CNAS Public Lecture Series

Water Quality Concerns, Trends, and Progress in the
James River Basin

Date:  Tuesday, February 14
Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Location:  Temple Hall 002
Speaker:  Dr. Bob Pavlowsky, Professor, Department of Geography, Geology and Planning

The James River Basin is a unique place in the Missouri Ozarks. It is located in a limestone karst region where sinkholes and springs are common and influence the watershed greatly. Flowing over one hundred miles from its headwaters to Table Rock Lake at Galena, it drains into Springfield and other urban and rural communities along the way in one the fastest growing regions in the country. The James River watershed is an important source of drinking water, aquatic habitat, and recreation to its residents. However, these benefits can degrade if good water quality is not maintained. This presentation will discuss the water quality problems related to the effects of excessive inputs of nutrients, sediment, bacteria, and runoff in the James River and its major tributaries. Recent scientific studies of water quality in the basin will also be evaluated to identify flow and chemical trends. Finally, several water projects by state and local governments, university units, and watershed groups aimed to protect and improve water quality in the James River Basin will be reviewed to help predict the future condition of the James River.

Parking is available in Lot 4, South of Temple Hall

Interim Assistant Director in the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning Announced

The Office of the Provost is happy to announce that Nancy Gordon will serve in a supervisory role as Interim Assistant Director in the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning. Nancy Gordon received her bachelor’s degree from Central Missouri State University and Master’s of Education in Educational Technology from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She has over 20 years of professional experience with instructional design and teaching through technology. During the past three years, Nancy has been an instructional designer in the FCTL providing support for faculty involved in course transformation as well as those who simply want to incorporate instructional technology into their classroom to enhance teaching and learning.

Prior to coming to MSU, Nancy served as Education Technology Coordinator for the Missouri State Courts supporting the development of a statewide e-learning program and as Director of Distance Learning and Instructional Development at a community college district in Missouri.

Nancy’s philosophy toward instructional design is assisting faculty to achieve their course goals and creating opportunities for students to actively engage in the learning environment.

Study Away Program’s mission is to facilitate high quality academic programs that increase the cultural competence of the Missouri State community, while developing the global leaders of tomorrow. As you encourage students towards cultural competence, share the 2012 faculty-led short-term Study Away programs found here. Program applications and more information can be found at the Study Away website.

MSU Master Filmmaker Series

Date: Friday, February 24 (film screening of “The Necessities of Life”)
Time: 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union Theatre

This event is free and open to the community

Award winning Canadian filmmaker, Benoit Pilon, will visit the Missouri State campus on Thursday and Friday, February 23–24. He will be screening his film “The Necessities of Life” and conducting a talkback session following the film.

In addition to the film screening, Pilon will be meeting with students from the modern and classical languages department and the media, journalism and film department. He might be available to other student groups if there is interest. Watch an interview with Benoit Pilon.

Free parking will be available in Lot 24 on the south side of Grand and National, and in the Park & Ride facility behind the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, where shuttles will be available to transport people to the Plaster Student Union.

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Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock Film Screening

Date: Thursday, February 16
Time: 12–1:30 p.m.
Location: PSU 313 (Traywick Parliamentary Room)

Join Ozarks Public Broadcasting and the Office of Multicultural Student Services for a brown bag lunch and film screening of Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock. This event is part of Missouri State University’s African American Heritage Month and the Women & Girls Lead Initiative. Feel free to bring your lunch and a drink with you.

Diversity & Inclusion Seminar

How I Learned to Define Diversity and Despise Cilantro

Date: Monday, February 13
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Cheek Hall 102

All are welcome!

Join Kelly Cara, Assessment Research Coordinator in the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, as she shares her insights on diversity.

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Seeking Courses for Interdisciplinary Minor in Sustainability

Submit courses by Tuesday, February 21^st

The Sustainability Action Minor Committee is seeking existing courses for inclusion in an interdisciplinary minor in Sustainability. Tracks within the minor include “Technology and the Built Environment,” “Social Equity and Ethics,” “Economics and Policy,” and “Environmental Systems.” The minor is being proposed spring 2012. Courses that meet the definition of “sustainability focused” (see announcement) are eligible for inclusion in this new minor. Study Away, Internships, Independent Research, and Service Learning courses can also be included in the minor. Submit your courses for this new minor by February 21st to Lora Vess at LVess@MissouriState.edu.

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Spring Public Affairs Convocation Event

Media Technology and Pop Culture

Date: Tuesday, March 27
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union Theater

Award-winning director, writer and producer, Sean McEwen (MSU alum), will discuss how the ever changing world of media technology influences pop culture, the arts and general interactivity. Sean will introduce an application created by his company, EnCameo, a smartphone application that allows viewers to identify and purchase the products they see on screen during a movie or television show. He will also show a music video his company has created for the Howard Stern Show/Howard TV, featuring a “power-group” of heavy-metal all-stars. He will discuss the multi-platform approach filmmakers, producers and the record label took to utilize the video to create awareness for the band and its tour… ie, from social media, to internet, to television, satellite radio, network sharing, etc.

Event and background information about Sean McEwen can be found on the public affairs website.

