This document provides information and guidelines for faculty teaching distance education courses at Houston Community College (HCC). It outlines the responsibilities and requirements for faculty before, during, and at the end of the semester. New distance education faculty must complete four online courses on topics like the learning management system and copyright. Faculty must submit an application to develop new distance courses and get approvals. Syllabi must follow the official template and include key information. Faculty should select textbooks and post syllabi and CVs publicly online. Developing online courses requires organizing content and providing active learning opportunities with feedback. The distance education department provides various services to support faculty.
This document provides a summary of the Autumn 2011 edition of the HE Bulletin from Bridgwater College. It includes information about partnerships and programmes offered by the college with various universities, using student feedback to make improvements, becoming a student representative, blended and distance learning options, graduation details and achievements of students, and new sports internship opportunities.
The document provides an overview of an orientation course for instructors at Ballinphort Academy. It outlines the course content which will cover the Academy's mission and policies, copyright issues, accreditation goals, financial assistance for students, instructor status as independent contractors, illness and substitution policies, collaboration among faculty, office hours, use of online resources and Blackboard, creating course materials, and new course ideas. The objective is to acquaint instructors with various instructional techniques for presenting academic materials to students online through the Academy's platform.
The document provides information about the College Board and the Advanced Placement (AP) program. It discusses the College Board's mission to connect students to college success and opportunity. It describes the AP courses and exams offered, the AP course audit process, how AP exams are graded, and how colleges typically award credit or advanced placement for certain AP exam scores. It also provides sample exam questions and outlines the topics and goals for the AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science AB courses.
Kettering university 2015 2016 graduatecatalog-3 - copyAbhishek Bajaj
This document provides information about Kettering University, including its mission, vision, values, accreditation, history, non-discrimination policy, campus, and academic programs. Kettering University is a private university located in Flint, Michigan that focuses on experiential learning opportunities in engineering, science, mathematics, and business. It aims to prepare students for lives of leadership and service through technological innovation.
Life Sciences De-Mystified - Mark Bünger - PICNIC '10PICNIC Festival
This document provides an overview of synthetic biology and its potential applications presented by Mark Bünger of Lux Research. It begins with a brief introduction of Lux Research and their focus on emerging technologies. It then provides a high-level introduction to biology, including DNA, proteins, and how cells communicate. Applications of synthetic biology discussed include using biomass to replace petroleum products, standardizing biological parts for predictable circuits, and rapidly declining DNA sequencing costs enabling new products. Corporations, venture capital investment, and biohackers participating in synthetic biology are also mentioned. The document concludes by discussing participating in shaping the future of this emerging field through learning, action, and teaching.
Rin-like (Rinl) is a novel member of the RIN family of proteins that serve as guanine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs) for Rab GTPases. Rinl preferentially binds and catalyzes GDP/GTP exchange on Rab5a and Rab22, implicating it in endocytic processes regulated by these Rab proteins. Rinl localizes to neuromuscular synapses and interacts with the receptor tyrosine kinase MuSK, a key regulator of neuromuscular synapse development. Overexpression of Rinl affects both fluid-phase and EGFR receptor-mediated endocytosis. Rinl is closely associated with the actin cytoskeleton and thus may recruit Rab5
Trends im Monitoring 2016 (Auszug Volker Davids)Volker Davids
Der Bereich Social Media Monitoring hat sich in den letzten Jahren kontinuierlich entwickelt und ist für viele Unternehmen schon zu einer Pflichtdisziplin geworden. Dieser Vortrag beschäftigt sich mit dem Status Quo im Bereich Social Listening und zeigt auf, welche Trends Sie nicht verpassen dürfen.
Es werden spannende Use Cases präsentiert und Ausblicke gegeben, wo die Reise hingeht – Social Selling, Customer Touchpoints, Command Centers & Co.. Sie erhalten Inspirationen, wie Sie Ihr eigenes Social Listening auf ein neues Level heben – oder als Neueinsteiger – direkt mit spannenden Einblicken anfangen können.
Grupo 1 modelo de creación de cursos a distanciaJairo Michél
El documento presenta un modelo de creación de cursos a distancia basado en el diseño de instrucción rápida (Rapid Prototyping Design, RPD). El modelo incluye fases de planificación, diseño, desarrollo, ejecución y evaluación. La planificación implica definir objetivos, estrategias de aprendizaje, necesidades de estudiantes y recursos. El diseño consiste en organizar contenidos y diseñar plantillas. El desarrollo comprende crear elementos multimedia y cargar páginas web. La ejecución implica
This document provides a summary of the Autumn 2011 edition of the HE Bulletin from Bridgwater College. It includes information about partnerships and programmes offered by the college with various universities, using student feedback to make improvements, becoming a student representative, blended and distance learning options, graduation details and achievements of students, and new sports internship opportunities.
The document provides an overview of an orientation course for instructors at Ballinphort Academy. It outlines the course content which will cover the Academy's mission and policies, copyright issues, accreditation goals, financial assistance for students, instructor status as independent contractors, illness and substitution policies, collaboration among faculty, office hours, use of online resources and Blackboard, creating course materials, and new course ideas. The objective is to acquaint instructors with various instructional techniques for presenting academic materials to students online through the Academy's platform.
The document provides information about the College Board and the Advanced Placement (AP) program. It discusses the College Board's mission to connect students to college success and opportunity. It describes the AP courses and exams offered, the AP course audit process, how AP exams are graded, and how colleges typically award credit or advanced placement for certain AP exam scores. It also provides sample exam questions and outlines the topics and goals for the AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science AB courses.
Kettering university 2015 2016 graduatecatalog-3 - copyAbhishek Bajaj
This document provides information about Kettering University, including its mission, vision, values, accreditation, history, non-discrimination policy, campus, and academic programs. Kettering University is a private university located in Flint, Michigan that focuses on experiential learning opportunities in engineering, science, mathematics, and business. It aims to prepare students for lives of leadership and service through technological innovation.
Life Sciences De-Mystified - Mark Bünger - PICNIC '10PICNIC Festival
This document provides an overview of synthetic biology and its potential applications presented by Mark Bünger of Lux Research. It begins with a brief introduction of Lux Research and their focus on emerging technologies. It then provides a high-level introduction to biology, including DNA, proteins, and how cells communicate. Applications of synthetic biology discussed include using biomass to replace petroleum products, standardizing biological parts for predictable circuits, and rapidly declining DNA sequencing costs enabling new products. Corporations, venture capital investment, and biohackers participating in synthetic biology are also mentioned. The document concludes by discussing participating in shaping the future of this emerging field through learning, action, and teaching.
Rin-like (Rinl) is a novel member of the RIN family of proteins that serve as guanine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs) for Rab GTPases. Rinl preferentially binds and catalyzes GDP/GTP exchange on Rab5a and Rab22, implicating it in endocytic processes regulated by these Rab proteins. Rinl localizes to neuromuscular synapses and interacts with the receptor tyrosine kinase MuSK, a key regulator of neuromuscular synapse development. Overexpression of Rinl affects both fluid-phase and EGFR receptor-mediated endocytosis. Rinl is closely associated with the actin cytoskeleton and thus may recruit Rab5
Trends im Monitoring 2016 (Auszug Volker Davids)Volker Davids
Der Bereich Social Media Monitoring hat sich in den letzten Jahren kontinuierlich entwickelt und ist für viele Unternehmen schon zu einer Pflichtdisziplin geworden. Dieser Vortrag beschäftigt sich mit dem Status Quo im Bereich Social Listening und zeigt auf, welche Trends Sie nicht verpassen dürfen.
Es werden spannende Use Cases präsentiert und Ausblicke gegeben, wo die Reise hingeht – Social Selling, Customer Touchpoints, Command Centers & Co.. Sie erhalten Inspirationen, wie Sie Ihr eigenes Social Listening auf ein neues Level heben – oder als Neueinsteiger – direkt mit spannenden Einblicken anfangen können.
