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Deductions and Garnishments

DeductionsThere are several types of deductions that are processed through payroll. There are payroll taxes such as Federal, Alternate Social Security, Social Security and Medicare. Employee and Employer paid benefit deductions such as health, dental, life or vision and employee voluntary contributions to organizations like The United Way or the Florida SouthWestern State College Foundation.We have provided a list of eligible pre and post-tax payroll deductions to help you better understand your pay stub. ** Payroll Deduction Code Report **GarnishmentsA garnishment is an order that directs Florida SouthWestern State College to withhold money from your pay check and to forward that money to the court or garnishing agency for payment of a debt you owe. Your wages can be garnished because of debts related to tax levies, creditor garnishments, student loans, bankruptcy, alimony or child support. We understand that these matters are confidential and can be stressful.In most cases, once an order has been received, we are required to process it by the next pay cycle, but we will make every effort to notify you of the order prior to the deduction being processed through payroll. Garnishments cannot be removed without receiving an Order to Release Levy from the original issuing authority. OverpaymentsThere are times due to contract changes or course cancellations that we find that an employee has been overpaid. We will do everything in our power to notify you of any action taken and the reason for the collection; however, we do reserve the right to immediately collect any overpayments made to an employee once the overpayment is discovered.

Tax Withholding

W-4 FormsAll employees are required to complete a W-4 form upon being hired at FS. This form remains active unless you choose to update it electronically through the employee portal.We encourage every employee to review their current tax withholding exemptions annually to ensure the information is still accurate.You can view, print, or update your W-4 form at any time by following these steps:Log into MyFSW employee portal On the Human Resources tab, select View Employee DashboardChoose TaxesClick on W-4 Employee's Withholding Allowance CertificateClick Update at the bottom center of the screenMake any necessary changes and click Certify Changes to saveClaiming Exemption from Federal Withholding?If you have claimed an exemption from income tax withholding on the W-4 form, the IRS requires employees to renew that status at the beginning of each year by completing a new W-4. Need Assistance completing the W-4 form?The IRS provides a Withholding Calculator to help ensure that you pay the correct amount of Federal Income Tax. The calculator will help to make sure that you do not have too much or too little income tax withheld from your pay. Click the link to the IRS website http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/IRS-Withholding-Calculator

Duty Days and Payroll Calculations

Duty DaysIn order to receive full pay, employees must work all of the duty days assigned. Regular full-time staff are expected to work 243 duty days per fiscal year and full-time regular faculty are expected to work 166 duty days per fiscal year.See the Board Approved Duty Day Calendar for both regular staff and regular faculty.Payroll CalculationsThere are times when a payroll calculation is necessary to accurately pay employees. Calculations will occur when an employee is unable to work all of the assigned duty days in any given fiscal year.New HiresIf an employee is hired after the beginning of our fiscal year (July 1st), a calculation will be done based on the number of duty days the employee will be physically working for the remainder of the fiscal year. This can result in a positive or negative adjustment. Full-time employees will receive a New Hire Letter outlining any adjustments that will be made to their first pay check.Leave of AbsenceWhen an employee returns from an unpaid leave of absence, a payroll calculation will be completed based on the number of days the employee was on leave without pay. In most cases this results in a negative impact to the employee’s first paycheck upon return from leave.TerminationIf an employee leaves Florida SouthWestern State College prior to the close of the fiscal year (June 30th), a calculation will be done based on the number of duty days the employee physically worked. This could result in a positive or negative impact to the employee's final pay check.

Off-Cycle (On Demand) Payroll Requests

Off Cycle Payment Requests are for emergency purposes only and should be considered only if the employee has received less than 75% of their regular pay.To request that an on demand payroll be processed please complete the form On Demand Payroll Request in its entirety. Once completed and approved, it can be routed to the Payroll Department for processing.On Demand payments will be processed each Wednesday morning for payment on Friday. All on demand payroll requests must be completed, signed and submitted to Payroll no later than Tuesday at 4:00pm in order to be processed for that week.If the form is not completed or if any signatures are missing, we will return the incomplete form to the department for correction. Once the form has been corrected, it can be resubmitted to payroll for processing. If the deadline is missed, the request will be processed on the following week.

