The focus of this program is upon faculty use of technology and student-centered learning strategies. In addition, target faculty will create materials for use in the classroom, participate in a mentoring program, and receive certification from their discipline or division upon completion of the program. A unique feature of this program is its availability to part-time instructors. Richland College along with Navarro College will offer training to help college faculty throughout the state enhance their ability to support the learning process by using innovative and practical instructional techniques. Faculty will have the tools to expand their repertoire of teaching techniques necessary to facilitate the attainment of learning outcomes.
Administrators can benefit from the workshops too.
From an initiative originally implemented to deliver information concerning workforce education and educational reform, the Texas Counselors' Network has evolved into the state's most recognized delivery system for professional development to Texas counselors and guidance personnel. Since 1996, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has funded the replication of the Counselors' Network model established at Weatherford College in 1995. The statewide initiative will expand in 2000-2001 from 29 to 32 regional networks. The major purpose of the project is to provide effective management and leadership for the Texas Counselors' Network. The main goals are to furnish technical assistance and support to local network coordinators and facilitators, and to continually upgrade and improve the Texas Counselors' Network system.