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PCC Training for Department Heads and Faculty Leaders
PCC Academic Affairs and Development offers two distinct training series designed to support department heads in their leadership roles:
- Leadership Dialogues with Department Heads: This series fosters ongoing dialogue and collaboration among department heads, providing a platform to share expertise, address common challenges, and engage in discussions on relevant topics.
- Foundations of Department Headship: This series provides a valuable refresher for experienced department heads and essential grounding for those new to the role.
Specialized Training Series
In addition to the above, PCC Faculty Affairs and Development offers a specialized three-part training series for department heads who supervise Additional Locations & Teaching Sites (ALTS) courses. This series focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities associated with managing ALTS operations.
Access the Training Videos
All training sessions are recorded for your convenience. Below is a list of available videos. You can browse further to read their descriptions and learning goals, and access the recordings through links to our Faculty Affairs and Development YouTube channel. New videos will be added as sessions take place.
LEADERSHIP DIALOGUES WITH DEPARTMENT HEADS
- Your Questions Answered: A StAR Workshop on Pima’s Data
- Hiring & Qualifications
- Code of Conduct and Title IX
- ALTS & Dual Enrollment-End of Academic Year Topics Guidance (led by ALTS Dep Heads)
- ALTS & Dual Enrollment-Beginning-of-Year Topics Guidance (led by ALTS Dep Heads)
- ALTS & Dual Enrollment-Year Review and Guidance (led by ALTS Dep Heads)
FOUNDATIONS OF DEPARTMENT HEADSHIP
- Dispute Resources
- Curriculum Quality Improvement (CQI) Basics
- TLC & Department Heads: Strengthening the Partnership
- Registrar Updates & Strategies for Collaboration
ADITIONAL LOCATIONS & TEACHING SITES (ALTS)
- Supporting Faculty at Additional Locations & Teaching Sites (ALTS)
- Facilities and Sites Preparation and Documentation for ALTS
- Faculty Qualifications and Tracking at ALTS
I. LEADERSHIP DIALOGUES WITH DEPARTMENT HEADS
ALTS & Dual Enrollment Year Review and Guidance (Video, May 2, 2025)
Building on our previous trainings, this third Spring 2025 session dives into reviewing beginning-of-year procedures, mid-year reminders, and end-of-year tasks for managing ALTS courses, with a focus on dual enrollment (DE) programs. This session will serve as an overview of ALTS management, but more importantly, our discussion will be driven by Q&A and reflecting on the year. This interactive segment will not only reinforce previous learning, but your participation in asking questions and sharing insights on your experience will be invaluable for learning from one another and smoothing out procedures for next year’s courses. Importantly, the strategies and best practices discussed are equally relevant for managing non-DE courses across all our teaching sites, ensuring consistency and excellence across the board.
Learning Goals
- Review the year of DE Procedures (at a glance)
- Share your best practices as well as challenges
- Enhance DE Management Skills
- Reinforce Past Training and Address Knowledge Gaps
- Promote Consistency Across All Teaching Sites
- Gather Feedback and Improve Future Training
ALTS & Dual Enrollment: Beginning of Academic Year Topics, Discussion and Guidance (Video, Apr 18, 2025)
Building on our Fall 2024 training, this second Spring 2025 session dives into reviewing and discussing the crucial beginning-of-year procedures for managing ALTS courses, with a focus on dual enrollment (DE) programs. We’ll tackle the essential tasks and key considerations for a smooth DE start-up (reviewing site-visit essentials, instructor course prep, DE Simple Syllabus onboarding, the DE division spreadsheet, etc.) ensuring compliance and student success. We will also carve out time for a dynamic Q&A, revisiting these past training topics and exploring your real-world experiences supporting DE within your division. This interactive segment will not only reinforce previous learning but also provide valuable insights from your peers. Importantly, the strategies and best practices discussed are equally relevant for managing non-DE courses across all our teaching sites, ensuring consistency and excellence across the board.
