January Workshop 2008
January 2008 Faculty Workshop Schedule
Preface
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If choosing is what the teacher does and wants the student to learn to do, choosing is also what binds them, teacher and student, and binds us all, each to one another. It is not the only thing, but it is an essential thing. How we choose to believe and speak and treat others, how we choose a civic role for ourselves, is the deepest purpose of a liberal education and of the act of teaching.
A. Bartlett Giamatti. A Free and Ordered Space: The Real World of the University
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Welcome to the last of the two-day January Faculty Workshops. In 2009 we will have four days scheduled for programs and workshops. I invite your ideas during the new year about how best to use that time to further our collective project of using education to create sustainable living on our campus and in our surrounding communities. Please find attached the Workshop Schedule, which is also available on the CETL website: http://www.stcloudstate.edu/teaching/ .
This year the January workshops are shouldering three major emphases. The first is assessment. The Center for Assessment and the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning are bringing Dr. Barbara Walvoord to campus. She will be giving the keynote address and conducting intensive workshops with various groups (specific and general) of faculty in furthering the development of our assessment plan at SCSU.
The second emphasis is upon Strategic Planning. Academic Affairs and Administrative Affairs have requested time for this in the January Workshop schedule. SCSU is now in an energetic phase to bring our strategic planning process to fruition. This process is pulling together representatives from all sectors of the university to have input into the various dimensions of our institution and its operation. There are several sessions in the schedule devoted to Work Groups. These thematic groups and their constituents will be meeting during the two days while other programs are also occurring. There are two basic trajectories of strategic planning: academics and facilities. A special meeting will be hosted by Steve Ludwig, Vice President for Administrative Affairs and facilitated by two off campus professionals (Greg Vandal, Superintendent of Schools, Sauk Rapids-Rice School District and David Leapaldt, Grooters Leapaldt Tideman Architects), that will involve a visioning session for the campus facilities master plan (a similar session will be held at the spring Faculty Forum). Box lunches will be provided and seating is limited to the first 30 people who pre-register at 308-2286 or email: adminaffairs@stcloudstate.edu.
The third emphasis is upon the growth of this academic community as demonstrated in the commitment of faculty to their profession, their disciplines, and to the lives of those with whom they share this large endeavor we call education. The third-emphasis programs are those which manifest the creative-critical inquiry by which faculty develop expertise, and make valuable contributions to the growth and development of St. Cloud State University.
Additional Note#1: On January 15th from 8:00-9:00 am the administration will provide an update on bias-motivated acts on campus.
Additional Note#2: For all SCSU employees, that the Office of Human Resources is hosting an employee appreciation reception in the Atwood Little Theatre Lounge.
We trust that you will have a restorative break, and we look forward to seeing you in 2008.
Daniel Wildeson, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and
Professor, Department of Communication Studies
Conference at a Glance
January 14th
8:30 - 9:15 |
CETL Breakfast for Faculty and Staff, Atwood Ballroom |
9:15 - 10:00 |
Keynote Address by Dr. Barbara Walvoord, Atwood Ballroom |
10:00 - 10:15 |
Break |
10:15 -11:45 |
Work Group and Concurrent Sessions A |
11:45 -12:00 |
Break |
12:00 - 1:00 |
CETL Luncheon and Address, Atwood Ballroom |
1:00 - 2:15 |
Work Group and Concurrent Sessions B |
1:00 - 4:00 |
Workshop: Assessment Clear and Simple, Cascade |
2:15 - 2:30 |
Break |
2:30 – 3:45 |
Work Group and Concurrent Sessions C |
January 15th
8:00 – 10:00 |
University/College/Department Meetings |
10:15 -11:30 |
Work Group and Concurrent Sessions D |
11:30 -1:00 |
Assessment Luncheon by invitation only, Cascade Visioning the Facilities Plan: Campus Community Luncheon Voyageurs North |
1:00 - 2:15 |
Work Group and Concurrent Sessions E |
1:00 - 3:00 |
Workshop: How to Make Grading Fair, Time-Efficient, and Conducive to Learning, Cascade |