Historian & Lady Bears Coach to Reflect on First Champions in Women’s Collegiate Hoops

Date: Thursday, February 16
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Meyer Library Auditorium (Room 101)

Historian Julie Byrne will speak on the Immaculata College Mighty Macs, the subject of a 2011 feature film. Former Missouri State Lady Bears Coach Cheryl Burnett (who once played against the Macs) will respond to the talk.

Byrne is the author of O God of Players, the definitive history of the team that won the 1972, 1973, and 1974 collegiate women’s basketball championships. According to Yale historian Jon Butler, her book “recaptures the lost world of Catholic women’s basketball between 1940 and 1975 where faith, sweat, and even innocence triumphed as America and Catholicism changed uneasily and irrevocably.” Byrne holds the Monsignor Thomas J. Hartman Chair in Catholic Studies at Hofstra University. The title of her talk will be “O God of Players: Ten Years Later.”

Cheryl Burnett coached the Lady Bears from 1987 to 2002, including two NCAA Final Four appearances. As a college basketball player at the University of Kansas, she faced Immaculata on their home court. Burnett currently serves as a Director of Development at Missouri State University.

The Mighty Macs were featured in a 2011 movie praised by Tennessee Lady Vols Coach Pat Summitt and UConn’s Geno Auriemma. Byrne served as a consultant on the movie.

Sponsored by the Department of Religious Studies and CHPA

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Identifying the Value of Disability Studies

Thursday, February 2^nd

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.

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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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Sexual Assault: Analysis of Contemporary Statutory Treatment
in the U.S.

Date: Wednesday, February 1
Time: 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Location: Strong Hall 001

Join Dr. Patti Ross Salinas, Associate Professor in the Criminology and Criminal Justice department, as she presents research that examines current trends, categorizes states as either regressive or progressive, and discusses the differential treatment of victims.

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Identifying the Value of Disability Studies

Thursday, February 2^nd

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

Reminder to Faculty

As a reminder to our instructional community, Blackboard 8.0 is scheduled to be removed from service on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Please be sure you have copied all instructional content you wish to retain from your Blackboard 8.0 courses. For more information, go to the Blackboard Blog.

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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Date: Wednesday, February 22
Registration Fee: $80 (lunch Included)
Location: Meyer Alumni Center 1st Floor Hospitality Room

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Missouri State Outreach Noncredit Programs and the Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance collaboratively present the 15th annual Quality Health and Physical Education Workshop for 2012.

This workshop will offer a full day of quality professional development designed primarily for PK-12 health educators and physical educators.

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New CASL Director Announced

The Office of Citizenship and Service-Learning is pleased to announce that Katherine Nordyke, MLS has joined the staff as Director, beginning January 3, 2012. Katherine brings to the position some 30 plus years of experience in the education and health care arena, including work in service-learning and community engagement. She holds a Master degree in Organizational Leadership with concentrations in Civic Engagement and Service-Learning from Fort Hays State University and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Education. In addition to directing the CASL office, Katherine teaches First-Year Foundations, GEP 101, for Missouri State; serves as the faculty advisor for the Seven Revs Student Organization on the University campus; is actively involved in the American Democracy Project (ADP), a Missouri State initiative under AASCU; and presents locally and nationally on student global citizenship. She has an active research agenda in Civic Engagement and Service-Learning. We look forward to having Katherine as a part of our team.

Refer Students to Become a Resident Life Student Leader

Student applications due Tuesday, January 31^st

The deadline for Residence Life Student Leader applications is quickly approaching. If you know of any students who live on campus and are interested in becoming a Resident Assistant or Residential Programming Assistant, please encourage them to submit an application. Applications can be found on the Residence Life and Services website, and they need to be submitted by January 31st at 5 p.m. to Hammons 101. Students who are interested must also attend an informational session before applying. The dates of those sessions can also be found on the Residence Life and Services website. Any questions should be directed to Carrie Casper, the Hammons House Hall Director, by e-mail CarrieCasper@MissouriState.edu or phone (417) 836-4907.

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Dates and times of information sessions

Digital Professor Academy Spring 2012 is Open for Enrollment

The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning is accepting enrollment for the second The Digital Professor Academy. This program is open to the MSU instructional community and designed to guide faculty and instructors teaching online, blended or face-to-face, with using technology to enhance learning. Participants will learn and practice new strategies through a community of practice model.

You may contact us to learn more about the Digital Professor Academy at InstructionalDesign@missouristate.edu or go to My Learning Connection to register.

To register through My Learning Connection, log into http://my.missouristate.edu, click the Profile tab, and find the Professional Development channel. Click the My Learning Connection link; this will open My Learning Connection in a new window where you can search for and register for classes (PDF file).

We are offing two circuits this semester to better fit your individual needs:

• Circuit 1 – (Duration: 4 weeks; for faculty with some experience teaching blended or online)
• Circuit 2 – (Duration 8 weeks; for faculty new to teaching blended and online)

Initially, you will only enroll in the Getting Started Orientation module through My Learning Connection. After we meet the first week of the program, you will be prompted to enroll in the circuit that best suits your needs.

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Respondus LockDown Browser

In addition to using Respondus 4.0 to publish exams to Blackboard, it is now possible to publish an exam in Blackboard using a lock-down browser feature. Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment. Students access their Blackboard exam using the Respondus LockDown Browser and will be unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access areas of the course or other applications. This provides another layer of security for some of the most common types of digital cheating and will also eliminate the accidental or early exiting from online exams which is a common problem with online testing.

