Provost Series for Faculty Development
Directing Student Research
Dates: Thursday and Monday, April 24 and 28
Time: 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Location: Carrington Hall 203
Presenters: Tom Tomasi, Associate Dean, Graduate College; Julie Masterson, Provost Fellow for Faculty Development
How do I make the research experiences of my students meaningful? How do I balance my own research agenda and the demands of directing student work? What should I expect from the students? What should they expect from me? What are the differences between a thesis and a research project/seminar paper? These questions and other issues surrounding student research will be covered in this workshop.
Register for session through My Learning Connection under the “Provost-Faculty Development” category.
Save the Date
29th Showcase on Teaching and Learning
Date: Wednesday, August 13
Time: 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union Level III
The theme for the 29th Showcase on Teaching and Learning is “Facilitating Student Engagement and Deep Learning.”
This year’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Deborah Allen, Professor of Biological Sciences and one of the founding institute leaders from the University of Delaware’s Institute for Transforming Undergraduate Education. The motivation to learn begins with a problem. For more than ten years the University of Delaware has encouraged the adoption of student-centered and active classroom pedagogies, particularly in the area of problem-based learning in undergraduate studies. Dr. Allen will talk about the use of problem-based learning to achieve deeper learning and the pedagogies of student engagement.
You can register through My Learning Connection in the near future.
National Anti-Plagiarism Week
The Academic Integrity Council and Academic Integrity Matters Student Organization (AIM SO) would like to announce that they are hosting two academic integrity events during National Anti-Plagiarism Week.
The first event, “Write the ‘Right’ Way” will be held on Wednesday, April 23 in the PSU Theater from 4:00–5:00 p.m. Ann Fuhrman and Michael Frizell will be presenting with the Academic Integrity graduate assistant on how to conduct research, write a paper and avoid any allegations of plagiarism.
The second event, “How to Use Social Media Ethically” will be held on Thursday, April 24 in the PSU Theater from 4:00–5:00 p.m. Members of the Academic Integrity Council and AIM SO will be discussing with the audience ways in which students can use social media as a study tool without cheating, facilitating cheating, or plagiarizing.
We apologize that the Academic Integrity Tutorial is currently under construction and is not functioning. We hope that these events, scheduled just in time for students to prepare for finals, will help provide support in the area of academic integrity. Please let us know if there is ever anything we can do to help you with academic integrity or if you have any ideas for us.
Blackboard Feature Spotlight: Entering and Viewing Grades
What if you didn’t have to answer tons of student email that all asked the same thing: “What was my grade on (insert assessment name here)?” Giving students access to their grades through Blackboard makes this chore no more! Through the My Grades feature, students are able to view the grades that have been entered for them in Blackboard. They can only see the grades associated with themselves, so no need to worry about students seeing each other’s grades. Now, when you create an assessment in Blackboard, it will automatically create a grade center column. But what about work done offline? All you need to do is create a column in the Grade Center and then enter the student’s grades. It’s a cinch! To start entering external assessment grades in Blackboard, head over to this article in Experts. If you’d like to show your students the My Grades feature, this article has all the steps you need. If you need assistance with entering grades or anything else into Blackboard, feel free to contact the Computer Services Help Desk.
Student’s view of My Grades: (click to view larger image)
See the Blackboard Blog to learn more about the great features in Blackboard, and don’t forget about all the opportunities for Blackboard training at the Blackboard at Missouri State University website, and learn how you can become a Blackboard Black Belt while you’re there! Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter too!
Homelessness
Date: Tuesday, April 8
Time: 7:30– 8:30 p.m.
Location: Temple Hall 002
Speaker: Paul Rollinson, Professor, Department of Geography, Geology, and Planning
The problem of homelessness in America today continues to inflict misery on those whom suffer from the problem and vex policy makers and service providers alike. Dr. Rollinson has spent a large part of his career looking at the problem as a concerned citizen, urban geographer and urban planner. In his presentation, he will attempt to share a broad understanding of the problem, what the research tells us about the problem, and where we might search for answers. He will briefly discuss the history of homelessness in America, the dynamics of the problem, and who are the contemporary homeless. Secondly, Dr. Rollinson will discuss the problems of counting and collecting data on this population. Third, he will consider the geography of the homeless and some examples of the conflicts that arise between desiring to help the homeless and not impacting economic development for example, (i.e. the planning issues). Lastly, Dr. Rollinson will make some recommendations for future action.
