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On August 28, 2009, the Faculty Champion meeting focused on critical thinking and upcoming deliverables for the academic year. Key topics included adjustments to the Faculty Champion Guide, summer stipends, and the ARC pilot program. Attendees discussed critical thinking activities, instructional portfolios, and assessment methods, emphasizing the importance of measurable outcomes. An engaging problem-solving scenario was explored, involving the weight of a pile of blackberries, demonstrating real-world application of critical thinking skills. Future events and deadlines were also highlighted, ensuring faculty stay informed and prepared.
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Faculty Champion Meeting Friday, August 28, 2009
Critical Thinking • A pile of blackberries weighs 9 pounds but is 90% water. After sitting in the sun all day long, the berries are only 80% water. How much does the pile weigh now? • Solution • .1(9) = .9 lbs not water • Let x = wt after sitting in sun all day • .2x = .9 • x = 4.5 lbs.
Agenda • Changes to the Faculty Champion Guide • Summer Stipends and Fall Deliverables • ARC Pilot • Upcoming Events
Summer Stipend • Instructional Portfolio component • Intervention • Drop Boxes & Forms • Critical Thinking Activity/RLO (April) • ART Action Items (May, June, July) • Midpoint Survey (June) • Session Description for Fall Critical Thinking Institute (July) • Fall ART Meeting Dates (July)
Fall Deliverables • Instructional Portfolio component • Systematic Observation • Observations • Results Analysis • Peer Evaluation • Key Issues • Results Synthesis • Context of Knowledge Base
Fall Deliverables • Base Drop Boxes & Forms • ART Action Items (August, September, October, November, December) • Portfolio Report • Session Description for Spring Critical Thinking Institute • Final Survey
ARC General Instructions & Guidelines • Developed by your Academic Roundtable • Scenario and the scoring rubric • Essay-style • Independent • Use Scoring Rubric • One hour • Any mode • Interoffice or add Janice as editor • Incorporate into grades or extra credit • Due October 23 • ARC Scoring Workshop
ARC Pilot – Business Technologies • CTS 1334 – Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server Network Infrastructure
ARC Pilot - Communications • SPC 1017 – Introduction to Speech Communication • SPC 1065 – Business and Professional Speaking • SPC 1608 – Public Speaking
ARC Pilot - Library • LIS 1002 – Electronic Research Strategies for College Students
ARC Pilot - Nursing • NUR 2811C – Nursing Care Management Practicum
ARC Pilot - Paralegal • PLA 4941 – Paralegal Studies Capstone
Upcoming Events • QEC Meeting – 9/25 • Fall Critical Thinking Institute – 10/9 • ARC Scoring Workshop – 11/13 • Faculty Champion Meeting – 12/11