This panel discussion covers essential requirements for designing, transitioning, and teaching a class in an 8-week format.

Join us for this session to learn about how you can foster deep learning for your students, helping them focus, engage, and build their attention and concentration. During this session, you will learn ways to adapt to your learners, helping them leverage technology (including AI) when appropriate and complete “unconnected” independent work at other times. These strategies will help you assist students in learning to find their focus and minimize distractions to foster deep learning.

This session focuses on how to build a sustainable teaching life through intentional planning, smart use of technology, and boundary-setting. It explores ways to reduce burnout/overload, manage communication across multiple institutions, and create a balance for adjuncts to not only have a personal life alongside professional responsibilities, but create a peace of mind. Katy Landres.

Join Learning Management System Administrator Dr. James Cook from Vance-Granville Community College and Instructional Designer Dr. Jaime McLeod from Central Carolina Community College as they discuss the importance of design, presence, and pedagogy in the classroom. Upon completion, attendees will be able to critique their own courses for adherence to sound educational principles of teaching and design.

This session demystifies the essential components of successful submissions, highlighting strategies for crafting clear, compelling narratives that resonate with reviewers. Stacy Waters-Bailey.

For this session, Jerry Hackney, Department Head (Agricultural Sciences), the Alamance Community College award winner, explains how instructors can contextualize their content to make it more relatable to students. Rebecca Smith, AFA Program Director/Assistant Professor, the Wake Technical Community College winner shares how instructor’s need to promote hands-on learning to increase student success.

Emerging pedagogues and classroom practices are available to faculty to ensure students learn in ways that also cultivate students’ resilience, healing, and empowerment. Join us for this session to learn more about today’s unique learners across different generations and how you can carry them as far as they can go in today’s changed world. Sarah Parlier, Andrea Craven

Upon completion of this session, attendees will identify actionable strategies to support student's autonomy, effective classroom communication, and enhance evidence‑based critical thinking in college classrooms. Lorrie Coltraine, Deniz Tuck.

This hands-on workshop for faculty, instructional designers, and coordinators introduces the RAMP Method, a four-part framework that transforms vague directions into clear, transparent, and purposeful guidelines. Whether you're new to transparent assignment design or looking for a new way to strengthen your current practices, this workshop offers actionable strategies to create instructions that work for all students, reducing confusion, improving work quality, and supporting learners. Christy Cook, Kristin Redfield.

The workshop focuses on taking a 16-week course and redesigning it for 8-weeks. The workshop will focus on course design, accessibility, and engagement using Quality Matters (QM) principles and technology tools. Bring your syllabus, and open mind and collaborative spirit! Good Practice Principles: Connect Professional Development with Strategic Priorities, Capitalize on Strategic Messaging. Nikki Gardner, Kristi Reed.

This session helps attendees discover how to more fully harness the UDL framework’s potential to provide dynamic opportunities for all students with different learning styles to achieve intended course outcomes. Dana Bryant.

The workshop focuses on taking a 16-week course and redesigning it. The workshop will focus on course design, accessibility, and engagement using Quality Matters (QM) principles and technology tools. Good Practice Principles: Connect Professional Development with Strategic Priorities, Capitalize on Strategic Messaging. Nikki Gardner, Kristi Reed.

The workshop focuses on taking a 16-week course and redesigning it for 8-weeks. The workshop will focus on course design, accessibility, and engagement using Quality Matters (QM) principles and technology tools. Good Practice Principles: Connect Professional Development with Strategic Priorities. Nikki Gardner, Kristi Reed.

New CTE faculty coming straight from industry bring great real-world experience to the classroom, but teaching at a community college requires nuances to how skills are presented and transferred to learners. This session explored effective teaching strategies that convert industry experience into real-world learning opportunities as well as ways to build community in the classroom. Myles Regier.

Upon completion of this session, attendees will identify actionable strategies to develop and integrate active learning activities in their classrooms. Kara Clary.

Ever feel like your to-do list is multiplying faster than rabbits, and your coffee intake is reaching heroic levels? You're not alone! This dynamic session is your secret weapon against the chaos, equipping all faculty and staff with practical strategies to conquer overwhelm and proactively prevent burnout. We'll dive into powerful tools that will help you prioritize effectively (goodbye, "urgent but not really important" tasks!), boost focus (hello, actual progress!), and genuinely thrive in your vital role. Get ready to transform your approach to work and well-being, creating a more productive and, dare we say, enjoyable experience! Jason Carter.