For more information about the Respondus LockDown Browser and other online testing strategies contact the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.

11th Annual Community Volunteer Fair

Date: Wednesday, February 1
Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: First and second floors of Plaster Student Union

Over 60 area nonprofit agencies will be on campus to discuss current and upcoming volunteer opportunities. Come learn how to make a difference in your community. Don’t forget to register for great door prizes while there. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend. If Missouri State is closed for inclement weather, the fair will take place at the same time on February 8. This event is jointly sponsored by Citizenship and Service-Learning (CASL), Center for Leadership & Volunteerism, and the Office of Public Affairs Support. For more information, please contact Shellie Jones, CASL Program Coordinator at 417-836-5774.

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Dr. Frank Einhellig, Interim Provost, would like to invite faculty and staff to a series of open forums to meet the finalists for Associate Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs. The open forums will consist of a short presentation followed by a question and answer session. Visit the Provost website to view the curriculum vita and open forum information for each finalist.

11th Annual Community Volunteer Fair

Date: Wednesday, February 1
Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: First and second floors of Plaster Student Union

Over 60 area nonprofit agencies will be on campus to discuss current and upcoming volunteer opportunities. Come learn how to make a difference in your community. Don’t forget to register for great door prizes while there. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend. If Missouri State is closed for inclement weather, the fair will take place at the same time on February 8. This event is jointly sponsored by Citizenship and Service-Learning (CASL), Center for Leadership & Volunteerism, and the Office of Public Affairs Support. For more information, please contact Shellie Jones, CASL Program Coordinator at 417-836-5774.

Languages for Fun

These weekly, 10-session courses are designed for beginners or anyone else interested in learning or reviewing
the basics of a conversational foreign language. The focus will be on learning phrases that are useful in everyday contexts, including travel situations. Participants will learn the basics of pronunciation and will also practice questions and phrases relating to topics such as family and home, studies and jobs, personal interests and hobbies, and food and travel. The lessons will also cover relevant cultural aspects and address tips for traveling abroad.

For a complete list of courses and registration information, please visit the Languages for Fun website.

Library Instruction Sessions

Vast changes in information access have led to unique challenges for both students and teachers. Librarians can help instructors with the development of course-related assignments, customized research assistance, and in-class presentations all utilizing library resources. Let us show you how we can increase student understanding of the library research processes from traditional print resource tools to the newest electronic resource tools. To request library instruction for your classes, visit the Missouri State library website.

Historian & Lady Bears Coach to Reflect on First Champions in Women’s Collegiate Hoops

Date: Thursday, February 16
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Meyer Library Auditorium (Room 101)

Historian Julie Byrne will speak on the Immaculata College Mighty Macs, the subject of a 2011 feature film. Former Missouri State Lady Bears Coach Cheryl Burnett (who once played against the Macs) will respond to the talk.

Byrne is the author of O God of Players, the definitive history of the team that won the 1972, 1973, and 1974 collegiate women’s basketball championships. According to Yale historian Jon Butler, her book “recaptures the lost world of Catholic women’s basketball between 1940 and 1975 where faith, sweat, and even innocence triumphed as America and Catholicism changed uneasily and irrevocably.” Byrne holds the Monsignor Thomas J. Hartman Chair in Catholic Studies at Hofstra University. The title of her talk will be “O God of Players: Ten Years Later.”

Cheryl Burnett coached the Lady Bears from 1987 to 2002, including two NCAA Final Four appearances. As a college basketball player at the University of Kansas, she faced Immaculata on their home court. Burnett currently serves as a Director of Development at Missouri State University.

The Mighty Macs were featured in a 2011 movie praised by Tennessee Lady Vols Coach Pat Summitt and UConn’s Geno Auriemma. Byrne served as a consultant on the movie.

Sponsored by the Department of Religious Studies and CHPA

Digital Professor Academy Spring 2012 is Open for Enrollment

The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning is accepting enrollment for the second The Digital Professor Academy. This program is open to the MSU instructional community and designed to guide faculty and instructors teaching online, blended or face-to-face, with using technology to enhance learning. Participants will learn and practice new strategies through a community of practice model.

You may contact us to learn more about the Digital Professor Academy at InstructionalDesign@missouristate.edu or go to My Learning Connection to register.

To register through My Learning Connection, log into http://my.missouristate.edu, click the Profile tab, and find the Professional Development channel. Click the My Learning Connection link; this will open My Learning Connection in a new window where you can search for and register for classes (PDF file).

We are offing two circuits this semester to better fit your individual needs:

• Circuit 1 – (Duration: 4 weeks; for faculty with some experience teaching blended or online)
• Circuit 2 – (Duration 8 weeks; for faculty new to teaching blended and online)

Initially, you will only enroll in the Getting Started Orientation module through My Learning Connection. After we meet the first week of the program, you will be prompted to enroll in the circuit that best suits your needs.

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Respondus LockDown Browser

In addition to using Respondus 4.0 to publish exams to Blackboard, it is now possible to publish an exam in Blackboard using a lock-down browser feature. Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment. Students access their Blackboard exam using the Respondus LockDown Browser and will be unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access areas of the course or other applications. This provides another layer of security for some of the most common types of digital cheating and will also eliminate the accidental or early exiting from online exams which is a common problem with online testing.

