Monthly Summary
December was a month for collecting data, students survey responses, and refining microcredential content in preparation for Spring sessions. A hybrid model for microcredential delivery was also developed and set up for Spring. A cohort of AVANCE students will pilot this new modality.
Highlights
Outreach
- Created a post for an upcoming Riverbat Echo newsletter to promote Spring registration.
- Sent out Winter newsletter on December 4th to 678 subscribers.
- Set up new student info sessions dates for Spring registration.
- Met with Nancy Lyons of Bioscience Incubator to discuss potential opportunities for collaboration.
Microcredentials
- Refining Word Processing and Presentation Software microcredentials to provide clarity in instructions for ease of use.
- Created a blog tutorial on the website instructing Staff on how to add microcredentials as professional development in Workday.
- Experimented with using PowerPoint to create interactive instructional material for microcredentials and determined that it is a viable option.
- Awarded badges and sent out congratulations email for the second Fall session.
- Set up pilot of microcredential hybrid model for AVANCE to College students for Spring Semester
- Reserved ACC SAC computer lab.
- Defined job description for digital navigator assistant.
- Hired an AVANCE to College student through ACC GROW program to assist in the hybrid model.
Data
- Reviewed student feedback from microcredential surveys.
- Collected quotes from student surveys for use on website and social media.
- Received results and analyses of the OIRA DFI Survey of Faculty and Department Chairs.