2:15 - 2:30 |
Break |
2:30 - 3:45 |
Work Group and Concurrent Sessions F |
January 14th
8:30-9:15 |
CETL Breakfast for Faculty and Staff Atwood Ballroom |
9:15-10:00 |
Keynote Address by Barbara Walvoord Atwood Ballroom
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10:00-10:15 |
Break |
10:15-11:45 |
Work Group and Concurrent Sessions A |
A1 |
Work Group: Sciences Strategy Glacier North The Sciences Strategy work group is charged with drafting a recommendation report regarding the future of sciences at St. Cloud State University. |
A2 |
Work Group: Student Experience Glacier South The Student Experience work group is charged with drafting a recommendation report regarding an envisioned student experience at St. Cloud State University. |
A3 |
Work Group: On-Line, Distance, and Off-Site Programming Voyageurs North The On-line, Distance & Off-site Programming work group is charged with drafting a recommendation report for the development of a comprehensive plan for hybrid, web-based, web-enhanced, distance, and off-site academic programming at St. Cloud State University. |
A4 |
Service Learning and Technology: Teaching Languages Lady Slipper This panel will invite participants to partake in the discussion of a service-learning project that connected SCSU students with Tech High School students in the fall of 2007. The project was aiming to improve high-school students’ readiness for college as well as help college students reach their academic goals through creating a community of learners, in which using technology played an important part. Facilitators: Maria Mikolchak, Plamen Miltenoff |
A5 |
eFolios, Blogs and Podcasts: Engaging At-Risk Students Voyageurs South The Academic Learning Center has developed a learning community for DGS students, selecting the theme of “Communicating in the Electronic Age.” To incorporate this electronic theme and enhance student learning, instructors and students utilize eFolios, podcasting, blogs, OneNote, and Groove. Service learning is also a strong component to the program. Facilitators: Cari Kenner, Victoria Williams |
11:45-12:00 |
Break |
12:00-1:00 |
CETL Luncheon for all Faculty Atwood Ballroom |
1:00-2:15 |
Work Group and Concurrent Sessions B |
B1 |
Work Group: Academic Program Mix and Development Glacier North The Academic Program Mix & Development work group is charged with drafting a recommendation report regarding a planning framework and criteria for new program development at St. Cloud State University. The group also is charged with reviewing the Departmental Planning Guides to make recommendations for opportunities for academic synergies and collaboration. |
B2 |
Work Group: P-16 Strategy Glacier South The P-16 Strategy work group is charged with drafting a recommendation report for the development of a seamless P-16 strategy that allows St. Cloud State University to partner with its educational partners to expand and enhance educational opportunities for the region and state. |
B3 |
Anti-Semitism in Literature and Everyday Life: What Were They Thinking and What Should We Do? Voyageurs North This workshop is intended as a way to informally share knowledge and foster understanding of the sensitive issues surrounding recurring incidences and expressions of anti-Semitism. It will consist in four parts. First a brief discussion of definitions and etymology of some of the important terms related to anti-Semitism, and the presentation of some examples of canonized world literature and authors who wrote “anti-Semitically.” The second part is an informal survey of what workshop participants have observed in everyday life, to generate discussion about the forms in which anti-Semitism occurs in our own world and the role that racism plays in our lives. The third part will be discussion surrounding a few film clips taken from various documentaries about contemporary cases of anti-Semitism around the world and specific cultural and political examples from Germany and the US. The last part will be analysis of the survey sheet in light of the film clips, and a critique of documentary approaches to the subject. We are especially interested in a discussion about how we evaluate and judge “pranks” and criminal offenses, when and how our moral judgment is required as a university community. We want to conclude with an open discussion and evaluation of the workshop. Facilitators: Bernard Reuter, Joseph Edelheit |
B4 |