Retirement Accounts

There are many options for saving for your retirement and we highly encourage all employees to become familiar with the programs offered at Florida SouthWestern State College. TSA Consulting Group, Inc.TSA - More InformationTSA is our third party administrator for our 403b and 457 voluntary retirement plans. 403(b) and 457 plans serve to supplement employer sponsored pension plans. Contributions to these plans are taken via a pre-tax payroll deduction.We have included the website specifically designed for Florida SouthWestern State College employees. Here you can find a wealth of information relating to the available retirement plans, plan documentation, approved providers list, an employee educational video, and the forms necessary to complete actions such as distributions or hardship withdrawals.403(b) 457 Annual Notice ART System What Is Art? | Art HelpART is an online transaction and recordkeeping system developed by TSA Consulting for participants to use when requesting loans, rollovers, distributions, and contract exchanges from 403(b) accounts. This system is known as the ART system (Aggregated Records & Transactions) and will expedite the time required to process transaction requests. BENCOR Alternate Social Security Bencor PlansThe FICA Alternative Plan is a defined contribution plan authorized under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. BENCOR, Inc. is the plan administrator for Florida SouthWestern State College. In lieu of paying 6.2% of your wages for Social Security taxes, you will now contribute 7.5% of your pre-tax wages into an investment account in your name. Medicare contributions at 1.45% will continue to be withheld from your paychecks. Participation in this plan is mandatory for all eligible employees. You will be automatically enrolled or un-enrolled by the College as your salary plan status changes during your employment with Florida SouthWestern State College.Easy Access Information Alternative Social Security Easy Access Flyer 401(a) Special Pay Out Easy Access FlyerFlorida Retirement System (FRS) MyFRS HomeThe FRS is an employee and employer contributory retirement plan. The rules surrounding FRS including the contribution rates are determined by the Florida Legislature and are reviewed yearly. One of the requirements of the State is that all full time and part time regular employees must participate in the FRS. Additional information regarding FRS can be viewed on the Human Resources website or on the FRS website, above.New Employee FRS Booklet

Foreign Nationals/Non-Resident Aliens

The reporting and withholding rules for payments to Non Resident Aliens (NRAs) differ significantly from those payments made to US Citizens or Resident Aliens.All new hires who are non U.S. citizens are required to complete the "Foreign National Information Form". Copies of the employee’s Social Security card, Passport, I-94, I-20 and/or IAP66 forms must also be attached to the completed form and submitted to payroll before any payroll payment can be made to the employee. ** Foreign National Information Form (PDF) **After the Foreign National Information Form has been reviewed by payroll, the employee will be notified whether or not they are classified as a resident alien or a nonresident alien for tax purposes only.If a tax treaty exists between your home country and the United States, you can elect to use this tax treaty each year you are employed with FSW. If you elect the available tax treaty, IRS Form 8233 must be completed in its entirety and submitted to payroll along with a signed written statement of citizenship. These forms will be sent by payroll to the IRS for approval. ** IRS Instructions for Form 8233 (PDF) | IRS Form 8233 (PDF) **If an employee is considered a nonresident alien, they cannot claim "EXEMPT" on their W-4 form. A non-resident alien must claim "single" regardless of actual marital status and only one (1) exemption allowance is permitted. If it is found that the employee’s tax exemptions are not in compliance, a new W-4 form will need to be completed.Florida Southwestern State College will report wages paid to a nonresident which are exempt under a tax treaty on IRS Form 1042-S. Any additional wages over and above the exempt amount are reported on Form W-2. Employees who are not eligible for a tax treaty or do not elect to use an available tax treaty will receive Form W-2 only. These forms will be sent to the employee’s home address we have on file. If the employee elects to receive their W-2 electronically, they will only receive Form 1042-S in the mail. The W-2 can be printed by the employee on the FSW Portal.

Course Level Assessment

At Florida SouthWestern State College, faculty engage in course-level assessment to inform improvement, measure achievement and make curricular and programmatic decisions.Curricular Assessment Determining achievement of student learning outcomes and success of courses Choosing instructional methods and strategies Deciding whether to increase or decrease time or emphasis on student learning outcomes Selecting texts or material Determining a focus for professional development Improving assignments to better align with stated outcomesProgrammatic Assessment Determining course sequence and necessary prerequisites Demonstrating preparedness of program completers Determining budgetary focus Measuring achievement of stated goals and outcomes and demonstrating efficacy of courses and programsView Annual Course-Level Assessment PlansSupport for General Education Assessment and course-level assessment is provided by: Dr. Joseph van Gaalen, Asst. VP of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Effectiveness Gracie Soza, Coordinator, Assessment and Effectiveness Jessica Godwin, Coordinator, Accountability, Effectiveness and Grants

