FYE Instructor Training 2010-2011
Trainers: Julie McLaughlin and Diane Stump
FYE Instructor Training 2010-2011
FYE Instructor Training 2010-2011
History of FYE
• Pilot study 2000-2001
• 2001-CAR 9002 (graduation requirement)
– Moved from list of required topics to required instructor
training
2001
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History of FYE
• 2006
– Advisory Committee formed
– Changed from CAR to FYE
– Survey Monkey evaluation of ALL instructors
– Standardized syllabus
– One credit and three credit option
– Required Blackboard component
2006
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History of FYE
• 2008
– Added two credit option
• 2009
– Separate required training for all three courses
– Created “master course template” for each
course in Blackboard
2009
2008
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History of FYE
• 2010
– Author in residence
– New text
– Required FYE Certification
– Designated classroom
– FYE Program Chair
2010
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FYE Advisory Committee
• Co-Chairs:
Julie McLaughlin
Diane Stump
• Members:
Doug Bowling
Becky Burrell
Annette Clark
Temesha Corbin-Christian
Kelly Harper
David Hensley
Debbie Lierl
Jon McKamey
Joyce Rimlinger
Lynn Sadowski
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FYE Courses
• FYE 9001-College Survival Skills (one credit hour)
• FYE 9002-College Success Strategies (two credit hours)
• FYE 9003-The Community College Experience (three credit hours)
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Impact of a Successful FYE Program
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Impact of a Successful FYE Program
• Overall Course satisfaction is high
(combined rating by students over past 2 years)
9003-85% excellent or very good
9002-71% excellent or very good
9001-66% excellent or very good
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New Instructors
• MUST attend adjunct orientation for Humanities and Sciences
• MUST complete Blackboard training
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How do instructors get to teach 9002 and 9003?
• MUST teach 9001 first (for @ one year)
• Various options for movement:
• Based on evaluations and performance in the classroom
• Can shadow or team teach with an “expert” teacher
• This is a REWARD!
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Standardized Syllabus (overview)
• Instructor Information
– Instructors must fill in appropriate information
• Required Texts
• Course Description
• Course Outcomes
• Grading
• Class Attendance/Participation
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Standardized Syllabus (overview)
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Tardiness
Cell phones and other electronic devices
Papers
Late Assignments
Class Progress
How to best reach an instructor
Plagiarism/Cheating
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Standardized Syllabus (overview)
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Classroom Etiquette
E-mail
Discussion Boards
Reading Quizzes
Quizzes
Disability Accommodations
Additional Support Services
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Instructor’s Materials
• Thriving in the Community College & Beyond: Strategies for
Academic Success and Personal Development by:
Cuseo, Thompson, McLaughlin, and Moono
– Planner (packaged with book)
 FYE Master Course
 Instructor’s Manual from publisher (on-line)
 Cincinnati State Instructor’s Handbook
(only get ONE of these) or new handouts
 PowerPoint (customized by course)
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Technology to be used in all FYE Courses
• Blackboard
– Discussion Board
– Quizzes
– Grade Book
– Master Course
– Posting syllabus, schedule, assignments, etc.
from Instructor Resource Center
• E-mail
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CSTATE Modules
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Will be in all FYE Master Courses
Some material covered in class, some via Blackboard
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6ZdfKibhlE
CSTATE Modules 1-6
– 1-Introduction to FYE and CS Modules
– 2-College Overview
– 3-Student Services
– 4-CS Web
– 5-Academic Policies and Procedures
– 6-Reflecting on FYE
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Components Common to all three FYE Courses
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FYE Papers
Important Dates Chart
Victim/Creator (Who’s in Charge?)
Surge Mail Assignment
Netiquette
Advisor Appointment
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Components Common to all three FYE Courses
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Go Green Quiz
Cincinnati State Modules
Blackboard
My Power Learning
Course Evaluations (Survey Monkey and college wide)
Diversity Paper
Tying it All Together
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Expectations of FYE Instructors
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Be consistent
Use Blackboard
Post grades and other information in a timely manner
Be a good role model
Be on time
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Expectations of FYE Instructors
• Respond to students in a timely manner with adequate
communication
– Within 24 business hours
– Remember your audience
– Let them know your preferred method of communication
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Expectations of FYE Instructors
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Follow the standardized syllabus
If you can’t hold a class, get a sub!
Must do both Survey Monkey and college-wide evaluations
Ask questions
HAVE FUN 
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Consequences for not meeting Expectations
• Receive a warning
– Have one term to rectify situation
• If no improvement, certification is pulled
– NO teaching FYE courses
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What CAN NOT be Changed
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Grading policies and scale
Classroom expectations
The syllabus (both policies and course schedule)
Assignments on the syllabus
Blackboard Components
Quizzes MUST be given on-line
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What CAN be Changed
• Academic freedom-HOW you teach the topics
• In-class assignments
• Additional assignments
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The Future of FYE
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Qualifications for instructors
Transition to semesters
Certification of instructors
Continued quality improvement
Continue to present at regional and national conferences
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Instructor Compensation
• 3 levels of compensation for adjuncts
– $330 per unit (1 - 4 terms)
– $365 per unit (5 – 8 terms)and professional development training
– $400 per unit (9 +terms) and professional development training
• 2 levels of compensation for staff and administrators
– $400 per unit
– $500 per unit (online, after 4 p.m., or weekends)
Rates subject to change based on Board of Trustees Approvals
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Demand for Course Continues to Grow
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We need your help!!!
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Course continues to grow!
Consider team teaching
Need more instructors-RECRUIT
Need more sections-consider your load
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Requesting a Class
• Standard e-mail sent with some class options
– If none of those sections work, send preferred days and times to Diane
• E-mail sent to check your schedule on Blackboard
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Options for instructors
• Sit in on someone else's class for new ideas
• Contact Julie or Diane with questions regarding FYE issues
– Julie-1891 (julie.mclaughlin@cincinnatistate.edu)
– Diane-1546 (diane.stump@cincinnatistate.edu)
• Contact Dr. Jon McKamey with questions regarding
Blackboard issues
– Jon-1696 (jon.mckamey@cincinnatistate.edu)
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Questions/Comments