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Organizational Learning and Professional Development Resources for ICC Faculty & Staff
ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATIONS, ALL PERSONNEL
A half-day, in-person orientation held each month plus online tutorials to be completed within
30 days of employment.
Teaches the basics of Six Sigma and its application at ICC; completers of this are eligible for Green
SS
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training
Belt training. http://icc.edu/about-icc/quality-initiatives/six-sigma/
OL
A 6-month relationship to foster professionalism and community, aide enculturation, and
Cougar Colleagues
(staff mentoring)
encourage both personal and professional growth and development.
A 1-day orientation held the Monday before classes begin in August, monthly sessions held
New Full-Time
OL
throughout the academic year on scheduled Thursdays at 3:00pm, and an assigned mentor.
Faculty Orientation
Teaching for Student Learning – An online professional development tool for all faculty. sites.google.com/site/iccteachlearn/
A 1-hour orientation held the Wednesday before classes begin in the fall and spring semesters
Dual Credit Faculty Orientation &
OL
followed by Faculty Teaching Conversations.
New Adjunct Faculty Orientation
Department/Office Orientation
Coordinated within a department/office, addressing specific information, procedures.
New Employee Orientation
OL/HR
COLLEGE-WIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS
Celebration of Learning
Celebration of Service
Offered in August (week prior to the start of a new academic year) and January (Wednesday
prior to the start of the spring semester), focused on teaching and learning.
OL
OL
Offered in summer, focused on providing service in all areas of the college.
Conversations with Cabinet
Service Excellence Project
OL
Held during fall and spring semesters on each campus.
Focuses on the skills and opportunities to fulfill ICC’s CougarCARE Principles for providing
excellent service to our students, colleagues, and community.
Offered fall and spring, designed to build community, enhance service, and improve techniques
through non-evaluative observations and shared reflections (classroom or staff position).
OL
Teaching Squares, Diamond
OL
Dialogues & Cougar Combos
Six Sigma Gate Reviews
SS
Diverse Hiring Workshop
Reports team progress and invites college-wide input; open to all to learn about Six Sigma
projects.
All employees are encouraged to attend this workshop on diversity and hiring at ICC. This
workshop is required for participation on a hiring/search committee.
OL/HR
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
eServices/PeopleSoft (Rosters, Grades)
Interest Based Bargaining
TLC
OL
Blackboard (Faculty, Staff and Students)
TLC
TLC
Atomic Learning Technology tutorials
OL/PDI
ICC Leadership Series
iClickers (classroom response devices)
Professional Development Institute
PDI
Workshops cce.icc.edu/pdi/
Instructional Technology training &
TLC
equipment
TLC
Curriculum Development System (CDS)
cds@icc.edu
TLC
Software Training
CSS
Details & registration information for these
events plus many more professional
development opportunities can be found in
the Organizational Learning News or on the
Employee Calendar (icc.edu > Faculty & Staff
> Employee Calendar)
Organizational Learning Transcripts note your
professional development at ICC. Transcripts
can be requested at any time by completing
the online form: icc.edu > Faculty & Staff >
Teaching & Learning Center > Quick Links >
Transcript Request
In addition, Organizational Learning provides services and/or support for: CPR/AED Certification, Web Accessibility Standards and
Compliance, Copyright and Fair Use, iSpace, Wellness Works, Campus Tours, and Departmental In-Services.
To inquire about or request a program or service: OrganizationalLearning@icc.edu or 694-5442
SOURCES OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION
Organizational Learning News
Organizational Learning Calendar
eNews
Weekly snapshot of professional development & learning events sent to all personnel via email.
Comprehensive calendar for professional development & learning events available online.
icc.edu > Faculty & Staff > Employee Calendar > Organizational Learning Calendar
Highlight of college events & news available online. icc.edu > Faculty & Staff > Employee & College News
Organizational Learning, Online Learning and Instructional Technology resources.
Organizational Learning Website
http://icc.edu/faculty-staff/teaching-learning-center/organizational-learning/
Monthly meeting to design, develop, deliver, assess and continuously improve faculty and staff
development. sites.google.com/site/organizationallearning201213/
Strategic Forum
Monthly meeting providing information and professional development for ICC managers.
