Engaging New Faculty Through an Instructor Preparation Academy

Transitioning from industry to academia represents a unique type of career change. Examine how Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) uses an Instructor Preparation Academy to prepare and support faculty members in their new profession as educators. By the end of this webinar, participants will understand NWTC’s philosophy about hiring industry experts for faculty positions, the key components used during the Instructor Preparation Academy, how to use Faculty Learning Communities as a support system and instructional cohort, and how to create an Individualized Professional Development Plan. This webinar is a precursor to a NISOD conference presentation titled Instructor Preparation Academy: A Journey From Industry to Education.

Cliff Goodacre, Faculty Development Consultant, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College; Stephanie Atkins, Faculty Development Consultant, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

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