Grupo 1 modelo de creación de cursos a distanciaJairo Michél
El documento presenta un modelo de creación de cursos a distancia basado en el diseño de instrucción rápida (Rapid Prototyping Design, RPD). El modelo incluye fases de planificación, diseño, desarrollo, ejecución y evaluación. La planificación implica definir objetivos, estrategias de aprendizaje, necesidades de estudiantes y recursos. El diseño consiste en organizar contenidos y diseñar plantillas. El desarrollo comprende crear elementos multimedia y cargar páginas web. La ejecución implica
Este documento anuncia la 4a Cumbre Insurance Tech América Latina, que se llevará a cabo del 22 al 25 de agosto en Miami. La cumbre reunirá a ejecutivos líderes de seguros y proveedores de tecnología para discutir cómo aprovechar la tecnología para mejorar la experiencia del cliente, equilibrar costos y seguridad, y acelerar la capacidad móvil. Los oradores incluirán ejecutivos de Chubb, Generali, QBE, WeSURA y otros que compartirán sus experiencias
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The document summarizes the agenda for the 63rd Annual Conference of the World Affairs Council of Northern California on April 2-3, 2009. The conference will address three major challenges facing the Obama administration: the global economy, energy and the environment. Breakout sessions on the first day will discuss developing clean and efficient alternative energy strategies and the impact of the global recession on globalization, trade and protectionism. The second day will focus on strategies to address global poverty, economic development, health, hunger and education, as well as strategies for the greater Middle East. Keynote speakers will discuss crafting solutions to climate change, oil dependence and nuclear proliferation.
Este documento presenta diferentes métodos para valuar empresas, incluyendo el Cost Approach Method, DCF (Discounted Cash Flow), valuación relativa, diligencia debida, Pentagon Value de McKinsey, Leveraged Buyouts y reestructuración financiera. Explica conceptos clave como flujos de fondos libres, flujos de caja para el accionista, valor residual y horizonte de proyección.
Gachancipá es un municipio colombiano fundado en 1612 ubicado a 30 km de Bogotá. Su economía se basa principalmente en la producción de flores, ganadería, avicultura y agricultura. Cuenta con excelentes vías de comunicación terrestre como la autopista norte y vía férrea. Algunos de sus principales atractivos turísticos son la Capilla de Santa Bárbara, la Casa Cural y la Estación del Ferrocarril reconocida como patrimonio cultural.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un embargo petrolero contra Rusia en respuesta a la invasión de Ucrania. El embargo forma parte de un sexto paquete de sanciones y prohibirá la mayoría de las importaciones de petróleo ruso en la UE a finales de este año. Algunos estados miembros aún dependen en gran medida del petróleo ruso y se les ha concedido una exención, pero se espera que todo el petróleo ruso quede prohibido para fines de 2023.
El documento habla sobre la propuesta de política educativa del PAN. Propone dar mayor autonomía a las instituciones educativas, implementar un sistema de bonos escolares, e incentivar la competencia entre escuelas públicas y privadas basada en la matrícula para mejorar la calidad educativa.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un embargo petrolero contra Rusia en respuesta a la invasión de Ucrania. El embargo forma parte de un sexto paquete de sanciones y privará a Rusia de acceso a mercados clave. Sin embargo, Hungría, Eslovaquia y la República Checa recibirán exenciones temporales debido a su dependencia del petróleo ruso.
Örnek - Çıkmış ÜDS & KPDS Soru Çözümlerimuhammedhoca
The document contains 19 sentences from past ÜDS & KPDS exam questions in Turkish. The questions test vocabulary in context and grammar points like tense agreement. The summaries focus on parts of speech, tense, context and grammar structures tested in the sample questions.
Los dientes son una fuente abundante de células madre. Los tratamientos con estas células han adquirido gran relevancia en los últimos años, y hoy sabemos que preservar dichas células permite a los pacientes tener un seguro biológico para tratar enfermedades y otros problemas de salud en un futuro próximo.
Estos nuevos descubrimientos están ubicando a los dentistas a la vanguardia de servicios de salud y están cambiando el futuro de la odontología.
En 2003, el Dr. Songtao Shi investigador del National Institute of Health, descubrió células madre en los dientes primarios o de leche. Éstas células madre dentales a diferencia de otro tipo de células madre, se multiplican muy rápidamente, pueden diferenciarse en varios tipos de células y desarrollar múltiples tipos de tejidos.
Las células madre son las células que dan origen a todos los tejidos y órganos del cuerpo tales como el corazón, hígado, cerebro y la piel. Dichas células, en condiciones controladas, pueden desarrollar diferentes tipos de tejidos y hasta reparar el sistema inmunológico.
En la pulpa dental se encuentran células madre multipotenciales llamadas mesenquimatosas, las cuales tienen el potencial de diferenciarse en los siguientes tipos de células que desempeñan distintas funciones en todo el cuerpo humano:
Condrocitos: Son células que tienen la habilidad de generar cartílago, tienen una importante función en el tratamiento de la artritis y lesiones en las articulaciones.
Osteoblastos: Son células que tienen la habilidad de generar hueso y reparar destrucciones óseas por cáncer o accidentes. También pueden ser utilizadas para regenerar dientes.
Adipositos: Tienen la habilidad de reparar tejido dañado después de un ataque cardiaco o infarto. Hay algunos datos preliminares que muestran que estas células podrán tratar condiciones cardiovasculares, problemas ortopédicos y de columna vertebral, insuficiencia cardiaca congestiva, la enfermedad de Crohn y utilizarlas en cirugía plástica.
Miocitos: Estas células pueden reparar lesiones musculares y regenerar tejido muscular. Las células madre mesenquimatosas también se diferencian en cardiomiocitos lo cual nos ayuda a reparar tejido cardiaco infartado o isquémico.
Células Beta: Éste tipo de células pancreáticas producen insulina y actualmente hay muchos estudios para utilizar esta potencialidad de diferenciación y tratar a pacientes con diabetes.
Células Nerviosas: Las células madre mesenquimatosas han demostrado la capacidad de diferenciarse en células nerviosas y ya que estas células pueden formar grupos neuronales, tienen el potencial de tratar enfermedades neurodegenerativas como Parkinson, Alzheimer y parálisis cerebral.
Además de todo el potencial ya visto anteriormente, las células madre mesenquimatosas han reparado satisfactoriamente lesiones en la médula espinal y han devuelto movilidad y sensibilidad a pacientes con parálisis.
The VITAL Project aims to promote regional economic growth through matching validated ideas with experienced entrepreneurs/SMEs and fast-tracking them to market. It identifies ideas, validates them, develops business cases, identifies suitable implementers, and provides customized support including capital. Four cases are reported: EazyIce formed from an ice machine idea matched to an entrepreneur; Shnuggle fast-tracked two baby product ideas to an SME; Viltra scouted and transferred technology; and Gem Plastics licensed technology. Customized support included determining markets, establishing service models, identifying distributors, and accessing capital to commercialize ideas and technologies. The VITAL Project provides a model for open innovation and new venture creation.
9137 P7 Planificacion de Emergencias en los AeropuertosMARTIN GUTIERREZ
Este documento presenta el Manual de Servicios de Aeropuertos - Parte 7: Planificación de Emergencia en los Aeropuertos de la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). El manual proporciona orientación para ayudar a los estados a establecer planes de emergencia en los aeropuertos de acuerdo con las especificaciones de la OACI. Incluye información sobre los tipos de emergencias que deben considerarse, las dependencias participantes y sus funciones, y las directrices para la operación del centro de emerg
Este documento presenta varias herramientas gratuitas de Microsoft para educación, incluyendo Learning Essentials 2.0 para crear recursos educativos y administrar el aprendizaje, Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 para apoyar el aprendizaje de matemáticas, y complementos para Microsoft Word y OneNote que permiten realizar cálculos matemáticos. También presenta herramientas como Math Worksheet Generator para crear hojas de trabajo matemáticas y Complemento de Química para Word para trabajar con información química.
Este documento presenta una introducción a la formación de auditores internos de acuerdo con la norma ISO 9001. Explica los conceptos básicos de auditoría interna, incluyendo sus objetivos, participantes y principios. También describe los roles y responsabilidades de los auditores, la organización auditada y el cliente. Finalmente, detalla los conocimientos y habilidades necesarios para un auditor interno competente.
