Northwest HERC

The College 101 curriculum template includes assignments that move students toward the following outcomes:

• Develop a sense of belonging and community, and gain confidence in their ability to successfully navigate college experience.

• Explore the programs, degrees, and certificates offered within our Degree Pathways.

• Assess their skills and interests and see how those match up with potential careers.

• Learn about the many support services and resources available to Highline students.

• Connect with advisors to plan for their success.

• Get practical, hands-on experience using Highline?s technology systems: ctcLink (student registration and information), Canvas (for classes), and our new Student Success platform (advising and support).

• Learn the ins and outs of paying for college and the many funding options that are available.

• Practice effective study, note-taking, time management strategies, and library research skills.

• Show commitment to student learning. This includes planning, organizing, and creating an interactive, cooperative, and mutually respectful learning environment, incorporating research-based practices to teaching and assessment. 
• Challenge learners intellectually. This includes encouraging students to ask questions, confront limits, recognize complexities, think critically, and challenge assumptions. 
• Practice culturally responsive instruction. This includes designing curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment that are relevant to students; valuing what students already know; and empowering students to demonstrate knowledge in multiple ways as appropriate for the discipline.
• Communicate effectively. This includes conveying information and expectations clearly, listening carefully, encouraging students to communicate, and acting with respect, enthusiasm, and empathy toward students. 
• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity. This includes, but is not limited to, being professional, honest, and ethical in the selection and delivery of course content. 
• Assessment. Ability to assess student-learning outcomes and use assessment data to modify instruction. 

• Communicate effectively in oral and written English with students and colleagues of varied ethnicity, ages, backgrounds, and abilities, with a commitment to a culturally diverse environment.

MINIMUM:

• Master?s degree or higher in education or distribution area (science, social science, humanities) or other related departments (business, TESOL, etc); AND

• Experience in advising, mentoring, or teaching with the goals of equity and inclusion at the forefront.

• Experience teaching first-year experience courses or similar programs.

• Familiarity with educational technology platforms such as Canvas and ctcLink.

• Knowledge of student support services and resources in a college setting.

• Experience in career advising or educational planning.

About Highline College

Highline College prides itself on its commitment to diversity and equity, its institutional culture of collegiality and innovation, its globalization of curricula and its inclusion of the community in its programming. Founded in 1961, Highline College is situated in a diverse community just 15minutes south of Seattle. The college annually serves more than 16,500 students – a student population of over 70% students of color, representing 35 nations and more than 100 languages.

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