Introduction to Social Network Analysis
Date: May 21–24
Time: 8:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Location: Library, 10-B
This Social Network Analysis seminar will enable participants to develop a theoretical and practical understanding of social networks and give participants hands-on practice using R software to visualize and model cross-sectional and longitudinal social network data. Participants in this workshop will learn how to…
- Develop research questions appropriate for social network analysis
- Collect social network data
- Transform traditional data structures into social networks
- Use social network statistics in traditional linear modeling
- Perform cross-sectional social network analysis
Day 1 will be an introduction to R software. Days 2–4 will be the SNA camp.
Cost is $200.00 and the class is limited to 20 people. You can use your non-credit fee waiver. Budget transfers are available.
Register through MyLearning Connection. Direct questions to the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning at 836-3059.
Diversity Lunch and Learn Events for Faculty and Staff
Attend an open forum on specific topics related to the university setting. Share ideas and also learn from other faculty and staff. Feel free to come and go based on your schedule. Co-hosted by Adena Young-Jones and Lyle Foster.
Topic 1: Sharing Privilege
Friday, February 9, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., MRC Annex-Lobby 035
Topic 2: Inclusive
Friday, March 2, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Union Club
Topic 3: Belonging
Friday, April 20, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., MRC Annex-Lobby 035
Topic 4: Mentorship
Friday, May 11, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., LIBR 204
Faculty Writing Retreats
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Meyer Library, 204
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.
- February 8
- February 23
- March 8
- March 29
- April 13
- April 26
- May 21–22
Mini-Diversity Workshops
Location for all sessions: Meyer Library 204
Registration: Please register through My Learning Connection. For more information, contact the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning at 836-3059.
Event flyer: Download event flyer
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. Opportunities for immediate application(s) will be discussed in an interactive forum.
Wednesday, February 21, 8:00–9:30 a.m.
Thursday, February 22, 3:30–5:00 p.m.
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. Opportunities for immediate application(s) will be discussed in an interactive forum.
Wednesday, April 4, 8:00–9:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 5, 3:30–5:00 p.m.
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. Opportunities for immediate application(s) will be discussed in an interactive forum.
Wednesday, May 2 8:00–9:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 3 3:30–5:00 p.m.
These workshops are sponsored by the Division for Diversity & Inclusion and the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.
Book Talk — “Blind Spot”
Dates and Times: Wednesday, February 7, 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 8, 12:30–2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 3, 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Location: FCTL (LIBR 204)
Explore your hidden biases in “Blind Spot” by psychologists Mahzarin R. Banaji and Anthony G. Greenwald. This is a ‘must read’ whether you use it in your course or just to broaden your horizons. Join us for a scholarly discussion of this engaging and challenging book that examines the role of implicit cognitive processes in our daily interactions with others. Pick up a free copy at the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning while supplies last.
Book Talk Goals:
- To create a sense of community by increasing interdisciplinary thinking and dialogue among faculty and staff through shared academic and co-curricular experiences
- To promote a deeper understanding of the public affairs mission and its wider societal impact through a critical analysis of spontaneous evaluations and behaviors.
- To explore implications of privilege and power along with the interacting effects of implicit bias.
For more information, contact Adena Young-Jones, University Diversity Fellow.
The Book Talk Series is sponsored by the Division for Diversity & Inclusion and the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.
Save the Date
Online Course Development Boot Camp
Monday–Friday, May 21–25
Monday–Friday, August 6–10
Online Course Development Boot Camps are an immersive-style workshop, which will provide faculty with hands-on training and work time to develop an online course. At the end of the boot camp, you will have developed a significant portion of your course and earn a badge which applies toward an online course certification.
Summer Writing Retreat
Monday–Friday, July 16–20, 8:30 a.m.–4-:00 p.m.
Alumni Center Hospitality Room
The summer 2018 interdisciplinary faculty writing retreat is designed to:
- Create a motivated and positive environment that fosters excellent work
- Encourage productivity through accountability and camaraderie
- Help you accomplish a writing project this summer
The retreat includes five days of committed writing time, mini-sessions on removing productivity challenges and fostering good writing habits, discussions on writing style, grammar, and more.
The retreat is open to anyone working on a scholarly writing project. The goal is for each participant to arrive with a work in progress and leave with a manuscript prepared for submission.
Writing Retreat Session Agenda:
8:30–9 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Goal Setting
9:00–12:00 p.m. Writing Time
12:00–1:00 p.m. Luncheon and group discussion about writing habits and strategies
1:00–4:00 p.m. Writing Time
FREE for all MSU faculty and staff; a light breakfast and lunch will be provided each day.
Email Dr. Mandy Benedict-Chambers, Department of Childhood Education & Family Studies if you have any questions.
Summer Accessibility Institute
Monday–Thursday, June 25–28, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Accessible Learning Institute is an intensive four-day program designed to help participants identify and resolve accessibility concerns in their courses. In creating an awareness around physical and cognitive disabilities and the learning barriers often experienced by those students, the program hopes to increase the adoption of proactive approaches to course design that will reduce the need for students to request certain types of academic accommodations that could delay student access to information.
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.