High-Impact Practices and Diversity and Multicultural Practices in the Classroom
Call for Proposals 2018-2019 Curriculum Innovation Awards
Submission Deadline October 31
The FCTL Advisory Council is soliciting proposals for the creation or improvement of student learning experiences at Missouri State University. Two-proposal types will be considered:
- Creating high-impact practices that enhance student learning
- Diversity and multicultural practices in teaching and learning
MSU’s 2016-2021 Long-Range Plan outlines high-impact learning and diversity and multicultural practices as important goals for the university. In addition, the Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) has identified both of these practices as enrichment experiences that are shown to benefit student learning.
The 2018–2019 Curriculum Innovation Awards will provide faculty members with funding of up to $4,000. Budgets smaller than the $4,000 award limit are encouraged. Proposals should involve the improvement and development of the following:
- First-Year Experiences
- Common Intellectual/Common Reader Experiences
- Learning Communities
- Writing-Intensive Courses
- Collaborative Assignments and Projects
- Undergraduate Research
- Diversity/Global Learning
- Service Learning/Community-Based Learning
- Internships
- Public Affair Capstone/General Education Public Affair Courses
For more information contact the FCTL or visit the Curriculum Innovations Awards website.
Common Reader Book Talks
Join Adena Young-Jones in discussions about the common reader, The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities by Will Allen. The conversations will focus on the University’s public affairs mission (Ethical Leadership, Community Engagement, and Cultural Competence) and theme of Sustainability in Practice: Consensus and Consequences. All sessions will be in Meyer Library, Room 204. Attend one or all. Complimentary books are available from FCTL while supply lasts.
Part 2
Pages 111–179
Thursday, September 28, 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Part 3
Pages 183–254
Monday, October 9, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Please register through My Learning Connection.
Upcoming MSU Faculty Write Program Retreats
Location: Meyer Library, 204 (except where noted)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Faculty Write Program focuses on promoting faculty productivity and camaraderie through writing-based experiences such as interdisciplinary writing retreat held about twice a month, workshops, and 15-day writing challenges. Writing retreats include a light lunch, opportunities to develop a strong network of peer support and accountability, and voluntary feedback sessions. Dr. Mandy Benedict-Chambers facilitates the sessions.
Fall Retreat Dates:
- Friday, September 29
- Thursday, October 12
- Friday, October 27
- Thursday, November 9 (Meyer 120)
- Friday, December 1
- Monday-Tuesday, December 18–19
Please register through My Learning Connection.
Scholar 2 Scholar Information Sessions
All sessions will be held in the Multicultural Resource Center. For more information, contact Adena Young-Jones.
Thursday, October 26, 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 15, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Diversity Mini-Workshops
Diversity Fellow, Adena Young-Jones, will lead four sessions on various diversity topics. Register for one or all. Opportunities for immediate application(s) will be discussed in an interactive forum.
Location for all sessions: Meyer Library, 204
Diversity Mini-Workshop Session 2
Critical perspectives: Micro-aggressions in academia
Have you ever witnessed or experienced a micro-aggression on campus? This session will examine varying levels of micro-aggressions as it corresponds with intent/impact.
Thursday, October 19, 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Friday, October 20, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Diversity Mini-Workshop Session 3
Critical perspectives: Assumptions on campus
Consider the impact of assumptions on perceptions and subsequent interactions with others. This session will allow you to converse in meaningful dialogues regarding miseducation and socialization.
Thursday, November 9, 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Friday, November 10, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Diversity Mini-Workshop Session 4
Critical perspectives: The university and social justice
Building on previous workshop discussions, contemplate your call to action for implementing socially just practices at the university. This session will prompt critical conversations regarding steps for progress.
Thursday, December 7, 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Friday, December 8, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Please register through My Learning Connection. For more information, contact the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning at 836-3059.
32nd Showcase on Teaching and Learning
Thank you for attending 32nd Showcase on Teaching and Learning! If you were unable to attend, or want to view the video of Dr. Fink’s keynote presentation, visit the FCTL website.
Dr. Fink provided us with a copy of the slides from his presentation and from the afternoon workshop. They can be found in the Academic Community under the Community tab in Blackboard.
Diversity Stipend Opportunity
Faculty who are interested in learning about diversity in the classroom are encouraged to apply for a $250 Diversity Scholar stipend. A limited number of stipends will be available.
Interested applicants should submit a one-page application to the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning by midnight Friday, September 1. This should be a one-page letter outlining your primary goals for integrating multicultural and diverse perspectives in your teaching.
Successful applicants are expected to participate in the four Diversity Workshops facilitated by the Diversity Fellow, Adena Young-Jones. They will also be asked to write a reflective essay on how they incorporated this new knowledge into their practice sharing practical teaching tips with other faculty for creating an inclusive learning environment.
What is a Learning-Centered Syllabus?
A learning-centered syllabus sets the tone for your course and helps to establish student expectations of a safe learning environment where every voice is valued and respected. Best practices and strategies outlined in this workshop will help you to leverage your syllabi as a first-point-of-contact challenging students to think about their goals for the course that can support their learning, or impede their progress in learning.
The goal of this workshop is to enable faculty to assess their current syllabi, and make appropriate modifications to better address student misconceptions and expectations, and begin the process of building a sense of community.
Thursday, November 16, 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday, November, 17, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Please register through My Learning Connection.
Support for Online Course Development
The FCTL has instructional designers that are available to work with you throughout the course development process. They can assist you in using technology and creating an online or blended course that is of the same high standards as your traditional lecture-based course. For more information, email the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning or call (417) 836-3059.
For more information on any of these events and opportunities, please email the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.