Academic Year 2023-2024
Academic Year 2023-2024
The inaugural Quality Learning and Teaching Faculty Learning Community (FLC) was conducted on our campus during the 2023-2024 academic year. Ten instructors from nine different departments and four distinct colleges participated in this FLC. Additionally, we facilitated the “Introduction to Teaching Online Using QLT” course on our campus for the first time. All nine instructors from the FLC completed this three-week course (one instructor had previously completed it). We also conducted six workshops for the FLC. We are pleased to report a 100% completion rate for the FLC, with all ten instructors meeting all requirements and earning the QLT Certificate from CSUSM in May 2024. They presented their achievements at the Annual Faculty Center Teaching & Learning Expo on May 3, 2024.
Goal 1: Creation of the First Quality Online Learning and Teaching Faculty Learning Community (QLT FLC) at CSUSM
Outcomes:
- 10 Instructors from 8 different departments across 4 colleges participated in the FLC.
- Facilitated the “Introduction to Teaching Online Using QLT” course on our campus for the first time.
- One faculty member from the QLT FLC had previously obtained the Certificate of Completion for this course, while the remaining 9 instructors earned their certificates as part of the FLC program.
- 6 Workshops were conducted for the QLT FLC.
- . All 10 instructors received their QLT Certificates by the end of April and showcased their achievements at the Annual Faculty Center Teaching & Learning Expo on May 3, 2024.
Goal 2 – Peer Reviews
Increase the number of informal, campus-level peer reviews leading to formal CSU certification.
Outcomes:
- We discovered that a personalized, one-on-one approach is the most effective way to encourage and motivate instructors to complete the CSU CO Certification.
- Once an instructor expresses interest in pursuing the certification, we provide dedicated, individualized support.
- As a result, two instructors have successfully met the requirements and obtained their PCS CO certification.
Goal 3 – Artifact Creation & Sharing
Outcomes: All 10 Instructors from the QLT FLC (AY 2023-2024) presented posters or shared recorded video presentations at the Annual Faculty Center Teaching & Learning Expo on May 3, 2024.
Goal 4 – Showcase CSUSM Exemplars
Outcomes: All presentations from the QLT FLC will be hosted on our campus Quality Teaching & Learning Team site.
Summary of Task Completed
| Tasks | Number |
|---|---|
| Completion of " Introduction to Teaching Online Using QLT Training" | 9 |
| Number of courses reviewed via internal process | 10 |
| The number of courses reached the 24 core objectives and 85% of the (QLT standards | 10 |
| Number of Course Certifications from Chancellor's Office | 2 |
Building on the success of our inaugural QLT FLC, we are excited to continue our Quality Online Learning and Teaching Faculty Learning Community (QLT FLC) throughout the academic year. This initiative aims to enhance professional development opportunities for improving online teaching and learning. Additionally, we will offer two AI workshops to both the QLT FLC and the entire faculty campus community.