The new Central Washington University Community College Teaching Certificate Program prepares participants for what to expect and how to succeed as a teacher in the community college classroom.
WHAT TOPICS ARE COVERED?
The program includes four workshops:
• Becoming a Successful Community College Faculty Candidate
• Instructional Technologies
• Assessment
• Teaching in the Diverse Classroom
Full workshop descriptions are available at www.cwuce.org/cct
This non-credit program takes only two weeks to complete. The workshops are taught by outstanding community college instructors who are experts in the four areas.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The program is geared toward several audiences:
1) graduate students who intend to pursue a career teaching in a community college,
2) high school teachers who might want to teach a course or two in a community college,
3) current community college and university faculty who want to enhance their knowledge in any or all of the workshop topics.
Community College Teaching Certificate Program
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LOCATIONS AND DATES:
• CWU-Ellensburg August 1-12, 2011
COSTS:
• Becoming a Successful Candidate $200
• Instructional Technologies $300
• Assessment $300
• Teaching in the Diverse Classroom $200
Tuition for the entire certificate program is $1,000. You may take any number of workshops separately, but must complete all four workshops to receive a certificate.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Visit www.cwuce.org/cct, or call Tammy at the CWU Office of Continuing Education at 509-963-1835.
REGISTRATION:
To register please call 509-963-1835.
Clock hours available!
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING:
“Graduate students will definitely benefit from enrolling in the Community College Teaching certificate program. After completing the four workshops, I had a sense that I had received insider information. I am confident this knowledge will enhance my chances of getting a teaching job at the community college level.”
- Don McCorkindale, CWU graduate student
“After completing Central’s CCT program, I felt like someone had handed me the answers to a final test. Seasoned community college instructors and administrators provided me with innovative pedagogies and professional development strategies that left me feeling confident about my future in community college education. This workshop is dynamite.”
- Del Enders, CWU graduate student
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
CWU-Ellensburg
Workshop Dates Times Instructor
• Becoming a Successful Candidate August 1 & 2 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sandra Fowler - Hill
• Instructional Technologies August 3, 4 & 5 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mike Batali
• Teaching in a Diverse Classroom August 8 & 9 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Allison Green
• Assessment August 10, 11 & 12 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Carolyn Calhoon-Dillahunt
COMMUNITY COLLEGE TEACHING CERTIFICATE WORKSHOP LOCATIONS AND DATES
FACULTY TESTIMONIALS:
“The Central Washington University’s Community College Teaching Certificate Program offers an opportunity for learning and growth. Even with 10 years of prior teaching experience at the community college level, I found the Diversity, Assessment, and Technology workshops to offer innovative ideas and methodologies that I was able to integrate into my courses immediately. It was an excellent investment of time and effort, and I highly recommend the program to both new and seasoned instructors.”
- Tonya McCabe, Faculty, Business Education,
Green River Community College
“CWU’s Community College Teaching Certificate Program provides valuable information and ideas for adjunct and full-time instructors. The flexible format allows instructors to choose program components that work for their learning needs and schedules. CWU has developed a cost-effective way to provide current and potential community college instructors with valuable professional development. “
-- Leslie Heizer Newquist,
Executive Dean, Professional/Technical & Workforce Education, Green River Community College
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For questions about workshop content,
contact the instructor of the session you wish to
attend. For all other questions contact the CWU
Office of Continuing Education at
509-963-1835.
INSTRUCTORS:
Becoming a Successful Community College Faculty Candidate
Sandra Fowler-Hill, Everett Community College,
sfowler-hill@comcast.net
Instructional Technologies
Michael Batali, Yakima Valley Community College, mbatali@yvcc.edu
Assessment
Carolyn Calhoon-Dillahunt, Yakima Valley Community College, ccalhoon@yvcc.edu
The Diverse Classroom
Allison Green, Highline Community College,
agreen63@comcast.net
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