Goals and Objectives

To support specific college-wide initiatives.

Activities

These initiatives are specifically derived from the Strategic Plan and impact the entire College.

Service Professional Development Day 2024

Service Professional Development Day 2024

Theme: Mindfulness
Location: Wynn (Building 10), Room 103
Date: Friday, June 7, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Kevin Lawrence, Success Coach Health and Wellness, Sharleen Traynor, Director/Instructor, CTR & Med Prod Safety Program, and Sarah Powell, Instructor, Clinical Trials Research Associate Program

In this workshop, participants will embark on a journey of self-awareness and presence. We’ll begin by defining mindfulness, exploring its essence, and understanding how it can positively impact our lives. Through breathing and sensory activities, participants will engage their senses—touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound—to deepen their mindfulness practice. Finally, each participant will leave with a personalized strategy for cultivating mindfulness in their daily routines, fostering a sense of calm, focus, and connection.

Teaching and Learning Professional Development Day 2024 - Datapalooza

Teaching and Learning Professional Development Day (TPDD) 2024: Focusing on Data

Join us on May 10, 2024 for this year’s TPDD, centered around the theme of Data. At Durham Tech, we embrace the core value of being Data Inspired. This event aims to inspire all members of our college community to share information using data and integrate these practices into their daily work.

Datapalooza kicks off with an engaging session titled “10 Slides in 20 Minutes,” led by President Buxton and our Deans. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the power of data!

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AI Awareness Month

Education Disrupted: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Focus
 

Here at Durham Tech we recognize the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Higher Education. It is quickly evolving and changing the way we do things. This February we are making a concerted effort to build awareness about the impact of AI on what we do here at Durham Tech.

Goal

This month, our goal is to understand the impact of AI on what we do. AI is everywhere now. If you have yet to give it some thought, you will be equipped with enough information by the end of the month to further explore AI. Ready or not, AI will impact us, our students, and how we do things. We need to be prepared.

Objective

AI Awareness Month activities will teach college members about the possible impact of AI on our institution. During the month of February, we hope to:  

  1. Build an awareness of AI.
  2. Explore the implications of AI for us here at Durham Tech.
  3. Participate in discussions and training activities related to AI.
  4. Recommend actions related to using AI in areas of the college.
     

Activities at a Glance

Below is a brief list of activities scheduled for the month of February. For more details on these activities, view the Teaching and Learning Calendar.

  • Monday, February 5
    • The AI Advantage: Transforming Tomorrow’s Professionals Today (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
      • Presented by Dr. Andrea Crowley, Executive Director, North Carolina Student Success Center
         
  • Wednesday, February 7
    • Learning Conversation: Digital Literacy now more than ever!  (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
      • Moderated by Dr. Cathy James-Springer, Director, Organizational Development and Learning
         
  • Thursday, February 8
    • Reading Circle: "You Look Like a Thing, and I Love You." (2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
      • Led by Meredith Lewis, Librarian, Orange County Campus
         
  • Friday, February 9
    • AI - Leveraging AI in Higher Education Part 1 – Foundations (12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.)   
      • Presented by Dr. Lane Freeman, Director of Online Instruction, North Carolina Community College System
         
  • Tuesday, February 13
    • Conversations about AI: The Good, the Bad, and the "Meh" (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
      • Presented by Adrian Knight (Librarian, Reference Library), Meredith Lewis (Librarian, Orange County Campus), Kyle Minton (Librarian, Reference Library)
         
  • Wednesday, February 14
    • Integrating AI in our Everyday Work (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
      • Facilitated by Marye Vance, TLC Coordinator/Codirector Central Hub/Instructor, Early Childhood Education
    • Reading Circle: "You Look Like a Thing, and I Love You." (2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
      • Led by Meredith Lewis, Librarian, Orange County Campus
         
  • Thursday, February 15
    • Introduction to AI (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
      • Facilitated by Karen McPhaul (Senior Director, Instructional Technologies), Amy Netzel (Coordinator, Instructional Design and Instructional Technologies), Marisa Sullivan (Coordinator, Distance Learning Tech and Instructional Technologies), and Alan Brown (Instructional Technology Support Specialist)
         
  • Monday, February 19
    • Student Panel: Students share their thoughts on AI (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
      • Moderated by Dr. Cathy James-Springer
      • Students: Angie Melchor-Rogue, Juan-Pablo Ha, and X Peterson
         
  • Tuesday, February 20
    • Leveraging AI in Higher Education Part 2A – Faculty Focused Workshop (10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
      • Presented by Dr. Lane Freeman, Director of Online Instruction, North Carolina Community College System
    • Leveraging AI in Higher Education Part 2B – Administrative and Student Services Workshop (1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
      • Presented by Dr. Lane Freeman, Director of Online Instruction, North Carolina Community College System
         
  • Wednesday, February 21
    • Empowering Faculty with ChatGPT: Innovate Your Course Development (9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.)  
      • Facilitated by Dennise Cardona, Digital Content Manager/Video Producer, UMBC
         
  • Thursday, February 22
    • Artificial Intelligence and Operational Processes Presentation (1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
      • Facilitated by Durham Tech ITS Department.
    • Reading Circle: "You Look Like a Thing, and I Love You." (2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
      • Led by Meredith Lewis, Librarian, Orange County Campus
         
  • Monday, February 26
    • Academic Integrity in the world of AI (1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
      • Facilitated by Dr. Cathy James-Springer, Director, Organizational Development and Learning 
         
  • Wednesday, February 28
    • Reading Circle: "You Look Like a Thing, and I Love You." (2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
      • Led by Meredith Lewis, Librarian, Orange County Campus
         
  • Thursday, February 29
    • Close of AI Awareness Month (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
      • Presented by Dr. Susan Bowen, Vice President, Chief Campus Operations Officer