Staff Development

The goal of the staff development program is to provide resources, training and opportunities that support the professional development needs of college employees; create a cohesive and supportive environment that recognizes and celebrates achievement; and improve institutional effectiveness with the ultimate goal of supporting student success. The Professional Development Committee is the participatory governance group that oversees professional development planning.

Workshop Schedule:
Click the Faculty and Staff Calendar link to access an online calendar of Flex and other professional development activities.

Workshop Proposals:
Please complete the Flex/Staff Development Workshop Proposal Form to submit your request to present a workshop or propose an outside presenter.

Flex Program

NEW! Fall 2010 Convocation Keynote Address PowerPoint Posted!
Click link to view a pdf of Dr. Swarup Wood's PowerPoint from the Friday, August 13 College Convocation:
Using Our Brains to Increase Student Learning

The Flexible Calendar program allows College of Marin to take 6 days out of the required 175 annual teaching days and devote them to professional development for credit faculty in lieu of teaching. Faculty may elect to attend workshops or perform individual activities on the Independent Flex days or during the semester. The Friday before classes begin each semester is a Mandatory Flex day that includes College Convocation in the morning and Academic Department Meetings in the afternoon.

Flex activities are open to all faculty and staff. Some activities require registration.

Note: Days converted to staff development use must be accounted for to the state. Faculty must identify how they met their Flex obligation each semester by submitting a "Flex Activities Verification Form" to Human Resources by the last day of each semester. Click on the appropriate link below to download the current Flex Verification Form.

2010-2011 Flex Days     
Flex workshop dates, times and descriptions are posted online on the the Faculty and Staff calendar. Be sure to select the correct month and year.

• Fall 2010
        August 11-12, Independent Flex Days
               Independent activities and selected workshops.
              
        Friday, August 13, Mandatory Flex Day
              10:00-12:00 PM, College Convocation, (Location to be announced)
              1:30-3:30 PM, Department Meetings (Check Department Chair for location.)
  
  
• Spring 2011
        January 19-20, Independent Flex Days
        Friday, January 21, Mandatory Flex Day
              10:00-12:00 PM, College Convocation
              1:30-3:30 PM, Department Meetings (Check Department Chair for location.)
              

Flex Guidelines, Hours of Obligation and Flex Verification Forms

Fall 2010 Flex Information and Guidelines*

Flex Hours of Obligation Formula *
Use this link to determine your Flex hours of obligation.

Fall 2010 Flex Verification Form
The Fall 2010 Flex Verification Form is due in Human Resources Friday, December 17, 2010.

Flex Workshops and Activities

Flex Workshop Information Posted Online on the "Faculty and Staff" Calendar
The most current Flex workshop information including dates, times and descriptions are posted online on the Faculty and Staff calendar. This is your best resource for up-to-date workshop additions, room changes, cancellations etc. Be sure to select the correct month and year. A printer-friendly schedule is also posted below.

Printer-friendly August 2010 Flex Workshop Schedules
Click here to download a " Printer-friendly" version of the August 2010 Workshop Schedule with complete workshop descriptions.

August 2010 Flex Workshops At-a-Glance Calendar. Click link for an overview of the August workshop schedule. Note: This document does not include full workshop desriptions.

Most workshops are drop-in however, some workshops require registration. Registration instructions are posted on the online Faculty and Staff Calendar and the Printer-friendly August Flex Workshop Schedule.

Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in Flex activities, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Human Resources Department at 485-9340.  Notification at least 3 weeks prior to the activity will enable us to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the workshop. An ASL interpreter will be provided for College Convocations.

Flex/Staff Development Workshop Proposals

Please complete the Flex/Staff Development Workshop Proposal Form to submit your request to present a workshop or propose an outside presenter.

 

Professional Development: Conferences, Training & Travel Requests

Faculty

Funding for faculty to attend conferences and other professional development activities is available through the UPM/District Professional Affairs Committee (PAC). Information about how to request PAC funds is posted in the online faculty handbook on the PAC Information Page.

Classified Staff

A limited amount of funding is available through the Staff Development Office for job-related training and professional development activities for classified staff. Funds are distributed during the fiscal year on a first-come, first-served basis. In general, funding is not available for activities that are more than $500. However, Staff Development funds may be combined with other department or institutional funds to cover training, conferences or other professional development activities approved by the classified staff member's supervisor or manager.

To request funds:

• Download and complete a Request for Classified Staff Development Funds Form detailing the activity, the job-related benefit and the amount of money requested. (Note, funding is generally not available through the Staff Development Office for more than $500.)
• Submit form to your supervisor or manager for approval to attend the activity.
• Submit signed form to Staff Development Office (LC 65 or Staff Development Mailbox in the Ktd. Mailroom) to request staff development funding for the activity.
• Form will be submitted to the Director of Planning, Research and Institutional Effectiveness for approval of staff development funds.
• If funding is available, the form will be approved by the Director of PRIE and returned to the classified staff member along with a memo that will explain how to access funds or be reimbursed for approved expenses.

Professional Development Conferences

@One Technology Training and Resources for California Community College Faculty and Staff

CAPED: Mission Possible: Universal Design
California Association of Post Secondary Education and Disability Annual Conference Information

Communty College League of California (CCLC) Annual Conference

League for Innovation in the Community Colleges Conference & League Information

4CSD, California Community College Council for Staff & Organizational Development
4C/SD provides training, resources and support fo those involved in professional development in California's community colleges.

