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 a.m.–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.
Workshop by Dr. Christopher Phillips on September 14
Time: 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Location: Strong Hall 001
Join Dr. Christopher Phillips, author of Socrates Café, for this workshop in exploring the method of philosophical inquiry he has developed over the last 20 years. This is a method that can lead to fresh insights both for students and professors. Discussion will include new and complementary tools to facilitate learning in small and large group settings. Dr. Phillips requests that attendees read these two articles in advance of the workshop. Light refreshments will be provided.
Find out more about Dr. Phillips’ work:
Book Talk – Enrique’s Journey
Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario is Missouri State University’s 2016–2017 common reader. This is a must read book, whether you use it in your course or to broaden your horizons. Travel with Enrique for a life changing view of immigration and the forces surrounding this issue. Pick up a copy and join us for an in depth and lively discussion of this engaging and challenging book. Sign up for any or all book talk dates.
- Monday, October 3, 3:30–4:30, Meyer Library, Room 204
- Tuesday, October 4, 10:00–11:00, Meyer Library, Room 204
- Thursday, October 13, 3:00–4:00, Meyer Library, Room 204
For more information, contact: Dr. Jamaine Abidogun, Diversity Fellow, (417) 836-5916.
The Book Talk Series is sponsored by the Division for Diversity and Inclusion, Student Development and Public Affairs, and the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning