Information Meeting for Scholar 2 Scholar Faculty Mentoring Opportunity
Please join us for information on the Missouri State University Scholar 2 Scholar (S2S) program sponsored by the Division of Diversity and Inclusion (DDI). This program was established to encourage engagement in research and to match undergraduate students to faculty mentors while assisting with faculty research and other creative projects. S2S is a campus-wide research initiative which supports students with work-study awards and interest in working with faculty from all disciplines as a research assistant.
Join us to find out more and sign up for the Scholar 2 Scholar program. You too can find a student research assistant for your special projects and provide mentoring that increases student retention in your program.
Meeting Dates, Times, and Locations:
Friday, October 30, 9:00–10:00 a.m., Meyer Library 204
Tuesday, November 3, 2:30–3:30 p.m., Meyer Library 204
Please register through My Learning Connection.
For more information you may contact Dr. Jamaine Abidogun, Diversity Fellow, at 836-5916.
2015–2016 Call for Proposals
Curriculum Innovation Projects
Submit proposals by October 31
The FCTL Advisory Council invites project proposals for the 2015–2016 Curriculum Innovation funding.
This funding opportunity is to provide support for innovative teaching strategies that focus on student engagement, active learning, and student success.
While the FCTL Advisory Council welcomes all proposals, we encourage those that intend to demonstrate deeper learning outcomes and have the potential to be applied to other disciplines.
Projects will be funded up to $5,000 and proposals should include a statement of the problem or a goal statement, projected itemization of expenses, approach and planned methodology for the project and any findings, and dissemination of these results to peers both within the university and beyond in terms of publications or professional presentations.
Proposals must detail how active teaching and learning strategies will be implemented and evaluated.
Faculty interested in submitting a proposal are required to schedule a pre-grant meeting with the FCTL to review the application process and review measurable outcomes. To schedule a meeting, contact the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.
Proposals should be submitted electronically to the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning no later than October 31, 2015.
How Do I Get Started with Service-Learning?
A new program begins Monday, November 2
If you’re looking for guidance in integrating service-learning into a new course or an existing one, we provide you with valuable insights on everything you need to develop an engaging service-learning syllabus in your discipline. Learn how you can successfully manage the logistics of service-learning, from transportation to training to risk management.
To access the Monday Morning Mentor programs, email the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning or call 836-3059.
FCTL Open Fridays for Faculty
Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Location: Meyer Library 204
Dr. Eric Nelson, FCTL Faculty Fellow, and the FCTL instructional designers are hosting walk-in consultation sessions for faculty. No appointment necessary! Faculty may come and go at their convenience. All faculty are welcome to drop in and receive assistance with any course design, assessment, technology integration, or teaching needs. We look forward to seeing you Friday!
Book Talk: The Other Side of the Wes Moore Story
Please email the FCTL or call 836-3059 to make arrangements to pick up a book and some reflection material.
Discussion Sessions:
Tuesday, October 27—2:00–3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 28—3:30–4:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 5—3:30–4:30 p.m.
Please join us to discuss this year’s common reader, The Other Wes Moore: One Name Two Fates. This book talk will look at the “other” Wes Moore within the context of American racial, social, political and economic constructs and realities. Issues will be raised regarding the impact of institutionalized “isms” and how does cultural resistance seek to redefine the “other.”
This event is co-sponsored by the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning and Diversity and Inclusion.
Upcoming Faculty Writing Retreats
Tuesday, October 27, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Alumni Center, Hospitality Suite
Friday, November 6, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Meyer Library 209
Monthly faculty writing retreats provide dedicated time and space to work on academic writing. Retreats include breakfast and a light lunch, opportunities to develop a strong network of peer support and accountability, and voluntary feedback sessions.
For more information, email the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning. Please register through My Learning Connection.
How Can I Connect the Common Reader With My Class?
Join Nora Cox from the Communication Department in a discussion on how to use the themes from the common reader, The Other Wes Moore, in your own classroom. Discussions will include how the common reader can introduce first-year students to the Public Affairs Mission and how we can help students see the connections between what they are learning in their classes and the themes in this book.
Sessions available:
Tuesday, November 3, 3:30–4:15 p.m., Hill Hall 001
Wednesday, November 4, 3:45–4:30 p.m., Temple Hall 001
Please register through My Learning Connection. Email Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning for more information.
Establishing Content Validity
Monday, November 2, 2:30–4:30 p.m., Meyer Library 205
Tuesday, November 3, 2:30–4:30 p.m., Meyer Library 205
This course will introduce you to the Content Validity Index (CVI), which is an extremely useful tool for researchers developing surveys. You will learn a publishable strategy for establishing content validity. All participants will receive an Excel spreadsheet and citations for future use. For more information, email the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning or call 836-3059. Please register through My Learning Connection.