Definition of Excellence in Teaching at MCC
The faculty at McHenry County College share a commitment to creating a student-centered learning environment by providing a meaningful, transformative learning process using educational theories and practices that promote deep and enduring learning. MCC faculty are expected to demonstrate, model, and/or exhibit the following:
- Content expertise and currency within their field.
- An increasingly diverse and effective pedagogical skill set that reflects our philosophy as established in the Faculty Handbook.
- A willingness and ability to effectively share their expertise with students, colleagues and the broader college community.
- Continued professional growth, scholarly engagement and/or creative development.
- A willingness and ability to embrace technology within the college environment.
- A commitment to college service and community engagement.
- Professional behavior and teamwork, while respecting the diversity of values, opinions and backgrounds both inside and outside the classroom environment, including compliance with MCC policy and procedures.