Six Sigma
Engages employees in college improvement projects.
Sponsoring Department Key (for direct contact & information):
Organizational Learning Committee
Curriculum & Scheduling Services
HR
Human Resources : 694-5720
SS
Six Sigma : 694-5173
CSS
: 694-5745
OL
Organizational Learning : 694-5442
TLC
Teaching & Learning Center : 694-8908
PDI
Professional Development Institute : 690-6900
Reviewed May 2015
The Timeline of an Illinois Central College Academic Term
Keep on track with teaching, learning, assessment, evaluation and record keeping
General Timeline of an Academic Term :: Reporting Requirements, Teaching and Learning Activities
Day 1/
Week 1
Classes begin
Weekly
Within the
first week
Mid‐point
Post mid‐
point (50%+)
to 60% of the
term
Ongoing
End
Verify your class
roster*; get to know
your students &
facilitate activities for
them to get to know
each other
Set clear
expectations for
communication, class
procedures &
assignments; ask
students for their
expectations
Pre‐test students’
current knowledge
of the discipline or
subject
Teach from the
discipline or
subject; do not
dismiss early!
Give an assignment
using the course
syllabus/course
information as the
“text”
Assess student
Evaluate/grade &
Provide students
Post grades and/or
learning, determining
return assignments
Teach from the
with feedback on
running averages in a
if they are grasping
with meaningful
discipline or subject
their learning
timely manner
the course content
feedback
Mark never‐attenders* (students on your roster who have not attended/participated in the class) who will be
dropped from the class. Attendance rosters must be approved by the calculated deadline. Early in the term, check
your AWARe+ roster for specific deadlines.
Post attendance*, marking non‐attenders who will be
dropped from the class. You will be prompted to enter
the last date of attendance for each non‐attender.
Attendance rosters are due within 8 days of the class
midpoint. Check your AWARe roster for specific dates.
Remind students to be responsible for their grades &
course averages
Federal regulations for financial assistance require ICC to report last day of attendance for students using federal
financial aid who cease attending/participating in a course past mid‐point but before 60% of the term has passed.
Students who cease attendance/participation in this limited timeframe should be awarded a grade of FA*, failure as
a result of attendance. At the end of the semester, you will receive an email asking for the last date of attendance
for each FA student. Check your AWARe roster for specific deadlines.
Familiarize students with academic
& personal support resources,
student life opportunities & ways to
get involved on campus
Post‐test students’ knowledge of the
discipline or subject
Ask for student feedback about the
class, class materials, assignments,
pacing, etc.
Post academic warnings*, marking
students who are lacking basic skills
or not making sufficient academic
progress; students will be sent
letters in US mail from Advisement &
Counseling. Academic warning
begins the first day of a term and
ends 8 days after the midpoint.
Check your AWARe roster for
specific dates.
Administer student assessment of
faculty
Post final grades* in eServices/
PeopleSoft. Grade rosters are
generated on the final day of class.
The grade rosters are due within 5
days of the final exam day. Check
your AWARe roster for specific
dates.
Course Withdrawal :: Withdrawal dates vary and are listed in the printed and the online class schedules. Withdrawals are accepted online,
by mail, fax or in person at the East Peoria Campus (L211), the Downtown Peoria Campus (Thomas 109) or the North Campus (Cedar Hall).
Students may withdraw from a class until the date listed on the class schedule. If the withdrawal occurs on or before the listed refund
date, the student may be entitled to a refund of tuition. A student is financially responsible for tuition and fees for all classes not officially
dropped by the appropriate refund date. Faculty will be required to post the last date of attendance for students earning a W or WF.
*Class rosters, attendance, FA grades, academic warnings, and final grades are managed through eServices/PeopleSoft. For more
information and for step‐by‐step instructions, locate the eServices@ICC: Basic Roster Management; icc.edu/innovation >
ESERVICES/PEOPLESOFT > eServices (PeopleSoft) for Faculty Guides. Visit, call or email the Teaching and Learning Center staff for
assistance; 240A on the East Peoria Campus, 694‐8908 or tlc@icc.edu
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AWARe :: Academic Warning Attendance Roster environment. Your AWARe rosters are accessed through eServices/PeopleSoft.
Updated June 3, 2014