This document provides an overview of the curriculum handbook for Houston Community College (HCC). It discusses the background and context for developing curriculum at HCC, including the college's mission and values, policies set by the HCC Board of Trustees, requirements from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and accreditation standards from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The handbook then outlines the process for developing both academic and workforce curriculum at HCC, describing the types of degrees and programs offered, committees involved, and resources available to faculty. It emphasizes the importance of articulation between HCC programs and other colleges/universities to ensure smooth transfer of credits.
This document provides information about the unit 102084 Inclusive Education: Theory, Policy and Practice offered at Western Sydney University. It includes the unit coordinator's contact details, an overview of the unit learning outcomes and how they relate to the Master of Teaching course, assessment details and submission requirements, and a schedule of topics and resources to be covered during the term. The purpose of the unit is to explore theories, policies and practices around inclusive education and prepare pre-service teachers to meet the diverse needs of all students in secondary schools.
Academic Recruitment Best Practices -Project Report-Final 7.8.15Brian Groeschel, MA
The document provides a summary of a project conducted by GLW Consultants for the UC Davis Academic Affairs department to develop best practices for academic recruitment. It includes:
1. An introduction describing the objectives of identifying common practices and inconsistencies across UC Davis schools to develop recruitment best practices.
2. A description of the challenges faced, including limiting participation in focus groups and the decentralized structure of academic recruiting at UC Davis.
3. The outcomes of best practices charts, tip sheets for the UC Recruit system, and a draft online toolkit.
4. Recommendations to conduct additional focus groups to develop a more comprehensive best practices list, and to organize resources into an online toolkit to increase accessibility.
This guide provides school leaders with information to help design, develop, implement, and evaluate a curriculum using Cambridge programs and qualifications. It outlines fundamental principles for curriculum planning, such as designing a broad and balanced curriculum across primary to advanced levels. The guide also describes Cambridge's curriculum framework, including the primary, lower secondary, upper secondary, and advanced levels. It discusses approaches to teaching and learning, as well as leadership, evaluation, professional development and resources to support curriculum implementation.
This document contains best practices for student services at Whatcom Community College. It includes sections on various topics such as the 5 steps for a student's first day, access and disability services, advisor training, closing the opportunity gap, and ending events with appreciations. The sections provide details on practices and programs to support students and promote their success.
This document outlines a managerial challenge facing UMUC regarding timely delivery of course materials to students. UMUC partners with MBS bookstore, but MBS frequently has student backorders due to their business model of ordering based on past sales. UMUC is implementing curriculum changes including 8-week sessions that will exacerbate this problem. A project team is proposed to research, design and establish a virtual university bookstore to deliver e-content directly to students, addressing the timely delivery challenge. The project will be managed through detailed project, operations, information systems, and financial management plans to deliver the goal on time and on budget by July 2011.
Este documento anuncia la 4a Cumbre Insurance Tech América Latina, que se llevará a cabo del 22 al 25 de agosto en Miami. La cumbre reunirá a ejecutivos líderes de seguros y proveedores de tecnología para discutir cómo aprovechar la tecnología para mejorar la experiencia del cliente, equilibrar costos y seguridad, y acelerar la capacidad móvil. Los oradores incluirán ejecutivos de Chubb, Generali, QBE, WeSURA y otros que compartirán sus experiencias
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The document summarizes the agenda for the 63rd Annual Conference of the World Affairs Council of Northern California on April 2-3, 2009. The conference will address three major challenges facing the Obama administration: the global economy, energy and the environment. Breakout sessions on the first day will discuss developing clean and efficient alternative energy strategies and the impact of the global recession on globalization, trade and protectionism. The second day will focus on strategies to address global poverty, economic development, health, hunger and education, as well as strategies for the greater Middle East. Keynote speakers will discuss crafting solutions to climate change, oil dependence and nuclear proliferation.
Este documento presenta diferentes métodos para valuar empresas, incluyendo el Cost Approach Method, DCF (Discounted Cash Flow), valuación relativa, diligencia debida, Pentagon Value de McKinsey, Leveraged Buyouts y reestructuración financiera. Explica conceptos clave como flujos de fondos libres, flujos de caja para el accionista, valor residual y horizonte de proyección.
Gachancipá es un municipio colombiano fundado en 1612 ubicado a 30 km de Bogotá. Su economía se basa principalmente en la producción de flores, ganadería, avicultura y agricultura. Cuenta con excelentes vías de comunicación terrestre como la autopista norte y vía férrea. Algunos de sus principales atractivos turísticos son la Capilla de Santa Bárbara, la Casa Cural y la Estación del Ferrocarril reconocida como patrimonio cultural.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un embargo petrolero contra Rusia en respuesta a la invasión de Ucrania. El embargo forma parte de un sexto paquete de sanciones y prohibirá la mayoría de las importaciones de petróleo ruso en la UE a finales de este año. Algunos estados miembros aún dependen en gran medida del petróleo ruso y se les ha concedido una exención, pero se espera que todo el petróleo ruso quede prohibido para fines de 2023.
El documento habla sobre la propuesta de política educativa del PAN. Propone dar mayor autonomía a las instituciones educativas, implementar un sistema de bonos escolares, e incentivar la competencia entre escuelas públicas y privadas basada en la matrícula para mejorar la calidad educativa.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un embargo petrolero contra Rusia en respuesta a la invasión de Ucrania. El embargo forma parte de un sexto paquete de sanciones y privará a Rusia de acceso a mercados clave. Sin embargo, Hungría, Eslovaquia y la República Checa recibirán exenciones temporales debido a su dependencia del petróleo ruso.
Örnek - Çıkmış ÜDS & KPDS Soru Çözümlerimuhammedhoca
The document contains 19 sentences from past ÜDS & KPDS exam questions in Turkish. The questions test vocabulary in context and grammar points like tense agreement. The summaries focus on parts of speech, tense, context and grammar structures tested in the sample questions.
Los dientes son una fuente abundante de células madre. Los tratamientos con estas células han adquirido gran relevancia en los últimos años, y hoy sabemos que preservar dichas células permite a los pacientes tener un seguro biológico para tratar enfermedades y otros problemas de salud en un futuro próximo.
Estos nuevos descubrimientos están ubicando a los dentistas a la vanguardia de servicios de salud y están cambiando el futuro de la odontología.
En 2003, el Dr. Songtao Shi investigador del National Institute of Health, descubrió células madre en los dientes primarios o de leche. Éstas células madre dentales a diferencia de otro tipo de células madre, se multiplican muy rápidamente, pueden diferenciarse en varios tipos de células y desarrollar múltiples tipos de tejidos.
Las células madre son las células que dan origen a todos los tejidos y órganos del cuerpo tales como el corazón, hígado, cerebro y la piel. Dichas células, en condiciones controladas, pueden desarrollar diferentes tipos de tejidos y hasta reparar el sistema inmunológico.
En la pulpa dental se encuentran células madre multipotenciales llamadas mesenquimatosas, las cuales tienen el potencial de diferenciarse en los siguientes tipos de células que desempeñan distintas funciones en todo el cuerpo humano:
Condrocitos: Son células que tienen la habilidad de generar cartílago, tienen una importante función en el tratamiento de la artritis y lesiones en las articulaciones.
Osteoblastos: Son células que tienen la habilidad de generar hueso y reparar destrucciones óseas por cáncer o accidentes. También pueden ser utilizadas para regenerar dientes.
Adipositos: Tienen la habilidad de reparar tejido dañado después de un ataque cardiaco o infarto. Hay algunos datos preliminares que muestran que estas células podrán tratar condiciones cardiovasculares, problemas ortopédicos y de columna vertebral, insuficiencia cardiaca congestiva, la enfermedad de Crohn y utilizarlas en cirugía plástica.
Miocitos: Estas células pueden reparar lesiones musculares y regenerar tejido muscular. Las células madre mesenquimatosas también se diferencian en cardiomiocitos lo cual nos ayuda a reparar tejido cardiaco infartado o isquémico.
Células Beta: Éste tipo de células pancreáticas producen insulina y actualmente hay muchos estudios para utilizar esta potencialidad de diferenciación y tratar a pacientes con diabetes.