Learning Assessment Committee

PurposeThe Learning Assessment Committee (LAC) supports continuous improvement in student learning by developing best practices for assessment, guiding faculty in using data and technology to enhance teaching, and fostering collaboration across the college to strengthen courses, programs, and General Education. Kelsea CidProfessor of Mathematics, Chair of the Learning Assessment Committee Members LAC committee membership, including member names, positions, schools, and primary campuses. Name Position School Primary Campus Kelsea Cid (Chair) Professor, Mathematics SoPAS Lee Dolores Batiato Professor, Business SoBT Lee Adriel Brito Llera Professor, Biology/Environmental Science SoPAS Hendry/Glades Meghan Carlson Professor, Mathematics SoPAS Collier Mary Conwell Professor, Paralegal Studies SoBT Lee Thomas Donaldson Professor, History SoAHSS Charlotte Susan Foster Program Director, Health Information Technology & Medical Coding & Billing SoAH Lee Renee Hester Professor, College Prep Reading SoAHSS Lee Henry Rownd Professor, Humanities SoAHSS Lee Amy Trogan Professor, English SoAHSS Lee Richard Worch Professor, Public Safety Administration SoBT Lee Terry Zamor Professor, Developmental Math SoPAS Lee Rebecca Harris Assistant Vice President, Collegewide Curriculum & Academic Enhancement Administration Lee Joseph van Gaalen Assistant Vice President, Institutional Research, Assessment and Effectiveness Administration Lee

Assessment Resources

What You Can Find on This Page Assessment plays a pivotal role in informing decisions at higher education institutions like FSW. Looking through the resources here can help you learn more about assessment and how it is collected, analyzed, and implemented. Whether you are learning about assessment for the first time or you are a professional in the field, there is something here for you. Assessment OrganizationsThese organizations have a specialized focus on assessment in higher education with communities of educators and professionals committed to improving student learning. Throughout these organizations you can find professional development opportunities, resources, reports, publications, conferences, and more. Conferences held by both the Assoc. for Assessment of Learning in Higher Ed. and the Assessment Institute have been attended by Team AASPIRE in the past. So, if you want to hear more, be sure to reach out to us.National Institute for Learning Outcome AssessmentAssociation for the Assessment of Learning in Higher EducationThe Assessment Institute in IndianapolisInstitutional ResourcesThese are external resources from other universities committed to improving assessment and student learning. On their websites you can find even more information about assessment and what it looks like at their institutions, more resources, guides for improving assessment, and learning opportunities for educators. Drexel University – ResourcesIndiana University Bloomington – Assessing Student LearningTexas A&M University – Assessment 101University of Oregon – Improve CurriculaToronto Metropolitan University – Designing AssessmentsThe University of Sydney – Courses in Assessment for Educators Assessment LiteratureThis article discusses the use of precise assessment and instruction to better inform how to teach students critical thinking skills.Elder, L, and Paul, R. (2007). Consequential validity: Using assessment to drive instruction.In: Foundation For Critical Thinking. Retrieved from http://www.criticalthinking.org.A discussion of the success Juniata College had with its faculty led assessment by connecting assessment to program reviews, tying assessment into faculty interests, having administrative support, and more.Jankowski, N. (2011, July). Juniata College: Faculty led assessment. (Case Studies: Juniata College). Juniata College, National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA). https://assessmentinstitute.indianapolis.iu.edu/niloa/index.htmlA discussion of Colorado State University’s (CSU) Plan for Researching Improvement and Supporting Mission (PRISM) system of continuous improvement and other strategies used by CSU to enhance assessment and student learning. Kinzie, J. (2011, August). Colorado State University: A comprehensive continuous improvement system. (Case Studies: Colorado State University). Colorado State University, National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA). https://assessmentinstitute.indianapolis.iu.edu/niloa/index.htmlThis book highlights the growing importance student learning evidence and the key role that assessment plays in it while also providing educators and professionals advice on how to improve the two. Kuh, D., Ikenberry, S., Jankowski, N., Cain, T., Ewell, P., Hutchings, P. and Kinzie, J. (2015). Using evidence of student learning to improve higher education. Jossey-Bass: San Franciso, CA.This article discusses the important and unique role that student affairs professionals could play in student learning when properly integrated with assessment. Schuh, J. H., & Gansemer-Topf, A. M. (2010, December). The role of student affairs in student learning assessment. (Occasional Paper No. 7). Urbana, IL: University of Illinois and Indiana University, National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA). https://assessmentinstitute.indianapolis.iu.edu/niloa/index.htmlThis updated second edition of the landmark book provides important information about assessing student learning for invested faculty and staff. This is a must have if you want a deep understanding of assessment and is a Team AASPIRE favorite.Suskie, L. (2009). Assessing student learning: A common sense guide. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. The second edition version of this book provides a step-by-step guide of the assessment process and details on important factors such as student learning and institution-wide assessment.Walvoord, B. E. (2010). Assessment clear and simple: A practical guide for institutions, departments, and general education. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.

