New tenure-track faculty simultaneously form a cohort and are each paired with an individual mentor in their respective discipline. During Year 1, faculty are introduced to their mentors and colleagues, the Guttman model and Instructional Principles, and essential logistics and processes.
Onboarding
August : Nuts and Bolts of Guttman Community College
Mentor Assignment (first visit)
Faculty Meet and Greet
(evening of second visit or evening of first Assessment Day in August)
September: Back to School Basics
- Syllabi
- Akademos
- Introduction to Starfish
- Teaching Observations
October: GCC Support Services
Conduct, Wellness, Connect Center
November: Pedagogy – Collaborative Learning Techniques
December: What Went Well? Semester Reflections with Mentor
January: Overview of RPT & Preparing the First Progress Report
(first week of January)
February: Planning the Semester Ahead & Pedagogy Continued – Collaborative Learning Techniques
March: Making the Most of the Annual Review
April: Cultivating Positive Classroom Dynamics Luncheon
May: Planning for the Second RPT (Writing the Faculty Progress Report)
June: Reflections & Mentor Feedback