For more information about the Respondus LockDown Browser and other online testing strategies contact the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.

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2012 Public Affairs Conference Abbreviated Schedule

The 2012 Public Affairs Conference Abbreviated Schedule will be available Thursday, December 15 on the Public Affairs Conference website. The theme for the 2012 Public Affairs Conference is The Culture of Connectivity. This schedule will include the panel session times, locations and descriptions. Most, if not all, individual panel presenter bios will be available on the web at this time as well; however, panelists will not have been assigned to specific panels by this date. Check the website frequently as new information concerning conference details will be added as events and schedules are finalized. It is hoped that plenary speakers will be finalized by mid-January. For more information on this conference, please contact Dr. Kurt Heinlein, Provost Fellow for Public Affairs, Candace Fisk or Mary Ann Wood, Public Affairs Support.

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Announcing the 2012–2013 Provost Fellow for Public Affairs

The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce that Dr. Gilbert Brown, Program Director, Student Affairs in Higher Education, College of Education, has been selected as the Provost Fellow for Public Affairs for 2012–2013. As Provost Fellow for Public Affairs, Dr. Brown will be responsible for the Public Affairs Conference in April 2013 and promoting the Public Affairs mission of the University. The topic for the 2013 Conference will be the university-wide Public Affairs theme “Inclusive Excellence.” Dr. Brown will shadow this year’s Provost Fellow for Public Affairs, Dr. Kurt Heinlein, in preparation for the work he will do in preparing for the 2013 Public Affairs Conference. Dr. Brown’s experience since 1997 teaching undergraduate and graduate diversity/multicultural classes at IUPUI, Franklin College, the University of Indianapolis as well as here at Missouri State, makes him an excellent selection to help develop our theme of “Inclusive Excellence.”

“Within the university community, inclusive excellence is the institution’s purposeful efforts to untangle barriers that have for different reasons constrained the institution from maximizing the talent of our students, faculty, and staff to accomplish individual, department and institutional goals,” said Dr. Brown. “In the larger community, inclusive excellence means that we seek to cultivate a spirit throughout the state that seeks to support Missourians recognizing and cultivating talent among our citizenry from different backgrounds.”

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Gilbert Brown as the 2012–2013 Provost Fellow for Public Affairs.

1^st Annual Showcase on Student Learning Summit

Date: Thursday, January 19, 2012
Time: 7:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union, Ballroom East

The Spring Showcase on Teaching and Learning is being revamped! You are cordially invited to join us for the 1^st Annual Showcase on Student Learning Summit. The Learning Summit will showcase various high impact practices as experienced by students. Student and faculty panels will engage the audience in conversations about these practices and how each one of them fosters student success and engagement.

We will be sending more information regarding the Learning Summit program. Until then, “Save the Date” on your calendar! We hope to see you there!  If you have questions regarding the Learning summit or suggestions for presentations, please contact the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning (FCTL) at fctl@missouristate.edu.

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Do You Have Questions About Course Development?

“How do I go about developing an online or blended course?” “What steps are involved?” “How much time does it take?” “What does a quality online or blended course look like?” “Where do I go for help?”

These are just a few of the questions we have heard from faculty in regard to course development. The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning provides information and answers to these questions and other information about the course development process at the following link; ‘How do I develop Online & Blended Courses?’ Check out this website and contact Instructional Design in the FCTL to learn more about the course development process.

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Course Development Guidelines

The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning has developed Course Development Guidelines and a peer review process to provide faculty recommendations on what constitutes a high quality course. The purpose of these guidelines is to outline what a high quality online or blended course should look like and to provide faculty with constructive feedback on the design of their course. Following the Course Development Guidelines and participating in a peer review process are valuable components of any course development process. For more information check out the following website, Course Development Guidelines or contact Instructional Design in the FCTL to learn more about the course development process.

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Digital Professor Academy Spring 2012 is Open for Enrollment

The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning is accepting enrollment for the second The Digital Professor Academy. Please register online by January 23^rd through My Learning Connection for the Digital Professor Academy Orientation and to complete your online class evaluation. This program is open to the MSU instructional community and designed to guide faculty and instructors teaching online, blended or face-to-face, with using technology to enhance learning. Participants will learn and practice new strategies through a community of practice model.

You may contact us to learn more about the Digital Professor Academy at InstructionalDesign@missouristate.edu or go to My Learning Connection to register.

To register through My Learning Connection, log into http://my.missouristate.edu, click the Profile tab, and find the Professional Development channel. Click the My Learning Connection link; this will open My Learning Connection in a new window where you can search for and register for classes. You will also be asked to complete an online class evaluation as part of the registration process for the Digital Professor Academy.

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Grand Re-Opening Reception

Date: Thursday, December 1
Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Location: Meyer Library, Lower Level

Join in on the celebration of the redesigned and expanded music and media collections in the Meyer Library. Now the music library and the media collections are all in one centralized location! There will be live music, complimentary refreshments and door prizes at the reception.

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Nominations/Applications Now Being Accepted

Nominations due Friday, December 2

The Missouri State University Foundation Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Service are intended to provide incentives for continued performance to a select number of full-time faculty who evidence significant accomplishments in teaching, research and/or creative activities, and service. The awards are funded by the MSU Foundation.