Effectiveness Coordinators

PurposeThe Faculty Coordinator, Effectiveness, has a broad role in leading assessment with the School(s)’s departments. The Coordinator meets with department leaders, course leads, program leads, as needed, to discuss course level assessment and general education assessment in terms of the current role(s) of assessment within the area; the current assessment tool(s) being utilized and their efficiency; the logistical parameters required by the assessment tool(s), and helps develop/guide development of assessment through the support of Team AASPIRE if assessment tool(s) are not in place appropriately. The role requires initial training, participation in School/Department meetings, and interaction with multiple constituents.Meeting MinutesMeeting Minutes ReportsAY 2025-26 Effectiveness Coordinators:Elijah Pritchett [email protected] Studies, Foreign Languages, Social Sciences, Humanities, Fine Arts, Academic Success, English, EducationCassie Billian [email protected] Allied HealthMichele Pelletier [email protected] ScienceAlicia Law [email protected] Djahankhah [email protected] Administration, Crime Scene Technology, Criminology, ParalegalTina Churchill [email protected] and SciencesTiffany Thomas [email protected]

General Education Assessment

During AY 2014-15, FSW initiated a revised assessment of the General Education Program. Throughout the process, the AAC&U Value Rubrics and one in-house rubric were utilized to score voluntarily submitted artifacts. Beginning in AY 2017-18, courses which were identified by faculty of that discipline as “Integral” can be randomly selected to provide an assignment which the instructor feels is appropriate to meet that competency for General Education Assessment for that year. This random selection plan was developed by the Learning Assessment Committee (LAC). The random selection and outreach to instructors occurs in mid-to-late September of each AY.The next cycle of general education competency assessment is to assess the “Visualize” and “Engage” General Education Competencies during AY 2026-27. In the assessment plan, courses which were identified by faculty of that discipline as “Visualize” or “Engage” at the integral level can be randomly selected for General Education Assessment during Fall 2026 as part of the AY 2026-27 assessment plan. Under the new plan outlined by the LAC, if a course is listed below it means that one or more sections of the course may be randomly selected to provide an assignment which the instructor feels is appropriate to meet that competency. The random selection and outreach to instructors occurs in the 3rd week of September.Visualize School of Allied Health DEH 2702, HUS 2551 School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences AMH 2010, AMH 2020, ANT 1410, ART 1201C, HUM 2020, HUM 2210, HUM 2230, HUM 2250, INR 2002, ISS 2230, LAS 2140, SOP 2770, SPN 2220, SYG 1000, SYG 1010, WOH 1012, WOH 1022 School of Business and Technology BCN 1272, CCJ 1010, CJE 2160, CJE 2770, EGS 1001, ETD 2340, PAD 4414, PLA 2202, PLA 2800 School of Education CHD 1332, TSL 4080, TSL 4140 Engage School of Allied Health DEH 2702L, EMS 2119L, EMS 2421L, EMS 2602L, EMS 2646, HUS 2200, HUS 2842L, HUS 2843L School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences ART 2012C, CLP 1001, CPO 2001, ECO 2710 School of Business and Technology BCN 1040, BUL 2241, CCJ 1020, CJE 2711, CJL 2100, CJL 2610, ENT 2000, ENT 2411, PAD 3113, PAD 4932, PLA 2880, SLS 1331 School of Education EDE 3315, EDE 4223, EEC 1946, EEC 1947 Support for General Education Assessment and course-level assessment is provided by:Dr. Joseph van Gaalen, Asst. VP of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Effectiveness Gracie Soza, Coordinator of Assessment and Effectiveness Jessica Godwin, Coordinator of Accountability, Effectiveness, and GrantsView Previous General Education Assessment PlansReferencesRhodes, T. & Finley, A. (2013) Using the VALUE Rubrics for Improvement of Learning and Authentic Assessment. AAC & U.

