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TCC: Mar. 24 Conversation -- "Reducing Barriers and Improving Student Persistence through Supportive Syllabi"

Please join us on Wednesday, March 24, for the second of three spring 2021 conversations centered on our theme of Committing to Equity-Minded Pedagogy. This theme began in fall with a look at some theory and concepts. This semester, we turn to practices.

Student engagement is a well-known predictor of persistence and success, and course information sheets are our students' first impression of us as educators. Is your course information sheet welcoming to students who may be unsure of their place in college? Are your policies fair and equitable? Do you explain the rationale in your course policies? In this conversation we hope to identify particular areas of a syllabus prone to harsh language and discuss three approaches to improve your own syllabi and make them more welcoming and supportive for students.​

The Conversation will be facilitated by Amanda Colosimo [Chemistry/Geosciences], Lisa Flick [Biology], and Eric Strong [Applied Technologies]. All faculty and professional staff are welcome.

When: March 24, 12:00-1:00 PM

Where: Zoom [ click here for link ]

See the Events Calendar to use the tool to add the info to your own calendars

**To ensure you can get into the Zoom event without login problems, please first verify that you are logged into Zoom through the single sign-on MCC account portal. If you are not, or if you have no idea if you are, go to https://monroecommunity.zoom.us, and follow the on-screen instructions for logging on through your official account.**

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This event is designed to meet the following goals and outcomes of the Teaching and Creativity Center:

  • Create a supportive academic environment that meets individuals where they are, helps them improve and recognizes teaching excellence by
    • Connecting with colleagues to build positive relationships centered around teaching and learning
  • Create a culture of critical reflection, continual growth, and faculty collaboration by
    • Utilizing critical reflection and evaluation of teaching practice
  • Value our diversity and promote inclusivity by
    • Expanding awareness of student challenges and needs in order to provide a supportive, inclusive academic environment

Amy Burtner
Teaching and Creativity Center
03/04/2021