Learning Goals
- Clarify Beginning-of-Year DE Procedures
- Enhance DE Management Skills
- Reinforce Past Training and Address Knowledge Gaps
- Promote Consistency Across All Teaching Sites
- Gather Feedback and Improve Future Training
ALTS & Dual Enrollment-End of Academic Year Topics Guidance (Video, Mar 7, 2025)
Building on our Fall 2024 training, this session dives into the crucial end-of-year procedures for managing ALTS courses, with a focus on dual enrollment (DE) programs. We’ll tackle the essential tasks and key considerations for a smooth DE wrap-up, ensuring compliance and student success. Plus, we will carve out time for a dynamic Q&A, revisiting past training topics and exploring your real-world experiences supporting DE within your division. This interactive segment will not only reinforce previous learning but also provide valuable insights from your peers. Importantly, the strategies and best practices discussed are equally relevant for managing non-DE courses across all our teaching sites, ensuring consistency and excellence across the board.
Learning Objectives
- Clarify End-of-Year DE Procedures
- Enhance DE Management Skills
- Reinforce Past Training and Address Knowledge Gaps
- Promote Consistency Across All Teaching Sites
- Gather Feedback and Improve Future Training
Your Questions Answered: A StAR Workshop on Pima’s Data (Video, Nov 7, 2024)
Learn more about key College metrics such as enrollment, retention, persistence, and completion. Discuss currently available reports and custom report possibilities through Pima’s Strategy, Analytics and Research (StAR) Department. Share your own report usage and ask related questions about College data, institutional research requests, WebI reports, and more.
Facilitator: Özlem Ö. Kacira, Ph.D. Director of PCC Institutional Analytics Strategy, Analytics and Research (StAR)
- To gain knowledge of the various data reports available to DHs, including general reports, department-specific reports, and options for requesting custom reports through Pima’s Office of Strategy, Analytics and Research (StAR).
- To share DH experiences and challenges with using data reports, engage in discussion with colleagues and the facilitator, and ask questions to deepen their understanding of Pima’s data resources.
- To be able to define the importance of key college metrics such as enrollment, retention, persistence, and completion.
- To learn how to access and utilize data reports to inform decision-making and make institutional research requests.
Searchable Transcript – StAR Workshop
Institutional Analytics Request Form
Hiring & Qualifications (Video, Oct 2, 2024)
Virtual workshop on Faculty Qualifications and Hiring. An opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the hiring process, as well as provide tools and resources for hiring adjunct faculty.
Facilitator: Michelle Martinez, Manager, Academic Talent Acquisition
- To become familiar with the steps involved in hiring adjunct faculty, from submitting a hiring request to assigning a course.
- To learn about the resources available to support the hiring process, such as the Agile Lookup tool for finding qualified candidates, the online job posting system, and the adjunct faculty institute for onboarding new hires.
- To understand the minimum qualifications required for adjunct faculty positions, including the recent updates to alternative qualification options.
- To learn how to address challenges in the hiring process, such as filling hard-to-fill positions, navigating exceptions like direct appointments, and out-of-state hires.
Searchable Transcript – Hiring & Qualifications Workshop
Code of Conduct and Title IX (Video, Sep 13, 2024)
Virtual meeting with Staci Shea, PCC Manager of Code of Conduct and Title IX, to learn and discuss details about the Student Code of Conduct, including information on incident reporting, classroom management, and resources available to support students facing challenges. This will help faculty leaders create a more supportive learning environment.
- To understand the key principles and details of the Student Code of Conduct.
- To learn about procedures for reporting incidents, identifying different types of incidents, and understanding the faculty’s role in the reporting process.
- To discuss the Code of Conduct in the context of hypothetical and real-life scenarios to understand how the code applies in practice and make informed decisions about how to respond.
Searchable Transcript – Code of Conduct and Title IX
II. FOUNDATIONS OF DEPARTMENT HEADSHIP
Dispute Resources (Video, Nov 1, 2024)
Learn about the process for submitting inquiries, concerns, or complaints to the Office of Dispute Resources (ODR) and to talk about ODR’s role in helping facilitate the resolution of those issues. To increase department heads’ awareness of dispute resolution processes and available resources at PCC to facilitate prompt and fair resolutions.
- Identify the steps involved in submitting inquiries, concerns, or complaints to the Office of Dispute Resources.
- Explain ODR’s role in facilitating the resolution of workplace disputes.
- Identify dispute resolution processes and resources available at PCC to facilitate prompt and fair resolutions within their departments.