General Education Competencies

Current General Education CompetenciesCommunicate clearly in a variety of modes and mediaAcquire communication and rhetorical literacy in order to speak and write effectively, express one’s knowledge, read critically, analyze rhetorically, and synthesize information, skills necessary to furthering one’s own educational and occupational goals. Understand, evaluate, and discuss rhetoric, argument, and persuasion in a variety of contexts. Critically examine evidence, interpret and integrate information, identify solutions and potential outcomes, and apply rhetorical and communication literacies to the real world.Rubric for Communicate (Written) and (Oral)Research and examine academic and non-academic information, resources, and evidenceUnderstand how scholars across all academic disciplines investigate and speak to the human condition. Conduct in-depth, reflective, and ethical research about the dynamics of the human condition and the physical world in order to acquire information literacy, refine critical thinking and analytical skills, and sharpen intellectual focus. Effectively locate, interpret, manage and use information and evidence from academic and non-academic sources in order to create original projects that engender meaningful learning in the classroom and beyond.Rubric for ResearchExemplar for ResearchEvaluate and utilize mathematical principles, technology, scientific and quantitative dataUnderstand and apply the scientific method, as well as quantitative and qualitative research methods, to a variety of questions and concepts, not limited only to those dealing with scientific understanding. Modify, test, and reevaluate previously held mathematical or scientific theories and beliefs based on new information, as well as engage in the continuous search for truth. Examine how mathematical, scientific, and technological reasoning are integral to communication and provide foundations for further inquiry. Acquire literacy in scientific and quantitative reasoning in order to evaluate new and old ideas and better understand the natural world, our role in it, and our potential for transformation.Rubric for EvaluateExemplar for EvaluateAnalyze and create individual and collaborative works of art, literature, and performanceAcquire cultural literacy and foster creative thinking by examining the visual, artistic, literary, and inventive endeavors of humankind. Understand histories of creative thought, nurture personal creativity, and strengthen human relationships. Engage with the material culture, creative productions, and humanistic traditions of diverse cultures to examine human values and life across the world. Understand how human innovations in the arts, sciences, and humanities have changed the world and produced the societies in which we all live, as well as how diverse communities and societies interact in order to produce new forms of knowledge and culture.Rubric for AnalyzeThink critically about questions to yield meaning and valueApply intellectual standards and critical thinking to confront issues central to the human experience. Evaluate, read widely in, and analyze the thinking of others through a variety of fiction and nonfiction genres across disciplines. Evaluate and consider new technologies and their effects on human life and the world. Improvise and seek out new ideas and solutions to complex problems in order to improve one’s own thinking and foster maturity of judgment. Employ ethical decision-making and develop sound arguments using critical thinking.Rubric for ThinkExemplar for ThinkInvestigate and engage in the transdisciplinary applications of research, learning, and knowledgeDiscover and apply new ideas when required to break with traditional systems of thought. Foster systemic problem-solving habits that require thinking in terms of patterns, relationships, and context. Empathize and engage with others from diverse backgrounds in order to develop, understand, evaluate and assess information and generate solutions to important local, national, and global problems. Collaboratively work with others to creatively transfer knowledge and learning to a variety of new contexts. Learn different approaches to intellectual inquiry, test theories for issues that confront our communities, and imagine solutions to complex problems in the academy, the workplace, and the world.Rubric for InvestigateExemplars for InvestigateVisualize and engage the world from different historical, social, religious, and cultural approachesUnderstand how history, culture, and society shape and inform the human condition in the successful pursuit of academic and occupational goals. Understand how diverse cultures have interacted with, and continue to connect with, each other on a global scale. Engage in the comparative study of the values and traditions of diverse cultures. Understand and navigate the conventions, knowledge formations, practices, and discursive norms of society, culture, and the academy in order to improve and analyze one’s own thinking, value diversity, and cultivate an open-minded approach to new ideas and social issues.Rubric for VisualizeExemplar for VisualizeEngage meanings of active citizenship in one’s community, nation, and the worldDevelop an understanding of the individual’s relationship to their communities and the world, including the need for personal physical and mental well-being, in order to foster a sense of social responsibility. Read and consider historical and political texts and analyze different political points of view in order to develop effective political and civic decision-making and consider policy solutions to complex civic and political problems. Encourage active participation in the processes of local, national, and global citizenship and government. Acquire political and civic literacy through a deeper understanding of national and global politics, as well as the obligations of the individual to society, their communities, and the world.Rubric for EngageExemplar for EngageCompetency CoverageBreakdown of “Integral” Competencies by School and DepartmentGraph: Integral Competencies by School

