAmont PT ACE it Coach ACE it

liSA BAkerProgram CoordinatorCommunity Education-Healthcare

luiS SuStAitA PT Welding Trainer Mechanical & Construction Technology

mArC dieFenderFerInstructor, EnglishCommunication & Fine Arts

mAreille rolonPT ACE it CoachACE it

mAYur AggArwAl PT SI Leader Student Success Center

meShA joneS Adjunct Instructor Physical Sciences & Process Technologies

miChAel ComleY Assistant Professor Mechanical & Construction Technology

miChAel vAndergriFFt Adjunct Instructor Social Science & Education

miChele Andrew Assistant Educarer Children’s Center

nAomi Borwein Adjunct Instructor Communications & Fine Arts

nAtAlie mCintYre System Service Administrator Information Technology

nAtAShA CriCk Assistant Educarer Children’s Center

niCole millikAnLVN Faculty & Program CoordinatorHealth Professions

oSmAn ArAuz Adjunct Instructor Physical Sciences & Process Technologies

pAmelA mAniSCAlCo PT CBIT Trainer Center for Business & Industry Training

pAul SlovArpInstructor, I/C ElectricalMechanical & Construction Technologies

priSCillA SAnChez Dean of School & College PartnershipsAdmissions & Registrar

QuenettA rAndon Associate Educarer Children’s Center rAChel turner PT Administrative Office Specialist Jumpstart

riCkY CollinS Adjunct Instructor Social Science & Education

riCkY CollinS Adjunct Instructor Social Science & Education

roBert irizArrY Adjunct Instructor Student Success Center

roBert perCivAlPT Security OfficerCampus Safety

SArAh pAge PT Mentor Student Success Center

ShAne ditto PT Security Officer Campus Safety

Somer evAnS Administrative Office Specialist/Assist. Bursar Business Services

StArlett mACkAssistant Professor, SpeechCommunication & Fine Arts

Stephen Bennett PT SI Leader Student Success CenterSteven zAvAlA Adjunct Instructor Physical Sciences & Process Technologies

tAnith perkinS PT SI Leader Student Success Center

tiFFAnY truBY PT SI Leader Student Success Center

trACee wAttS Vice President, College Advancement College Advancement

trACie AutrY PT SI Leader Student Success Center

williAm BArtonAdjunct Instructor, Industrial ManagementBusiness Administration & Computer Technology