The awards are presented annually to faculty at the All-Faculty Recognition Reception held in May of each year. Six awards are presented and each recipient will receive a $3,600 award funded by the Missouri State University Foundation.

Nominations and/or applications for 2011–2012 are being accepted now. You can access the online form on the Office of the Provost website.

Nominations/applications are due to the Provost Office by Friday, December 2. Please see the 2011–2012 Guidelines for additional information.

Turning Point Basics

Date: Thursday, December 8
Times and Locations: 9:30–10:45 a.m. in Meyer Library 205; 1:00–2:15 p.m. in Cheek Hall 100

This workshop focuses on the pedagogy and technical aspects of the Turning Point student response “clicker” system. The workshop will benefit participants who wish to learn the basics of the Turning Point student response system and how to use it in their own courses.

Register online through My Learning Connection by choosing the category “Professional Development – Teaching and Learning.”

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Brown Bag Session on “The Teaching Professor”

Date: Tuesday, November 8
Time: 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Location: Library 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.

This session is presented by Chantal Levesque-Bristol, professor in the Department of Psychology and director of the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.

To receive credit for attending this event, register online through My Learning Connection by choosing the category “Professional Development – Teaching and Learning.”

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Professors as Writers: Monthly Faculty Writing Retreat

Date: Monday, December 19
Times: Half-Day Morning: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; Half-Day Afternoon: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: Alumni Center, Turner Family Hospitality Room

Need a distraction-free space to begin new articles, revise and resubmit, polish book proposals, or complete last edits? Take advantage of this opportunity to work on whatever you’re writing.

To receive credit for attending this event, register online through My Learning Connection by choosing the category “Professional Development – Teaching and Learning.”

Coffee, breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be available for those who register.

For more information contact Keri Franklin at 836-3732 or KFranklin@MissouriState.edu.

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U.S. Professors of the Year Nominations

Submit nominations to the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning by Wednesday, December 7

The U.S. Professors of the Year program salutes the most outstanding undergraduate instructors in the country—those who excel in teaching and who positively influence the lives and careers of students.

Nominees should demonstrate excellence in the following areas:

• Impact on and involvement with undergraduate students
• A scholarly approach to teaching and learning
• Contributions to undergraduate education in the institution, community, and profession
• Support from colleagues and former undergraduate students

Nominees will be contacted by the FCTL with details on necessary application materials. Applications will be reviewed by the FCTL Advisory Committee, and three candidates will be selected for submission to the U.S. Professors of the Year competition.

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The Missouri State University Foundation Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Service are intended to provide incentives for continued performance to a select number of full-time faculty who evidence significant accomplishments in teaching, research and/or creative activities, and service. The awards are funded by the MSU Foundation.

The awards are presented annually to faculty at the All-Faculty Recognition Reception held in May of each year. Six awards are presented and each recipient will receive a $3,600 award funded by the Missouri State University Foundation.

Nominations and/or applications for 2011–2012 are being accepted now. You can access the online form on the Office of the Provost website.

Nominations/applications are due to the Provost Office by Friday, December 2. Please see the 2011–2012 Guidelines for additional information.

Curtis P. Lawrence Excellence in Advising Awards

In recognition of outstanding academic advising, two Missouri State University Curtis P. Lawrence Excellence in Advising awards will be presented during the spring 2012 semester. One will honor a faculty advisor, and one will honor an advisor who is a member of the professional staff. Each award winner will receive $1500, presented at the annual Master Advisor Reception.

To nominate an outstanding advisor, please submit the name by 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, to Kathy Davis, Director of the Academic Advisement Center. Candidates may be nominated by current students, alumni or colleagues. Submit the name in a short e-mail to kathydavis@missouristate.edu. For more information, download qualification and criteria for selection information.

Employee Benefits Reminders

New/previous biometric measurements must be completed and received by Taylor Health by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 18, in order to be used in the HRA tool. Visit the wellness incentive web page for more information.

The Cafeteria Plan for 2012 enrollment period ends at midnight on Thursday, December 1. Visit the Cafeteria Plan web page for details.

Still Time to Submit a Public Affairs Theme Topic for 2013–2014

Proposal deadline is Friday, November 18

Proposals for the 2013–2014 public affairs theme topics are being accepted through Friday, November 18. As is the case with this year’s theme of Culture of Connectivity and the 2012–2013 theme of Inclusive Excellence, the intent is to identify and adopt a theme that can permeate the campus community for the academic year. While public affairs themes generally focus on challenges in public policy or issues confronting our world, you are encouraged to submit any and all ideas. The ultimate theme will be developed in a collaborative manner involving representatives of the university community; these individuals will be looking for a concept that can engage and excite the campus and provide meaningful opportunities for learning. In addition to serving as the focal point of the Annual Public Affairs Conference, the theme should be broad enough to be used in a wide variety of both curricular and co-curricular activities, yet focused enough to be illustrative of our public affairs components: community engagement, cultural competency and/or ethical leadership.

Proposals should include a brief (1 page) description of the theme and how it would fulfill the above criteria (including specific examples of curricular and co-curricular activities that could take place). Because the Associate Provost for Student Development and Public Affairs will select a Provost Fellow to coordinate the year-long activities, and in particular, to serve as the coordinator of the 2014 Public Affairs Conference, proposals including the name(s) of potential Fellows are encouraged. Send all proposals to Rachelle Darabi, Associate Provost for Student Development and Public Affairs by Friday, November 18. We plan to have the theme selected by December 15.

