Faculty Talent Onboarding

Faculty Development Bootcamp and Onboarding

• Welcome Bag Pick Up Day
  • • Come pick up a swag bag with ACC gear, a workbook to follow along during bootcamp, and pick up your ACC ID.
    • Wed., August 20, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Stop by ACC Highland Campus, Building 2000, next to Room 1550 (Presentation Hall)

• TLED Faculty Development Boot Camp & Workshops

All new faculty, full-time and adjunct, are invited to attend the Faculty Boot Camp, which is designed for Full-Time Faculty and Adjunct Faculty with one or more Fall 2025 courses assigned (no additional compensation will be provided). Professional Development credit reflects full attendance, engagement, and completion of all activities. There are three options to choose from, although attending in person allows you to meet other new faculty members and make connections that will support you throughout your first semester.

Read through the TLED Bootcamp options below, and then please fill out this form to let us know which option you will be attending, share your bio and headshot (optional), and your T-shirt size. 

Faculty Development Bootcamp: Jumpstart your teaching journey at ACC with this hands-on, high-impact bootcamp designed for new faculty. You’ll explore essential college resources, build your syllabus and assessments, and learn strategies to create inclusive, engaging learning environments. Connect with colleagues, practice using ACC’s teaching technologies, and leave ready to start strong on day one.

Option 3 – Virtual Faculty Development Bootcamp (asynchronous):
If faculty cannot attend options 1 or 2, they must complete an Asynchronous (self-paced) boot camp via Blackboard. The course will be available from August 24 to December 1, 2025.

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Hit the Ground Teaching: Workshops Designed for New ACC Faculty

Join us for a series of optional, high-impact workshops designed to set you up for success before the semester begins. Whether you’re looking for first-day teaching tips, guidance on supporting dual credit students, or hands-on practice with Blackboard Ultra, these sessions will give you the tools and confidence to start strong. Come with questions, leave with strategies!

• • • • Face-to-Face: Thursday, August 21, 2025
        • In-person, at Highland Campus ACCelerator and Rooms 2220, 2221, and 2222)
        • 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
        • Light Breakfast and Lunch Provided

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Distance Education Faculty Training Sessions

Distance Learning Instruction Series (DLIS): This training fulfills one of the requirements for ACC distance learning instruction. It consists of four modules that cover essential topics, including an introduction to ACC Distance Education, online teaching and learning pedagogy, relevant technologies and resources, and principles of universal design and accessibility.

How to Complete the Series:
To receive credit for the series, you must successfully complete the assessments for all four modules, regardless of which modality you choose.

Modality Options:
Choose your preferred modality or mix and match:

1) Self-paced online: Complete all four modules at your own pace.

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2) Synchronous online via Zoom:

• • • • Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
      • Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
      • Modality: Online in Zoom
      • Professional Development: Four hours

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Online Course Redesign Academy (OCRA) – Apply the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR)

OCRA is based on Quality Matters (QM), a faculty-driven, peer-reviewed process that supports high-quality online course design. This training is the first of two parts to help ACC distance education courses meet QM standards, focusing on applying the QM Rubric before moving on to course design and review with DE Instructional Designers.

It fulfills one of the requirements for ACC distance learning instruction.

Select one Option below to attend:

OCRA Stipend: $,1000 (After attending the QM training, faculty will work with a Distance Education Instructional Designer to design one online or hybrid course. The first $500 stipend will be received when the QM training and the course map are completed. The second $500 stipend will be received when the course meets QM standards.)

Professional Development: Six hours

TLED Faculty Development Monthly Onboarding Sessions 

Onboarding sessions differ from orientation in that they dive deeper into understanding what makes for a successful faculty experience at ACC. Riverbat Faculty will continue to learn about ACC’s culture, student success strategies and resources, course design, and the faculty evaluation process. ALL faculty are encouraged to attend all four sessions during their first semester.

These two-and-a-half-hour sessions are offered in synchronous online environments and include one day and one evening option each month of the faculty’s first semester:

• • September 12 & 16: Connecting With Your College, Colleagues, and Students
  • October 3 & 7: Evaluation and Portfolio Process
  • November 14 & 18: Student Success Resources
  • December 5 & 9: Teaching & Learning Strategies

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Compensation:

• • Adjunct faculty: $61.80/hour
  • Full-time faculty: Professional development credit only

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