Podcast interviewee

Maggie was interviewed by Nicole Arkadie of California State University of San Bernadino for her podcast “The Faculty Circle: Wellness Matters.” Nicole and Maggie met at the Lilly Conference for Teaching and Learning and share a passion for professional wellness through mindfulness practice.

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Center for Teaching and Learning Faculty Fellow

Maggie was selected as one of the four first faculty fellows at the JCCC Center for Teaching and Learning. In her role as a Faculty Fellow, Maggie has attended the Lilly Teaching & Learning Conference, created Continuing Education opportunities for the dental hygiene department, presented at Master Teacher Workshop and Beg Borrow and Steal, developed faculty development newsletter content, and is currently working on a comprehensive re-design of the New Faculty Orientation experience.

 

Dental Hygiene Clinic Green Project 2022 and 2023

Maggie collaborated with Krystal Anton of JCCC Sustainability to launch this green pilot project in Spring 2022.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vS5fgvEdTmFvKafRoiTnK3rNXcOhWLTL4y_3rztNhXS03BrUVqYz2bAJZdFzn8czQ9NpjfT6PWpHoM7/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

Maggie and Krystal were awarded a sustainability grant and were able to purchase supplies to expand the green project across clinic in Spring 2023. Maggie developed a training module and quiz.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRPgyeNS8pp6wx9v604vc-v-t5UrMNMx9EdgOVO_XPPfJuLxkRduC1Vjs2IQOABLE3clUIxdVmHEl7C/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

2022 Goals

  1. Evaluate the feasibility of adaptive quizzing within Dental Hygiene.
    • Identify and evaluate adaptive quizzing products.
    • Explore ways to incorporate adaptive quizzing into course shells and grading structures.
    • Identify courses within the curriculum that may benefit from adaptive quizzing.
    • Evaluate cost and benefit to students.
  2. Evaluate the feasibility of reducing landfill waste from clinic.
    • Identify greener products.
    • Beta test clinic setup that includes plastic waste bins, landfill waste bins, and compost bins.
    • Coordinate with JCCC Housekeeping and JCCC Sustainability.
    • Include feedback from students, faculty, and staff.
  3. Enhance racial and gender diversity & inclusion in the curriculum.
    • Add diverse representation in case studies, exams, and presentations.
    • Complete training and advocate for full team training.
    • Add LGBTQIA+ populations to Clinic II Special Needs Curriculum.
    • Advocate for changes that would create a more welcoming clinic environment.
  4. Revise the Health History Form collaboratively with the faculty team.
    • Develop a shorter form that includes gender identity.
    • Develop the student and faculty training materials to use the form.
    • Revise our patient’s rights section to include gender identity.
    • Request an identical Spanish translated form.

Writing Across the Curriculum Presenter

Maggie collaborated with JCCC faculty on the Writing Across the Curriculum Committee on a presentation at Spring 2021 Professional Development Days:

Extraordinary times call for out-of-the-ordinary assignments. In this session, we will explore ways to increase student investment in content without overwhelming faculty members with additional paperload. If you are tired of tests or uneasy with traditional research essays, it might be time to try something different. Join our interdisciplinary panel of faculty will discuss creating assignments that meet different objectives: from low-stakes learning checks, to assessments that move students to the application of knowledge, to projects that encourage students to follow their curiosity.

 

Master Teacher’s Workshop

Maggie participated in the 2020 Master Teacher’s Workshop. Here she learned about values and teaching methodologies of excellent teachers. She developed new collaborative relationships with fellow JCCC faculty. A theme of the workshop was the importance of establishing meaningful connections.