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An Evening with David “Sonny” Lacks

Date: Wednesday, November 30
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

David “Sonny” Lacks, the middle child of Henrietta Lacks, has enthralled university audiences across the country talking about his mother, Henrietta Lacks, and her important contributions to modern medicine. The international success of the New York Times bestseller about his mother, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” has left people keenly interested in the Lacks Family and Henrietta’s legacy. In his MSU appearance, Sonny will share with the audience what it meant to find out—decades after the fact—that his mother’s cells were being used in laboratories around the world without the family’s knowledge or consent. He puts a face on the big issues such as the dark history of experimentation on African Americans, the birth of bioethics and the legal battles over “informed consent.” The presentation will be in a moderated question and answer format.

This is a free event, but a ticket will be required for admission. Tickets may be picked up at Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, JQH Arena or the Plaster Student Union ticket offices. Seating will be general admission, first come first seated. For additional information, visit the Public Affairs website.

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International Education Week

November 12–18

Join the Office of International Programs as we celebrate International Education Week starting November 12 with the International Student Banquet and Show sponsored and organized by the Association of International Students and ending with a Tour of the Globe held on Friday, November 18, at the Morris Center.

Other events of the week include: International Games night, Tales from Abroad: Study Away Discussion Panel, Swing and Dance, where you can learn traditional dance steps from other cultures at a global dance party, and Give A Damn?, an award-winning documentary of three friends as they attempt to live on a $1.25 a day, survive a deadly plane crash, and prove what a difference young people can make in the fight against extreme poverty. A question and answer will be held with the filmmakers following the screening.

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Palestinian Ethnonationalism in Israel

Date: Wednesday, November 30
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Glass Hall 101

Join Dr. Oded Haklai, associate professor in the department of Political Science at Queen’s University, as he discusses Palestinian ethnonationalism in Israel. In recent decades political activism has increased dramatically among members of the Palestinian Arab minority in Israel. Ethnically based organizations inside Israel are making nationalist demands and challenging the national identity of the state.

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Department of Geography, Geology and Planning

Geography Awareness Week

November 14–18

In celebration of Geography Awareness Week, the Department of Geography, Geology, and Planning at Missouri State University will host a presentation each day next week.  All presentations are at 3:00 p.m. in Carrington Auditorium (CARR 208). For more information, contact the Department of Geography, Geology, and Planning at (417) 836-5800.

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46th Annual Elizabethan Christmas Dinners

Date: Wednesday–Saturday, November 30 through December 3
Time: Assemble at 6:15 p.m., show begins at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union Ballroom

Join the MSU choral ensembles as they transform the ballroom into a grand hall in the Renaissance style. Visit the Elizabethan Christmas Dinner website to order your tickets. Call 836-5648 for more information.

Missouri State Online Webinar Series

Missouri State Online is hosting a webinar series again this Fall semester. We have a super line-up of relevant topics for higher education today and will be offering each webinar on TWO separate showings to meet your schedules! Visit the Missouri State Online website for more detailed webinar information.

Each of our sessions will be facilitated by your MSU peer(s). We look forward to your participation!

Register through My Learning Connection by choosing the category “Professional Development—Continuing and Distance Education.”

Contact the Missouri State Online office at 836-3718 or MSOnline@MissouriState.edu if you have any questions.

3rd Webinar—Apps and Web 2.0 Legal Issues in Using the Internet in Class

First Showing: Wednesday, November 16, 3–4 p.m., GLAS 227
Second Showing: Thursday, November 17, Noon–1 p.m., LIBR 204
Presenter: Stephanie Delaney, J.D., Ph.D., Director of eLearning for Cascade Community College

Suggestions for a Common Reader in GEP 101

Recommendations must be received by Thursday, November 17

The First-Year Programs office is currently accepting recommendations of books suitable to use as a common reader in GEP101, First-Year Foundations. All sections of GEP101 and some sections of UHC 110 will read the book.

We need your help in identifying books that relate to the 2012–2013 Public Affairs theme, Inclusive Excellence. Based on the university’s long range plan, Inclusive Excellence is defined as the recognition that an institution’s success is dependent on how well it values, engages and includes a rich diversity of people with all the valuable social dimensions that they provide. Although the university’s long range plan focuses specifically on Inclusive Excellence as a dimension of the university experience, the common reader may also explore facets of the theme as they relate to society.

An ideal common reader selection will explore the theme in ways that students coming from a variety of disciplines and interests can relate to. The books you recommend need to be written for a general audience, requiring little or no expertise with the topic in order to understand the book.

The selection committee will consider both fiction and nonfiction. Our main evaluation of books will be based on the book’s relationship to the conference theme, the quality of the book itself, and the book’s suitability for first-year students.

Please send nominations to FirstYearPrograms@missouristate.edu. Include the following information: the title of the book, the author of the book, and a brief explanation about why you are recommending the book.

