New Faculty Seminars
The First and Second Year Seminars for New Faculty bring together the new faculty members from all areas of the College in a collegial and informal setting. Many new faculty members bring years of experience and professional expertise to TCC and the First Year Seminar provides a venue for new faculty to learn from each other as well as learn about TCC.
Purpose: The New Faculty Seminars are designed to facilitate the professional and personal integration of new faculty members into the college community. The goals of the New Faculty Seminars are:
- To provide an introduction to TCC's learning centered philosophy and culture of shared responsibilities.
- To share information about programs, resources and services to support faculty and students on their mutual quest for successful education.
- To provide opportunities to explore and discuss issues related to teaching and learning.
- To offer a forum for sharing experiences and best practices.
- To provide opportunities to form collegial relationships.
- To learn about and participate in shared governance at TCC.
- To address issues related to professional growth.
Format: To the extent possible, the seminar series is designed to be informal and interactive as well as informative. The success of the sessions depends in part on the quality of the discussions generated by the topics. There are some sessions where the faculty is asked to prepare by reading an article, researching a particular question or topic, visiting a website, exploring an issue with a colleague, or developing a product to discuss with the group.
Comment on Seminars
"My transition into the open arms of the TCC family was filled with both ease and a great deal of insight. The New Faculty Seminars, developed by the CTE was not only helpful for me during this time, but the support provided by its staff proved to be invaluable to my first year TCC experience."
Raksha Patel
Second Year Faculty Member
"One of the more positive outcomes of being involved in this program is the building of relationships with the new faculty. Getting to know six of your colleagues ensures a sense of collegiality at TCC."
Steve Panton
Second Year Faculty Member
"The time spent building relationships with my colleagues was invaluable."
Patrick McDermott
Second Year Faculty Member
“My second year as a TCC faculty member was very fulfilling as well as challenging. The second year seminars served as a source of support and guidance. With new responsibilities like advising and committee work, having meetings with cohorts and CTE professionals was more than valuable.”
Third Year Faculty Member
Kermit Harrison
"The faculty seminars created a bond among the participants that continues throughout my experience at TCC. It is a pleasure to see my cohorts at campus functions throughout the year."
Maureen O'Neil
Faculty Member
“I was happy to have the support of CTE and my fellow New Faculty Seminar members; the program helped prepare me for my first year on continuing contract.”
Jenny Perkins
Faculty Member