This session shares next-level strategies for using ChatGPT and similar tools directly with students to support critical thinking, writing, and inquiry. This session will explore how to scaffold AI-integrated assignments, guide students in ethical and effective use, and assess student learning when generative tools are part of the process. Courtney Forte, Micki Kaleta, Elizabeth Braun, Natasha Harris.

Join Ed Spitler (Dean of Workforce & Applied Programs), Dr. Chris Herring (Dean of Transfer & Comprehensive Education Programs), and Dr. Celethia McMillian (Professor of Mathematics and Director of the Teaching and Learning Center) for an insightful session on how community college instructors can promote engagement and increase the quality of instruction in their college courses. Upon completion of this session, attendees will identify practical applications on how to increase student engagement in their courses.

Join Melissa Smith, Senior State Director of Health Science Programs, and Mr. Bill McBrayer, member of the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges, as they discuss how individuals demonstrate excellence in practice within the context of teaching and staff contributions. Upon attending the session, participants will be able to summarize characteristics that make an employee an excellent contributor in the North Carolina Community College System and promote student success through demonstrating these characteristics across the community colleges of North Carolina.

Master the art of tuning into what people really need within minutes of meeting them. This interactive session teaches you how to decode verbal and non-verbal cues, identify the gap between what someone says they want and what they actually need, and pivot conversations accordingly. Whether you're in a consultation, mentoring session, or impromptu hallway chat, you'll learn techniques to quickly build rapport, ask the right questions, and create meaningful dialogue that addresses real challenges—not just surface requests. Shantell Strickland-Davis.

Support faculty in delivering engaging, organized, and student-friendly online learning experiences, whether teaching fully online or in hybrid/asynchronous formats. Trent Mohrbutter

This workshop is designed for all employees who want to get the most out of every professional development opportunity by exploring practical strategies to boost retention, discover actionable methods for translating new knowledge into immediate and lasting changes, and develop a personal system for ongoing application and reinforcement, ensuring your professional growth continues long after the session ends. Turn your professional development from a series of events into a continuous journey of impactful growth. Sarah Parlier.

Undergraduate research boosts student engagement, persistence, and success, yet remains underused in community college courses. The Undergraduate Research Curriculum Development Project (URCDP) offers five flexible, discipline-neutral modules that can be embedded in any class or taught as a stand-alone course. In this session, faculty will explore the modules, learn integration strategies, and discover how to access all materials through OpenNCCC-equipping them to bring the benefits of undergraduate research to their own students.

Humanities disciplines can provide crucial perspectives for AI literacy, helping students understand when, why, and in what situations AI might be utilized or avoided. Upon completion of the session, participants will be able to discuss the skills that the humanities help cultivate—critical thinking, awareness of contexts, facility with language—as well as strategies to pursue them in AI-aware classrooms.

This interactive session introduces faculty to high-impact, research-based instructional strategies that boost student engagement and deepen learning—regardless of discipline or delivery mode. Participants will explore practical ways to incorporate active learning, simplify formative assessment, and structure lessons for clarity and cognitive engagement. Walk away with easy-to-implement tools that elevate instruction without adding to your workload.

Drawing from the experiences of faculty at NC Reconnect community colleges, this session will highlight active and adaptive teaching techniques that empower adult learners in the classroom.

This session will offer humorous perspectives and strategies for improving our digital presence and virtual immediacy. It offers strategies for how to connect meaningfully with students through computer-mediated communication, helping them develop professional communication skills in the process. Claudia Gresham, Elizabeth Braun, Natasha Harris.

Dr. Jason Moldoff, the 2024 Durham Tech winner, shares examples of how he creates a stimulating first five minutes of class to increase student engagement. Christopher Wayne Hardin, the 2024 Johnston Community College winner, provides insights on building trust, open communication, and humility in his teaching practice.

This is a dynamic and insightful event designed to equip educators with the knowledge and strategies needed to thrive in an ever-changing academic landscape. Join us for an engaging discussion on the latest trends shaping higher education, including advancements in AI and digital learning, student engagement strategies, the future of assessment and credentialing, equity and inclusion in academia, and the evolving role of faculty in higher education.

This session will introduce and demonstrate instructional technology tools that pair well with research-based strategies to increase engagement, foster collaboration, and build relational capacity between students, the instructor, and the content through any mode of instruction.

Congratulations on securing a teaching position! Transitioning from a practitioner to a successful instructor involves embracing new responsibilities and refining your skills. This session will offer practical steps to help you thrive in your new role, such as ways to use your experience to your benefit, develop your teaching philosophy, networking, and building those teaching and classroom management skills. This session is geared for instructors in their first three to five years of teaching.

