Provost’s Series for Faculty Development
Preparing a Successful Faculty Research Grant
Date: Monday, September 17
Time: 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Location: Strong Hall 202
Join your colleagues for a discussion of how to write a competitive proposal for the Faculty Research Grants and other MSU competitions. The presentation will be followed by time for questions and discussion, so you are encouraged to bring specific ideas or proposal drafts for feedback. Ranked faculty are eligible, and proposals for Faculty Research Grants are due Friday, November 2.
Faculty, Student & Staff Seminar
Top 10 Ways General Counsel’s Office Can
Help You!
Date: Monday, September 10
Time: 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Location: Cheek Hall 102
Join Penni Groves, Interim General Counsel, as she shares her thoughts about how her office can assist faculty and staff.
Boots to Books: Advising and Teaching Veterans
Date: Friday, September 21
Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union 314
Facilitator: Jenifer Kautzman
Co-sponsored by Veteran Student Services
The Department of Veterans Affairs indicates that enrollment of veterans in college has increased 16-fold and well over 500,000 veterans have traded in their uniforms for text books. With the development of the Post 9/11 GI Bill, and the wars in Iraq/Afghanistan coming to an end, colleges across the state are seeing dramatic increases of veterans attending classes. At Missouri State University we’ve developed the Veteran Student Services office to meet the growing demands of this exceptional group of students. In this session, learn about unique needs of student-veterans, discuss ways we can engage, encourage and empower our student-veterans and hear from current student-veterans about their personal transition and experiences.
Space is limited and registration is required at the academic advisement website.
Contact Kathy Davis at 65258 with questions.
You’re Invited to the Study Away Faculty Luncheon
If you’re leading a short term program in 2013, or are thinking of leading a study away program, join us for the Study Away Fall Faculty Luncheon on Thursday, September 13 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in PSU 317. This interactive workshop will provide you with resources to maximize your students’ cultural awareness through short-term faculty-led study away programs. Help to develop the next generation of global leaders! RSVP by September 10 to 836-6368 or studyaway@missouristate.edu.
For more information, please contact Study Away Director Elizabeth Strong at elizabethstrong@missouristate.edu or 836-6368.
Outcasts United Author, Warren St. John, to be Fall Public Affairs Convocation Lecturer
Date: Tuesday, October 9
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Juanita K. Hammons Hall
The author of our common reader, Warren St. John, will be our Fall Public Affairs Convocation Lecture speaker. He will talk not only about the process of writing the book, but also how students can take the lessons from the book and apply them to their own lives. A question and answer period will be included as well as a book signing after the event.
This is a free event, but tickets are required. Free tickets may be picked up by MSU students, faculty and staff September 10–14 at Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, JQH or the Plaster Student Union ticket offices. Starting September 17, tickets will be available to the general public as well as the MSU community as long as tickets are available.
It is preferred that students pick up individual tickets for the event rather than faculty picking up bulk tickets for classes. Seating will be general admission, first come first seated. For more information, contact Mary Ann Wood, Director, Public Affairs Support or view the convocation website.
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Public Affairs Grant Program Applications Now Being Accepted for Spring 2013
The Office of Public Affairs Support is now accepting grant applications from students, faculty and staff for events focused on the Public Affairs mission to be offered Spring 2013. Information about grant requirements and the application process can be found on the Public Affairs Grant webpage. For more information, please contact Mary Ann Wood, Director, Public Affairs Support.
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Meals a Million Friends Against Hunger Event Informational Meeting
Date: Monday, September 10
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: PSU Theater
Friends Against Hunger will be having a major community-wide packaging event Friday–Sunday, November 9–11, at the Springfield Expo Center. The Missouri State University campus community is invited to participate in this first of its kind event. Information on participating in this event will be shared at an information session on Monday, September 10, 6 p.m. in the PSU Theater. Learn more about participating in this event by attending the meeting or contacting the campus volunteer center.
