Teaching & Learning Center: Event Overview

These five focus areas are essential to our mission at Clover Park Technical College. They represent our collective commitment to enhancing student success, promoting equity, and fostering a supportive educational environment.

Why is CARES Important?

• Holistic Growth: CARES addresses critical aspects of our institution, ensuring we support students academically, professionally, and personally.
• Community Engagement: By focusing on these areas, we strengthen our campus community and build a more inclusive culture.
• Strategic Alignment: CARES aligns with our mission to educate tomorrow's workforce and our values of access, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Group Rotations and Objectives

• Starting Point: You will be assigned to a group that begins at one of the CARES letters (C, A, R, E, or S).
• Objective Completion: At each station, your group will work collaboratively to complete a specific objective related to that focus area.
• Rotation Sequence: After each session, your group will rotate to the next letter in the CARES acronym.

Session Flow

1. Prepare: Begin with an introduction to the session's focus and what you'll be working on.
2. Build: Engage in activities or tasks designed to meet the session's objective.
3. Reflect: Conclude with a brief discussion to share insights and consider applications.

Community of Care: Compile a comprehensive list of campus resources to support student wellbeing.

Access: Upload at least one of your course syllabi into the Simple Syllabus platform.

Retention & Completion: Align your program's learning outcomes with industry standards (PLO Report S1-S2).

Employment: Map educational pathways to illustrate clear steps from enrollment to employment (PLO Report S3).

Sustainability: Investigate equity data to inform practices that promote social equity (PLO Report S4)

First Session: Your assigned starting letter (C, A, R, E, or S)

Subsequent Sessions: Rotate to the next letter in the acronym during each rotation period.

Example Rotation:

• Start at E (Employment)
• Next session moves to S (Sustainability) 
• Followed by C (Community of Care)
• Then A (Access)
• Finally, R (Retention & Completion)

Tips for Success:

• Be Prepared: For sessions like Access, bring your course syllabus in a digital format for easy uploading.
• Stay Engaged: Actively participate in discussions and activities to make the most of each session.
• Manage Time Wisely: Each session is time-limited. Focus on the objectives to ensure completion.
• Collaborate: Work closely with your group members, sharing insights and dividing tasks as needed.

Why Participate Fully?

• Professional Development: Gain new skills and knowledge applicable to your role.
• Community Building: Connect with colleagues across departments, fostering a stronger campus community.
• Direct Impact: Your contributions during these sessions will directly enhance the student experience at CPTC.