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Series

SoTL and the Public Affairs Mission—Session 2

Date: Tuesday, November 15
Time: 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Location: PSU 314

Jeffrey Cornelius-White and Chantal Levesque-Bristol will present their research on developing the Public Affairs Scale which is used to measure our students’ assimilation of the Public Affairs mission. They will also discuss how the mission can be assessed through Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects.

This series on how faculty can develop SoTL projects addresses the goals of the 2011–2016 Long-Range Plan to increase in the number of SoTL projects, participants, and publications including those that incorporate the themes of our Public Affairs mission.

To receive credit for attending this event, register online through My Learning Connection by choosing the category “Professional Development—Teaching and Learning.”

For more background information on SoTL or how to get started with SoTL projects, please view our two SoTL webinars from spring 2011:  http://www.missouristate.edu/fctl/85538.htm.

Download flyer for SoTL event

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U.S. Professors of the Year Nominations

Submit nominations to the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning by Wednesday, November 30

The U.S. Professors of the Year program salutes the most outstanding undergraduate instructors in the country—those who excel in teaching and who positively influence the lives and careers of students.

Nominees should demonstrate excellence in the following areas:

• Impact on and involvement with undergraduate students
• A scholarly approach to teaching and learning
• Contributions to undergraduate education in the institution, community, and profession
• Support from colleagues and former undergraduate students

Nominees will be contacted by the FCTL with details on necessary application materials. Applications will be reviewed by the FCTL Advisory Committee, and three candidates will be selected for submission to the U.S. Professors of the Year competition.

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Diversity and Inclusion Seminar

Living in a Global World

Date: Thursday, November 3
Time: 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Location: Cheek Hall 102

All are welcome!

Join Missouri State University’s Interim President Clif Smart as he shares his personal experiences about interacting with people from other cultures.

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Suggestions for a Common Reader in GEP 101

Recommendations must be received by Thursday, November 17.

The First-Year Programs office is currently accepting recommendations of books suitable to use as a common reader in GEP101, First-Year Foundations. All sections of GEP101 and some sections of UHC 110 will read the book.

We need your help in identifying books that relate to the 2012–2013 Public Affairs theme, Inclusive Excellence. Based on the university’s long range plan, Inclusive Excellence is defined as the recognition that an institution’s success is dependent on how well it values, engages and includes a rich diversity of people with all the valuable social dimensions that they provide. Although the university’s long range plan focuses specifically on Inclusive Excellence as a dimension of the university experience, the common reader may also explore facets of the theme as they relate to society.

An ideal common reader selection will explore the theme in ways that students coming from a variety of disciplines and interests can relate to. The books you recommend need to be written for a general audience, requiring little or no expertise with the topic in order to understand the book.

The selection committee will consider both fiction and nonfiction. Our main evaluation of books will be based on the book’s relationship to the conference theme, the quality of the book itself, and the book’s suitability for first-year students.

Please send nominations to FirstYearPrograms@missouristate.edu. Include the following information: the title of the book, the author of the book, and a brief explanation about why you are recommending the book.

CNAS Public Lecture Series

Nature and the Human Condition

Date: Tuesday, November 8
Time: 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Temple Hall 002
Speaker: Dr. Janice Greene, Professor, Department of Biology

We hear a lot about how people can positively and negatively affect the environment, but we need to ask how nature can affect people. Often, we hear about environmental hazards to human health. Less frequently, we hear about the benefits of nature to people. Being outdoors, whether for recreation or a purposeful study of nature, can improve physical and psychological health. Nature can have economic benefits and positively affect our quality of life. This talk will discuss the many benefits of nature and give specific examples.

Missouri State Online Webinar Series

Missouri State Online is hosting a webinar series again this Fall semester. We have a super line-up of relevant topics for higher education today and will be offering each webinar on TWO separate showings to meet your schedules! Visit the Missouri State Online website for more detailed webinar information.

Each of our sessions will be facilitated by your MSU peer(s). We look forward to your participation!

Register through My Learning Connection by choosing the category “Professional Development—Continuing and Distance Education” to see all three webinars.

Contact the Missouri State Online office at 836-3718 or MSOnline@MissouriState.edu if you have any questions.

3rd Webinar—Apps and Web 2.0 Legal Issues in Using the Internet in Class

First Showing: Wednesday, November 16, 3–4 p.m., GLAS 227
Second Showing: Thursday, November 17, Noon–1 p.m., LIBR 204
Presenter: Stephanie Delaney, J.D., Ph.D., Director of eLearning for Cascade Community College

Still Time to Submit a Public Affairs Theme Topic for 2013–2014

Proposal deadline is Friday, November 18

Proposals for the 2013–2014 public affairs theme topics are being accepted through November 18. As is the case with this year’s theme of Culture of Connectivity and 2012–2013 theme of Inclusive Excellence, the intent is to identify and adopt a theme that can permeate the campus community for the academic year. While public affairs themes generally focus on challenges in public policy or issues confronting our world, you are encouraged to submit any and all ideas. The ultimate theme will be developed in a collaborative manner involving representatives of the university community; these individuals will be looking for a concept that can engage and excite the campus and provide meaningful opportunities for learning. In addition to serving as the focal point of the Annual Public Affairs Conference, the theme should be broad enough to be used in a wide variety of both curricular and co-curricular activities, yet focused enough to be illustrative of our public affairs components: community engagement, cultural competency and/or ethical leadership.

