2020 instituteFormat & Schedule Updated: 01/02/20 The NCLCA Institute invites participants to take an in-depth look at the operation of the learning centers at their institutions. Participants will work closely with their peers and mentors to develop strategic plans for improving Training programs for tutors and other staff; Assessment and Reporting for their centers; and use of Social Media. Each participant will be encouraged to select two of the three topics to focus on and will leave with a plan for improvement. IMPORTANT: This is a Working Institute. Please plan to bring a laptop or tablet and any other resources you will need for developing your plans. Each mentor will provide guidance on information you should try to bring with you. Participants are encouraged to select the two topics they will focus on prior to arriving at Institute.
Day 1Sunday, June 14 – Arrival & Welcome: Welcome to Music City! After a brief orientation and introduction to the mentors, participants will enjoy the sounds and flavor of Nashville at a reception. Day 2Monday, June 15 – Topic Overview – Best Practices: Introduction to the Institute Process, Topic Overview for each topic area, SWOT Review for each topic, and a look at the Best Practices for each topic. By the end of the day, participants should be able to articulate specific aspects of their current operations that should be considered for improvement. Day 3Tuesday, June 16 – Goal Identification – Plan Development: Participants work with their mentors in small groups to identify and develop plans to achieve observable, measureable improvements for their learning center. By the end of the day, participants should have a written plan for implementing improvements at their learning center that includes specific milestones and a timeline for achievement. Day 4Wednesday, June 17 – Review & Revision – Wrap-Up & Departure: Each plan is peer reviewed. Then, participants are invited to share their plan with the entire group and receive additional feedback. Participants should leave with confidence they have a workable plan for achieving their goals for improvement. |