Searchable Transcript – Dispute Resources
Curriculum Quality Improvement Basics (Video, Nov 14, 2024)
This video recording captures a session hosted by the Curriculum Quality Improvement (CQI) team at Pima Community College. The session delves into the intricacies of curriculum development and program review at PCC. It addresses common questions surrounding: Making curriculum changes, starting a new program, navigating the program review process, curriculum assessment, utilizing additional locations for instruction, accreditation standards, and key systems used at PCC, including CurricuLog, eLumen, and the college catalog. Whether you’re a seasoned faculty member or new to PCC, this session offers valuable insights into the curriculum lifecycle and the resources available to support your work.
- Identify the resources and systems available to support curriculum development and assessment at PCC (e.g., CurricuLog, eLumen, the college catalog).
- Summarize the key components of the program review process.
- Describe the process for making curriculum changes at PCC.
- Explain the steps involved in developing a new program.
Searchable Transcript – CQI Basics
TLC & Department Heads: Strengthening the Partnership (Video, Jan 24, 2025)
A collaborative discussion with Jessica Tinklenberg, Executive Director of the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). The session offers a valuable opportunity to:
- Explore Key Support Areas: Learn how the TLC can partner with you to promote pedagogical innovation, effective course design, robust assessment strategies, and impactful faculty development initiatives within your department.
- Highlight TLC Resources: Discover the range of workshops, consultations, and resources available to support our faculty (and you) and enhance teaching and learning.
- Open Forum: Engage in a Q&A session with Dr. Tinklenberg to address your specific departmental needs and share your valuable insights.
Learning Goals
- Strengthen the partnership between the TLC and Department Heads.
- Foster a collaborative environment to advance teaching excellence.
- Ensure faculty have the support and resources they need to thrive.
Registrar Updates & Strategies for Collaboration
Learning Goals
- Learn more about the non-attendance drops process and address any attendance questions
- Understand the steps the College is taking to combat fraud and the faculty role
- Gain knowledge of the benefits of the new forms solution and how it will streamline the student experience
- Learn what new technologies the Registrar Office is implementing and how they will help students, faculty, and staff
III. ALTS Department Heads: An Initial Three-Part Series
Part I
Supporting Faculty at Additional Locations & Teaching Sites (ALTS) Courses (Video, Nov 15, 2024)
This training is the first of three sessions that covers essential Department Head (DH) expectations for ALTS course preparation and management, with a focus on dual enrollment programs.
Facilitators:
Learning Goals
- Differentiate between an Additional Location and a Teaching Site.
- Prepare for ALTS courses by utilizing the ALTS Course Preparation Form.
- Collaborate with Department Heads to establish clear expectations for ALTS faculty and courses.
Searchable Transcript – Supporting Faculty at ALTS Courses
Additional Locations Google Form
HLC Additional Location Definition
Part II
Facilities and Sites Preparation and Documentation for ALTS Courses (Video, Nov 22, 2024)
Learning Goals
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To clarify the criteria for Additional Locations and Teaching Sites
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To review the process associated with approving off-site teaching locations by reviewing our Facilities’ Site
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To be able to gather all necessary documentation, including safety compliance information for required areas.
Searchable Transcript – Facilities and Sites Preparation and Documentation for ALTS Courses
Part III
Faculty Qualifications and Tracking at Additional Locations & Teaching Sites (ALTS) Courses (Video, Dec 6, 2024)
This training is the third of a series of three (3) trainings that covers essential information for DHs managing additional locations. The session focuses on understanding the definitions of an Additional Location vs a Teaching Site, the process of DE faculty certification, and how you can work with the DE office on tracking DE faculty certification.
Facilitators:
Learning Goals
- Contrast Additional Locations and Teaching Sites, identifying the key differences in their purpose, requirements, and approval processes.
- Describe the DE faculty certification process, including the steps involved and the criteria for approval.
- Analyze a Pre-Screening form and identify key elements required for DE faculty certification.
- Identify the individuals and departments responsible for approving DE faculty certifications.
- Navigate the Division DE spreadsheet to locate relevant information.
- Explain how to collaborate with the DE office to track DE faculty certification and maintain accurate records.
Additional Locations Google Form
HLC Additional Location Definition
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