Responding to Disruptive and Troubled Students Voyageurs South Some of us experience students in classrooms who act out oddly. We also find ourselves concerned for students who are experiencing severe emotional crises. A few have felt--or been--threatened by a student. This session will help to identify students in need and outline strategies for working with them. Facilitators: Mike Gillilan, John Eggers |
B5 |
We’ve lost the men: Patterns of under-representation in Special Education Lady Slipper We report the findings from studies investigating the under-representation of men in the field of special education. First, we address discussion patterns in introductory special education courses. Second, we describe social and cultural expectations that affect choices of academic program and vocation. Implications for practice are addressed. Facilitators: J. Michael Pickle, Patty Waletzko, Dory Beutel |
1:00-4:00 |
Workshop: Assessment Clear and Simple Cascade Facilitator: Barbara Walvoord |
2:15-2:30 |
Break |
2:30-3:45 |
Work Group and Concurrent Sessions C |
C1 |
Work Group: Faculty Research The Faculty Research work group is charged with drafting a recommendation report regarding an effective and appropriate Faculty Research program at St. Cloud State University that is consistent with the collective bargaining agreement. Lady Slipper |
C2 |
Work Group: Integration Planning & Budgeting The Integrated Planning & Budgeting work group is charged with drafting a recommendation report for how St. Cloud State University can engage in a process of continuous improvement, informed by consistent planning and performance measurement that guides resource allocation. Glacier North |
C3 |
Work Group: Staff Hiring & Development The Staff Hiring & Development work group is charged with drafting a recommendation report for an effective and appropriate Staff Hiring & Development program at St. Cloud State University. Glacier South |
C4 |
Sexual Violence: Teachable Moments in the Classroom Voyageurs South Although your class may not directly address sexual violence, it is not uncommon for this topic to come up. In this panel you will hear survivors’ personal classroom experiences, how it was handled and how it affected them. Panel members will discuss specific techniques facilitating these discussions. Facilitators: Lee LaDue, Jayne Lokken, Mark Jaede |
C5 |
Service Learning Praxis Voyageurs North The use of service-learning as a dynamic pedagogy has been growing across campus during each of the last four years. In this session, we’ll explore the core components of academic service-learning, and hear from experienced practitioners about projects that illustrate the adaptability of this form of experiential education. Facilitators: Isolde Mueller, Nikki Knisely |
3:00 – 4:00 |
HR Employee Appreciation Reception Atwood Theatre Lounge |
January 15th |
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8:00-10:00 |
University/College/Department Meetings
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10:15-11:30 |
Work Group and Concurrent Sessions D |
D1 |
Workshop: Assessing Student Learning in General Education Voyageurs South Facilitator: Barbara Walvoord |
D2 |
Office Email Management & One Note Centennial Hall 351 In this workshop, we will discuss the best practices for using Microsoft Office Outlook and One Note 2007 in an academic setting. We will demonstrate how to set up rules and alerts, find and sort specific files, and discuss ideas on how to manage your space allocation. Included in this workshop will be a testimonial and demonstration of the daily use of Microsoft One Note 2007 with Outlook integration for documentation and task management. Facilitators: Brad Grabham, Eric Dietz |
D3 |
Integrating Information Literacy into Your Assignments for Student Success Miller Center 218 Effective integration of information literacy into your assignments is an essential way to assist with your students’ success. Come discover the many resources available to you for creating meaningful library experiences through collaboration with a faculty librarian. Facilitators: Jennifer Quinlan, Cindy Gruwell |
D4 |
Part I: Travel Narrative—“29 Days in China” PartII: Aviation’s Impact on China’s Globalization Glacier South I will talk about the 29 days I spent in China during May and June of 2007, including 10 days when I was part of the SCSU Delegation that went to China. I will give an account of information I obtained regarding the condition of children and women in today’s China according to some institutions that welcomed us, such as the World Bank and Unicef. I will also comment on my travels through rural areas in the southern part of the country before the SCSU Delegation arrived in Beijing.
