- Organizational Development
- Faculty Development
Faculty Development
Program Offerings
ACP Level One: Beginner to Intermediate
Adjunct Certification Program (ACP) Level One provides 6 hours of fully online coursework to assist new adjuncts with foundational teaching skills at the college level.
ACP Level Two: Intermediate to Advanced
Adjunct Certification Program (ACP) Level Two provides 18 hours of training. It provides adjuncts with a college faculty-led supportive atmosphere of teaching and learning.
ACP Level Three: Advanced
Adjunct Certification Program (ACP) Level Three provides 24 hours of training. It provides additional support and advanced learning related to innovative instructional practices.
Deans & Directors Program
This Program was created to help equip emerging mid-level leaders with tools and strategies to better prepare them to be more effective in their roles.
Chairs Leadership Institute
Chairs Leadership Institute was created and designed for helping to develop new and existing chairs across Lone Star College.
Lead Faculty Institute
The Lead Faculty Institute (LFI) was created and designed to continue supporting and developing new and existing Leads across Lone Star College.
New Faculty Institute
The New Faculty Institute (NFI) provides new Lone Star College full-time faculty with innovative faculty development experiences and exceptional support to foster continuous improvement in the art and science of teaching and learning.
LSC-Organizational Development (OD) Summit
This experience highlights Lone Star College's organizational development and culture work. Tracks focus on collaborative efforts from Organizational Development, Leadership Development, Faculty Development, and Learning and Development.
Series
Book Studies
Faculty-led book studies are held each semester. Books may vary based on trending higher education topics and faculty needs. Book studies are facilitated in three sessions. The final session is an author visit and Q&A.
FQE Roundtables
The FQE roundtables will consist of sharing historical context, and overview, and discussion about the importance of embodiment of these qualities.
Just in Time Series
In the Just in Time Series, the participants will learn to work with applications, software, and teaching methods discussed to better serve students.
Our Mission
As a vital branch of the Department of Organizational Development, Faculty Development exists to provide faculty with relevant, meaningful learning experiences to continuously improve their teaching craft and reach diverse learners.
Our Vision
Faculty Development partners to offer a system-wide network of support for faculty in order to offer quality academic programs, access to shared resources, and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
Resources
VTAC (Virtual Teaching Assistance Center)
Webinar Recordings Library (through VTAC)
180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators, by Tina H. Boogren
Outcomes
The key outcomes for The Center are to integrate each of the Faculty Qualities of Excellence (FQE) and the Preamble.
- Student Invested: Awareness and knowledge of diverse student populations, highly support students
- Content Expert: Efficiency in discipline-specific concepts, current trends in higher education
- Pedagogically Excellent: Employs engaging and active learning strategies, expanded use of technologies and assessments techniques
- Institutionally Dedicated: System-wide engagement with colleagues, collaborative community building
Location Information
Hours of Operation:
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Email: LSC-FacultyDevelopment@lonestar.edu
Office Contacts
Dr. Tristan Fernandez-Cablay, EdD
Director, Faculty Development
Tristan.Fernandez-Cablay@lonestar.edu
Claudia Cox, M.S., M.A.
Manager, Faculty Development
Claudia.Cox@lonestar.edu