Células Nerviosas: Las células madre mesenquimatosas han demostrado la capacidad de diferenciarse en células nerviosas y ya que estas células pueden formar grupos neuronales, tienen el potencial de tratar enfermedades neurodegenerativas como Parkinson, Alzheimer y parálisis cerebral.
Además de todo el potencial ya visto anteriormente, las células madre mesenquimatosas han reparado satisfactoriamente lesiones en la médula espinal y han devuelto movilidad y sensibilidad a pacientes con parálisis.
The VITAL Project aims to promote regional economic growth through matching validated ideas with experienced entrepreneurs/SMEs and fast-tracking them to market. It identifies ideas, validates them, develops business cases, identifies suitable implementers, and provides customized support including capital. Four cases are reported: EazyIce formed from an ice machine idea matched to an entrepreneur; Shnuggle fast-tracked two baby product ideas to an SME; Viltra scouted and transferred technology; and Gem Plastics licensed technology. Customized support included determining markets, establishing service models, identifying distributors, and accessing capital to commercialize ideas and technologies. The VITAL Project provides a model for open innovation and new venture creation.
9137 P7 Planificacion de Emergencias en los AeropuertosMARTIN GUTIERREZ
Este documento presenta el Manual de Servicios de Aeropuertos - Parte 7: Planificación de Emergencia en los Aeropuertos de la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). El manual proporciona orientación para ayudar a los estados a establecer planes de emergencia en los aeropuertos de acuerdo con las especificaciones de la OACI. Incluye información sobre los tipos de emergencias que deben considerarse, las dependencias participantes y sus funciones, y las directrices para la operación del centro de emerg
Este documento presenta varias herramientas gratuitas de Microsoft para educación, incluyendo Learning Essentials 2.0 para crear recursos educativos y administrar el aprendizaje, Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 para apoyar el aprendizaje de matemáticas, y complementos para Microsoft Word y OneNote que permiten realizar cálculos matemáticos. También presenta herramientas como Math Worksheet Generator para crear hojas de trabajo matemáticas y Complemento de Química para Word para trabajar con información química.
Este documento presenta una introducción a la formación de auditores internos de acuerdo con la norma ISO 9001. Explica los conceptos básicos de auditoría interna, incluyendo sus objetivos, participantes y principios. También describe los roles y responsabilidades de los auditores, la organización auditada y el cliente. Finalmente, detalla los conocimientos y habilidades necesarios para un auditor interno competente.
This document provides an overview of the curriculum handbook for Houston Community College (HCC). It discusses the background and context for developing curriculum at HCC, including the college's mission and values, policies set by the HCC Board of Trustees, requirements from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and accreditation standards from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The handbook then outlines the process for developing both academic and workforce curriculum at HCC, describing the types of degrees and programs offered, committees involved, and resources available to faculty. It emphasizes the importance of articulation between HCC programs and other colleges/universities to ensure smooth transfer of credits.
This document provides information about the unit 102084 Inclusive Education: Theory, Policy and Practice offered at Western Sydney University. It includes the unit coordinator's contact details, an overview of the unit learning outcomes and how they relate to the Master of Teaching course, assessment details and submission requirements, and a schedule of topics and resources to be covered during the term. The purpose of the unit is to explore theories, policies and practices around inclusive education and prepare pre-service teachers to meet the diverse needs of all students in secondary schools.
Academic Recruitment Best Practices -Project Report-Final 7.8.15Brian Groeschel, MA
The document provides a summary of a project conducted by GLW Consultants for the UC Davis Academic Affairs department to develop best practices for academic recruitment. It includes:
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2. A description of the challenges faced, including limiting participation in focus groups and the decentralized structure of academic recruiting at UC Davis.
3. The outcomes of best practices charts, tip sheets for the UC Recruit system, and a draft online toolkit.
4. Recommendations to conduct additional focus groups to develop a more comprehensive best practices list, and to organize resources into an online toolkit to increase accessibility.
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2. Within their larger core/option group, students will form smaller focus question teams to investigate specific aspects of the topic.
The assignment aims to develop students' skills in designing engaging pedagogy that meets quality teaching standards. It will assess learning outcomes related to developing best practice teaching strategies and gaining expertise in the PDHPE
This document provides details for two assessments in a PDHPE unit. Assessment 1 involves students developing a lecture and handout on a core or option topic in small groups. It comprises a class presentation, handout, and individual lesson plan. Assessment 2 requires students to individually design a wiki for HSC students on the PDHPE syllabus, including blog articles, collaborative writing spaces, syllabus content, and video/website links for each core. Marking criteria emphasize well-structured, organized resources that demonstrate planning skills and incorporate a range of appropriate technologies and strategies based on theory and practice.
This subject outline provides information about the ACC501 - Business Accounting & Finance course offered at Charles Sturt University. The course is designed to introduce students to financial accounting, management accounting, and finance. It will help students understand accounting principles, financial statements, and their uses and limitations. The course will also address management accounting issues and decision-making techniques. The subject outline provides learning outcomes, contact details for the lecturer, information about assessments, required textbooks and resources, and a weekly course schedule.
This document provides the marking scheme for the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class X examination for the year 2015. It contains marking schemes for 15 subjects including English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science and others. The marking scheme aims to ensure fair and reliable scoring of answer scripts by providing detailed guidelines to examiners. It also aims to make the evaluation process more transparent. The CBSE develops these marking schemes and supplies them to evaluators to maintain consistency in scoring. The document is being published to give teachers and students insight into the schemes and to receive feedback to improve them.
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The document outlines the student mentoring program at VIA University College. It describes the program's organization, objectives, and roles. Key points:
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- Mentors are trained students who meet with 6-8 mentees to discuss both academic and personal issues. They receive training on communication, coaching, and ethics.
- The program is administered by the Department of Student Relations and overseen locally by mentor coordinators and contact persons at each campus. Support networks are also available to students.
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This document provides information about the Master of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies degree program for international educators hosted by SUNY Buffalo State. The program is designed for educators with unique professional goals and requires 30 credit hours including an action research course and culminating master's project. Courses are offered on-site at international schools and cover topics like instructional strategies and curriculum design. The program can be completed over two years through on-site, online, or blended courses tailored to each school's needs and schedule.
(1) The document is the marking scheme for various subjects for the Class XII exams administered by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in 2015. (2) It provides marking schemes and guidelines for subjects like English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and others to ensure objective and fair marking of answer scripts. (3) The marking scheme is intended to help teachers and students understand the evaluation process and criteria.
The document summarizes workforce trends in Texas, the Houston region, and at Houston Community College. It notes that while the Texas and Houston economies are growing and job demand is high, traditional college enrollment and the number of high school graduates entering higher education have been declining. TRUE Initiative grants awarded to HCC helped increase enrollment in cybersecurity, commercial driver's license training, and manufacturing programs to help close workforce skills gaps. However, sustained funding is needed to continue meeting the region's workforce needs as the economy grows.
The document provides an overview of Houston Community College System. It summarizes key student demographics which show the student body is diverse with over half being students of color. It also outlines the colleges' strategic priorities which focus on student success, diversity, personalized learning, and becoming the top choice for education. Additionally, it reviews the college's governance structure and administration.
The Houston Community College Small Business Development Program has made improvements to expand opportunities for certified small businesses. The program certification accepts additional certifications from the City of Houston and now includes minority, women, disabled, and disadvantaged owned businesses. The evaluation process for small businesses has also improved to maximize their chance of competing for and winning contracts. Certified small businesses can now receive up to 15 points based on their status and level of subcontracting with other certified small businesses.
This document is the procurement operations procedures manual for HCC. It provides definitions for over 75 procurement-related terms used throughout the manual. The table of contents shows that the manual contains articles on general provisions, sources of supplies and services, procurement methods, competitive sealed bidding, competitive sealed proposals, construction procurement, contract administration and close out. The document establishes standard procedures and guidelines for HCC's procurement processes.
