Richland Community College – Decatur, Illinois Performance Portfolio for Jack P. Adwell
January 2003 - January 2006
Standards:
1. Teaching/Learning/Assessment Effectiveness: A. Teaching Performance: Classroom review by Tim Taylor – April 26, 2004 Administration Evaluation – May 2004 Full- time Faculty Self-Evaluation – May 2004 Review of qualifications to teach outside IT Department B. Student Satisfaction: Student Evaluations o Spring 2005 o Fall 2004 o Spring 2004 o Fall 2003 C. Material Creation aimed at increasing the quality of learning65
D. Experimentation/development of new practices to improve learning Implementation of Virtual PC into labs to increase hands-on learning Conversion of IT285–Systems Analysis & Design to a hybrid class (Spring 2004) Conversion of IT105-Information Systems to a blended class (Fall 2005) Conversion of IT273-Network Mgmt. Techniques to hybrid class (Spring 2005) 2. Professional Activity/Scholarship: A. Undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate degrees Mt. Vernon College, Mt. Vernon, OH; Bachelor of Arts/Theology 1974 Richland Community College, Decatur, IL; AAS/Microcomputer Apps 1999 Parkland Community College, Champaign, IL; Cisco Networking 1999 Heartland Community College, Bloomington, IL; UNIX Fundamentals 2003 University of Illinois, Springfield, IL; MIS program 2003 University of Illinois Champaign/Urbana, IL; Curriculum, Technology, & Education Reform – Master’s Degree Program 2006 B. Professional certificates or licenses Cisco Certified Network Associate Certificate (CCNA) Cisco Certified Academy Instructor Certificate (CCAI)
Cisco Certified Network Designer Certificate (CCDA) CompTIA Network + Certificate Fundamentals of UNIX Instructor Certificate
C. Professional activity that promotes currency of professional knowledge and strengths links with professional practitioners and institutions. MSNet (Math & Science Network); Member of Design Team bringing technology into the classroom. Facilitator of 2-week technology workshops for ROE #9. (2004-2005). Prairie Flowers – University of Illinois; work with program manager to develop and facilitate workshops that teach the integration of science and technology in the Middle School classroom.(2002-2005) Illinois Cisco Networking Academy (2001-2005) D. Ongoing and significant involvement in professional/learned societies Illinois Online 2005, 2006 Illinois Cisco Academy 2003-present Illinois Computing Educators 2004 & 2005 ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education 2004 & 2005 ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (2005 & 2006)
3. Service to Discipline/Program: A. Contribution of professional expertise to colleagues Tenure Review committee for David Kirby, IT instructor (2001-2003) Tenure Review committee for Faith Brenner, IT instructor (2002-2004) Tenure Review committee for Jim Spaniol, IT instructor (2003-2004) Tenure Review committee for Lamont Robertson, IT instructor (2003-2004) B. Contribution to the development/revision of educational programming Department recruitment and marketing activities Coordinator for IT Department’s display booth at College 101 (2004 &2005) Developed multimedia presentation of IT Department’s program (floppy) WAND Interview about Richland Community College IT programs C. Organization of conferences, seminars, exhibitions Working Connections IT Faculty Development Institute (2004) Illinois Online Conference (2005) CQIN Summer Institute (2004) Assessment Institute Conference (2004) (All workshops and conferences in Summer of 2005 cancelled due to surgery) D. Offices held in professional societies
Judge for annual Future Business Leaders of America State Conference Competition for 2003, 2004, & 2005
E. Development of collaborative relationships with industry professional to improve academic programs. 4. College Service: A. A personal contribution to policy development and major objectives of the College, faculty and department's strategic and operational plans Policy & Communications Committee ( May 2005-present) Outcomes Assessment Taskforce (March 2005-present) Outcomes Assessment Taskforce Subcommittee (November 2005-present) Baldridge/Lincoln Award Report (October 2005) Academic Standards – Plagiarism Committee (April 2004-present) Creative Recruiting Think Tank (April 29,2005) Co-Sponsor of Certifications for Credit policy (Revision of Policy 4.7) Richland Community College Master Plan Forum (December 2005) AQIP Team 5-Tuition Payment Analysis (Sept. 2002 – June 2005) AQIP Team 16-Knowledge Management (Spring & Summer 2003) AQIP Resource person, working with Meeta Goel CQIN Summer Institute (2004) Assessment Institute Conference (2004) College Calendar Committee for 2004-2006 B. Satisfactory performance of the administrative duties of the applicant's current position, including membership of departmental committees and working parties
C. Contribution to the achievement of Divisional and College diversity objectives Walking the Walk of Diversity Committee (2004 and 2005) D. Contribution to establishing and strengthening cross-discipline links within the College in line with the College strategic directions Train the Trainer (2003) E. The extent and quality of subject/course coordination and course advising F. Participation and leadership within Division and College committees Policy & Communications Committee ( May 2005-present) Outcomes Assessment Taskforce (March 2005-present) Outcomes Assessment Taskforce Subcommittee (November 2005-present) Academic Standards – Plagiarism Committee (April 2004-present) Creative Recruiting Think Tank (April 29,2005)
Richland Community College Master Plan Forum (December 2005) AQIP Team 5-Tuition Payment Analysis (Sept. 2002 – June 2005) AQIP Team 16-Knowledge Management (Spring & Summer 2003) AQIP Resource person, working with Meeta Goel Faculty-of-the-Year Committee (March 2004) College Calendar Committee for 2004-2006
G. Participation in the recruitment, selection and mentoring of staff Interview/Recommendation of faculty applicants Tenure Review committee for David Kirby, IT instructor (2001-2003) Tenure Review committee for Faith Brenner, IT instructor (2002-2004) Tenure Review committee for Jim Spaniol, IT instructor (2003-2004) Tenure Review committee for Lamont Robertson, IT instructor (2003-2004)
H. Contribution to student welfare beyond teaching responsibilities Faculty Sponsor of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Club (2001-2005) Club of the Year award (2003) (2004) Most Active Student Organization award (2004) Community Service award (2004) Letters from students Recipient of Richland Community College Co-Curricular Award (2003) Guest Speaker for Phi Theta Kappa Spring 2004 Induction I. Acceptance of offices of significance
5. Community Service: A. Communication of scholarship to the public
B. Involvement and some personal initiatives in relation to professional or educational activities within the wider community, (e.g. contribution to secondary school curriculum and assessment committees MSNet (Math & Science Network); Member of Design Team bringing technology into the classroom. Facilitator of 2-week technology workshops for ROE #9. (2004-2005). Prairie Flowers – UIUC; work with program manager to develop workshops that teach the integration of science and technology in the Middle School classroom.(2002-2005) C. Service activities focusing on improving the quality of community life
involving community groups Decatur Celebration Water Wagon D. Contribution to the development and provision of tailored courses to specialized markets and special interest courses for the general community College-for-a-Week program designed for Decatur Christian School juniors and seniors held the first week in January. Hi-Tech Summer Camp instructor each summer for 5th-8th grade students. E. Contributing in a leadership capacity to the development, innovation and provision of continuing education programs Instructor at Decatur Bible Institute – Instructor for one 12-week course each semester (2003-present) F. Membership of government committees or enquiries