Adjunct Certification Program
Lone Star College System is pleased to offer the Adjunct Certification Program which provides professional development opportunities to adjunct facutly members. This certification is designed to provide adjunct faculty members with the skills and knowledge necessary to enhance their classroom instruction.
Purpose
The purpose of the Adjunct Certification Program is to recognize and reward adjunct faculty members who make a commitment to the System and to improve their teaching skills by providing opportunities for adjunct faculty members to develop and enhance their teaching effectiveness.
Committment Statement
Lone Star College System commits to provide adjunct professional development as a foundation for improving student success in the classroom and in the college community.
Goals
The goals of the Adjunct Certification Program are:
- To provide support and encouragement for adjunct faculty members.
- To provide an atmosphere of free expression and mutual respect.
- To build on what adjunct faculty members know, understand, and are able to do.
- To encourage the practice and adaptation of new teaching and learning techniques and ideas.
Certificate Program Outcomes
- Develop institutional practices which foster a commitment to student learning
- Impact student learning outcomes through improved teaching
- Improve teaching techniques and classroom interactions
- Develop collaborative and collegial relationships across disciplines
- Learn Lone Star College System philosophy and resources
Certificate Program Structure
The Adjunct Certification Program is structured around four essential concepts of successful instruction
- Creating a Positive Environment for Learning
- Planning for Learning
- Instructing for Learning - Assessment and Evaluation
- Instructing for Learning - Teaching Strategies
The 8-week program includes
- Participation in a cohort group
- Approximately 24 hours of instruction
- 4 face-to-face sessions with the remainder on-line and self-study
- Structured discussion boards
- Outcomes showcase
- Reflective journal
Each cohort group will be facilitated by an Lone Star College System faculty member.
Upon successful completion, each participant will receive a one time payment in the amount of $500.00
Disclaimer: Participation and/or certification is not intended as a guarantee or promise of future full-time employment.
Application Process
Applicants must have completed core requirements of (Note: See your Department Chair for specific core requirements):
- Civil Rights workshop or on-line training
- Participation in In-Service
- Department/Division meetings
- Completion of College Orientation
Application form available from your college professional development office or on the web at acp.lonestar.edu
Department Chair / Dean approving application
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