Welcome The call and challenge 4 Learning Goals Who are our students? Teaching/reaching underprepared students To Whom do I report? Academic Affairs Organizational Chart What are my responsibilities? Outline of Job Description Portal tutorial Grammarly a tool to prevent plagiarism The importance of using grading rubrics The LEAD Program Distinctives Programma BLEND - Distinctives Q&A Think Critically Write Effectively Solve Problems Speak Persuasively T HE G OAL OF G RADUATION SAVE THE DATE FOR YOUR GRADUATION 3 RD SATURDAY IN MAY Alford Ottley, Ph.D. Vice President & Dean ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES LEAD PROGRAM PROGRAMA BLEND Amy Huber, Asst. VP (ext. 1104) Elaine Sanders, Dean (ext. 1032) Vivian Ramirez, Asst. Director (ext. 1135) Dr. John Muniz, Dean (ext. 1006) Traditional 9/15 DEPT. CHAIRS Biblical Studies Business Admin. Psychology/ Counseling General Studies Program Deans LEAD BLEND Peter Amerman, Chair Matt Voss, Chair Maxine Bradshaw, ChairJoanne Noel, Chair Elaine Sanders, DeanJohn Muniz, Dean PILLAR MAJORS & CONCENTRATIONS BIBLICAL STUDIES YOUTH MINISTRY WORSHIP ARTS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP ENTREPRENEURSHIP PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELING CHRISTIAN COUNSELING MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING Proposed New Degree Programs: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Communication PROGRAM DELIVERY OPTIONS TRADITIONAL (Bible core, general studies, major) 2 YEARS FOR A.A. 4 YEARS FOR B.A. Pre-LEAD (Bible core, gen eds) UP TO 2 YEARS LEAD ADULT DEGREE COMPLETION (Major courses + Bible/theology) LESS THAN 2 YEARS BLEND BiLingual ENtry Degree (Bible core + gen eds) Taught in Espaol 2 -2 YEARS FOR A.A. Update Course Syllabus Contact Information & Office Hours of Availability Classroom Instruction (Diversified Instruction) Reasonable Availability to students Post Attendance Weekly Post Final Grades Report Roster Discrepancies to the Registrars Office Abide by Faculty Policy Manual/Handbook Participation at Convocation and Graduation Encouraged Participation at Workshops/Events (Dashboard Faculty Dashboard) Faculty Official means of College communication & notifications Faculty Portal Post attendance, Grades, Look up student information FACULTY& PORTAL ACCOUNTS PROGRAM Biblical Studies (Peter Amerman, Chair) Business Administration (Alston Golding, Chair) Psychology & Counseling (Deniece Reid, Chair) Traditional Keith Brewer (A-L) (ext. 1126) Russ Wills (M-Z) (ext. 2009) Alston Golding (ext. 1025) Deniece Reid (ext. 1009) Beverly Busch (ext. 1016) Pre-LEAD Peter Amerman (ext. 1026) Elaine Sanders (ext. 1032) Vivian Ramirez (ext. 1135) FACULTY ADVISOR ASSIGNMENTS Pillar College Phone Number: Registration and Records Brian Schroeder Karen Wright Registrar Assistant Registrar The Cruver Learning Center Library provides a wealth of information at your fingertips Library /Information, Internship & Career Services: Lorraine Hodges, Director Services Available One on One Career Counseling Resume review Identify Graduate Schools for further education Interview Preparation Job searching tools and techniques The goal of the IRC is to assist students needing remedial help. Areas of assistance include: Tutoring Study tips and Strategies Using MLA formatting Essay Writing Time Management Rhetoric, literary criticism & Literature Grammar Editing and Proofreading Sermon Preparation Test taking tips Stress Management Multicultural Ministerial Leadership IMPROVE GRAMMAR/ PREVENT PLAGIARISM Create your FREE account using your studentaddress and this access code ZJNaoE3TFW3XwC37 atedu/students.edu/students (Page 30 of Manual) FEEDBACK & GRADING RUBRICS NEWARK CAMPUS FACILITIES Monday Friday, 7am 10:30pm Saturday, 7am 6pm Carry your Pillar ID badge to gain entry