HLC-QIP Invitation to Participate
We are excited to invite you to participate in a brand new project at Missouri State University. In this project, we will gather student work across all disciplines so we may begin to acknowledge their understanding and integration of the themes of the Public Affairs Mission and our diversity goals. By getting involved in this project, you will help us recognize the great work that is being done by our students, faculty, and staff, and you will be contributing to a major piece of the story we will share with the public and the Higher Learning Commission through our accreditation process.
This summer, Quality Initiative Project task force members from each college worked along with the Assessment Research Coordinator to develop the attached documents for your use during this process. We appreciate the efforts of task force members Kelly Cara, Susan Crain, Tom Dicke, Cindy Hail, Josh Smith, Vera Stanojevic and Shannon Wooden. These documents have been viewed by CGEIP and Faculty Senate this week.
Please visit the following link to learn how easy it is to participate and to make your commitment to this project today! http://www.missouristate.edu/hlc/qip.htm
Contact Information if there are questions – University Assessment Council
The assessment office will be collecting your artifacts. Contact Kelly Cara if you would like to submit artifacts.
Study Away Deadlines
The deadline for submitting a proposal for a summer 2013 short-term faculty-led Study Away program is Monday, October 1 at 5 p.m. Please review the proposal template here. The deadline for submitting a proposal for Study Away Exploratory Travel Funds is Friday, October 5 at 5 p.m. Please review the RFP here. Exploratory travel aids faculty in developing quality short-term programs that enhance students’ cultural competence and prepares them for success in a global society. Exploratory travel also ensures faculty preparedness in safety measure for future short-term programs. With these aims in mind, the Office of the Provost will fund up to $10,000 in exploratory funds this fall. For more information, please contact Study Away Director Elizabeth Strong at elizabethstrong@missouristate.edu or 836-6368.
What’s New with Transfer Advising?
Date: Friday, September 28
Time: 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union 313
Presenters: Kim Stagner and Ross Hawkins
Co-sponsored by the Transfer Advising Committee
Faculty, Student & Staff Seminar
Creating an Interactive & Engaging Online Math Atmosphere!
Date: Friday, September 28
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Location: Cheek Hall 173
All are welcome!
Join Samantha Crandall, Assistant Director of the “Speckman Tutoring & Learning Center” at OTC, as she presents valuable course design elements that can increase student engagement. Topics include creating videos, “notes from the teacher,” collaborative learning groups, and/or discussions. Participants are encouraged to bring their best ideas with them to share with the group.
Unauthorized Immigration to the United States:
U.S. Policy and its Effects
Date: Monday, September 24
Time: 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union 313
Join Dr. David Scott FitzGerald as he presents a lecture on the topic of U.S. policy toward unauthorized immigration. Dr. FitzGerald is the Associate Director of the Center for Comparative Immigration Studies, Associate Professor of Sociology, and Gildred Chair in U.S.-Mexican Relations, at the University of California—San Diego.
The event is co-sponsored by the Latin American, Caribbean and Hispanic Studies (LACHS) Program and the Department of Political Science.
Now Accepting Suggestions for the 2014–2015 Annual
Public Affairs Theme
The Office of the Provost is accepting proposals for the 2014–2015 annual Public Affairs theme. As is the case with this year’s theme of Inclusive Excellence and 2013–2014 theme of Global Perspective: Why it matters, 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
The intent is for the annual Public Affairs theme to be selected two years in advance so the theme can be incorporated into SOAR materials for students as well as in the planning of the multitude of Public Affairs activities, including the selection of the common reader for first year students and others in the campus community.
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 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 2015 Public Affairs Conference, proposals including the name(s) of potential Fellows are encouraged.
Questions? Contact either Mary Ann Wood or Dr. Rachelle Darabi. Send all proposals to Dr. Rachelle Darabi, Associate Provost for Student Development and Public Affairs by Friday, November 15. We plan to have the theme selected by December 15 .
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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, Tuesday, October 9, 7 pm at Juanita K. Hammons Hall. 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 at Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, JQH or the Plaster Student Union ticket offices.
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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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.
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