Enhancing Cultural Competence at Missouri State
International Education Week
Dates: November 13–20
Please join the Missouri State University community as we celebrate the tenth annual International Education Week, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and Department of Education. International Education Week recognizes programs that promote the Public Affairs Mission by
- advancing learning and scholarship
- building understanding and respect among different peoples
- enhancing constructive leadership in the global community
Download the flyer for the complete schedule of events, or visit the International Center website.
International Center Open House
Date: November 16
Time: 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Location: Jim D. Morris Center, 301 S Jefferson
The International Center, which is home to International Services, Study Away Programs, and the English Language Institute, invites you to its Open House and Reception. Please join us as we celebrate International Education Week. For more information, visit the International Center website.
Professional Development Opportunity
Missouri State Online Seminar: “Online Instructor Success: What’s It Take?”
Date: December 2
Time: 12–1:30 p.m.
Location: Karls Hall 239
Speaker: Dr. Larry Ragan, Director for the World Campus at Pennsylvania State University
Admission: Open to Faculty
Online education today continues to develop at a rapid rate, and the practice of online teaching has evolved right along with it. One especially significant development in recent years has been the emergence of specific teaching competencies. This insightful, content-rich 90-minute seminar will articulate strategies, techniques and methods that faculty can use to manage their online teaching workload. You will be able to identify competencies to target for your online teaching success and elevate the quality of online instruction for MSU. Sponsored by Missouri State Online. For more information, contact Teressa Arnette at TArnette@MissouriState.edu or call (417) 836-3718.
From the Faculty Senate Chair
The next Faculty Senate meeting is scheduled for this afternoon (November 12) at 3:30 p.m. in PSU 315 (please note the room change).
- Deadline for college councils and committees to send curricular proposals to the Senate office is November 18. This will be the last group of proposals going out for challenge this semester.
- Town Hall meeting with President Nietzel, Nov. 24 at 3 p.m. in PSU Theater. An audio of the last town hall meeting on October 28 is available by clicking on the “Financial Outlook” link on the university’s home page.
As I reported in the previous issue of the Communiqué, Rebecca Woodard, Faculty Senate Chair-elect, and I recently attended the Missouri Association of Faculty Senates. Four key issues surfaced during our discussions with other Senate representatives from across the state: 1) F + 1 health benefits, 2) concealed weapons on campus, 3) online course ownership, and 4) the proliferation of “Best Practices” documents. In this issue, I’ll focus on 2) and 4). I’ll address 1) and 3) in next week’s Communiqué.
House Bill 668 (often referred to as the “campus carry” bill) permits concealed weapons on college and university campuses in the state of Missouri. The Faculty Senates at Lincoln University, Northwest Missouri State University and Missouri Western University have passed resolutions opposing HB 668. In addition, the Senate at University of Missouri-Columbia passed a resolution supporting its president’s public statement opposing conceal and carry.
Most of the state universities in Missouri are experiencing a proliferation in “Best Practices” documents. The primary concern voiced was how these documents are interpreted. Are they considered policy and, thus, enforceable? No consensus exists. Interpretation seems to be specific to the institution. However, senators were all encouraged to seek clarification on these documents with their respective administrations.
Have a restful weekend and please let me know if I can be of assistance—
Margaret Weaver
Faculty Senate Chair, 2009–10
836-5360
Date: November 18
Time: Begins at 8 a.m.—Download flyer for complete schedule
Location: PSU
This is a conference and exhibition of local initiatives to get the Springfield and campus community thinking of ways to integrate sustainable actions into their everyday lives. Throughout the day there will be opportunities to learn about our community’s “Continuing Path to Sustainability.” Download the flyer for complete details. For more information, contact Dr. Tammy Jahnke at (417) 836-5249.
Download Sustainability Conference & Exhibition Flyer
FCTL Curriculum Innovation Grants
Spring 2010–Fall 2010
Last submission date: April 2, 2010
The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning is now accepting applications for the Curriculum Innovation Grants for Spring 2010 to Fall 2010.
Any faculty member is eligible to apply for a Curriculum Innovation Grant. Per course instructors and adjuncts can submit an application as long as they collaborate on the project with at least one full-time faculty member.
Download Curriculum Innovation Grants Electronic Submission Guidelines
The Office of the Provost Now Accepting Nominations for the 2010 Foundation Awards in Teaching, Research, and Service
Please note application and nomination processes have been revised.
- If you are nominating another person, your letter of nomination (please copy your nominee) must be submitted to the Office of the Provost, attn: Mary Lynne Golden, by November 18, 2009.
- If you are self-nominating, a nomination form must be submitted to the Office of the Provost, attn: Mary Lynne Golden, by November 18, 2009.
The full application for a Foundation Award is due to the appropriate departmental office by January 12, 2010. Recipients of the Foundation Awards for Teaching, Research, and Service will be selected by the Foundation Awards Committee (subject to the approval of the provost and president), and award winners will be contacted by early April and will be recognized at the All Faculty Recognition Reception to be held on Monday, May 3, 2010.
For further information please contact Mary Lynne Golden, Office of the Provost, 6-5022.
2010 Foundation Awards Guidelines
2010 Nomination Form
2010 Application Form
Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning
Now Accepting Applications for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Faculty Fellowships
Last submission date: March 1, 2010
There are four areas of focus in the SoTL Faculty Fellowship program:
1) SoTL Faculty Fellowship—Community Engagement
2) SoTL Faculty Fellowship—Cultural Competence
3) SoTL Faculty Fellowship—Ethical Leadership
4) SoTL Faculty Fellowship—general