This document provides information about Houston Community College (HCC) for the Common Data Set. It includes contact information for HCC's Office of Institutional Research and general information about HCC such as its status as a public community college with an open enrollment policy. Enrollment numbers from 2020-2021 are provided for full-time and part-time students by gender and race/ethnicity. Graduation and retention rates cannot be provided since HCC is a two-year institution. Application information is given showing total freshman applicants and admits for 2020. Admission requirements are not listed since HCC has an open enrollment policy.
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This document outlines Houston Community College's regulation regarding ensuring equal access to technology resources for individuals with disabilities. It establishes guidelines for making the college's websites and digital content compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Level AA. It defines key terms and roles, such as designating the ADA/Section 504 Coordinator as responsible for handling requests regarding inaccessible online content. The regulation applies to all college employees and users of technology resources, and states that inaccessible content must be made available in an equally effective alternative format upon request.
This document summarizes the bylaws of the Board of Trustees of Houston Community College. It outlines ethics policies for board members and senior staff, including standards of conduct, prohibited communications during the bid process, and requirements for disclosing conflicts of interest. The bylaws establish that board members must act in the best interests of the college, maintain confidentiality, and avoid undue external influence. Board members and senior staff are prohibited from certain communications with bidders during the bid period and from accepting related political contributions.
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2. It provides details on the requirements of Texas Education Code Section 51.253(c) which mandates that the Chancellor submit a report to the Board and post publicly on incidents reported and their dispositions.
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1) The document outlines Houston Community College's policy prohibiting discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and retaliation.
2) It defines key terms like employee, sex or gender, and sexual harassment. It also defines prohibited conduct covered by the policy.
3) The policy establishes reporting procedures, including mandatory reporting requirements for employees, and designates the Title IX Coordinator to handle reports of sex discrimination.
This document outlines Houston Community College's policy on sex and gender discrimination, including sexual harassment and retaliation. It defines discrimination and prohibited conduct, and establishes procedures for reporting, investigating, and resolving complaints. It designates the Title IX Coordinator and states that any employee receiving a report must notify them. It also provides examples of corrective actions that may be taken following investigations.
This document outlines the bylaws of the Board of Trustees of Houston Community College. It was originally adopted on January 1, 2010 and has been amended numerous times, with the most recent amendment on February 5, 2020. The bylaws cover topics such as ethics and standards of conduct for trustees and staff, the powers and responsibilities of the board, elections, meetings, committees, and board operations. The purpose is to provide internal governance and management for the board and its activities in accordance with applicable laws.
The Houston Community College System's (HCC) total assets decreased by $5.4 million from fiscal year 2018 primarily due to spending $19.4 million to complete capital improvement projects, reducing restricted cash and investments. Total liabilities increased by $76.4 million mainly due to changes in pension and other post-employment benefit assumptions. HCC's net position increased by $3 million to $393 million for fiscal year 2019 despite higher pension and other post-employment benefit expenses. Non-operating revenues increased by $8 million.
This document is Houston Community College's 2019 Annual Clery Security Report, which provides crime statistics and safety policies for the college as required by law. It summarizes crime data for 2018, including reports of crimes such as burglary, assault, and dating violence. It also outlines the college's policies for reporting crimes, making timely warnings, and preparing the annual disclosure. The report provides definitions of Clery-defined crimes and lists contact information for campus safety authorities.
The document is Houston Community College's updated 2019 procurement plan listing 63 anticipated solicitations for goods and services projected to be sourced during the year, grouped by month. It notes that additional needs may be added and that official solicitation notices will be posted on the procurement website. It also outlines prohibited communication policies for proposers during the "blackout period" between advertisement and contract execution or cancellation.
This document provides information about Houston Community College for a Common Data Set. It includes contact information for the college, basic facts such as the types of degrees offered and academic calendar, enrollment numbers broken down by gender and race/ethnicity, persistence and graduation rates, and retention rates. Houston Community College is a public, coeducational institution located in Houston, Texas that offers associate degrees and certificates on a semester system with an undergraduate enrollment of over 57,000 students as of fall 2018.
The document provides tips on how to recognize email scams by learning to spot suspicious elements like generic salutations, alarmist messages, grammatical errors, requests for personal information, and emails that do not come from official college domains. Examples are given of phishing emails disguising themselves as being from Houston Community College but with email addresses from outlook.com, gmail.com, and foreign domains, as well as links that do not match the displayed text. Readers are advised to be wary of these types of suspicious emails.
The document summarizes construction spending to date totaling $342,687,622 on capital improvement projects. Of the total spending, $126,116,612 or 37% went to small, women, minority, disadvantaged, or historically underutilized businesses. The largest portions of protected spending went to small businesses at $107,526,338 or 31% of total spending and women-owned businesses at $22,593,825 or 7% of total spending. The document then lists individual subcontractors and the amounts they were paid in relation to their protected business classifications.
The document summarizes spending to date on a Capital Improvement Program construction project totaling $325.7 million. Of the total spending, $116.4 million or 36% went to small, women, minority, disadvantaged, or historically underutilized businesses. The top categories were: total SBE spending of $98.7 million (30% of total), total MBE spending of $36.7 million (11% of total), and total WBE spending of $17.2 million (5% of total). The document also lists individual subcontractors or vendors that worked on the project, indicating if they were certified in various business categories.
The document summarizes construction spending to date totaling $337,398,887 on a capital improvement program. It shows that 37% of total spending, or $123,246,981, went to small/women/minority/disadvantaged businesses. Specifically, 31% ($104,701,271) went to small businesses, 6% ($21,156,816) to women-owned businesses, and 13% ($42,320,345) to minority-owned businesses. The document also provides a breakdown of individual subcontractor payments by business type.
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De faculty handbook_spring2014vs3
1. DISTANCE EDUCATION
FACULTY HANDBOOK – Spring 2014
Table of Contents
General Information .................................................................................................... 2
Distance Education Goals .......................................................................................... 3
Faculty Responsibilities
Before the Semester Begins ........................................................................... 4
During the Semester ....................................................................................... 7
End of Semester .............................................................................................. 10
DE Departmental Services .......................................................................................... 10
Other DE and HCC Faculty Resources ...................................................................... 13
2. 2
General Information
HCC Administration Building, 3100 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Houston, Texas 77002
Mail Code 1740
General Number: 713-718-5275
FAX: 713-718-5388 (fax)
Website: http://de.hccs.edu
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
* Limited staff weekday evenings until 10:00pm and Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Distance Education Information Lines
713-718-5275
Option #1 General DE-Related Questions
Option #2 Course Login Assistance
Option #3 Technical Support
Option #4 Student Services/Counseling
Administrative Staff
Lorah Gough, Director, Distance Education ............................................... 713-718-8811
Cindy Sullivan, Secretary III ......................................................................... 713-718-8740
Eva Gonzalez, DE Program Coordinator ...................................................... 713-718-5152
Shirley Smith, DE Associate .......................................................................... 713-718-5318
Patricia Jensvold, Counselor ..………………………………………. ............... 713-718-7281
William Trevino, Advising Manager …………………… ……… ..................... 713-718-7296
Deborah Hardwick, Online Tutoring Manager ............................................ 713-718-5340
Shaynee Fine, Tutor III …………………………………………………............. 713-718-7397
Doug Sutherland, Sr. System Administrator (DE) .......................................... 713-718-5310
Mary Beth Schillaci, DE Faculty Liaison ......................................................... 713-718-5252
Student Services Staff
decounseling@hccs.edu ............................................................................... 713.718.5275, #4
Tiffany Green, Advisor .................................................................................... 713-718-5449
Jessica Nipp, Advisor ...................................................................................... 713-718-5279
Adia Major, Advisor ………………………………………………………….. ...... 713-718-5457
Touhid Chowdhury, Advisor ........................................................................... 713-718-7406
Israel Salazar, Advisor ..................................................................................... 713-718-5073
Randi Sprouse, Advisor ................................................................................... 713-718-8914
Susan Minchew, Advisor (Part-time) ............................................................. 713-718-7008
Nima Salehi, Advisor (Part-time) .................................................................... 713-718-5279
Technical Support Staff
Mohammad (Faisal) Shabbir, System Administrator .................................. 713-718-5341
Ramiro Chapa, Hardware/Software Technician ........................................ 713-718-5271
Instructional Support Specialists (ISS)
Julian Cabrero, Instructional Support Specialist, Testing ............................ 713-718-7415
Judy Carson, Instructional Support Specialist .............................................. 713-718-5121
Ayesha Gates, Instructional Support Specialist ........................................... 713-718-5286
Support Staff
David Chiles, Office Assistant ........................................................................ 713-718-5247
3. 3
Distance Education Goals
The goal of the Distance Education Department is to offer Houston Community College students the
opportunity to earn college credit through alternative, technology-based methods of instruction
and learning. As a professor in distance courses, your role will be to provide these students with the
same high-quality instruction they would receive in the physical classroom.