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D5 |
Technology for Grading Miller Center 207 This workshop will describe two broad categories of assessment in D2L, for faculty assessing students and students assessing faculty in course evaluations. Methods for students assessing faculty members will focus on D2L surveys. Methods for faculty assessing students will focus on the grade book and grading rubrics. This workshop will describe conceptual and practical issues regarding assessment, as well as technical issues. Facilitators: Steve Malikowski, Tom Hergert |
11:30-1:00 |
Assessment Luncheon by invitation only. Cascade |
11:30-1:00 |
Visioning the Facilities Plan: Campus Community Voyageurs North Visioning session for campus facilities master plan. A similar session will be held at the spring Faculty Forum. Box lunches will be provided and seating is limited to the first 30 people who preregister at 308-2286 or email: adminaffairs@stcloudstate.edu Facilitators: Greg Vandal, Superintendent of Schools, Sauk Rapids-Rice School District David Leapaldt, Grooters Leapaldt Tideman Architects |
1:00-3:00 |
Workshop: How to Make Grading Fair, Time-Efficient, and Conducive to Learning Cascade Facilitator: Barbara Walvoord |
1:00-2:15 |
Work Group and Concurrent Sessions E |
E1 |
Work Group: International Priorities Glacier North The International Priorities work group is charged with drafting a recommendation report for how St. Cloud State University can enhance its focus on international programs and expand opportunities for student and faculty international education. |
E2 |
Work Group: Community Engagement and Service Learning Glacier South The Community Engagement & Service Learning work group is charged with drafting a recommendation report for how St. Cloud State University can increase engagement with its external communities through expanding outreach and public service to the Central Minnesota Region and the State of Minnesota. |
E3 |
Panel Discussion: SCSU Students Who Are Veterans Voyageurs South Veterans returning from combat are on our campus and will continue to come to our campus as they return from deployment. In this session you will hear more about the resources we currently have on campus for our veterans as well as about the transition from combat to civilian and student life. Facilitators: Jayne Lokken, James McAuley |
E4 |
D2L Quickstart Miller Center 218 An orientation to Desire2Learn (D2L), MnSCU’s online course management system. Participants will need to request a D2L course to work with prior to the workshop. If you bring your course syllabus to the workshop, you will be able to upload it to D2L. We will also discuss organizational strategies for setting up courses in D2L. This is the session to attend to learn a simple way to use D2L yourself. Facilitators: Tom Hergert, Karen Thoms |
E5 |
Campus Technology Updates: Windows Vista & Leopard Miller Center 207 Come and learn about the technologies on campus that are available to you at SCSU. We will discuss the new Windows Vista and Mac OS X Leopard operating systems which may be coming to SCSU in the future, as well as other upcoming technology initiatives. Facilitators: Casey Wagner, Mark Kotcho |
2:15-2:30 |
Break |
2:30-3:45 |
Work Group and Concurrent Sessions F |
F1 |
Work Group: Faculty Development Glacier North The Faculty Development work group is charged with drafting a recommendation report regarding an effective and appropriate Faculty Development program at St. Cloud State University. |
F2 |
Work Group: Institutional Outcomes Glacier South The Institutional Outcomes work group is charged with drafting a recommendation report regarding the definition of a common student experience, including curricular and co-curricular experiences. |
F3 |
Road Warriors: The Paperless Office Miller Center 218 The promise of the paperless office seems like just an old dream with all ofour efficient printers capable of spitting out 14-50 pages per minute. In the past few years, with the emphasis on distance students, Desire2Learn, and pressures on budget, academia is becoming increasingly paperless. To be successful, students and faculty must know the strategies to help them manage an increasing amount of electronic data, including documents, email, spreadsheets, etc. This session will teach the participants three strategies, including the benefits/realities of keeping information in electronic form, the advanced approach (new technologies to enhance recordkeeping/learning, such as scanners, software, etc.), and the essentials of keeping all this information organized (file formats, file naming, storage, safe computing) Facilitators: Rich Josephson, Tom Steman |
