What is Th e 4 C onnections (COD Connects) ? Simply put it is a w ay to create rapport and connect with your students, and increase overall engagement. Each cohort is four weeks in length and features a weekly synchronous session held on Tuesdays at Noon. Can't make a session? No worries! Each one is rec or ded for our convenience. N ot able to sign up for the spring session? More cohorts will be offered in the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters. All College of DuPage adjunct faculty are strongly encouraged to take a 4 Connections (COD Connects) course. All adjunct faculty will receive a stipend upon successful completion and all full time faculty will receive four professional development hours upon successful completion. Mor e information about the 4 Connections can be found on the COD Teaching Guides Sign Up Today!

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Connecting with Nature through Forest Bathing by Kate Szetela, Manager, Adjunct Faculty Support At this point in the academic calendar, most everyone is working at an intense pace and looking forward to a much-deserved break. Thankfully, nature is in full bloom right now and just walking outside on campus offers a chance to take in the beautiful colors, scents, and textures. In Japan, many practice “shinrin-yoku” or forest bathing. It is simply being in nature, connecting with it through our senses of sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. I had the opportunity to attend a forest bathing workshop where a guide curates the experience and it was magical. At one point, in the spirit of wabi-sabi, we were encouraged to find something imperfect and search for the beauty. However, it isn’t necessary to have a guide. Dr. Qing Li, author of Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness offers these tips: Let nature enter through your ears, eyes, nose, mouth, hands, and feet. Listen to the birds singing and the breeze rustling in the trees. Look at the different greens of the trees and the sunlight filtering through the branches. Smell the fragrance of the trees and breath the natural aromatherapy. Taste the freshness of the air as you take deep breaths. Place your hands on the trunk of a tree. Dip your fingers or toes in a stream. Whether you have only a few minutes or hours, give yourself the gift of being present to the beauty that nature generously and unconditionally provides.

Meet Jayne Kaspar, Surgical Technology Adjunct Faculty Member & Focus of this Month's Spotlight! What do you teach? How long have you taught at COD? Surgical Technology, 8 months What did you want to be “when you grew up?" A nurse What is your favorite show/TV series AND/OR What book are you reading now? I am really into Emily in Paris. It’s such an easy show to get into and keep up with when I have a chance! Do you have a favorite vacation spot? (from childhood or more recently? My vacations consist of visiting my three sisters in Las Vegas, NV; Palm Desert, California; and Austin, TX. What attracted you to teaching? Working as a Surgical Tech at Elmhurst Hospital really opened my eyes to how much I loved sharing my knowledge with new hires and students during their clinical rotations. I remember loving my instructor at COD and hoping one day I could do what she did! In what ways does your work help students succeed? I like to keep things light and relatable. Giving real life examples and stories help connect text book content to clinical experience. Who inspires you? My boss, Anna Campbell, and my fellow adjunct instructors: Candice Johnson, Jenny Cerpa, Anna Marzullo, and Ania Bucur. They have been the most welcoming and helpful group to begin this journey with and I really can’t thank them enough for all they do to help me grow into a great educator!

Academic Calendar Dates Where can I locate a list of important academic calendar dates? Unlocking Classroom Door Your COD faculty ID will open your classroom. If you forget your ID you may call COD police at (630) 942-2000 for assistance. Obtaining ID/Parking Pass Prior to class start, obtain a COD staff ID and parking permit. The ID card serves as your room key, is needed to utilize the printers, and can also be registered with the library to rent materials. Making Copies How can I make copies for my class? Accessing & Checking Email How do I access my COD e-mail and how often should it be checked? Accessing COD Systems What if I have trouble accessing my COD e-mail, myACCESS, or Blackboard? Blackboard Training Where can I find training on Blackboard? Library Information Where is the Library located and how do I obtain a library card?