In this session, we will explore practical strategies to support students with limited technology skills. Topics covered include a range of approaches to create a learning environment with inclusion, from simplifying digital tools to providing step-by-step guidance and resources. Participants will leave equipped with actionable techniques to bridge the tech divide, ensuring all students have the opportunity to succeed in a digitally-driven educational landscape.

Drawing from the Adult Learner Guidebook Second Edition by the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research at NC State University, this session highlights common characteristics and challenges faced by adult learners in the North Carolina Community College System.

Drawing from the Adult Learner Guidebook Second Edition by the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research at NC State University, this session highlights common characteristics and challenges faced by adult learners in the North Carolina Community College System.

Drawing from the Adult Learner Guidebook Second Edition by the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research at NC State University, this session highlights common characteristics and challenges faced by adult learners in the North Carolina Community College System.

Drawing from the Adult Learner Guidebook Second Edition by the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research at NC State University, this session highlights common characteristics and challenges faced by adult learners in the North Carolina Community College System.

Dr. Will Miller, led the fourth installment of the Central Hub's series Insight to Impact. Participants learned how to analyze student course performance, evaluate instructional changes, and develop data-informed instructional strategies.

Facilitated by Dr. Trent Mohrbutter, this workshop helps CTE faculty develop a positive and supportive educational environment that boosts student engagement, increases retention, improves success, and fosters a sense of community and belonging. During this workshop you'll have access to techniques like reading strategies, developing critical thinking, encouraging collaboration and communication that you can immediately use in your classroom to make your teaching more effective and increase student success.

This session will provide a review of current research on AI's impact on education, highlighting key findings and emerging trends. Then, participants will explore various AI tools and technologies that can enhance teaching and learning experiences.

This session is the third installment of the Central Hub's series Insight to Impact. This session, facilitated by Dr. Commie Richardson, explored how instructors can enhance their teaching skills through the data produced from observations.

This session is the second installment from the Central Hub's series Insight to Impact. Dr. Joseph Levy, consultant and Associate Vice Provost of Accreditation and Quality Improvement at Excelsior University, leads this webinar that explores how instructors can use course evaluations to make data-informed decisions.

Universal Design for Learning is a set of guidelines that help instructors develop courses to include all learners, ensuring no one is left behind. UDL empowers both instructors and students to achieve more than they thought possible. Come to this interactive session on UDL to learn simple but impactful ways to make learning accessible to all students regardless of background and experiences.

Instructors have access to a wealth of data in their courses every semester. Join Dr. Sheena Serslev, Director of Institutional Assessment at George Mason University, for this webinar that explores how instructors can use data from the formative and summative assessments in their courses to make data-informed decisions.

This engaging presentation delved into a fascinating world where AI takes on the role of a trusted ally for professors, simplifying and enhancing the teaching experience. We explored an array of AI-powered tools and platforms designed to assist educators in their daily tasks, including crafting lesson plans, syllabi, and rubrics, managing emails, providing thoughtful responses, and expediting the paper reviewing process. Discover how AI can help you reclaim valuable time, reduce administrative burden, and empower you to focus on your students and the art of teaching.

Specification grading integrates several assessment and feedback methods to ensure that students demonstrate what they have learned in a course. Join Julie Dillon for a conversation about what specification grading is, what the benefits and challenges are, and how you can implement it in your course.

Who is Gen Z? What defines them? What can we do to effectively reach, teach, and communicate with these students online? Join us as we take a look at the student population that represents the majority of curriculum FTE for some community colleges. We will review relevant data, discuss Gen Z realities, and explore

This interactive professional development workshop will explore best practices for providing constructive feedback on student writing. Whether you teach writing courses or integrate writing assignments into your subject area, this session offers valuable insights and techniques to help your students improve their writing skills.

Join Dr. Jack Bagwell, President of College of The Albemarle and NCCCS 2024 President of the Year, as he shares his wisdom in leadership skills and the principle of "Leading From Where You Are".

Join two community college faculty as they illustrate how they incorporate AI and Chat GPT in their current course(s) prepartion and facilitation.

Join two community college faculty as they illustrate how they incorporate AI and Chat GPT in their current course(s) prepartion and facilitation.

Join two community college faculty as they illustrate how they incorporate AI and Chat GPT in their current course(s) prepartion and facilitation.

Join two community college faculty as they illustrate how they incorporate AI and Chat GPT in their current course(s) prepartion and facilitation.

A comprehensive presentation addressing the merits of adopting a growth mindset in teaching and learning practices. This session acknowledges the common challenge faced by both new and experienced instructors in recognizing that obstacles present opportunities for improvement. The core idea is to shift from a fixed to a growth mindset, acknowledging intelligence as a malleable and evolving trait.

