What is the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning?

The FCTL supports teaching excellence for faculty at all levels. Check out the many support services offered by the FCTL to see how you can benefit.

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The 2018-2019 Common Reader Book Talks

Join us for scholarly conversations centered around the University’s public affairs mission (Ethical Leadership, Community Engagement, and Cultural Competence) and theme of Unity in Community.

This year’s common reader is entitled “Lab Girl” by Hope Jahren. She is an American geochemist and geobiologist at the University of Oslo.

Register today at MyLearning Connection or contact the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning at 836-3059.

Discussion Part 1

August 27, 2018 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Meyer Library Room 204

Discussion Part 2

September 12, 2018 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Meyer Library Room 204

Discussion Part 3

October 18, 2018 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Meyer Library Room 204

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Mini-Diversity Workshops

Location for all sessions: Meyer Library 204

Registration: Please register through MyLearning Connection. For more information, contact the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning at 836-3059.

Workshop facilitator: Dr. Adena Young-Jones, Diversity Fellow

Workshop Session 1
Critical perspectives: Exploring the educator’s identity

As an educator, have you ever considered how ‘identity’ is interwoven into your work? This session will encourage reflection on how your presence dictates your approach and receptivity with students. Opportunities for immediate application(s) will be discussed in an interactive forum.

Monday, September 17, 8:30–10:00 a.m.
Thursday September 20, 3:30–5:00 p.m.

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.

Monday, October 22, 8:30–10:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 25, 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.

Monday, November 12, 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 15, 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.

Monday, December 3, 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 6, 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Upcoming Online Course Development Boot Camps

Online Course Development Boot Camp is 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 part of your course and earn a badge which applies toward an online course certification.

The next session is scheduled for January 7–11, 2019. Email the FCTL to reserve your spot.

Not available to attend any of those sessions? Contact the FCTL to schedule an appointment with one of our instructional designers. You can work with them in a self-paced model around your schedule, and in most cases, complete your course by the end of the semester.

For more information, visit the FCTL website.