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Staff Excellence in Community Service Awards Nominations Now Being Accepted
Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to nominate Missouri State University staff members for the Excellence in Community Service Award, to be awarded in January at the Employee Recognition Luncheon. The Excellence in Community Service Awards are presented annually in recognition of excellence in the area of volunteer work with charitable, nonprofit, church or similar organizations within the community. Two $1,000 awards will be given for recognition for outstanding service to the community. For more information and to view the nomination procedures and form, visit the Excellence in Community Service Awards webpage or call Mary Ann Wood, Director of Public Affairs Support.
Faculty Writing Retreat
Date: Friday, September 14
Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: Meyer Alumni Center Hospitality Room
The Office of the Provost and the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning recognizes the importance of providing a time and space for faculty scholarship by sponsoring monthly faculty writing retreats. The retreats are open to all faculty and instructors at Missouri State University. Faculty are welcome to attend for a morning, afternoon, or register for an all-day session through My Learning Connection. Refreshments/lunch will be provided. Registration through My Learning Connection is required for the Monthly Faculty Writing Retreat sessions in order to provide lunch for participants. Participants having dietary concerns, should email fctl@missouristate.edu 48-hours before each event.
See the faculty writing retreat website and the online calendar posting for complete details.
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Graduate Assistant and Teaching Assistant Mentoring
Date: Tuesday, September 11
Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Location: Meyer Library 204
The Graduate Assistant and Teaching Assistant Mentoring Program will use topics from the book, McKeachie’s Teaching Tips, offering the latest strategies, research, and theory for college and university teachers.
During this program, participants will read selected topics and discuss the readings as well as spend time on discussing and troubleshooting classroom issues. At the end of the program, all participants will be awarded a certificate that can be used to strengthen their resumes, CVs, or PhD studies, or for immediate college teaching at Missouri State University or elsewhere.
This program begins on September 11 and meets once a week on Tuesdays from 11:00–12:15 for ten consecutive weeks ending on November 12. Meetings occur in the Faculty Innovation Commons in Meyer Library Room 204 where a free copy of the book is available. You will be asked to sign a roster to receive your copy of the book.
Please RSVP to Faculty Innovation Commons by phone at (417) 836-3059 or send an email to fctl@missouristate.edu.
The Teaching Professor
Date: Tuesday, September 11
Time: 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Location: Meyer Library 204
Faculty are invited to share classroom experiences with colleagues. Topics from the free monthly issue of “The Teaching Professor” will be discussed. Faculty may share topics from classroom teaching experiences.
Participants are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch and drink to the meeting location in Duane G. Meyer Library Room 204.
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Power-up Sessions
The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning is offering a weekly schedule for one-hour workshops, seminars, or faculty panel discussions. These sessions are open to all faculty and other members of the instructional community. Each event will be offered twice during the same week and all sessions will be held in the FCTL Innovations Commons, Meyer Library Room 204.
What is Turnitin?
Dates & Times: September 12th 10:45–11:45 a.m. & September 13th 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Location: Meyer Library 204
Additional information and registration is available through My Learning Connection.
- Select Course Catalog and click on Show All Classes
- Search “Professional Development – Teaching and Learning” from the Choose Category field in the Course Catalog
New to My Learning Connection?
Tutorials and additional information can be found here.
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Reading Group for Faculty: “The Joy of Teaching: A Practical Guide for New College Instructors”
Dates: Tuesday, September 11
Time: 2:00–2:50 p.m.
Location: Meyer Library 204
Dr. James Moyer, Professor of Religious Studies, will facilitate discussions on the book, “The Joy of Teaching” by Peter Filene. Dr. Moyer was honored with the MSU Foundation Award for Excellence in Teaching in May 2012. He is an experienced mentor and freely shares his classroom experiences and teaching pedagogy. The reading group is recommended for any faculty member in their first five years of teaching.
Faculty may register through My Learning Connection. Each registered participant will receive a complimentary copy of the book.
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