Faculty Excellence in Community Service Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 Faculty Excellence in Community Service Awards. This award is intended to recognize those individuals who volunteer their time to serve the community outside of their paid university position in significant ways. A plaque and a $1,000 cash award will be given to two outstanding faculty based on nominations received at the All Faculty Awards Reception, Monday, May 7. For more information and to access the nomination form, visit the Faculty Excellence in Community Service Awards web page or contact Mary Ann Wood for more information.
Task Force on General Education Revision
Proposed General Learning Goals
The Task Force on General Education Revision has developed the proposed general learning goals, rationale, and specific learning outcomes for Missouri State students by drawing from the American Association of Colleges and University’s recommended learning goals as well as those of other institutions in Missouri and across the country.
We ask that the campus community review these proposed goals and outcomes, which will be discussed by the Faculty Senate in February and March. Please send any questions and suggestions about the recommendations to your Faculty Senate or CGEIP representatives, for their consideration.
The Task Force will also recommend a revised curricular framework that should provide pathways for meeting these goals. By the end of the spring semester, there will be a call for proposals for courses, with clear guidelines for incorporating the proposed learning outcomes and their corresponding assessment plans.
Download Proposed General Learning Goals
Graduate Assistant and Teaching Assistant Mentoring Program II
Dates: Every Wednesday through April 25 except March 21
Time: 10:45–11:35 a.m.
Location: Meyer Library, Room 204
This 12-week course is the follow-up to the College Teaching Mentoring I. In this course, emphasis will be placed on peer assessment of teaching effectiveness. TA’s will observe each other’s courses, will discuss the challenges and successes they are experiencing, and will bring a selected portion of the course to the weekly class meeting for review and discussion. The course facilitators will offer practical suggestions to build on strong areas and improve challenging areas. Special attention will be paid to frequently experienced classroom challenges. Guest facilitators will be brought in to address more discipline specific topics and teaching issues.
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Teaching Professor Brown Bag Lunch Discussions
Dates: Tuesdays—February 14, March 13, April 10
Time: 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Location: Meyer Library, Room 204
This series offers a unique opportunity to share experiences with colleagues and discuss topics from the monthly issue of “The Teaching Professor”; or bring a topic to discuss that directly relates to current classroom teaching experiences. Participants are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch and drink. Attend any or all sessions because each session covers a different topic.
Sessions are presented by Dr. James Moyer, professor in the department of Religious Studies, and Provost Fellow for Teaching and Learning 2009–2010.
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Beyond the Borders: The Future of Service-Learning
Date: Tuesday, March 6
Time: 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: PSU 313 and East Ballroom
“Citizenship & Service-Learning, Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning, Student Development & Public Affairs, and the eJournal of Public Affairs would like to invite you to attend the spring faculty and staff development conference, Beyond the Borders: The Future of Service-Learning. These inspiring and empowering sessions are designed to engage faculty and staff in looking beyond current service-learning opportunities for our students; exploring new opportunities for service-learning through global and democratic citizenship, international and study away, and online courses.
Sponsors of the conference include; Study Away Programs, Missouri Campus Compact and their Journal of Public Scholarship in Higher Education, the Office of Student Affairs, and MS Online and Outreach.
Please visit the CASL website for session and registration information.
Spring Commencement Faculty Regalia Order Deadline—
Friday, March 16, 2012
The University Commencement Committee asks all academic department heads to encourage their faculty to participate in Spring Commencement on May 18, 10:00 AM, 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM, JQH Arena. Strong faculty participation makes for an impressive ceremony for our graduates and their families. Please note that recently hired faculty may not yet be in the Banner system and therefore might not have been included in the Commencement mailing that was sent out on January 19, 2012. Your assistance in ensuring all faculty are aware of the regalia order deadline is greatly appreciated.
Spring 2012 Regalia Order Form
Chinese New Year Banquet
Date: Friday, February 3
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: PSU Ballroom
Come and enjoy dinner and entertainment in celebration of the Chinese New Year. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for children under the age of 10. Purchase your tickets at the following locations: second floor of the PSU, the first floor of Glass Hall, and the Chinese Program office, Carrington Hall 210.
Service-Learning Call for GEP 101 Instructors
Are you interested in including a service-learning component in your GEP 101, First-Year Foundations class next year? The First-Year Programs department, along with the Citizenship and Service-Learning office, has a goal to recruit 25 instructors to include an integrated service-learning component in GEP 101 in fall 2012. For more information, download the Service-Learning and the First-Year Experience Call for Instructors form.
Download Service-Learning Call for Instructors Form
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Call for GEP 101 Instructors
The First-Year Programs department is now accepting applications for first-year seminar (GEP 101) instructors for fall, 2012. The instructor compensation schedule has recently changed, and the instructor selection criteria have been updated as well. Finally, the course goals and objectives have been refined to better address the Public Affairs intensive experience for our students’ first year.
For more information, download the GEP 101 Instructor Criteria. To begin the process of applying for a position, please complete the Instructor Position Request form, available on the First-Year Programs website.
Download GEP 101 Instructor Criteria
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Learning Communities and the First-Year Experience
Call for Instructors
In fall 2012, Missouri State University is offering a limited number of Curricular Learning Communities for first-year students. The most common configuration for LC’s is GEP 101, combined with either ENG 100/110, or COM 115. However, other course options are welcomed, assuming the courses are appropriate for first-year students. Please ensure you have your department chair’s support before recommending a course. For more information, please download the Learning Community and the First-Year Experience Call for Instructors form. Or, you may contact Mike Wood at 417-836-8343.
Download Learning Communities and FYE Call for Instructor Form
Identifying the Value of Disability Studies
Thursday, February 2nd
Two presentations are scheduled to provide attendees with an understanding of disability as a lived experience, as a category with a rich and complex history, and as a framework for analysis.
The first presentation is a faculty development session as well as a workshop on the possibility of proposing a disability studies minor.
The campus and surrounding community are invited to a second presentation showcasing Dr. Susan Burch and her book, “Unspeakable: The Story of Junius Wilson.”
Dr. Burch will be exploring the intersection of race and disability during these events.
Download the flyers for event schedules.
Download faculty development session flyer
Download Dr. Susan Burch book event flyer
Faculty, Student & Staff Seminar
Mathematical Aesthetics—Mathematical Thinking in the Arts
Date: Monday, February 6
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Cheek Hall 102
All are welcome!
Mathematics gives us the tools to understand the universe and to explore amazing realms of pure ideas. How can these tools and techniques be utilized in the arts and to further our abilities to teach and to understand mathematics?
Using lasers, computer controlled lighting systems, handmade paper, live music, interactive performance and some surprising off-the-shelf technology, we will explore the deep and rewarding connections between mathematics and the creative endeavor. With applications in art, math education and pure mathematics, we hope to show ways to narrow the gap between the sciences and the arts, as well as expand the approachability of mathematics to those working in the arts.
Thom Hutchison is pursuing an Individualized Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Aesthetics here at Missouri State University. He is a computer programmer, artist and musician who explores the connections between art, music, physics, and mathematics. He is a radio announcer and Volunteer Producer for MSU’s own KSMU.
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