Although the role of distance education faculty is often perceived as passive because students do
not interact with the professor face to face, it is actually the proactive, energetic, engaging, and
empathetic person who often makes or breaks the course for the student. The most important
qualification a professor brings to a distance education course is the knowledge of the course
content and the ability to communicate this knowledge to the students in an interactive and
engaging manner. But a distance education professor should also have a number of the following
personal characteristics to enhance the teaching role:
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a positive attitude towards distance education courses
an understanding of the special needs of adult learners
a good working knowledge of the learning management system
excellent interpersonal skills
excellent writing skills
good telephone communication
a working knowledge of email
adaptability and versatility
excellent organizational skills
an ability to use interactive technologies
a commitment to timeliness in responding to students
an interest in trying new forms of communication with students
Although the professor’s specific duties in teaching distance courses will be somewhat different from
those in the classroom, the ultimate goal is to provide quality education to our students. Just as our
students must have the self-discipline for home study, our professors must have the flexibility in their
teaching to serve these students well. This guide is designed to familiarize you with the Distance
Education program at HCC and to make your experience as a professor of distance learning a
positive one for both you and your students.
4. 4
DE Faculty Responsibilities
Before the Semester Begins…
New Distance Education Professors
To teach a distance education course for the first time at HCC, a professor must have completed
four courses included in the Teaching and Learning Program:
• Orientation to DE at HCC
• Discovering and Integrating Library Services
• Copyright Literacy in the Academic Environment
• Eagle Online 2
All classes are offered online. Enrollment is available on the Teaching and Learning website at
http://www.hccs.edu/ctle
Application to Develop a DE Course
Whenever you are interested in teaching a distance education course that you have never taught
before, you will be responsible for submitting an application to the Distance Education department.
The DE Application form is found on de.hccs.edu > Faculty Services>Getting Approved to Teach DE.
Please read the information on the page carefully and check the deadlines for submission of the
application. Proof of training is also required.
The application form includes signature lines for Department Chair and Program/Discipline Chair.
These signatures are required for the Distance Education Office to approve any course
development. In lieu of hand-written signature, an email approval from the Department chair will
be accepted (the application form and proof of training must be attached to the email). Please
note: As a first-time DE professor at HCC, you will be approved to teach one course only.
Syllabus
The syllabus is a legal document in the State of Texas. Please make sure that it contains information
that is correct, current and complete. The official “Sample Course Syllabus” should be used as a
model. It is found on the Center for Teaching and Learning website at http://www.hccs.edu/ctle
In addition to the content from the “sample course syllabus” DE Faculty must include a statement
regarding the DE Student Handbook. This statement can be found at de.hccs.edu> Faculty
Services> DE Faculty Handbook>Syllabus Inclusions.
It is also a state law that every HCC faculty member post a syllabus and CV for each section of
each course taught on a public website. HCC uses our public Learning Web for this purpose. The
Learning Web is located at http://learning.hccs.edu. Information on how to get an account and
how to post a syllabus and CV is located on the same site under the “support” link at the top right of
the web page.
Textbooks
Textbook selection is regulated by HCC Policy and Administrative Guidelines E.2.5 “Adoption and
Use of Instructional Materials.” Please review these before recommending/ordering books.
Distance Education students may want to order their textbooks online rather than going to an HCC
bookstore, so please include the link to the HCC bookstore in your syllabus:
http://hccs.bncollege.com and the ISBN of your textbook in your class syllabus. Please be advised
that the bookstore has decided to house all DE textbooks at the HCC-Central Bookstore. If students
do not order their DE textbooks online, their other options are: (1) to visit the HCC-Central bookstore,
purchase and receive their books immediately, or (2) to visit any HCC bookstore and order the texts
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to be shipped to that location from the HCC-Central Bookstore. Books are generally shipped from
HCC-Central to other bookstore locations within 24-hours.
Developing Internet Courses
Developing an online course is not just preparing a syllabus with reading assignments and
constructing tests based on the readings. A successful online course organizes the content in a
manageable and logical way and provides opportunities for active learning with regular feedback.
The professor must develop strategies appropriate to this mode of instruction, and these strategies
often require the use of tools such as self-tests, links, discussion forums, groups and the addition of
other multimedia. Communication among students and between professor and student is planned
for and built into the course during the development phase.
In 2011, HCC adopted an intensive instructional design strategy that places a strong emphasis upon
learner-centered instruction. To learn more about this strategy and how to include its principles in
your course go to the TLR website at http://www.hccs.edu/ctle
HCC Online Model Courses
There are many DE Courses that have been developed using the Intensive Instructional Design Team
Process. These courses are available to every faculty member. If a model course exists for the class
you are teaching, and you are teaching that class for the first time, you must begin by downloading
that model course. It will provide you with an excellent start on your course development. Model
courses can be downloaded and then restored into Eagle Online 2. Once in Eagle Online 2, faculty
may adjust and personalize the course content. For more information go to the DE website > Faculty
Services>HCC Online Model Courses. These courses are on the HCC Intranet (MyHCC), so a
username and password (same as HCC email) is required to access the page. The instructions for
download and restoring the course(s) are on the same page as the course downloads.
Communication with Students
Frequent communication and interaction with DE students is essential. The professor must be
available for the students to contact regularly throughout the semester. As you prepare your
syllabus, remember to provide information to the students on how to contact you. You should
provide appropriate phone numbers and an email address. It is also helpful to let them know when
you will be responding to their email messages (for instance, Monday-Friday, within 24 hours, but not
on the weekends).
Evaluation of Students
It is recommended that DE professors evaluate the work of students and provide grades at least five
times a semester and through a variety of methods. In addition to exams, these graded assignments
may include research projects, essays, homework exercises, quizzes, journals, or other appropriate
assignments.
HCC encourages all professors to include writing assignments in their courses. You may choose to
have essay questions on the exam or extra writing assignments. Do not use multiple-choice exams
as the only means of grading your students.
Calendars
All DE faculty will receive a calendar at the beginning of each semester, with certain week-ends
designated as on-campus testing week-ends. The calendar identifies which dates are available for
testing.
6. 6
Testing Services/Proctoring Form
Before the semester begins, faculty will need to enter exam dates and times into this online DE
Testing form. All DE faculty who use DE testing services must proctor one time for each section that
they are teaching. Proctor dates will also be entered on this form. A link to the form will be emailed
to DE faculty 4 weeks before the semester begins.
Orientations
All DE faculty must prepare an online orientation for each course. An in-person orientation may also
be requested for the students. The professor is responsible for two parts of the six-part online
orientation: the Professor’s Greeting and the class Syllabus. Other parts of the orientation (including
an orientation to Eagle Online) are generic and are provided by the DE Department. The link to the
Orientation Builder is http://de2.hccs.edu/ob
Note that the Attendance Requirement section, which is posted by the DE Department, states that
students are required to participate actively in the class in order to be counted as in attendance on
the official date of record. However, it is up to you to specify in your greeting and/or your syllabus
what task or assignment will fulfill this requirement in your class.
Instructions on how to upload the greeting and syllabus are provided by the technical support staff.
Distance Education faculty should submit completed orientations through the online orientation
builder at least 11 days prior to the first day of class because students need to access it starting10
days before the class begins. DE will send out a reminder (via the DE listserv) and a link to the
Orientation Builder about 1-2 weeks before the deadline. As a first-time faculty, you will be
automatically added to the DE listserv. If you do not receive messages from the listserv prior to
beginning of your first semester teaching DE, contact any one of the technical staff listed at the
beginning of this document.