Led by Achieving the Dream in this workshop participants embarked on a journey to become adept curators and creators of OER, by exploring the vast landscape of freely licensed educational materials.

Mindfulness and contemplative pedagogy can assist an individual in raising their own self-awareness, and this holistic method can help curb the stressors that an individual may face in an overstimulated society. The session mapped respective theoretical foundations, potential activities for both students and faculty members, and provide a brainstorm session for faculty to develop their own mindfulness and contemplative pedagogical practices.

Led by Susan Adams from Achieving the Dream this PM session was designed to empower participants with practical skills for integrating active learning techniques into their teaching, adaptable to various classroom modalities, including seated, hybrid, online, hy-flex, and flipped formats.

Led by Susan Adams from Achieving the Dream this AM session was designed to empower participants with practical skills for integrating active learning techniques into their teaching, adaptable to various classroom modalities, including seated, hybrid, online, hy-flex, and flipped formats.

This workshop session is for all faculty to learn about best teaching practices. The College of the Albemarle New Faculty Academy coordinators have gathered the best and not so great tips and tricks that their various cohorts have learned to help begin their professional journeys in this interactive session.

This session explored reframing student feedback, and was led by Claudia Gresham, retired faculty from Stanly Community College and current faculty at Pfeiffer University.

This session is led by Leanne Wieland, and explores curriculum development and instructional design from a student centered approach.

Led by Dr. Kristin Redfield this session covered ways to make sure that course assignments are in alignment with course outcomes. The focus was on making sure that students are given as few assignments as are necessary to assess what needs to be assessed while not being burdened with what they see as “busy work.”

This session explored Open Education Resource (OER) strategies for course implementation and was led by Dr. Tanya Scott of Achieving the Dream.

Join presenters from Blue Ridge Community College in their presentation of four study skills that can be embedded in courses immediately.

Jon Iuzzini from Achieving the Dream led this session that explored using data to support evidence based instructional practices. Content includes leveraging small group instructor feedback and using disaggregated course success data.

Designed for faculty and staff of community colleges, the session demystifies the complex world of AI. One of the highlights of this presentation is an introduction to prompt writing.

Colleagues from UVA’s Center for Teaching Excellence led this session providing background on alternative grading schemes and actionable steps to increase your course’s equitable grading practices.

Many colleges have made the decision to move towards half-term courses so that students can focus on fewer classes at a time and can complete courses even if “life happens” midway through a semester. This session highlights one college’s transition and the method that the faculty used to condense the courses; this session is beneficial for faculty wanting to streamline their full-term courses.

Facilitated by Dr. Josh Howell this session discussed the North Carolina Community College Journal of Teaching Innovation, providing participants the opportunity to learn about submitting to the journal, the editorial process, and strategies to produce high quality publications surrounding NC community college topics. Participants also reviewed past issues.

In this session participants were encouraged to critically evaluate their grading systems, further develop pedagogically collaborative relationships and a specific alternative grading application for their teaching.

The Café model features colleagues from different community colleges. This session featured Wilkes faculty and staff as they explored student success best practices in synchronous, asynchronous and high flex classroom models.

Facilitated by a panel of presenters this session unpacks the evolution of AI in the classroom, setting expectations for students and identified support for instructional practices.

The Café model features colleagues from different community colleges. This session featured Wilkes faculty and staff as they explored student success best practices in synchronous, asynchronous and high flex classroom models.

A flipped classroom requires that students complete independent work before class, leaving class time for hands-on application. This session explored the theory behind the flipped classroom model and strategies for course application.

Facilitated by Dr. Malinda Daniel, this session is part 2 of the discussion on HyFlex course design. HyFlex is defined as providing students the opportunity to attend a single course in three modalities.

In this 4-part series the Artificial Intelligence Community of Practice has been designed to provide an opportunity for faculty and staff to come together to discuss current trends in artificial intelligence and how this emerging technology impacts their roles at the college as well as student learning. This is the first session of the series.

Join presenter Meret Burke, English instructor from Wilkes Community College in her presentation on discussion boards and creating meaningful group work.

Facilitated by Stephanie Gilbert and Jamey Harlow, this session is part 1 of 2 of the discussion on HyFlex course design. HyFlex is defined as providing students the opportunity to attend a single course in three modalities.

Led by Anthony Blair from Vance-Granville Community College this presentation provided strategies for integrating AI into curriculum, as well as tools for using AI successfully.

Facilitated by a faculty member and student this session explores course design with emphasis on group work and active learning principles.