Teaching & Learning Resources for COM Faculty & Staff

The resources in this section are available to College of Marin faculty and staff through the California Educational Technology Collaborative (CETC), (sponsored by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office) and the Staff Development Office. CETC is a statewide grant funded project designed to offer faculty and staff technology sevices, tools and support. You will find an array of teaching and learning resources listed below designed to support both your professional development and student success. Most are free to administrators, faculty and staff of the California Community Colleges (CCC).

E-Conferencing Site for COM Faculty & Staff
CCCConfer
Free e-conferencing tool for California Community Colleges employees. Use it to conduct meetings, confer with students, make free conference calls and more. All you need is an internet connection and a phone. Free training is provided at the www.cccconfer.org. Sponsored by CETC.

Technology Training
@One Project
@ONE makes it easy for California Community College faculty and staff to learn how to use technology to enhance student learning and success. Programs provide training, online resources and support for free - or at a very low cost. Training is developed by outstanding peers in technology and education, providing the best quality content that is based on true life experiences of California Community College faculty and staff.

Programs are structured to fit busy faculty and staff schedules. They include Desktop Seminars, Instructor-led Online Courses, Self-Paced Online courses, Hands-On Institutes and other online resources. Sponsored by CETC.

Educational Television and Satellite Services
3C Media Solutions
Educational television, live instruction, satellite conferencing & streaming media storage. Sponsored by CETC.

Free CCC System Technology Newsletter
TechEDge Newsletter
Free technology newsletter published quarterly to provide timely and relevant news about telecommunications and technology in California's 110 community colleges. Sponsored by CETC.

Teaching for Success (TFS) E-Journals & Resources
This year the Staff Development Office is funding "Teaching for Success (TFS)," a subscription service for College of Marin faculty and staff. "Teaching for Success" products include e-journals, Quick Study Courses and a searchable database of teaching and learning resources called "The Solutionary". Articles and tips for success are contributed by community college faculty from across the country. New newsletters will be posted on the Staff Development Web Page throughout the 2010-2011 academic year. These materials are intended only for COM faculty and staff use.

TFS E-Journals:
High Impact Teaching: Building the Foundation
How to Focus Your Energy to Manage the Load
Adventures in Transformation and Cultural Awareness

TFS Quick Study Courses:
How to Test and Evaluate Learning
How to Ensure Positive Classroom Discipline
How to Plan a Successful Learning Module
How to Make Small Group Learning Work
How to Activate Your Lectures
How to Construct an A+ Syllabus

Microsoft Software for COM Faculty and Staff
Microsoft Software for Faculty and Staff
Low cost Microsoft Office software and MS Operating System software (XP, Windows 7 etc.) are available via our Microsoft License and the Foundation for California Community Colleges. Go to the www.collegebuys.org and follow the links for faculty and staff.

Online Teaching & Learning Modules - Professional Development Site for COM Faculty
4faculty.org
4faculty.org is an online professional development network of resources and learning modules that was designed specifically for the needs of community college faculty. Whether you are a veteran instructor or just beginning to teach, 4faculty.org is a place where you can find tools and resources to support and enhance your teaching. The more than 200 contributors to the site hope what you learn will help you reach your students more effectively and enhance their learning experience. Faculty may complete modules on this site to fulfill Flex hours.

Although the project is no longer funded, 4faculty.org teaching and learning modules continue to be available online. College of Marin faculty, staff and administrators may access the site by following the prompts to create a personalized account at www.4faculty.org.

Banner Implementation & MyCOM

MyCOM Faculty Portal

Faculty use the MyCOM portal to access class rosters and post grades or positive attendance hours. Paper rosters are no longer distributed. In addition, the MyCOM portal includes other features that allow you to post files such as your syllabus and class handouts and communicate with the students in your class via email. The link to the MyCOM portal can be found under the Faculty and Staff tab on the College Homepage.

MyCOM Login

To access the MyCOM portal click on the "Faculty and Staff" tab on the College Homepage and select the MyCOM link. When new faculty are hired, their names are entered into the Banner system by Human Resources. This generates a "Welcome Letter" sent to their home address that includes the initial login information. When faculty login for the first time they will be asked to create a new private login and password. Those that need login information should contact I.T. You may leave a message at 457-8811 ext. 8888.

MyCOM Training Tutorials

• The "MyCOM Quick Guide" is designed to be used as a self-paced tutorial that provides the login procedure as well as easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for viewing rosters and posting grades or positive attendance hours. These are the only two features faculty are required to use on MyCOM.
  
  
• "How can I use MyCOM?" is a more comprehensive self-paced tutorial that includes information about optional MyCOM features such as how to post class announcements and communicate with students via MyCOM email in addition to accessing the class roster and posting grades. Be sure to let your students know you plan to use these optional features so they check their class MyCOM page regularly.
  
  
• The tutorial guides above are also posted on the MyCOM site (http:mycom.marin.edu) under the Tutorial Tab.
  
  
• Use this handy guide to set up your MyCOM email to forward to the email address of your choice: Forwarding MyCOM Email

Fiscal Services Module

The Banner system is used to create and approve Requisitions/Purchase Orders and Budget Transfers and to querry your budget accounts. The "Self Service Banner Finance" manual is posted on the Intranet in the "Manuals" folder. New employees need who need training on this module should contact kathleen.kirkpatrick@marin.edu. (You will need your network login and password to access the College Intranet.)

* These files require Adobe Acrobat Reader which you may download for free from Adobe's web site.

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Office of Planning, Research and Institutional Effectiveness (PRIE) Web Page
Technical Contact: Kathleen Kirkpatrick, Staff Development Program Administrator, 415-485-9344
Content Responsible: Dr. Chialin Hsieh, Director of Planning, Research and Institutional Effectiveness, 415-485-9545