September 2020 October 2020 November 2020 December 2020 Happy Holidays 2020

5 Characteristics of Learner-Centered Teaching 5 Characteristics of Learner-Centered Teaching Interactive Lectures Interactive Lectures Thinking Maps Thinking Maps Thinking Maps PDF Thinking Maps PDF Cooperative Learning Techniques Cooperative Learning Techniques Think Pair Share Think Pair Share Jigsaw Jigsaw Gallery Walk Gallery Walk 10 Tips for Peer Teaching 10 Tips for Peer Teaching 7 Best Assessment Tools 7 Best Assessment Tools Kahoot! Kahoot! 3-2-1 Strategy 3-2-1 Strategy

General Teaching Resources Online Teaching Resources Online Teaching Resources General Teaching Resources 1/2

Accomplished Adjuncts Welcome to our new page, Accomplished Adjuncts! Each month, we will feature our awesome adjunct faculty members and the notable things they accomplish throughout the year school year. Please read on to view what your colleagues have been up to and join us in recognizing this month's Accomplished Adjuncts! Bonniejean Alford , Sociology, was recognized as 2022 NEA Higher Educator of the Year Sarah Magin , English, was the winner of the 2021-2022 College-Wide Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award and her achievement will be recognized at this year's commencement ceremony. Jen Propp , English, was a finalist in the Boston Screenplay Awards for her short screenplay, Party of Four Aaron Bartolome , Philosophy, published his article, " Private evidence for atheism " in the journal, Religious Studies Kimberly Groves , English, was accepted into Michigan State's Doctoral Program for Rhetoric and Writing and was awarded a Fellowship opportunity as well Wendy Throup-Pavlick , Student Success Counselor, completed a Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches course, earning a Lifestyle Medicine Coach certificate through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Elizabeth Moxley , Nursing, received a fellowship from the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurse's Association David Rokos , Motion Picture/Television, began a new job as Senior Video Editor at Argonne National Labs Christy Carter , Communication Arts, completed a year-long Social Justice and Leadership certificate Melissa Victor , Cosmetology, in addition to her other accomplishments , is graduating this spring with honors with a bachelor's in Business Applied Management from Northwood University Chris Baker , Philosophy and Religious Studies, published a book chapter and has a book coming out next month Elizabeth Kowal , Hospitality & Tourism, in addition to her other accomplishments , earned her 5 year service pin from COD Janet Nogowski , English, completed and received ACUE certification Elizabeth Shaffer-McCarthy , Biology, contributed a chapter to a book and has authored three virtual laboratories for Pearson: Protein Structure and Synthesis, Genetics, and now Cells Carol Nemecek-Kowalski , American Sign Language, received an award from Deaf Women United as Deaf Women United Herstory Honor March 2022 and become an honored member of the Hall of Fame as a Civic Leadership at Illinois School for the Deaf Association Alumni Jim Martincic , Music, among other accomplishments , received the Voice Over IP Telephony Specialist and Internetworking Technician certificates from COD

Our Mission Committed to the institutional mission for excellence in teaching and learning, the Office of Adjunct Faculty Support provides leadership and administrative support for adjunct faculty in partnership with the academic divisions of the college. This is achieved through innovation and collaboration in areas of adjunct faculty recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and professional development, resulting in increased student engagement, learning, and success outcomes. Dr. Sonia Watson, Dean, Adjunct Faculty Support Email: watsons57@cod.edu Phone: 630-942-3808 Office: BIC2501 D Kate Szetela, Manager, Adjunct Faculty Support Email: szetelak@cod.edu Phone: 630-942-3797 Office: BIC 2501 E Jen Propp, Manager, Adjunct Faculty Support Email: proppj709@cod.com Phone: 630-942-3793 Office: BIC 2501 F Adam Hogan, Manager, Adjunct Faculty Support Email: hogana104@cod.edu Phone: 630-942-3801 Office: BIC 2501 B J ulie Plesha, Coordinator, Adjunct Faculty Recruitment Email: pleshaj@cod.edu Phone: 630-942-3292 Office: BIC 2A07 C Alyssa Johnson, Administrative Assistant V Email: johnsona1053@cod.edu Phone: 630-942-2158 Office: BIC 2501 Allyssa Perez, Administrative Assistant IV Email: pereza96@cod.edu Phone: 630-942-3371 Office: HSC 1235 Monica Robertson, Administrative Assistant III Email: sturgeonm192@cod.edu Phone: 630-942-2840 Office: BIC 2A07 Alanna Davis, Administrative Assistant II Email: davisa236@cod.edu Phone: 630-942-2303 Office: BIC 2A07

Add a Title Add a Title Add a Title Add a Title Add a Title Add a Title Add a Title Add a Title Add a Title

Lesson Planning Lesson Planning Classroom Management Classroom Management Teaching Techniques Teaching Techniques

Coming soon

The Superpower of Kindness by Kate Szetela, Manager, Adjunct Faculty Support I recently attended a World Happiness Summit where thought leaders from around the world offered evidence-based perspectives about well-being including Dr. Kelly Harding, author of The Rabbit Effect: Live Longer, Happier and Healthier with the Groundbreaking Science of Kindness. Dr. Harding’s research is inspired by patients she encountered who defied their diagnoses of serious illness –who are living life to their fullest- even thriving in many respects. So what do rabbits have to do with it? A groundbreaking study occurred accidentally the in 1970s when Dr. Nerem performed an experiment on genetically identical rabbits designed to learn how a high-fat diet impacts heart health. There was one group of bunnies that was significantly healthier than the others. They found that the researcher in charge of those rabbits was picking them up, petting them, and giving them love and kindness. A repeat study showed the same effect. Since then, scientific evidence is now proving what many would say is common sense – kindness and connection not only makes you happier but healthier. Educators play a significant role in boosting health. Dr. Harding found that for every one life saved by biomedicine, it seems as though education saves eight. One statistic suggested that not finishing a high school education was the equivalent of a lifetime of smoking. As teaching is often linked to a purpose or calling, there is increasing evidence that having a life of purpose and feeling optimistic can prolong telomeres that help us live longer and live better when illnesses come. Reference: Harding, K. The rabbit effect: Live longer, happier and healthier with the groundbreaking science of kindness. Atria Press.

January 2022 April 2022 July 2022 October 2022 February 2022 May 2022 August 2022 November 2022 March 2022 June 2022 September 2022 December 2022 Happy Holidays 2022

January 2021 February 2021 March 2021 June 2021 April 2021 May 2021 July 2021 September 2021 October 2021 November 2021 December 2021

Part Time Faculty Centers Information College of DuPage is equipped with part time faculty centers that serve as office space on campus. Each center features access to computers, supplies, small copy jobs, and a place to store belongings. They are located in BIC 2A07 and HSC 1235 and are staffed during the following hours during Fall 2025: Regular Hours: BIC 2A07 Monday-Thursday 7:30 am to 6 pm. Fridays 7:30 to 11:30 am. HSC 1235 –Monday-Thursday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. Friday 8:00 am to Noon. Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 am to 6 pm for both centers. Closed on Fridays Faculty may also enter the centers at any time the college is open by swiping their badges at the door.