Overview
This article provides the Faculty Qualification and Academic Support (FQAS) course schedule for Northwood Technical College and WTCS. It includes course dates, delivery formats, instructors or facilitators, and WTCS makeup course offerings for Summer 2026 through Spring 2029.
2026–2027 Course Schedule
Summer 2026
| Course |
Dates |
Format |
Instructor / Facilitator |
| New Faculty Orientation |
July 14–16 and July 28–30, 2026 |
In-person (Rice Lake) |
Cynthia Belmont, Ryon List, Lori Weigel |
Fall 2026
| Course |
Dates |
Format |
Instructor |
| Teaching Methods |
September 28–October 30, 2026 |
Online (Blackboard) |
Laurie Simon |
| Student Success |
October 19–November 20, 2026 |
Online (Blackboard) |
Cynthia Belmont |
WTCS Fall 2026 Makeup Courses
| Course |
Dates |
| Curriculum & Assessment |
September 21–October 23, 2026 |
Spring 2027
| Course |
Dates |
Format |
Instructor / Facilitator |
| New Faculty Orientation |
January 4–7 and 29, 2027; February 5 and 12 |
Virtual |
Cynthia Belmont & Lori Weigel |
| Curriculum & Assessment |
February 3–March 9, 2027 |
Online (Blackboard) |
Alex Birkholz |
| Engaging Learning Environments |
March 9–April 2, 2027 |
Online (Blackboard) |
Nora Ziburski |
WTCS Spring 2027 Makeup Courses
| Course |
Dates |
| Teaching Methods |
January 25–March 7, 2027 |
| Engaging Learning Environments |
January 25–March 7, 2027 |
| Student Success |
May 17–June 13, 2027 |
2027–2028 Course Schedule
Summer 2027
| Course |
Dates |
Format |
Facilitators |
| New Faculty Orientation |
July 12–14 and July 26–28, 2027
Plus additional dates |
In-person (Rice Lake) |
Cynthia Belmont & Lori Weigel |
Fall 2027
| Course |
Dates |
Format |
Instructor |
| Teaching Methods |
September 27–October 29, 2027 |
Online (Blackboard) |
Laurie Simon |
| Student Success |
October 18–November 19, 2027 |
Online (Blackboard) |
Cynthia Belmont |
WTCS Fall 2027 Makeup Courses
| Curriculum & Assessment |
September 20–October 22, 2027 |
Spring 2028
| Course |
Dates |
Format |
Instructor / Facilitator |
| New Faculty Orientation |
January 3–6 and 28, 2028; February 11 and 18
Plus additional dates |
Virtual |
Cynthia Belmont & Lori Weigel |
| Curriculum & Assessment |
February 2–March 8, 2028 |
Online (Blackboard) |
Alex Birkholz |
| Engaging Learning Environments |
March 8–March 31, 2028 |
Online (Blackboard) |
Nora Ziburski |
WTCS Spring 2028 Makeup Courses
| Teaching Methods |
January 24–March 5, 2028 |
| Engaging Learning Environments |
January 24–March 5, 2028 |
| Student Success |
May 15–June 11, 2028 |
2028–2029 Course Schedule
Summer 2028
| New Faculty Orientation |
July 11–13 and July 25–27, 2028
Plus additional dates |
In-person (Rice Lake) |
Cynthia Belmont & Lori Weigel |
Fall 2028
| Teaching Methods |
September 25–November 3, 2028 |
Online (Blackboard) |
Laurie Simon |
| Student Success |
October 16–November 24, 2028 |
Online (Blackboard) |
Cynthia Belmont |
| Curriculum & Assessment |
September 18–October 20, 2028 |
WTCS Makeup Course |
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Spring 2029
| Course |
Dates |
Format |
Instructor / Facilitator |
| New Faculty Orientation |
January 8–11, 2029; February 2, 9, and 16
Plus additional dates |
Virtual |
Cynthia Belmont & Lori Weigel |
| Curriculum & Assessment |
February 7–March 13, 2029 |
Online (Blackboard) |
Alex Birkholz |
| Engaging Learning Environments |
March 6–March 30, 2029 |
Online (Blackboard) |
Nora Ziburski |
WTCS Spring 2029 Makeup Courses
| Teaching Methods |
January 22–March 4, 2029 |
| Engaging Learning Environments |
January 22–March 4, 2029 |
| Student Success |
May 14–June 10, 2029 |
Important Information
Course dates: Northwood Tech course dates are subject to change based on instructor availability.
WTCS courses: WTCS offerings cost $75. Cost is subject to change.
For additional information about FQAS courses, submit a Service Desk request.