The Professional Development (PD)                          Sub-Committees:   

  1. Faculty Conference
  2. Faculty Retreat
  3. Faculty Excellence Awards
  4. Bedichek-Orman

Below Information obtained from HCC websites:

  1. The Faculty Conference (FC) – Debra Schultz & Keitha Robinson

This event, in existence over 30 years, is driven by HCC faculty, for HCC faculty. This is a time for us to grow professionally, to bring the best of ourselves to share with each other, to encounter new and innovative ideas, and to renew our conviction that together we are more than the sum of our parts. For the past few years, it has taken place at the DoubleTree Hotel Downtown, 2019 we transitioned to the Westin Houston, Memorial City. The Faculty Conference is held on a Saturday from 8am-2pm with a Keynote Speaker and 27 Breakout Sessions.

  1. The Faculty Retreat (FR) – Stephen Henry

The All Faculty Retreat differs from most retreats in that, for the most part, the program is created by the participants themselves. The staff’s major role is facilitation. The format varies but often includes teaching clinics, panels, organized discussions, “hands-on” workshops, and presentations by participants or retreat staff. The exchange takes place not only in scheduled sessions, but also informally on the rooftop, by the pool, in conversations at dinner, or on excursions on the Strand or the island. The goals of the retreat include: sharing methods and techniques – celebrating good teaching – creative, realistic problem solving – an exploration of new ideas – serious introspection and self-appraisal – professional and personal rejuvenation.

  1. The Faculty Teaching Excellence Awards (FTEA) – Dr. Darin Baskin

The HCC Faculty Association wants you to recommend the members of our teaching faculty for the Faculty Teaching Excellence Award. The recommendations should be based on the criteria that focus on the teaching-learning process. Qualities such as knowledge of the material, ability to convey information to students, the ability to motivate students, and willingness to help and listen to students are most important. You may nominate as many outstanding candidates as you wish, but each nomination must be on a separate form. Submit as many nominations as you wish. Include the required information on the website and a short letter of recommendation for your professor. Then get three classmates to write a few sentences in support of your nomination.

  1. The Bedichek-Orman Auction (BOA) – Linda Graham & Dr. Erica Stevens

The Bedichek-Orman Auction proceeds fund professional development opportunities for HCC faculty—both part-time and full-time! The fund is managed by the HCC Faculty Senate and the HCC Foundation. In addition to great auction items and delicious food, you are guaranteed a fun-filled night with friends and colleagues.

Faculty Senate Professional Development Committee Meeting

When: 1st Thursday’s @3

Where: HCC Central Campus – SJAC 243 Conference Room

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Jennifer Vacca, Chair

Stephen Henry, Secretary

AGENDA:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Welcome
  3. Old Business
  4. The Faculty Conference (FC) – Debra Schultz & Keitha Robinson February/March 2021 (Virtual?)
  5. The Faculty Retreat (FR) – Stephen Henry – May 2021 in Galveston, Texas (Virtual?)
  6. The Faculty Teaching Excellence Awards (FTEA) – Dr. Darin Baskin – Spring 2021
  7. The Bedichek-Orman Auction (BOA) {1st Friday in November} – Linda Graham & Dr. Erica Stevens – 1st Friday on November November 5th Virtual?
  8. Other Business
    • Dr. Mary Lawson, Faculty Senate Treasurer
  9. New Business
  10. Announcements
  11. Adjournment

Next Meeting 1st Thursday@3pm – VIRTUAL