Diversity Book Talk

Please join Judith Martinez in a talk about Among the Lost, by Emiliano Monge, an award winning Mexican writer, about illegal immigration in the 21st century. Attend any or all sessions.

Dates and Times:
Tuesday, February 25 12:00–1:00, PSU 312
Tuesday, March 24 12:00–1:00, PSU 314
Tuesday, April 28th 12:00–1:00, PSU 312

Experience faculty writing retreats

Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: Meyer Library, 204
Facilitator: Dr. Etta Madden
Registration: Register through My Learning Connection

Faculty writing retreats focus on promoting faculty productivity and building camaraderie. Each retreat includes a lunch, opportunities to develop a strong network of peer support and accountability, and voluntary feedback sessions.

Find some sessions that work with your schedule:

Spring 2020

Thursday, February 6
Friday, February 21
Thursday, March 5
Friday, March 27
Thursday, April 16
Friday, April 24
Monday–Tuesday, May 18–19

If you have any questions, please contact the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning at 836-3509.

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Mini diversity workshops

All workshops are in the Meyer Library, Room 204. Please register through MyLearning Connection. For additional information, contact the FCTL at 836-3059 or by email.

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Session 1
Micro aggressions: Supporting and Empowering Students

This session will examine the levels of microaggressions, effects and different ways to address them.
Opportunities for immediate application(s) will be discussed in an interactive forum.

Date: Tuesday, January 28
Time: 12:00–1:30 p.m.

Session 2
Teaching and learning respect and acceptance in the classroom

This session will examine different ways to promote, encourage and develop an inclusive environment in
the classroom. Opportunities for immediate application(s) will be discussed in an interactive forum.

Date: Thursday, February 20
Time: 12:00–1:30 p.m.

Session 3
Inclusive assessment

This session will examine inclusive assessment practices that promote fairness to students from different
backgrounds. Opportunities for immediate application(s) will be discussed in an interactive forum.

Date: Tuesday, March 24
Time: 9:30 –11:00 a.m.

Session 4
Addressing Diversity Challenges in the Classroom and Difficult Conversations

This session will explore some of the challenges to address difficult conversations in the classroom and
discuss ways to overcome this matter. Opportunities for immediate application(s) will be discussed in an
interactive forum.

Date: Thursday, April 30
Time: 9:30 –11:00 a.m.

New dates announced for 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 portion of your course and earn a badge which applies toward an online course certification.

Sessions will be offered May 18–22, 2020 and August 3–8, 2020. Email the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning 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 about the online course development boot camp, visit the FCTL website.

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.

View FCTL services overview

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