Digital Professional Academy Orientations
Dates:
Tuesday, September 6 2:00 – 2:50 p.m.
Thursday, September 8 3:30 – 4:20 p.m.
Monday, September 12 9:00 – 9:50 a.m.
Wednesday, September 14 11:15 am–12:05 p.m.
The Digital Professor Academy is designed to assist faculty in the development of solid pedagogical teaching practices regardless of the instructional environment. The DPA is delivered online and faculty also have the opportunity to participate in hands-on workshops that are aligned to the goals of their course as well as support of instructional designers in the FCTL. Plan to attend one of these orientation sessions to learn more about this program.
Please email the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning or call 6-3059 to register.
MSU Faculty Write Program Retreats – Fall 2016
Dates:
Friday, September 9
Tuesday, September 27
Friday, October 14
Thursday, October 27
Friday, November 11
Tuesday, November 29
Monday/Tuesday, December 19-20
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Faculty Write Program focuses on promoting faculty productivity and camaraderie through writing-based experiences such as interdisciplinary writing retreats held twice a month, workshops, and 15-day writing challenges. Writing retreats include breakfast and 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 held in the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, Meyer Library Room 204 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Please email the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning or call 6-3059 to register.
Save the Date — Lecture by Dr. Christopher Phillips on
September 14
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Strong Hall 001
Join Dr. Christopher Phillips as he conducts a workshop with discussions on how to facilitate dialogue using the Socrates Café model. Dr. Phillips, an author, educator and dialogue expert in the Socratic method, has developed and implemented a model for serious conversation. He is a roving ambassador for open, inclusive and connected societies. His developed model for dialogue, has sparked civic engagement and democratic inclusiveness.