Proposals should include a brief (1 page) description of the theme and how it would fulfill the above criteria (including specific examples of curricular and co-curricular activities that could take place). Because the Associate Provost for Student Development and Public Affairs will select a Provost Fellow to coordinate the year-long activities, and in particular, to serve as the coordinator of the 2014 Public Affairs Conference, proposals including the name(s) of potential Fellows are encouraged. Send all proposals to Rachelle Darabi, Associate Provost for Student Development and Public Affairs by Friday, November 18. We plan to have the theme selected by December 15.

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An Evening with David “Sonny” Lacks

Date: Wednesday, November 30
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

David “Sonny” Lacks, the middle child of Henrietta Lacks, has enthralled university audiences across the country talking about his mother, Henrietta Lacks, and her important contributions to modern medicine. The international success of the New York Times bestseller about his mother, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” has left people keenly interested in the Lacks Family and Henrietta’s legacy.  In his MSU appearance, Sonny will share with the audience what it meant to find out–decades after the fact–that his mother’s cells were being used in laboratories around the world without the family’s knowledge or consent. He puts a face on the big issues such as the dark history of experimentation on African Americans, the birth of bioethics and the legal battles over “informed consent.” The presentation will be in a moderated question and answer format.

This is a free event, but a ticket will be required for admission. Tickets will be available exclusively to the MSU community (students, faculty and staff) November 7–10. Starting November 11, remaining tickets will be available to both the MSU community and the Springfield community. Tickets may be picked up at Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, JQH Arena or the Plaster Student Union ticket offices.
Seating will be general admission, first come first seated. For additional information,
see the Public Affairs website.

Grant Writing for Nonprofits

Date: Friday, November 4
Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location:  Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell

Grant Writing 2.0 is an intermediary course for nonprofit directors or others with similar experience in applying for grant funds. The course is not an introductory course. The “workshop” format of the course is to hone writing and grant search skills to produce more effective proposals and encourage more efficient grant-related efforts.

Visit the Missouri State University Noncredit Programs website for speaker and registration information.

Brown Bag Session on “The Teaching Professor”

Date: Tuesday, November 8
Time: 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Location: Library 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.

This session is presented by Chantal Levesque-Bristol, professor in the Department of Psychology and director of the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.

To receive credit for attending this event, register online through My Learning Connection by choosing the category “Professional Development – Teaching and Learning.”

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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Series

SoTL and the Public Affairs Mission—Session 2

Date: Tuesday, November 15
Time: 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Location: PSU 314

Jeffrey Cornelius-White and Chantal Levesque-Bristol will present their research on developing the Public Affairs Scale which is used to measure our students’ assimilation of the Public Affairs mission. They will also discuss how the mission can be assessed through Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects.

This series on how faculty can develop SoTL projects addresses the goals of the 2011–2016 Long-Range Plan to increase in the number of SoTL projects, participants, and publications including those that incorporate the themes of our Public Affairs mission.

To receive credit for attending this event, register online through My Learning Connection by choosing the category “Professional Development – Teaching and Learning.”

For more background information on SoTL or how to get started with SoTL projects, please view our two SoTL webinars from spring 2011:  http://www.missouristate.edu/fctl/85538.htm.

Download flyer for SoTL event

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FCTL Travel Funds

The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning will offer travel funds for faculty who will be attending or presenting at SoTL conferences or which fits with the public affairs theme at Missouri State University.

• Awards will be made for up to $500 each.
• Preference will be given to requests which will also have either departmental or college support
• Travel funds are available to either present scholarly work or attend a conference. The topic of the conference has to be related to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) or to the themes of the public affairs at Missouri State University.
• In order to receive the travel funds and get full travel reimbursement, faculty will be expected to present on the conference attended and discuss the benefits of the conference, what the faculty expects to do next as a result of the conference, and any networking opportunities. The faculty will be there to represent Missouri State University.
• Funds are limited. The travel funds will be disbursed as demands are made and accepted.

For more information, go to the FCTL travel funds web page.

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U.S. Professors of the Year Nominations

Submit nominations to the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning by Wednesday, November 30

The U.S. Professors of the Year program salutes the most outstanding undergraduate instructors in the country—those who excel in teaching and who positively influence the lives and careers of students.

Nominees should demonstrate excellence in the following areas:

• Impact on and involvement with undergraduate students
• A scholarly approach to teaching and learning
• Contributions to undergraduate education in the institution, community, and profession
• Support from colleagues and former undergraduate students

Nominees will be contacted by the FCTL with details on necessary application materials. Applications will be reviewed by the FCTL Advisory Committee, and three candidates will be selected for submission to the U.S. Professors of the Year competition.

Download information sheet

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Professors as Writers: Monthly Faculty Writing Retreat

Dates: Friday, November 11 ; Monday, December 19
Times: Half-Day Morning: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; Half-Day Afternoon: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: Alumni Center, Turner Family Hospitality Room

Need a distraction-free space to begin new articles, revise and resubmit, polish book proposals, or complete last edits? Take advantage of this opportunity to work on whatever you’re writing.

To receive credit for attending this event, register online through My Learning Connection by choosing the category “Professional Development – Teaching and Learning.”

Coffee, breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be available for those who register.

For more information contact Keri Franklin at 836-3732 or KFranklin@MissouriState.edu.

Download event flyer

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