to the college. Check Pillaraccount for notice regarding ID pick-up. Parking Adjunct faculty may submit receipts for parking reimbursement of $5 per visit during contracted teaching assignments. Local street parking. Metered parking, free after 6pm. The parking area located directly behind 60 Park Place (if space is available usually after 5pm); in which a fee of $5 is to be paid at the front desk to security. Unpaid parking may result in towing of vehicle. Welcome Parking Lot - (1160 Raymond Blvd directly across PSEG Building) $5 for 5 hours. Before 5pm, Bring ticket to 20 th floor Academics Dept. to have ticket validated and pay $5 parking fee). NEWARK CAMPUS FACILITIES 1 st Floor: Admissions Department & Student Center includes a media lab/classroom, 3 classrooms, student lounge/caf, faculty offices, financial aid, student accounts & registration offices 7 th Floor Avare Academic Suite includes a reception area, instructional resources center (IRC), student copier, student/faculty lounge with kitchenette & vending machines, media lab/classroom, four additional classrooms, Department of Institutional Outreach, and the office of the Vice President for Operations/Public Affairs Cruver Learning Center (Library) & Office of Programa BLEND LEAD Administrative Office 20 th Floor Pillar Administrative Suite Presidents Office, Business Office, Department of Academic Affairs & IT department Elaine Sanders, Dean Vivian Ramirez, Asst. Director History of LEAD Entry Requirements Processing of a LEAD Student Alternative Ways to Earn Credits Current Cohorts & Locations Forms Used in LEAD Graduation Requirements HISTORY OF LEAD 3 Majors: Christian Counseling, Business, Biblical Studies First cohort formed on September 3, 2008 Major: Christian Counseling Location: Somerset Cohort locations to: Somerset Newark 2009 Paterson 2014 Continue explore new sites HISTORY OF LEAD Presently have 17 Active Cohorts YEAR # of New Cohorts LEAD Benefits * Classes meet one night a week for prox. 22 months * Only one class at a time * Small cohort size 10 to 18 students max * Dynamic instructional Student Guides *Interactive, participatory learning experience * College credit for life learning * No pressure to memorize; no exams. LEAD Entry Requirements * * Minimum of 48 credits satisfied * 25 years and older * GPA of 2.0 or higher * Completion of English Comp I Alternative Options to Earn Credits *College Level Examination Program (CLEP) * Prior Learning Assessment * Military Credits LEAD Forms Form NamePurposeWhere it goes? Academic Petition Grade Appeal and moreLEAD then Registrars Office Incomplete Request Request an extensionInstructor then Registrars Office LEAD ChangeProgram Change and more LEAD then Registrars Office WithdrawalWithdrawal from course and more LEAD then Registrars Office Programa BLEND (Bi-Lingual ENtry Degree) John Muniz, D. Min., Dean Programa BLEND BiLingual ENtry Degree Bible core + gen eds taught in Spanish Plus English as a Second Language (ESL) 2 -2 YEARS After 60 academic credits + English Proficiency Complete the final 2 years of the Bachelors Degree Major courses + Concentration + electives BLEND PROGRAM SEMESTER 1SEMESTER 2 ESL College Foundations (3) Spiritual Formation (3) New Testament Survey (3) 9 academic credits ESL Intro to Psychology (3) Old Testament Survey (3) History of the U.S. (3) 9 academic credits SEMESTER 3SEMESTER 4 ESL Survey of Worldviews (3) Computer Literacy (3) Principles of Biology (3) 9 academic credits ESL English Composition I (3) Intro to Christian Doctrine (3) College Math (3) 9 academic credits SEMESTER 5 English Composition II (3) Church History I or II (3) American Literature (3) Public Speaking (3) ESL if necessary12 academic credits Once English Proficiency is demonstrated, student transitions into Traditional Program Questions??