Database: Black Life in America

January 8, 2024Lisa Martin

Black Life in America is the most comprehensive digital archive of primary source documents related to Black American life. This collection is sourced from more than 19,000 global media outlets, including over 400 current and historical Black publications, dating from 1704 to today. NewsBank, the database provider of Black Life in America, specializes in providing comprehensive, vetted, credible news resources to libraries around the world with 24/7 remote access. You can use the suggested searches on the homepage of Black Life in America or consult the attached document for tips on using the basic and advanced search tools.

The following hyperlink will take you directly to the Black Life in America database. If you are off campus, you will be directed to login with your P-number as your username and your 6-digit date of birth as your password.

That’s not all! There’s more to explore in the African American Studies research guide which covers history, literature, and film. It features a variety of library resources beyond news media, and it’s just a sample of what is available.

If you have any questions about how to find and use NewsBank: Black Life in America, the African American Studies research guide, or any other library resources or services, please contact library staff through the 24/7 chat, by email at librarian@ptc.edu or by calling (864) 941-8441.

Six Steps to SLO Assessment and How They Are Impacted by AI

September 19, 2023Lisa MartinLeave a comment

September 22, 2023, 1-3PM

REGISTRATION LINK

Special Guest in this “Friday SLO Talk” — Bill Kerney. He has been teaching Computer Science at Clovis Community College since 2015. Before that he ran a consulting company specializing in education research and after a while decided “I could do that!” He is also the advisor for the ACM, the computer science club on the CCC Campus.

If you attend this session and would like your attendance listed on your professional-development transcript, please send attendance verification to Lisa Martin (Martin.l@ptc.edu) or Allison Scott (scott.a@ptc.edu).

Professional-Development Opportunity: Behind the Smokescreen

September 14, 2023Lisa MartinLeave a comment

Facilitator(s): Westview Behavioral Health Services, Newberry, SC

Course Description: Participants will leave with a basic knowledge of the new cannabinoid products (Delta 8, Delta 10, HHC, etc.) as well as other current trends that are popular in our community. The presentation will include photos of environmental scans done in our county to show exactly what products are available to our youth. While these products are mainly popular at the middle, high school and college level, session would be beneficial for upper elementary school teachers as well.

To register for any of the following sessions, please use this registration form: https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/z7o37iq1j9cc0q/ .

Section 80 (WEX, Synchronous Online, Session) – CRN: 90032
October 19, 2023, 12:45-1:45
Sign-in link to TEAMS: to be provided

Section 01 (in-person session) – CRN 90030
October 19, 2023, 12:45-1:45
Room 420NN, Newberry Campus
You are welcome to bring your lunch.

Section 81 (WEX, Synchronous Online, Session) – CRN 90031
November 16, 2023, 12:45-1:45
Sign-in link to TEAMS: to be provided

Section 02 (in-person session) – CRN 90033
November 16, 2023, 12:45-1:45
Room 420NN, Newberry Campus
You are welcome to bring your lunch.

Thank you to the Newberry Campus Staff for arranging this professional development.

Complete College Accelerator Webinar – AI: Implications and Uses for Student Success

September 13, 2023Lisa MartinLeave a comment

Date/Time: September 25, 2023, 3PM

Session Description: Headlines about AI, ChatGPT, and the future of higher education are everywhere. It’s critical for higher education to adapt to the rapidly evolving AI landscape, but it can be hard to know where to begin. This webinar will share early lessons and considerations from the generative AI’s disruption of higher education.

Speaker Biography: Audrey Ellis is a seasoned researcher and former community college administrator. Recently, Audrey founded T3 Advisory, an independent consulting practice that helps colleges create strategies at the intersection of technology, data, and student success.

To Register: https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/z1wlj8xy1dr36vr/.

(You will be prompted to complete Zoom registration.)

Addressing the Blooming Mental Health Crisis Among College Students

September 8, 2023Lisa MartinLeave a comment

A Teaching and Learning Tuesday (TLT) Professional-Development Opportunity

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 @ 2:30pm

ABOUT THE WEBINAR The number of college students seeking mental health support is rapidly trending upward. According to a national survey, 55% of community college students cited that emotional stress was their reason for considering withdrawing from college. Let’s take a closer look at the impact mental health conditions like anxiety, suicidal ideations, and depression have on the retention rate of students and the benefits of creating a culture of care during times of crisis.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER Crystal Edwards is the Student Wellness & Accessibility Manager at ATC. She oversees counseling, disability accommodations, and wellness initiatives including the ATC Wellness Center, Blessing Box, and community resources. Crystal is the Executive Director at Edgefield County Youth Empowerment Center, a nonprofit organization serving at-risk youth and their families in Edgefield County. She was selected as a 2023 SCALE Fellow with the Riley Institute at Furman University. Additionally, she serves as the Youth Development and Community Engagement liaison at Walk of Faith Tabernacle of Worship. She has over 10 years of experience in student success methodologies and community development. Crystal holds a Master of Education in Teaching & Learning and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counseling.

