The purpose of the program is to assist adjunct faculty with development in competency areas that will help promote effective instruction and student success. In order to ensure an extraordinary experience, enrollment is limited to 20 participants per semester. Upon completion, the adjunct faculty member will receive a one-time stipend of $500.

Upon successful completion of the Adjunct Academy program, adjunct faculty will: Present a Capstone project that demonstrates the ability to effectively use classroom techniques to deliver high quality instruction that addresses the core competencies of the college.

To complete the program successfully, the adjunct faculty member must complete the following requirements during a single semester.

• Complete the 4-hour Cornerstone course
• Select and complete 6 hours of courses in Learner-Centered Teaching Strategy
• Select and complete 6 hours of courses from at least two of the following competencies: Professionalism, Resource Management, Scholarship or Social Justice and Inclusion coursework
• Complete the 4-hour Capstone course

Note: All coursework must be complete before the Capstone Course.

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Summary

The Advanced Faculty Institute (AFI) program is intended to be a self-guided process for faculty who are interested in advancing their career and applying for Continuing Contract. We expect this process will be approximately a two-year journey. Some individuals will be farther along the path than others, and new members may join at any time. Our hope is this program will serve as a collaborative and encouraging space for faculty to work on their career goals. Additionally, the AFI can serve as a guide for applying for Continuing Contract. The AFI cannot guarantee that every member will receive Continuing Contract; however, we hope this program facilitates your career growth and improves your chances of being awarded Continuing Contract.

Communities of Practice are spaces where faculty can collaborate and engage in conversations about improving our ability to support our students’ success from different directions. See below for descriptions of our active communities of practice and to enroll if you want to participate in future discussions. Current community topics include Educational Technology, AI in Education, Humanizing Courses, Active Learning in STEM, and others.

Faculty Focus Day is an opportunity for faculty to connect with their colleagues while also hearing from speakers on issues and discussing their impact on us as faculty, a college, and a community. Past speakers include Nate Monroe, columnist for the Florida Times-Union; Dr. Michael Butler, Kenan Distinguished Professor of History at Flagler College; Lisa Grubba, the Executive Director of Greenscape of Jacksonville, Inc.; Cynthia Barnett, Environmental Journalist in Residence at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications; Loung Ung, author of the book First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers, and Dr. Phil Plait, known as the “Bad Astronomer.”

We offer Magna Publications 20-Minute Mentor Commons to all FSCJ faculty: An online resource offering online and on-demand, Collegewide, flexible, and accessible professional development.

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Note: All coursework must be complete before the Capstone Course.

At the end of New Faculty Institute I program, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of professional development activities available at FSCJ
• Understand the College Mission, Vision, and Values
• Describe the College's history
• Identify the role of Student Services and how to access these services
• Demonstrate knowledge of FSCJ's Library and Learning Commons
• Describe the role of Security
• Describe FSCJ's Organizational Culture and Engagement mission

At the end of New Faculty Institute II program, participants will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• College Structure
• Educational Programs
• Center for eLearning
• Office of Institutional Effectiveness, and Accreditation
• Outcomes Assessment
• Curriculum Committee and Processes