Hydrogen Drives the Future of Energy
In physicist Dr. Robert Mayanovic’s laboratory, he and his students are researching materials to extract hydrogen more efficiently to make it a readily available energy source. Learn more about Dr. Mayanovic’s research on the Mind’s Eye website.
The purpose of Mind’s Eye is to highlight research and scholarly activities at Missouri State University. This publication is available online and in print. Dr. Mayanovic’s research, along with many other research projects, can be found on the Mind’s Eye website.
Participate in Energy Management Competition
Missouri State is competing in the Campus Conservation Nationals throughout the month of April along with 157 universities nationwide. In addition to competing with all of these schools, Missouri State has challenged University of Missouri to see which school can reduce their carbon footprint and water consumption more during this month.
View energy saving activities and event schedule
Volunteer for House Calls and Bear Crew Programs
Date: Wednesday, August 27
Time: Check-in for volunteers is 5:15 p.m.
Location: Dinner and orientation will take place in the East section of the Blair-Shannon Dining Center
House Calls Program
The House Calls program, based out of Residence Life and Dining Services, is designed to reach out to residence hall students and give them an opportunity to interact with faculty, staff, and administrators on a more personal level. By visiting individual rooms in the residence halls, volunteers can welcome students, help determine if they need assistance, and answer questions they might have. Dinner and a Missouri State University polo shirt will be provided for volunteers.
Below are the details for the evening:
5:15 p.m. Check-in for all volunteers
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:00 p.m. Orientation
6:30 p.m. House Calls begin
8:00 p.m. Program concludes
Bear Crew Program
Bear Crew is a group of volunteers who welcome over 4,000 students and their families to their residence hall. Move-In Days occur August 14–16, 2014. Faculty and staff members may choose to serve as greeters or movers. There are multiple 2-hours shifts available. Bear Crew volunteers are provided with a shirt. If you would like to participate, please go to the Bear Crew sign up page.
If you have any questions about any of these programs, please contact Teresa Frederick at 836-4987.
Faculty and Staff Free Portrait Days
Dates: Monday and Tuesday, April 7–8
Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (both days)
Location: PSU 312
Who: Faculty, Staff, Administrators
No appointment necessary
Need your photo updated or a new one taken? Photographic Services will be taking portrait pictures of faculty, staff, and administrators free of charge! These photos are perfect for your department’s website and print projects. This is a great opportunity for new faculty and staff members to have their pictures taken. Professional or business casual attire is preferred. Please contact Chuck Busby at 6-6495, if you have any questions.
All-Faculty Recognition Reception
Date: Monday, April 21
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: PSU Ballroom
Our faculty members work diligently to make the university and our community a better place to live. Join the Office of the Provost and President Smart as we gather to honor this year’s award recipients and retirees at the All-Faculty Recognition Reception. The esteemed recipients of the Missouri State University Foundation Award in Teaching, Research and Service, Years of Service, Community Service Awards and others will be recognized. Hors D ’Oeuvres will be provided.
50 Shades of Autism
Date: Tuesday and Wednesday, April 8 and 9
Time: 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: Garst Dining Center (located between Hutchens and Hammons House)
Missouri State Dining Services is proud to present 50 Shades of Autism. This program will educate, create awareness, and provide opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to experience simulations from the shoes of an individual with a disorder on the autism spectrum. Come to learn, acknowledge, and support this growing student population.
For questions or inquiries, please contact Missouri State Dining Services at 836-4630.
Research Colloquium Series
Date: Monday, April 7
Time: 11:50 a.m.–12:50 p.m.
Location: Craig Hall 336
Join Spencer Harris, visiting assistant professor in the Communication department, as he presents “Predicting the Singularity: A Transcendent Form of Argument.”
Understanding Student Learning of Public Affairs—A Call for Reviewers
The Office of Assessment is collecting student work that showcases students’ understanding of public affairs. All interested faculty, staff, and graduate students are invited to apply to be reviewers of this student work during a workshop held the week of May 19, 2014. A small stipend will be provided for your time as a reviewer.
For more information, contact Dr. Keri Franklin, Director of Assessment, at 836-6300.
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