The last part of the six-part orientation is a DE Student Data Form. Its submission indicates that the
student has completed the online orientation requirements. All DE students are required to
complete an orientation for each DE course they are enrolled in. Once the student submits the
Data Form, a copy is automatically emailed to you for your records. This email will come to you from
a sender called “HCC_DE_Robo_Tech” and you are encouraged to retain the emails for your
records. The Data Form will not only signal that the student has completed orientation, but it will also
contain the student’s most current contact information.
In addition, there is a section at the bottom of the Data Form that allows the student to write
questions or concerns. Please respond to these just as you would to any email sent to your Inbox.
Remember, if the student discloses a disability at any point during the semester and you have not
received an Approved Accommodation Letter regarding the student’s disability, please refer
him/her to the HCC Disability Services for guidance:
http://www.hccs.edu/district/departments/accessibility/
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During the Semester…
Student Messages
All online communication with students should be within Eagle Online, not to your private e-mail
address. In that way, all messages from and to students, as well as all assignments submitted, are
secured within your course and can be accessed not only during the semester, but also in the future
(for example, in the event of a grade appeal).
You are responsible for checking for student messages and responding to them on a regular
schedule, preferably every weekday and weekends if you choose or as necessary. You should
announce your communication policy in your syllabus.
During the semester, check for student messages and return calls or e-mails within a 24-hour period.
Whatever your policy, be sure students are informed about it. The most common complaint of
students who call into the DE department is that professor has not replied to their e-mail messages.
Day of Record – Marking Class Attendance in PeopleSoft
The Day of Record class rolls are submitted online in PeopleSoft. You will not need to mark weekly
attendance. You will only mark one date for attendance in DE classes. Attendance will be based on
what you determine as “active participation”. You must let your students know how you will
determine attendance in your syllabus.
Active participation can be accomplished by a student’s response to any of the following:
1) quiz/test on either the syllabus or another assignment (e.g. early reading assignment, selfassessment) - graded or not
2) essay response to an instructor's prompt - diagnostic or graded
3) discussion response to an instructor's question (e.g. asking students to identify themselves and
explain expectations for the course) - graded or not
4) email communication with the instructor (i.e. student notifies the instructor about technical
difficulties or other extenuating circumstances and explains how/when these problems will be
resolved).
Be aware that marking a student as “absent” will cause the student to be withdrawn (once the
Registrar’s office receives the roll and inputs it into PeopleSoft – this can take several days). If you
want to block student's access to the class during this period of time, you can do so by going to
"Assign roles" in the administration menu on your course homepage, and remove the student's name
from the list of students. If you later decide to allow the student to remain in the class, you can add
the student back into the class and the work done by that student will also return.
Student Withdrawals
Withdrawals are the same for DE and in-person classes. Students should withdraw from a class
through the Student Center in PeopleSoft.
Students should check the HCC Academic Calendar by term for final withdrawal deadlines for
regular and second start terms. Classes of other duration (mini-term, flex-entry, 8-weeks, etc.) have
different final withdrawal deadlines. Students should contact the HCC Registrar's Office to
determine the withdrawal dates if they are not posted on the HCC Calendar.
Class Attendance
Although it is the responsibility of the student to withdraw officially from a course, DE professors also
have the authority to block a student from accessing Eagle Online, and/or to withdraw a student for
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excessive absences or failure to participate regularly. Your policy related to this should be clearly
stated in your syllabus.
Final Grade of FX
Students who stop attending class (participating) and do not withdraw themselves prior to the
withdrawal deadline may either be dropped by their DE professor for excessive absences or be
assigned the final grade of “FX” at the end of the semester. Students who stop attending classes will
receive a grade of “FX”, compared to an earned grade of “F” which is due to poor
performance. Logging into a DE course without active participation is seen as non-attending.
A grade of “FX” is treated exactly the same as a grade of “F” in terms of GPA, probation,
suspension, and satisfactory academic progress. However, students who receive financial aid but
fail to attend class, as shown by your assigning an "FX" as their grade, will be reported to the
Department of Education and may have to pay back their aid.
Students with Disabilities
Student Responsibilities:
Students with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc) who
need to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the appropriate HCC campus
Disability Counselor at the beginning of each semester. Instructors are authorized to provide only
the accommodations requested by the Disability Counselor. See the HCC Accessibility website for
more information: http://www.hccs.edu/district/departments/accessibility/
Students are strongly encouraged to contact a Disability Counselor before the start of each
semester and to request accommodations early, at least one week prior to a quiz or exam, to allow
sufficient time for accommodations to be arranged. Once accommodations are approved, the
Disability Counselor will email the student a PDF copy of their accommodations letter for them to
forward to their DE instructor(s), either to the Instructor’s HCC email or through the Eagle Online 2
learning management system.
Instructor Responsibilities:
Instructors must accept and should confirm receipt of the accommodations letter from the student.
Instructors are responsible for providing the approved accommodations exactly as noted on the
accommodations letter, no more or less, and must do so in a timely manner. Instructors should not
provide the accommodations retroactively (i.e. allow students an accommodation for a previous
assignment prior to when the accommodation was issued).
Instructors who require on-site exams MUST:
o Arrange for the ADA student to test at a Distance Education Testing Location if the student
requires Extended Time and/or a Special Chair. 3100 Main is not a testing location for ADA
students.
o Arrange for the ADA student to test at a College Campus Testing Center if the student requires a
Distraction Limited Environment, Reader/Scribe, and/or Assistive Technology. Distance
Education testing Locations do not offer Distraction Limited Environment, Reader/Scribe, and
Assistive Technology accommodations. The 3100 Main System building is not a testing location
for ADA students.
Instructors are responsible for providing the College Campus Testing Center with the exam and
adhering to the College Campus Testing Center’s procedures. Assigned ISS can assist with testing
arrangements (times, date, location, test drop off and pick up).
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For questions regarding Distance Education Testing Locations or College Campus Testing Center
arrangements, please contact your assigned Instructional Support Specialist.
For assistance or concerns about the actual accommodation issued, contact the College Campus
Disability Support Services Office listed on the accommodation letter.
For assistance setting up “Extended Time” in Eagle Online, contact DE Tech Support at 713-718-5275
option 3 or complete the Faculty DE Help form
Early Alert
Early Alert is an online retention initiative available to faculty teaching DE courses.
Utilize the Early Alert referral form found by signing into your HCC People Soft Student System
account.
Early Alert makes it easier for DE faculty to refer "at risk" students to a DE counselor for attention. If
the system is utilized, many student issues will be addressed at the beginning of the semester,
thereby enabling the DE counselor to intervene early with student academic or psychosocial issues.
Once a faculty member completes the form, it is immediately routed to the DE Advisors. After an
Advisor makes contact with the student, the Advisor will provide feedback to the professor as to the
status of the issue, as appropriate. Faculty are encouraged to begin using Early Alert as early as
necessary each semester and continue using the form as needed throughout each term. *Early
Alert should not be used for students who have never logged in prior to the official date of record.
Instead they should be marked as never attended on your roster.
If you have questions or concerns about using Early Alert, please contact decounseling@hccs.edu.
Exams
Exams can be administered either online or in-person. The DE Department offers testing services
over specific weekends for faculty choosing to administer in-person exams. At the beginning of
each semester, faculty will receive an email linking to the “DE Testing Information Form”. This form is
used by faculty to mark the dates of their in person exams and proctoring dates. DE faculty who
choose to have in person exams must proctor at least one time during the semester for each DE
class.
For in-person exams, to allow adequate time for the DE office to duplicate and process your exam,
exams should be delivered to the DE office at least 10 days before the testing weekend. The exam
may be sent as an email attachment.
Each exam is color-coded to indicate if students are allowed to use notes, textbooks or calculators
during the exam, so be sure to provide all such information when you submit your exam.
If you use a different exam for make-ups, this exam must be provided to the Distance Education
Department in advance of the make-up test dates.
Grading Exams
A Scantron machine is available in the Distance Education Department for your use.
Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System (EGLS3)
The EGLS3 online student survey provides DE faculty with feedback on the effectiveness of their
teaching, as well as allowing college-wide comparison in key areas. DE faculty are encouraged to
embed this as a topic within their course, and to remind and encourage students to participate in
taking this survey during the time frame it is provided, beginning the 14th week of the semester.
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End of Semester…
Final Grade Sheets
The end-of-the-semester procedures are identical to those for regular in-class courses. The professor
enters final grades into the online process grade roster and returns the completed grade sheets to
the Department Chair along with any other materials required by your Academic Department.
Incompletes
The professor decides whether to allow students to receive an “Incomplete.” The professor must
make arrangements for students taking an “I” to complete their assignments within six months. After
the deadline, the “I” becomes an “F.”
Faculty should contact a DE Eagle Online administrator via the DE Faculty Help form regarding
changing the status of a student so he/she can continue working in Eagle Online after the semester
officially ends.
Online Course Back Ups
It is required that faculty make backups of their courses, in case of accidental deletion or
corruption. Training is provided in the Eagle Online training classes. You can find the links to the
training from the DE website > Faculty Services > Training Links.
Departmental Services
Instructional Support Specialists (ISS)
All distance education professors are paired with a DE staff member known as an Instructional
Support Specialist (ISS). If a professor does not know his or her ISS assignment, he/she should
contact Eva Gonzalez at 713.718.5152, eva.gonzalez@hccs.edu for assistance.
The ISS provides various types of support to DE students as well as DE professors throughout each
semester.
Student services:
• When a student is having difficulty contacting his/her DE professor, the ISS provides assistance in
referring that student to the best contact information for that professor. For Adjunct Professors
without an HCC phone number, you may want to use the ISS phone number as a telephone
contact.
• The ISS are cross-trained to serve as generalists in answering student questions regarding a
variety of HCC information.
Faculty Services:
• The ISS provides clerical-type support services to DE faculty. Such services include copying
syllabi, exams, mailings to students, etc.
• ISS is responsible for ensuring that approved testing accommodations are met for students with
disabilities during testing weekends. It is up to the professor to notify the ISS about the student’s
needs.
• ISS mails exams to the approved proctors of students who do not live in Houston
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ISS reserves rooms for testing review sessions, only when such sessions are held at 3100 Main.
Professors needing rooms at other locations should refer to the process of room reservations at
their campus.
ISS specializes in providing Testing Support Services to all DE faculty who use paper/pencil exams,
as well as to some DE faculty who require proctored online exams.
Technical Support Staff
The DE Department provides both help desk services (24/7) through a contracted outside source
and technical support within the department by its staff of technicians. Contact information for the
help desk is on the DE homepage>Faculty Services>Faculty Resources
The distance education technicians provide a variety of services to faculty upon request through
the DE Faculty Help Form:
• Assistance in copying and/or uploading a course
• Putting HCC Online Model courses into a course shell for a professor. See the DE Intranet
website for more information
• Assistance in the uploading of publisher e-packs
• Technical troubleshooting
• Responding to problems that the help desk forwards to them as "escalated problems" that
the help desk is unable to resolve.
• Assisting faculty with signing up for the DE ListServ (de-web)
The DE Intranet website has more information about: Software site licenses, Model Courses, DE
listservs, and additional digital resources.
Student Services – Counseling and Advising
The function of Distance Education Counseling and Student Services is to provide guidance and
advisement services to distance education students at HCC.
Distance Education Counselors/Advisors are available to assist students from the point of
inquiry/admission to graduation. DE faculty are encouraged to include contact information for DE
Counselors in their course syllabus.
Counseling consists of the following services: academic retention initiatives (early alert, academic
probation and suspension, 3peaters, behavioral intervention), ADA information, stress and anxiety
management, and community resource information. Personal counseling and career assessment,
planning, and exploration, as well as crisis intervention, are also provided. In-person, confidential
sessions can also be scheduled to provide brief counseling and community referrals to address
personal concerns affecting academic success.
Advising services consists of the following: information regarding admission next steps (preenrollment sessions, SmarterMeasure, orientation); reviewing placement tests, AP and prior
assessments to determine student placement in courses; information and planning for degrees and
certifications; course selection and information regarding the enrollment process, Associate of Arts
and Associate of Science transfer planning, graduation procedure, and campus resources.
Students should request counseling and advisement through the AskDECounseling help form found
on the de.hccs.edu homepage or directly through this link:
http://de-counseling.hccs.edu/StudentSignIn/
Please do not give students individual advisors’ or counselors’ contact information; refer them to the
online form.
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The majority of all services are provided via email and telephone; however, students can request
face-to-face sessions at the DE Office located at the HCC Administration Building, 3100 Main Street,
3rd floor, or at any other HCC location upon request.
Counselors and advisors respond to student inquiries within 24-business hours.
For assistance to you as faculty, please email decounseling@hccs.edu
or call 713-718-5275 option #4
Testing Services
Staff will duplicate exams and deliver the exams to testing centers. Trained aides are scheduled
and supervised by the testing coordinator. After exams are completed, they are available to be
picked up by the professor at 3100 Main the Tuesday after the testing weekend. In the event that
the Monday following a testing weekend is a holiday, tests will be available for pick-up on
Wednesday.
Make-up Exams
Make-up exams can be scheduled through the Distance Education Office for any Thursday during
DE office hours. Please note that this option is for make-ups only, not as an alternative testing date
announced to all students. Professors using the Thursday make-up testing option will be required to
submit each student's name (how far in advance?) in an email to their Instructional Support
Specialist in the Distance Education Office.
Records
The Distance Education Office keeps records of Distance Education enrollments, attrition rates, and
student demographics.
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Other DE and HCC Faculty Resources
Additional DE Information:
To get comprehensive information about the Distance Education department, its staff, the services
they provide, and how to contact them, visit the DE homepage at http://de.hccs.edu.
See "Faculty Services" on the left menu.
DE Orientation page
To see a list of the DE courses by semester, which includes the syllabi, go to the DE homepage
(de.hccs.edu) and Click on How to access online courses and mandatory orientations
AskOnline
HCC offers 24-hour access to tutors online. Students can get free help with papers not only for
English classes, but for any class that requires writing. Papers can be submitted for advice, with a 24hour turn-around at http://hccs.askonline.net/
Students can also receive online tutoring in specific subject areas.
Students access Online Tutoring by clicking on the “Online Tutoring” button at the top header inside
an Eagle Online course or clicking the Online Tutoring link on the DE homepage. Students log in with
their W-number (email account name) and password. Instructions, including a short video, are
provided to make them familiar with the capabilities of this service.
Turnitin
Turnitin is an anti-plagiarism software that is used within Eagle Online by choosing Turnitin
assignments under Activities when you develop your topics.
Library Services
Our HCC librarians have made a special effort to reach out to Distance Education students,
allowing them to communicate with a librarian by email, live-chat, Instant Messenger, and phone;
to use databases and e-books from home; to request transfer of books to a campus closer to the
student's home, etc. The link to the Library is provided within the class homepages:
http://library.hccs.edu/home
Libline
One of the links at the above library webpage is called Libline. They call it their "lifeline for distance
students." See http://libline.blogspot.com/
Software Site Licenses
HCC has purchased or acquired through agreements licenses to some very useful software
applications like Respondus Assessment Tools and LockDown Browser, SoftChalk Lessonbuilder, and
Impatica for Powerpoint (compresses files).
Additionally, information on how to access the Dallas TeleLearning Digital Resource Repository is
posted on this same site.
The software is posted on HCC’s Intranet in the DE section. You can get directly to the site by
clicking here then selecting the Software Site License Access link (requires a log-in: Use your AD
(email) ID and password.)
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See the DE Website: Edutube
Like YouTube, HCC’s Edutube is a place to house and share video, audio, and PowerPoint files with
colleagues and students (or to the Public, if desired). Every faculty member has an account and
can log-in with their AD (email) ID and password. Training is also on the website at
http://edutube.hccs.edu/
HCC’s ITunesU
Like YouTube and Edutube, HCC also has its own iTunes site to publically house videos. This site
separates videos by college/system. The “free” software, Apple iTunes, is required to view the
videos. Accounts are created upon request (by form). See http://itunes.hccs.edu for more
information and to view the site.