Writing Ourselves In Asynchronous and Summer Institutes. Apply by April 28

The Writing Ourselves In summer and asynchronous institutes are vital aspects of NOVA’s QEP. Both institutes are professional development learning opportunities open to all part-time/adjunct, dual-enrollment and full-time ENG-111 instructors at NOVA. Interested stakeholders are also welcome. Part-time and full-time teaching faculty will receive compensation of $300 for completing the asynchronous or summer institute. 

The Asynchronous Institute is an interactive five-week cohort-based online institute leading participants through Transparent Assignment Design, Problem-Based Learning and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy. Participants will leave the institute with several redesigned assignments to use in their ENG-111 classes that align with both the new ENG-111 course content and the QEP goals. This institute will be held from May 16 through June 18, via Canvas.

The Summer Institute is an interactive 3.5 day institute leading participants through Transparent Assignment Design, Problem-Based Learning and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy. Participants will leave the institute with several redesigned assignments to use in their ENG-111 classes that align with both the new ENG-111 course content and the QEP goals. 

This year, the Summer Institute will open Tuesday afternoon with Keynote Speaker Dr. Terrell Strayhorn and will lead into breakout sessions other institute participants, local high school English instructors and participants from the May Asynchronous Institute. Light refreshments will be provided. The summer institute will be held Tuesday, August 8 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.; Wednesday through Friday, August 9 through 11, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. at NOVA’s Woodbridge Campus. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided each day. 

Complete this brief application form by April 28.

The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is a part of the College’s accreditation process with our accrediting body, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The purpose of a QEP is to advance the quality of higher education at NOVA by completing a five-year project that focuses on student learning outcomes and/or student success. NOVA’s QEP, Writing Ourselves In: Developing Our Voices For Equity & Excellence, was developed based on feedback from students, faculty and staff. The QEP is directed by NOVA’s Office of Academic Affairs and the vice president for academic affairs & chief academic officer. NOVA’s QEP is devoted to improving student success in college writing while strengthening their ability to use writing to articulate their ideas, experiences and identities. To read more about NOVA’s QEP, please click here: NOVA QEP.

Please contact Indigo Eriksen if you have questions about the Institute, IEriksen@nvcc.edu.

Submitted by:
Indigo Eriksen, WO-English, IEriksen@nvcc.edu