“The Hough Post”
October 11, 2017
Volume 6, Number 4
FCTL Events
Call for Proposals Curriculum Innovation Awards
2018-2019 Curriculum Innovation Awards Call for Proposals
Submission Deadline October 31, 2018
High-Impact Learning and Diversity and Multicultural Practices in the Classroom
The FCTL Advisory Council is soliciting proposals for the creation or improvement of student learning experiences at Missouri State University. Two-proposal types will be considered:
- Creating high-impact practices that enhance student learning
- Diversity and multicultural practices in teaching and learning
For more information: http://www.missouristate.edu/fctl/CurriculumInnovationAwards.htm
Online Course Development Boot Camp
This is a one-week workshop providing faculty with hands-on training and work time to develop an online course. At the end of the boot camp, faculty will have created a significant portion of their course and earn a badge that will apply toward online course certification program.
January 8th – 12th, 2018 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
For more information: http://www.missouristate.edu/fctl/346434.htm
Please call 836-3059 or email fctl@missouristate.edu to register. Deadline for registration is October 31, 2017.
Common Reader Book Talks
Join Adena Young-Jones to discuss the common reader, The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities by Will Allen, focusing on the MSU’s public affairs and the 2017-18 theme of Sustainability in Practice: Consensus and Consequences.
Part 3 (pp. 183-254) October 9 11:30-1:00 Meyer Library, Room 204
Please register through My Learning Connection.
Upcoming MSU Faculty Write Program Retreats
The Faculty Write Program Writing Retreats include a light lunch, opportunities to develop a strong network of peer support and accountability, and voluntary feedback sessions. Sessions are facilitated by Dr. Mandy Benedict-Chambers, and are in Meyer Library, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday October 12 Room 120
Friday October 27 Room 204
Please register through My Learning Connection.
Diversity Mini-Workshops
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. Opportunities for immediate application(s) will be discussed in an interactive forum. Meyer Library 204
October 19 3:30-5:00
October 20 11:30- 1:00
Please register through My Learning Connection.
Scholar 2 Scholar Information Sessions
All session will be held in the Multicultural Resource Center. For more information, contact Adena Young-Jones at AYoung@MissouriState.edu.
October 26 4:00-5:00
November 15 10:00-11:00
What is a Learning-Centered Syllabus?
The goal of this workshop is to enable faculty to assess their current syllabi, and make appropriate modifications to better address student misconceptions and expectations, and begin the process of building a sense of community.
November 16th 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
November 17th 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Please register through My Learning Connection.
For more information on any of these events and opportunities, please email fctl@missouristate.edu.
MS Talks – A Public Affairs Event
The flyer below has information about a public affairs event on Thursday, October 19, 2017, presented by the MSU student debate team from Stacey Trewatha-Bach, Coordinator, Office of Public Affairs Support. She can be reached at www.publicaffairs.missouristate.edu. Please share this information with students.
Assessment Grant Opportunity
Here in Assessment of Student Learning, we know that your ultimate goal is to help your students succeed—ours is too. From comparing student learning in face-to-face and online programs to incentivizing faculty for the extra work involved in assessment, we can help. Our intention with these grants is to support you, the faculty, in your innovative practices in the assessment of student learning. To restrict applications to MSU faculty, you must be signed into your Office 365 account for the proposal form to work.
Applying is easy. Simply think about what you want to know about your students’ learning, think of a way to assess it, and fill out a proposal form. If you would like a thinking partner or would feel more comfortable running your assessment plan by a member of our team, email us at Assessment@MissouriState.edu to set up a meeting. Feel free to drop by one of our Coffee and Conversation sessions in PSU 131 (see our events for dates and times).
Apply Now! Fall 2017 Grants are now available. We will review proposals three times per semester and the upcoming due dates are as follows:
Friday, October 20, 2017
Friday, December 15, 2017
Eligible projects include (but are not limited to):
- Compare student learning in face-to-face and online courses
- Develop, revise, or refine student learning outcomes in the major
- Support a meeting of dual course, per course, and full-time faculty in a department
- Support focus groups with students or alumni to ask questions related to program learning outcomes
- Focus groups with transfer and homegrown students on student learning in a program
- Incentivize faculty for the extra work involved in assessment
If you have any questions, please Contact Us.
College of Education Homecoming Events – October 27-28, 2017
Mark your calendars….
Friday, October 27
One-Room Schoolhouse Scholarship Event
1:45 p.m., Scholarship presentation at 2:15 p.m.
Recipient: B. Blane Redus, Elementary Education
Please join us for this event. Refreshments will be served. The MSU Class of 1967 will also be attending. This is a great time to catch up with everyone.
Saturday, October 28
College of Education Tailgate at Bearfest Village
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Free games, prizes – Free food catered by Famous Dave’s BBQ
Also, join us on Saturday under the tent. It is a good time to visit with each other, alumni, friends of the college and former students. Click below to view flyer:
….Upcoming Meetings
October 11, 2017: Faculty Advisory Council, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., PCOB 16
October 17, 2017: Instructor Support Seminar Series, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Lunch included), Nonna’s Café
October 19, 2017: P & T Seminar, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m., (Breakfast included), Nonna’s Café
October 20, 2017 Mentor Leadership Seminar, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. (breakfast included)
Veridian – 309 South Avenue (first floor)
Keep calm and October on,