2025 Part-Time Faculty Academy
2025 Part-Time Faculty Academy
Part-Time Faculty, Join us on Friday, April 11, 2025!
The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning invites all GHC part-time instructors to the second annual Part-Time Faculty Academy. This free pedagogical professional development event includes networking opportunities, a professional luncheon, information on GHC resources, accessibility, interactive instruction, and concurrent sessions facilitated by your GHC colleagues (topics TBD).
Cartersville Campus
9:00-9:30 – Welcome
Library Fireplace
Dr. Josie Baudier, Dr. Mike Hobbs, Dr. Sarah Coakley
9:30-10:15 – Who Are Our Students?
Library Fireplace
Who are GHC students? Join us for an overview from Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Initiatives (IESI) of GHC student demographic data and guidance from the Center for Excellence Teaching and Learning (CETL) on what the data means for how to teach well at GHC.
Dean AJ Thomas, Dr. Josie Baudier
10:30-11:00 – Concurrent Session 1
Sessions TBD
11:00-11:30 – Concurrent Session 2
Sessions TBD
11:30-12:30 – Networking Lunch
President’s Lounge
Join us for a professional networking luncheon in the lounge immediately outside the Cartersville President’s office in the A-building.
12:40-1:10 – Concurrent Session 3
Sessions TBD
1:20-1:40 – GHC Jeopardy
Library Fireplace
With a competitive game of Jeopardy, we will explore GHC Resources that you can use in your classroom and with your students.
Teresa Hutchins
1:45-2:30 – The More You Know: RSI, Accessibility, Instructional Time
Library Fireplace
During this whole group session, we will discuss a few requirements and initiatives that all GHC faculty are expected to do. We will explore regular and substantive interactions, accessibility, and direct/indirect instruction. You will be able to get your questions answered about additional requirements or areas of interest.
Teresa Hutchins & Dr. Josie Baudier
2:30-3:00 – Reflection & Closing
Library Fireplace
This culminating session will allow time to reflect on the day as well as your professional career. We’ll also explore further educational development resources and create a personalized action plan for your future growth.
Teresa Hutchins & Dr. Josie Baudier