Terms and Definitions

Team AASPIRE - Academic Assessment, Office of Accountability & Effectiveness, Office of Sponsored Programs & Research, and Office of Institutional ResearchYou can get all your data needs in one-stop shopping! FSW’s Office of Academic Assessment, Office of Accountability & Effectiveness, Office of Sponsored Programs & Research, and Office of Institutional Research are all under one banner, called Team AASPIRE. Whether it is assessment, sponsored programs, or institutional research, you can find it all in Royal Palm Hall, in N-130.Each office’s webpage can be found in one place under Team AASPIRE: www.fsw.edu/aaspireC-R-E-A-T-I-V-E - General Education Competencies (Communicate, Research, Evaluate, Analyze, Think, Investigate, Visualize, Engage)Communicate clearly in a variety of modes and media.Research and examine academic and non-academic information, resources, and evidence.Evaluate and utilize mathematical principles, technology, scientific and quantitative data.Analyze and create individual and collaborative works of art, literature, and performance.Think critically about past, present, and future questions to yield meaning and value.Investigate and engage in the transdisciplinary applications of research, learning, and knowledge.Visualize and engage the world from different historical, social, and cultural approaches.Engage meanings of active citizenship in one’s community, nation, and the world.ECs - Effectiveness CoordinatorsEffectiveness Coordinators (ECs) were created at the beginning of AY 2023-24 in an effort to streamline the effectiveness and assessment process and relationship. ECs meet monthly during the fall and spring terms with Team AASPIRE to discuss course level, general education, and at times, program level assessment. These items are then shared with the LAC, the disciplines, discipline leadership, and recorded in the effectiveness plans for the college. More information about ECs can be found here.CCSSE - Community College Survey of Student Engagement FSW’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) initiated in 2012 encourages faculty and staff to complete professional development modules purposed towards the promotion of critical thinking in enhancing the likelihood of success of first-year students (Florida SouthWestern QEP Annual Report 2013). To measure the success of the program the college employs the CCSSE and CCFSSE. More specifically, the college uses a subset of survey questions as an indicator of student engagement. The results of which are reported directly by the facilitator of the surveys, the Center for Community College Student Engagement housed at the University of Texas at Austin.LAC - Learning Assessment CommitteeLearning Assessment Committee (LAC) is charged with developing and recommending procedures and best practices that provide the college with measurable data to assess student learning. The Learning Assessment Committee will assist academic disciplines to develop plans for assessment strategies, rubrics, and methods for using data to make changes in the delivery of course material to promote student success through the following actions. More information about the LAC can be found here.PD - Professional DevelopmentFSW created the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) in 2006 to provide programs, services, and resources to fulltime and adjunct teaching faculty at Florida SouthWestern State College. The Professional Development (PD) Committee, a group of full-time and adjunct teaching faculty representing each campus, helps facilitate the Center. The PD Committee is charged with developing and implementing TLC events and programs. However, all members of the Florida SouthWestern State College community are encouraged to actively contribute to the Teaching and Learning Center.SENSE - Survey of Entering Student EngagementFSW’s assessment measures for the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) include measurements of student satisfaction/engagement and student academic plans primarily through the use of two benchmarks within SENSE, the Engaged Learning Benchmark, and the Clear Academic Plan and Pathway Benchmark. You can view the latest SENSE reports here: https://www.fsw.edu/fye/assessment.SOS - Student Opinion SurveyThe Student Opinion Survey (SOS) is a digitally-based student survey conducted college-wide each fall term. The survey provides an opportunity for students to provide feedback on the course(s) in which they are enrolled as well as include some self-report items about themselves and their progress in the course.Some sample questions from the SOS are as follows:The grading criteria and instructor’s policies were provided in the syllabus. (Agree/Disagree/NA)The course helped me improve my understanding of the subject. - (Agree/Disagree/NA)My professor gave feedback/returned assignments (such as tests, written assignments, quizzes, lab reports, etc.) in time for me to improve for future assignments. (Agree/Disagree/NA)CTLE - Center for Teaching and Learning ExcellenceFSW created the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) in 2006 to provide programs, services, and resources to fulltime and adjunct teaching faculty. In 2023, the TLC evolved into the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE). The CTLE is the sharing of ideas, methods, and content among FSW faculty through casual conversation, an organized discussion group, or a planned event. All faculty members are encouraged to continually improve teaching and learning at FSW by sharing their expertise and taking advantage of CTLE resources, events, and services.https://www.fsw.edu/tlc/about

Lifelong Learning

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