UPDATES FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 8

 

CELEBRATING ARAB-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH!

Throughout the month we will bring you various professional development and informational content that focuses on Arab-American students in higher education. Here’s an article from Research Gate entitled, The Educational Experiences of Arab Americans. This research brief observes the experiences of Arab Americans in colleges and university. To read the article click here.

 

NISOD Presents

CO-CREATE AND COLLABORATE: UNLOCKING STUDENT POTENTIAL THROUGH OPEN PEDAGOGY

Thursday, April 4, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

This session explores the benefits of an open approach that empowers students as partners in the learning process. Discover ways to collaborate with students to design more authentic assessments, incorporate real-world projects, tap into their passions and skills, and explore the transformative impact of student partnership on engagement and learning outcomes. Learn tips for guiding students through the process of co-creation, handling challenges that arise, and assessing open pedagogy initiatives. Click here to access this webinar.

 

CTL WORKSHOPS 

Upcoming Professional Development Offerings – Spring 2024 workshops for the first week of April

BUILDING A QUALITY SYLLABUS IN 2024 CTLF-I315-530 4/9/2024; 4:00 – 4:30 PM; ONLINE
NUVENTIVE REFRESHER CTLE-V132-560 4/10/2024; 3:30 – 4:00 PM; ONLINE
SELF-CARE FINANCIAL FITNESS CTLE-E122-547 4/15/2024; NOON – 1:00 PM; ONLINE
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Q&A CTLE-V210-533 4/18/2024; 10:00 – 11:00 AM; ONLINE

Please see the list of Professional Development opportunities scheduled for the spring 2024 semester. Additional offerings will be announced as scheduled.

Other workshop offerings throughout the semester:

SELF-CARE: MENTAL HEALTH CTLE-E123-546 5/1/2024; NOON – 1:00 PM; B132
SELF-CARE: MENTAL HEALTH CTLE-E124-547 5/13/2024; NOON – 1:00 PM; ONLINE
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Q&A CTLE-V210-534 5/23/2024; 10:00 – 11:00 AM; ONLINE

How to Register

To register for any of the CTL’s on-campus and online workshops, please log in to MVConnect, the College’s portal system. 

To View/Register for Non-Credit Courses for MVCC Employees (Guide: How to Register for Non-Credit Classes)

  1. Go to MVConnect > Self Service for Students > Registration/Payment (Non-Credit)
    1. Under the “Topic Code” area, select “MVCC Employees Only”, and click the “Search” button.
      • Please use course codes and titles to assist you in locating and registering for activities. 
  2. For each course, locate the section and click the “Select” button.
    1. Click the “Add Section” button.
  3. When ready to register, click the “Next” button.
    1. On the Additional Details screen, click the “Submit” button.
    2. On the Pay for Classes screen, click the “Register” button.
      • You will receive an email confirming your successful registration.

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