Common Reader Book Talks
Topic
Join in on the discussions based upon the 2017–2018 Common Reader The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities by Will Allen. The purpose of the common reader talks is to provide a shared academic experience and create a sense of community among students, faculty, and staff as well as introduce you to scholarly life at Missouri State.
Goals
- To establish an opportunity for first-year students to understand their responsibility as engaged learners in an academic community.
- To set expectations for student success by emphasizing the importance of reading, writing, and critical thinking in the University environment.
- To create a sense of community by increasing interdisciplinary thinking and dialogue among students, faculty, and staff through shared academic and co-curricular experiences.
- To promote a deeper understanding of the public affairs mission and its wider societal impact through a critical analysis of a common reader
Call to Action
Join us for scholarly conversations centered around the University’s public affairs mission (Ethical Leadership, Community Engagement, and Cultural Competence) and theme of Sustainability in Practice: Consensus and Consequences.
Featuring: Part 1 (pp. 1–108)
August 30, 3:30–5:00 p.m., Meyer Library 204
Featuring: Part 2 (pp. 111–179)
September 28, 3:30–5:00 p.m., Meyer Library 204
Featuring: Part 3 (pp. 183–254)
October 9, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Meyer Library 204
Please contact the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning at 836-3059 for questions or to request a complimentary book.
MSU Faculty Write Program
Location: Meyer Library, 204 (except where noted)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Faculty Write Program focuses on promoting faculty productivity and camaraderie through writing-based experiences such as interdisciplinary writing retreat held about twice a month, workshops, and 15-day writing challenges. Writing retreats include a light lunch, opportunities to develop a strong network of peer support and accountability, and voluntary feedback sessions. Dr. Mandy Benedict-Chambers facilitates the sessions.
Fall Retreat Dates:
- Friday, September 1 (Meyer 120)
- Thursday, September 14
- Friday, September 29
- Thursday, October 12
- Friday, October 27
- Thursday, November 9 (Meyer 120)
- Friday, December 1
- Monday-Tuesday, December 18–19
Please register through My Learning Connection. For more information, contact the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning at 836-3059.
Mini Diversity Sessions
Diversity Fellow, Adena Young-Jones, will lead four sessions on various diversity topics. Register for one or all. Opportunities for immediate application(s) will be discussed in an interactive forum.
Location for all sessions: Meyer Library, 204
Mini Diversity Session 1
Critical perspectives: Exploring the educator’s identity
As an educator, have you ever considered how ‘identity’ is interwoven into your work? This session will encourage reflection on how your presence dictates your approach and receptivity with students.
Thursday, September 7, 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Friday, September 8, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Mini Diversity Session 2
Critical perspectives: Micro-aggressions in academia
Have you ever witnessed or experienced a micro-aggression on campus? This session will examine varying levels of micro-aggressions as it corresponds with intent/impact.
Thursday, October 19, 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Friday, October 20, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Mini Diversity Session 3
Critical perspectives: Assumptions on campus
Consider the impact of assumptions on perceptions and subsequent interactions with others. This session will allow you to converse in meaningful dialogues regarding miseducation and socialization.
Thursday, November 9, 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Friday, November 10, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Mini Diversity Session 4
Critical perspectives: The university and social justice
Building on previous workshop discussions, contemplate your call to action for implementing socially just practices at the university. This session will prompt critical conversations regarding steps for progress.
Thursday, December 7, 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Friday, December 8, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Please register through My Learning Connection. For more information, contact the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning at 836-3059.