For more information or questions, please contact Emily Fox at foxe@sctechsystem.edu.

To Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KdMSWTOFTuWvtMkC9jLv1A#/registration.

If you attend and would like your attendance to be part of your professional-development transcript, send attendance confirmation to Lisa Martin (martin.l@ptc.edu) or Allison Scott (scott.a@ptc.edu).

Free Webinar: Introduction to Open Educational Resources (OER)

September 8, 2023Lisa MartinLeave a comment

(Sponsored by PASCAL’s Affordable Learning Committee)

Do you have questions about OER? Join us for a free Zoom webinar, “Introduction to Open Educational Resources (OER)”, on Tuesday, October 3, 2:00 – 3:00pm.

Join us to learn how OER can benefit both you and your students; how to evaluate resources; and where open resources can be found.

Attendees will have the opportunity to review a textbook that is in the Open Textbook Library. If you choose to write a review, you will receive an official thank you letter from PASCAL for your tenure file.

This webinar is free and open to faculty and staff at all PASCAL member institutions.

To Register: https://pascalsc.libcal.com/event/11231842 .

If you do attend this webinar, send attendance details to Allison Scott (scott.a@ptc.edu) or Lisa Martin (martin.l@ptc.edu), and they will add this to your PD transcript.

2023 Open Education Conference

August 3, 2023Lisa MartinLeave a comment

The Open Education Conference is an annual convening for sharing and learning about open educational resources, open pedagogy, and open education initiatives. The 2023 Open Education Conference is scheduled to occur virtually November 7- 9, 2023, and we can secure attendance for 25 individuals from the System.

Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will be managed through our office. Please reserve your virtual seat by completing the following survey at your earliest convenience, so don’t miss out on this chance to be a part of this enriching event.

Registration Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MRM538R

(From original email shared by Kim Burkett with SC Tech Office 8.1.23)

AI Tools: Discovery & Implications for Higher Education

August 3, 2023Lisa MartinLeave a comment

Date: August 15, 2023

Time: 2:30PM

Location: Webinar

About the Webinar: Explosively disruptive technology like generative Artificial Intelligence comes along infrequently. Let’s explore some of these tools, their characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and what they mean for higher education and humanity in general.

About the Presenter: George Abraham uses his 20+ years of experience in Information Technology to serve the students and community of Greenville County, South Carolina, as the Chief Information Officer of Greenville Technical College. He is excited for the transformative potential of technology, specifically to lift people’s lives and livelihood. Prior to his current position, George has led at Central Piedmont Community College at Charlotte, NC and at The Ohio State University at Columbus, OH. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with 2 subsequent Masters degrees, in Industrial Engineering and in Business.

To Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6WXh0d9nTHWYo_UMKQEnow#/registration.

Friday SLO Talk: Strengthening Program Review Practices to Support Meaningful Planning and Outcomes

April 27, 2023Lisa MartinLeave a comment

Friday, April 28, 2023 from 1-3 PM

REGISTRATION LINK (Free Webinar)

Webinar Description The focus of this Friday SLO Talk is sharing program review promising practices from two different institutions. Each institution will share their program review journeys from an administrative structure/practice to a more thoughtful, impactful, and meaningful approach to support student success and equity and programmatic improvement. The session will be presented in an interview format and include audience Zoom polls and other opportunities for participant engagement.

If you do attend the talk, please send Lisa Martin (Martin.L@ptc.edu) and Allison Scott (scott.a@ptc.edu) an email record of your attendance so they can include the information on your PD transcript.

AVID Strategy: Think-Pair-Share

April 19, 2023Lisa MartinLeave a comment

This is a great, collaborative strategy that can be used in various disciplines.
- It can be used in large or small groups and in online classes (in breakout rooms).
- Implementation is easy. First, give students a question to answer, a problem to solve, or an assignment to read. Then, ask the students to THINK about their answers or the reading on their own. Next,
- PAIR them with another classmate(s), and have them SHARE the answer with them. If you choose to do so, you can also have groups report out (SHARE) with the larger group.
For additional AVID teaching and learning strategies, please check out our AVID Resources page in D2L (Available from the D2L homepage, in the “Resources” drop-down menu).
If you have an AVID strategy you would like to get added to our Resources page, please reach out to Lisa Martin at Martin.L@ptc.edu.

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