RVCC 2019 NECHE Self-Study

Policies also exist to support formal research. CCSNH Policy 690.09 Protocols for Research
in the Classroom identifies who may serve as research investigators, privacy requirements,
oversight responsibilities, and the required elements in a written research proposal.
Appraisal of Teaching & Learning
Faculty at RVCC are dedicated to providing quality, relevant course materials. The use of
Canvas helps to incorporate technology into all coursework and faculty at RVCC work hard
to ensure that college courses are delivered at a high level regardless of if they are online,
hybrid, or face to face courses.
The majority of funding for faculty training comes through Perkins funding, however in
recent years, Perkins funding has not been available to every eligible program. In AY16-
17, under the Interim President, the Perkins Funding approach was drastically changed to
a collaborative model that included Program Directors for all relevant programs. Program
Directors met to discuss programmatic needs and the grant proposal was based on
collaborative decision making, with an impartial grant manager to oversee the process.
This new process led to a much more transparent distribution of funding and in Fall of
2018, eight programs (Business Management, Early Childhood Education, Massage,
Respiratory Therapy, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technician, Phlebotomy, and Physical
Therapist Assistant) were able to buy equipment or utilize Perkins funding for professional
development.
While this process has greatly improved the equality of funding distribution, it does not
address all concerns related to professional development and training as not all programs
or divisions are eligible for Perkins funding. As the budget stabilizes, the College will draft
a formal Professional Development process by which faculty who do not qualify for Perkins
funding can access professional development activities.
Projections:
By Fall 2019, the VPAA and Department Chairs will make a recommendation to
revise the College’s current advising model to include all faculty and incorporate
Degree Works into advising processes.
By Spring 2020 the Department Chairs will draft a formal recommendation for a
Professional Development process and present it to the VPAA.
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